Obituaries

Kathleen Carol Gerber

Kathleen Carol Gerber

May 22, 2025

Gerber, Kathleen C. “Kathy”, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the age of 85. Daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (nee Holtgrefe) Gerber. Preceded in death by her dear siblings Henry, Rosemary, and Ralph. Kathy is survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Kathleen possessed a youthful and creative spirit and was...

Ken Day Jr.

Ken Day Jr.

May 22, 2025

Kenneth Eugene Day Jr. entered into rest early Thursday May 22, 2025, one week after his 66th birthday. Beloved husband of Cindy Day, nee Rellergert; devoted father of Kenneth (Erin) Day III and Nikole (Mark) Day; cherished grandpa of Kohen and Myles Day, and the soon arriving Scarlett Mae; treasured brother of Kelie, Kurt and Kraig; precious son of the...

Marian O. Junge

Marian O. Junge

May 21, 2025

Marian Oradelle Junge, born 6/12/1940 and passed from this life on 5/21/2025, dear daughter of late Walter & late Oradelle Seibt, devoted wife of the late Walter G. Junge, beloved mother of Elaine (Mike) Junge Hartmann, David (Nancy) Junge, and Ted (Nan) Junge, proud and loving grandmother and great-grandmother, beloved aunt and great-aunt, cousin and friend to many. 

Following her graduation...

Helen Rose Heidenreich

Helen Rose Heidenreich

May 21, 2025

Helen Rose Heidenreich, 88; passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 21, 2025. Daughter of Fred “Fritz” W. and Elizabeth C. Beckmann (nee Wessel); beloved wife of the late Louis H. Heidenreich; loving mother of Louis (Amy; nee Zimmermann) Heidenreich, Lisa (Dan) Kirchner nee Heidenreich and Lana Heidenreich; devoted grandma of Matt (Jamie) Heidenreich, Nick (Katie) Heidenreich, Brian...

Shirley Jane Trankler

Shirley Jane Trankler

May 20, 2025

Shirley Jane Trankler, nee Armstrong, entered into rest on Tuesday May 20, 2025, at the age of 74. Beloved wife for nearly 55 years of Edwin "Ed" Trankler; devoted mother of Christopher Trankler, Karen (Matthew) Rose, Kari (Toren) Trankler, Craig (Anna) Trankler, and the late Curtis Trankler, who passed in 2006; cherished grandmother of Jacob (Trisha) Trankler, Lawrence Trankler, Madelyn...

Georgette A. Miller

Georgette A. Miller

May 20, 2025

Georgette A. Miller moved on to her next adventure on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the age of 98; daughter of the late Edison J. and Agnes M. Haas (nee Vierling); beloved wife of the late James H. Miller; dear sister of the late Joycelyn M. (Francis J.) Schulte; cherished mom of Diane M. Buckles (nee Miller) and Susan M....

Jacqueline Barbara Gasparotto

Jacqueline Barbara Gasparotto

May 16, 2025

Jacqueline B. Gasparotto

May 16, 2025

Jacqueline (Jackie) B. Gasparotto, nee Kreitz, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late John P. Gasparotto. Cherished mother of Jane Erickson. Blessed grandmother of Emily Brackman and the late Daniel Erickson. Great Grandma (GiGi) of Murphy Jane Brackman. Dear sister of Gerry Robinson, Janet Gardner, Diana...

Fred P Kaestner

Fred P Kaestner

May 16, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Fred Kaestner on Friday, May 16th at his home. 

Fred was born on April 21, 1938 in Red Bud, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred Kaestner, Sr. and Edna (Heuman) Kaestner and his brother and sister-in-law: Robert and Carolyn Kaestner and sister and brother-in-law:...

Phyllis Rose Rohlmann

Phyllis Rose Rohlmann

May 15, 2025

Phyllis Rose Rohlmann, nee Hess, passed away on Thursday May 15, 2025, at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the the late Allen J. Rohlmann; cherished mother of Christine (Raul) Verduzco and Rachel (Jon) Adams; blessed grandmother of Jasmine (Katerina) Emmons, Tristan Verduzco, Hope Verduzco, Abigail Adams, and Andrew Adams; and dear sister of Ken Hess. Phyllis is also...

Lisa Stevick

Lisa Stevick

May 12, 2025

Stevick, Lisa Kay passed away on May 12, 2025 surrounded by members of her family. Hers was a sudden and unexpected passing following an emergency surgery on Mother’s Day.

Lisa was born on June 2, 1957 to Jack and Helen Stevick in North St. Louis County. She was a graduate of Riverview Gardens High School and the nursing school of University...

Sofia Ruthann Fergunson

Sofia Ruthann Fergunson

May 10, 2025

Sofia Ruthann Fergunson, age 5 of Arnold, MO, passed away in her mommy and daddy's arms, and surrounded by her loving family on Saturday May 10, 2025. Precious daughter of Jaren and Cassandra, nee Vance, Fergunson; beloved baby sister of Merrilynn Fergunson; cherished granddaughter of Brenda and Jim Vance, and Tracy and Doug Brickeen; treasured niece of Manda (Sam) Vance,...

Rosemary Elizabeth Littlefield

Rosemary Elizabeth Littlefield

May 8, 2025

Rosemary Elizabeth Littlefield

Rosemary Elizabeth Littlefield was born in Brazil, Indiana on November 4, 1938 to Lula (Dean) and William J. Knierim and passed away May 8th, 2025 in St. Louis at Cardinal Ritter’s Mary Queen & Mother Center where she had only been for about 2 weeks. Previously, she had lived at Mother of Perpetual Help in their assisted living...

Myra Frances Foerstel

Myra Frances Foerstel

May 8, 2025

FOERSTEL, MYRA FRANCES (nee Eckhard) at 100 years old, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Beloved wife of Vernon Foerstel for 64 yrs; dearest mother of Perry (Janel) Foerstel, dear grandmother of Ryan, dear sister of Jeanette (the late Clarence) Siebert, dear aunt and dear friend to many; Very active member of St. George Catholic Church; Member of...

Juan Bergoudian

Juan Bergoudian

May 3, 2025

Juan Bergoudian, loving husband to Rita, father to Paula (John), and Alex (Lindsay), brother to Rubens (Teresa), grandfather to Jake (Kate), Ryan, Bruno, Mia & Hudson, and friend to all, passed away on May 3, 2025. He was kind, funny and lived life to its fullest. Juan left a lasting legacy of which included the “Magic Parking Lot”, Annual Family...

Carl K. Mann

Carl K. Mann

Apr 29, 2025

Mann, Carl Kinle entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 98; Dear husband of the late Norma Rose Mann (nee Schweer;) dear father of Paul William Mann, Cathy Jo (Manfred) Hiltner and the late Linda Marie Bernard, dear grandfather of Alexander Michael Mann, Nicholas Clayton Mann, Michael Alexander Hiltner and Jennifer Joyce Weber; great...

John Panagiotis Plakotos

John Panagiotis Plakotos

Apr 27, 2025

John "Johnny the Greek" passed away peacefully, going home to be with God and his beloved family in heaven on April 27, 2025. He was a loving husband, exceptional father, and treasured Papou. Known for his fun-loving spirit, John lit up the room with his beautiful smile.

His heart was deeply rooted in Kalamata, Greece, his hometown, where his love for...

Carolynmae Lois Kaltenbronn

Carolynmae Lois Kaltenbronn

Apr 27, 2025

Carolynmae Lois Kaltenbronn, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in De Soto, Missouri, at the age of 81.  She was a Courageous soul who battled dementia with grace and dignity. Born on May 29, 1943, in Saint Louis, Missouri, a devoted beautician and cherished family member, Carolyn was known for her kindness and...

Joseph Peter Manczuk

Joseph Peter Manczuk

Apr 26, 2025

Joseph Peter Manczuk entered into rest on Saturday April 26, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on March 4, 1948 in Munich, Germany to Szymon and Maria, née Szczepanski, Manczuk, of Poland. Cherished step-brother to the late Casimir Beben. Survived by step-brother Peter Beben, his wife Rebecca and their children Stefan and Danielle of Ohio. Dearest and longtime friend...

Raymond O. Bodicky

Raymond O. Bodicky

Apr 26, 2025

Raymond O. Bodicky passed away peacefully at home in Oakville, Missouri on April 26 surrounded by love and family.

Born on May 5, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri; Ray was the son of Andrew and Margarita (née Duenhaupt) Bodicky. He was named after his grandfather, Otto Duenhaupt, with whom he shared a birthday. Ray graduated from Cleveland High School in the...

Jean Haake

Jean Haake

Apr 25, 2025

Jean Haake nee Unger entered into her eternal rest on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 88; daughter of the late Harold and Lucille Unger nee Glass; devoted wife of the late Daryl Haake; beloved mother of David (DeAnn) Haake and Lisa Haake; cherished grandmother of Marissa (Kyle) Blakeslee, Erica (Tristan Smith) Haake, Daniel Haake, Stephen Haake, Blake...