Obituaries

Leo O'Brien

Leo O'Brien

May 15, 2014

O'Brien, Leo passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at age 85. Dear husband of the late Peggy J. O'Brien (nee Schaper). Dear father of Mike O'Brien, Michael (Vicki) Tyler, Donovan (Karen) Galway, John O'Brien, Pat (Koko) Tyler, Mark O'Brien, Timothy (Larry Guinn) Tyler and the late Susan O'Brien (and friend Dennis...

Jimmie Goelitz

Jimmie Goelitz

May 12, 2014

GOELITZ, JIMMIE A. Suddenly on Monday, May 12, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Bernadine M. Goelitz (nee Boyd), dear father of Pamela ( James) Johnson; dear brother of William (Carol) and David (Amphia) Goelitz ; dear grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather and dear friend to many. Funeral Friday 10:00am at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS 7027 Gravois....

Kathleen Meyer

Kathleen Meyer

May 12, 2014

Meyer, Kathleen S. (nee Murphy) passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 12, 2014, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, she was 85 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Adolph H. 'Ade' Meyer; dear mother of Pat (Neal) Alster, Pam (Bob) Pollihan, Peggy (Mike) Cashion, Phyllis (Kevin) Corless and Ron (Kim) Meyer; loving...

Arthur Vasterling Iii

Arthur Vasterling Iii

May 11, 2014

Vasterling, Arthur H., 63 Beloved son of the late Arthur H. "Bud" and Ruth (nee Dolde) Vasterling. Devoted brother of Chuck (Karen Earley) and Mary Kay Vasterling. Avid historian, reliable letter carrier, sometime curmudgeon and all around character. Art was gen erous with his time on behalf of the St. Louis Skeet & Trap Club and the Antique Arms Association....

Arline Kretschman

Arline Kretschman

May 11, 2014

Kretschman, Arline A. (nee Steffen), on Sunday, May 11, 2014; beloved wife of the late Melvin Kretschman and John Ederle, Sr.; dear mother of John (Linda), Dave (Cheryl) and Steve (Maureen) Ederle; dear step-mother of Debby (Rich) Unger, Sue (Bruce) Gibson and the late David Kretschman; our dear grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Services: Funeral Tuesday 10:00...

Mildred Benson

Mildred Benson

May 10, 2014

Benson, Mildred M. (nee Youngblood) Asleep in Jesus on May 10, 2014 at 87 years of age. Wife of the late Homer Benson. Beloved mother of Gary (Cheryl), Leon (Kathy), Audrey (Rick) Leader, Mark, Tim (Gayle) and the late Tyrone (Sharon). Loving grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Services: Funeral Thursday 12:00 pm at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS South...

Anthony Shaffar

Anthony Shaffar

May 9, 2014

Shaffar, Anthony F. 59 Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on Friday, May 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Judith (nee Guzina). Beloved son of the late Paul and Euleta Shaffar. Beloved son-in-law of the late George and Violet Guzina. Loving brother of Patricia (William) Hoye, Judith (Mark) O'Mara, and Geoffrey (Donna) Shaffar. Special guardian to Nancy and...

Rosemary Schmelzle

Rosemary Schmelzle

May 8, 2014

Schmelzle, Rosemary (nee Kremer) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thurs. May 8, 2014 at age 90. Dear wife for 62 years of Francis G. Schmelzle. Dear mother of Charles J. (Mary), Brian J. (Christy) and Ralph T. (Debra) Schmelzle. Dear grandmother of Douglas, Colleen, Katherine, Michael, Anna, Thomas and Scott Schmelzle. Our dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt,...

Ruth Ragan

Ruth Ragan

May 8, 2014

RAGAN, RUTH E. age 91 passed away May 8, 2014. Wife of the late Eric Ragan. Beloved mother of Michael (Barbara) and J. Kerry (Jennifer) Ragan. Dear grandmother of Michelle Lynn (Eric) Vaughan, Ashley Kate Ragan, Michelle Diane Ragan, Brooke Alyse Richeson and great-grandmother of Olivia Bea Vaughan. Dear sister of Rita Eulitt, Jean Barton, William "Red" Weiter and the...

Therese Kusmec

Therese Kusmec

May 6, 2014

Kusmec, Therese 'Dolly' (nee Hurst) Baptized into the hope of Christ Resurrection on Tuesday, May 06, 2014; beloved wife of the late Clifford L. Kusmec; loving and caring mother of Patricia J. Tefft, William J. (Janet) Kusmec and Mary T. (David) Morhaus; dear grandmother of Robert Blake, Deanna Sipp, Clifford Blake, Therese Griffin, Julie Lasky, Walter, Timothy and Paul Haessig;...

G. Grossius

G. Grossius

May 4, 2014

GROSSIUS, G. GREGG. on Sunday, May 4, 2014. Beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather and friend to many. Funeral Friday 11:00AM at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS 7027 Gravois. Interment: Lake Charles Cemetery VISITATION: THURSDAY 3-8PM May 8, 2014 03:00 pm - 08:00 pm JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS 7027 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 May 9, 2014 11:00...

J'Lynn Smith

J'Lynn Smith

May 4, 2014

Beloved daughter of Danielle Donohue and John M. Smith May 12, 2014 11:00 am - 01:00 pm John L. Ziegenhein & Sons 7027 Gravois Avenue May 12, 2014 01:00 pm - 01:30 pm John L. Ziegenhein & Sons 7027 Gravois Avenue

Charlene Fleischauer

Charlene Fleischauer

May 2, 2014

FLEISCHAUER, CHARLENE (nee Norman) passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014. Wife of the late Robert Fleischauer. Daughter of the late Charles and Theresa Norman. Sister of the late Nina (Curry) Duke and Wade (Corinne) Norman. Aunt, Great Aunt, Great-Great Aunt, and friend to many. Charlene loved life, loved to laugh, loved to travel, and loved bingo. She will be...

John Kohler

John Kohler

May 1, 2014

Kohler, John G. baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at age 60. Beloved husband for 30 years of Judy L. Kohler (nee Rosario). Beloved father of Craig, Jaclyn and Scott Kohler. Loving grandfather of Landon Kohler. Dear brother of Eugene (Kay) Kohler, Chris (Jim) Boyer, Michelle Patton, Dave (Brenda) Kohler, Kathy (Bob) Knittel, Mary...

Gloria Smith

Gloria Smith

Apr 30, 2014

Smith, Gloria E. (nee Cobb), passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014; beloved wife of the late Arthur L. Smith, Sr. 'Smitty'; dear mother of Paul (Audra) Smith; dear grandmother of Michael Smith, Scott (Amy) Smith and Ava Smith; dear great-grandmother of Ashley, Matthew, Emma and Shephard; dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Services: Funeral Monday 9:30 am at JOHN...

Emily Malcinski

Emily Malcinski

Apr 30, 2014

Malcinski, Emily A. (nee Koziacki). Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, which she loved. She died suddenly on Wed., April 30, 2014 at age 88. Beloved wife for 66 years of Stanley. Beloved mother of Mark (Sherry) Malcinski, Ann Jacobs and Christine (Andrew) Alcala. Loving grandmother to Andrew C. (Morgan) Alcala and Leslie Jacobs. Dear sister, aunt, cousin...

Ms. Laura Jenkins

Ms. Laura Jenkins

Apr 30, 2014

May 7, 2014 10:00 am - 12:00 pm John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home 7027 Gravois Avenue May 7, 2014 12:20 pm - 12:40 pm Mt. Hope Cemetery 1215 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125

Mary Kneib

Mary Kneib

Apr 28, 2014

KNEIB, MARY J. (nee Krueger) on Apr 28, 2014. Mother of Frank (Sheila) Olive. Graveside service at Concordia Cemetery Thursday 2:00pm. JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS None - May 1, 2014 02:00 pm - 02:30 pm Graveside - Concordia Cemetery 4209 Bates Street

Alonzo Rogers

Alonzo Rogers

Apr 26, 2014

ROGERS, ALONZO W. Born 2-27-1924 in Kennett, MO and passed peacefully from this life on April 26, 2014. Beloved husband of Jo Ann Rogers (nee Willis). Loving father of Cynthia Verdot, Delisa Strawhun and Bradley Rogers. Alonzo was preceded in death by his son, Alonzo Rogers, Jr. Grandfather of Wesley J. (Shannon) Rogers, Jeffrey (Michalean) Strawhun, Taylor Rae Dalton, Bradley...

John Muich

John Muich

Apr 25, 2014

Muich, John A, entered into rest on Friday, April 25, 2014 at age 83. Dear son of the late John and Louise Muich. Dear brother of Gerald W. (Betty) Muich. Dear uncle of Laura (Chris) Breer and Daniel (Cheryl) Muich. Our dear great-uncle and friend. Services: Funeral Tuesday 10:00 am at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS (South County), 4830 Lemay...