Obituaries

Clifford Arnold Palmer

Clifford Arnold Palmer

Dec 28, 2025

Clifford A. Palmer passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 84. Son of the late James and the late Daisy, nee Camden, Palmer, dear father of Donna (Joe) Kramer and Lonna Palmer, cherished grandfather of Jessica Kramer, brother of the late Carl Palmer and Pat Chandler. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.

Clifford enjoyed fishing,...

Geraldine "Gerry" R. Gilberg

Geraldine "Gerry" R. Gilberg

Dec 28, 2025

Geraldine “Gerry” R. Gilberg passed away peacefully Sunday, December 28, 2025; daughter of the late Hans and Barbara Jess nee Roeder; beloved wife of the late Cleon W. Gilberg; dedicated mother of Janine (Jim) Guelker, David (Chelly) Gilberg, Brian (the late Tammy) Gilberg, Julie (Kevin) Henderson, and Jill (Brian) Gornall; grandmother of Joelle (Ray) Elking, Jerelyn (Eric) Valin, Chad (Fiancé...

Edward T. Stephens Jr.

Edward T. Stephens Jr.

Dec 27, 2025

Edward T. Stephens Jr. Entered into rest on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 85. Beloved son of the late Edward and Norma Stephens (née Strauss); devoted husband of JoAnn Stephens (née Floerchinger) for 60 wonderful years; loving father of Thomas A. Stephens and Amy E. Stephens; cherished grandfather of Mason A. Stephens and Owen W. Stephens; dear...

Edward John Reinhardt

Edward John Reinhardt

Dec 26, 2025

Edward John Reinhardt Sr. Born 7/22/1923. Went to be with the Lord Jesus on 12/26/2025 at the age of 102 years. Preceded in death by his parents John and Theresa Reinhardt, sister Adele, and his beloved wife Doris. He leaves behind his daughter Jill Dickerson (Jeff), son Edward Reinhardt Jr. (Laura) He was a loving grandfather to Mindy Roberts (Walter),...

Joseph "Joe" A. Berry

Joseph "Joe" A. Berry

Dec 23, 2025

Joseph “Joe" A. Berry, a dedicated father, cherished grandfather, great-grandfather and dear friend, passed away peacefully in Saint Louis, MO, on December 23, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on November 15, 1936, in Saint Louis, Joe spent his life in the community he loved, demonstrating a commitment to hard work, generosity, and an unwavering passion for family and...

Hank F. Steiger Jr.

Hank F. Steiger Jr.

Dec 23, 2025

Henry F. Steiger Jr. was born on January 19, 1942, in Saint Louis City, Missouri, and departed this life on December 23, 2025, in Valley Park, Missouri. His life journey was marked by love, commitment, and a passion for exploration.

A dedicated husband, Henry shared "56 loving years of marriage to same woman he would say" with his beloved wife, Sandra...

Emily D. "Tootsie" Rachas

Emily D. "Tootsie" Rachas

Dec 22, 2025

Emily D. Rachas, nee Huighe, 93, went to spend Christmas with John on December 22, 2025. Dear wife of the late John Rachas, daughter of the late Joseph and Alberta, nee Becker, Huighe, loving mother of Barbara (Paul) Shaver, Thomas (Mary Ann, nee Curtin) Rachas, and Mary Ann Rachas, dearest grandmother of, Joshua (Nicole) Shaver, Katie (Jason) Emerick, Matthew (Lauren)...

Jeanette Brenner

Jeanette Brenner

Dec 20, 2025

On Saturday, December 20th, 2025 an angel was called back from this realm to the next. Our beloved mother, Jeanette Brenner, passed just a couple months after her 92nd birthday. She joins in spirit her parents Cecelia and Harl Runnels, her sisters Dolores and Carol and other ancestors. She is survived by sister Mary, daughter Linda, sons Alan, Scott and...

Jason D. Manes

Jason D. Manes

Dec 20, 2025

Jason D. Manes went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 47. Precious son of Judy McCarthy and Daniel (Karen) Manes; beloved brother of Cheri Chiles, nee Manes, and Tanya (Scott) Kramer; treasured uncle to Kristian Chiles, Amanda (Matts) Faye, and Riley Kramer; and blessed great-uncle of Casper Faye. Jason is also survived...

Dolores M. Halley

Dolores M. Halley

Dec 19, 2025

Dolores M. Halley (née Hirbe), 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025.

She was born to the late Fred and Margaret Hirbe (née O’Brien) and was the beloved wife of the late George D. Halley from 1982 until his death in 1997. Dolores was a devoted and loving mother to Lawrence (Tanya) Covington of High Ridge, Missouri; Laura (Jim)...

Leona Marie Bock

Leona Marie Bock

Dec 18, 2025

Leona (Cramer) Bock, 78, passed away on December 18, 2025, due to a heart condition.

She leaves her daughter Pamela (Bock) Nowak; her grandchildren Kathryne (Nowak) Lewis, and Andrew Nowak; her great grandchildren Bently Lewis, and Barret Lewis.

She joins her husband, the late Donald Bock, as well as her siblings, Edward, Mildred, Harold, Margaret, Arthur, Rose, Raymond, Donald, and Robert in...

Nancy L. Lancaster

Nancy L. Lancaster

Dec 17, 2025

Nancy Lancaster was peacefully called home to Heaven on December 17, 2025, at the age of 89. She is joyfully reunited with her parents Edith "Babe" and Eugene "Gordon" Barham; sister Norma Bond; grandson Nicholas Lancaster; and beloved husband of 65 years, Richard "Dick" Lancaster.

Nancy was the loving mother of Steven (Gina), Scott (Dawn), and Paul; devoted grandmother of Christopher,...

Bette K. Hoffman

Bette K. Hoffman

Dec 16, 2025

Bette K. Hoffman, nee Hoffmann, entered into rest on Tuesday December 16, 2025, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Ronald P. Hoffman from May 3, 1958, until his passing March 10, 2021, and surviving George Compas, whom Bette married February 1, 2025; devoted mother of Cathy (Larry) Stevens, David (Patricia) Hoffman, Terry (Patrick) Jones and Daniel...

Allan August Klages

Allan August Klages

Dec 15, 2025

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Allan August Klages passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the age of 87.

Allan was preceded in death by his parents, the late Henry and Jeanette Klages (née Nilhas), and his sister, the late Diane Warhover. He was the beloved husband of Carol Ann Klages (née Murphy), with whom he shared...

Cheryl Faye Wolf

Cheryl Faye Wolf

Dec 14, 2025

It is with sadness that I announce the passing of, my wife, Cheryl Faye (Compton) Wolf, age 64. Cheryl was someone who found joy in melodies, comfort in lyrics, and happiness in sharing music with everyone she loved. She passed on Sunday, December 14, 2025. She lived with her husband of forty-three years, Jonathon Edward Wolf, and their two precious...

Louise M. Sunshine

Louise M. Sunshine

Dec 14, 2025

Louise May Sunshine, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She spent a lifetime caring for others, and now it was her time to be called home by the Lord.

Born to the late William A. Dancer and Goldie G. Dancer (née Bolden), Louise lived a life rooted in devotion, to...

Zachary Kent Warner

Zachary Kent Warner

Dec 13, 2025

Zachary Kent Warner, 34, passed away Saturday morning, December 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after fighting headstrong against cancer for nearly two years.

Zach was born in Quincy, IL, to Jeffrey Warner and Teena Trantor Warner. An events coordinator by trade, Zach spent the past 5 years in St Louis, MO, working at the Missouri Botanical Garden and building community...

Jackie Montana

Jackie Montana

Dec 13, 2025

Jackie Montana, a beloved member of her community, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on December 13, 2025, in Town and Country, Missouri, at the age of 78. She was born on December 3, 1947, in the City of Saint Louis, Missouri. Jackie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her kind spirit and lifelong...

Fred J. Dulle, Jr.

Fred J. Dulle, Jr.

Dec 12, 2025

Fred J. Dulle, Jr., Entered into rest on December 12, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on October 14, 1930, in Saint Louis, Missouri, he devoted his life to his family and his career, leaving a legacy of love and dedication.

Fred had a distinguished career as a customer service engineer for IBM Computer Services, where his expertise and commitment...

Elmer "Bill" Muellhaupt

Elmer "Bill" Muellhaupt

Dec 10, 2025

Elmer “Bill” William Muellhaupt Jr. Passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of 54 years to Vicki Muellhaupt, nee Carlaw; devoted father of Kristen Muellhaupt, Shelley (Lucas) Kohlman, and Suzie (the late Brian) Gillespie; and cherished grandpa of James Pack, Avery Pack, Abram Gillespie, and Eli Gillespie. Bill is also survived by many...