Mel Willsey
Aug 20, 2024
Melvin Lewis Willsey entered into rest at the age of 80 on August 20, 2024 at his home in St. Louis, MO.
Mel was born and raised in Lansing Michigan, where he attended Michigan State university, graduating with a degree in cartography. He was a veteran of both Vietnam and Cambodia, serving with the U.S. Army 11th Armored Cavalry ("Blackhorse") Regiment....
Barbara G. Barton
Aug 18, 2024
Barbara G. Barton passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Pearl Ward and the late Allena Ward; beloved wife of the late Phillip Allen Barton; cherished mother of Robert Barton; dear sister of 7 siblings; loving aunt to many nieces, nephews, friends and acquaintances.
Barbara’s life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication,...
LeRoy Archie Barnhart Jr.
Aug 16, 2024
LeRoy Archie Barnhart Jr. entered into rest on Friday August 16, 2024, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of wife Margaret Barnhart, nee Waller, for 61 years; devoted father of Elizabeth (Luis) Zapata and LeRoy (Melissa) Barnhart III; cherished grandfather of John Zapata, Henry Zapata, Adrian Zapata, Madeline Barnhart, Elizabeth Barnhart, and Benjamin Barnhart; dear brother of the late...
Kenneth D. Smith
Aug 16, 2024
Kenneth D. Smith entered into rest on Friday, August 16, 2024. Son of the late Delmar Clark Smith and the late Ida Lena Marie Hutchins nee Mehlberg; dedicated husband of 64 years to his wife Angela May Smith nee Wones; beloved father of Catherine (Gary) Bieg nee Smith, Rosalie Smith, Michael (Hughes Bates) Smith and Andrew (Karen) Smith; loving grandfather...
Jeanine Lynn Ashwell
Aug 14, 2024
Ashwell, Jeanine L. RN, NØXKL,79 passed peacefully on August 14, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Ashwell of 55 years; daughter of the late Charles & Margaret Lony; beloved mother of Susan (Mark) Schraut & Scott (Tracey) Ashwell; cherished grandmother of Sarah, Emily, Megan, Andrew, Kaitlyn (Zach), Erin & Colin; sister of the late Sharon (Charles) & late Darrel...
Gerald William Schaeffer
Aug 13, 2024
Gerald William Schaeffer passed away in Fleming Island, FL on August 13, 2024 at the age of 87. He was born to Joseph and Marie, nee Hairer, Schaeffer of St. Louis, MO on April 22, 1937 while living in Washington, DC. He lived in the St. Louis area most of his life before retiring in Florida to be closer to...
Vasyl Vasilievich Pikhulya
Aug 9, 2024
Vasyl Vasilievich Pikhulya, a distinguished German language professor at Foreign Languages University of Kyiv, Kyiv Ukraine, renowned writer, journalist, and translator from 5 languages, peacefully passed away on his 83 birthday in Des Peres, Missouri. He was born on August 9, 1941, in Poltava, Ukraine.
Vasyl was preceded in death by his parents: mom Alexandra Alexseevna Pikhulya and father Vasyl Ivanovich...
Johanna "Jo" Osborn Taylor
Aug 9, 2024
Johanna “Jo” Osborn Taylor was born in St. Louis, MO in 1936 to Lela and Bryan Osborn of Macks Creek, MO. She attended Mehlville High School and graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in high School English. She returned to Mehlville High School and was a highly esteemed English teacher there for 25 years. She obtained...
Luc Thi Nguyen
Aug 8, 2024
Luc Thi Nguyen entered into rest on Thursday August 8, 2024, surrounded by her family, at the age of 88. Precious daughter of the late Nguyen Van Voi and the late Nguyen Thi Thien. Survived by dear older sister Nguyen Thi Cuc and dear younger sister Nguyen Thi Oanh; beloved daughter Lilian Doantrang (Loi Duong) Nguyen; cherished grandsons Peter (Christina)...
Andrew Jacob Flaton
Aug 8, 2024
Andrew Jacob Flaton, went home to the Lord on Thursday, the 8th of August, 2024, at the age of 42. Andrew is the beloved son of Theresa & Don Howell III; and Arthur Flaton, Jr ; Loving father of Trinity Debra Flaton; dear brother of Faith Ann Howell; Cherished grandson of Walter and Ginger Bivins; Don and Sharon Howell; and...
Don A. Sturgess
Aug 6, 2024
Donald A. Sturgess entered into rest on Tuesday August 6, 2024, at the age of 86. Loving husband of Donna Sturgess, nee Brownlie; loving father of Andy Sturgess and Allison Sturgess; loving stepfather of Kelly (Bobby) Lyemance and Jennifer (Byron); doting grandfather of Sarah (Scott) Childs and Madeline Sturgess; step grandfather to Carter, Rylin, Bella, and Camille; great-grandfather of Brody...
Xadrian M. Johnson
Aug 5, 2024
Xadrian M. Johnson passed away on Monday August 5, 2024, at the age of 10, mere weeks before starting the fifth grade. Cherished son of Chivina Johnson and Kendall Mathews; devoted older brother of Ezra Johnson; beloved grandson of Cattrena and Jose Cordero, Anthony Phinney, and Linda Blackwell; dear nephew of Chelsey Phinney, Carla Phinney, Anthony Phinney, Lucina Cordero, Junior...
Jerry Michael Crump
Aug 1, 2024
In Loving Memory of Jerry Michael Crump
Jerry Michael Crump, born on November 11, 1944, in Amherst, Texas, to Iola Keithley and Ernest Wayne Crump, passed away at home on August 1, 2024 surrounded by family, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Jerry's life was a testament to strength, dedication, optimism and...
Charles David Lightfoot
Jul 31, 2024
Charles “Charlie" David Lightfoot, born on August 16, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Charlie loved his family and farming. He dedicated his life to Lightfoot Farms. He had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone in need.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and...
Peggy S. Weiler
Jul 31, 2024
**Peggy S. Weiler**
*April 23, 1934 – July 31, 2024*
Peggy Sue (Cooper) Weiler, age 90, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, of natural causes. She was born in East Prairie, Missouri, and graduated from Anniston High School before attending secretarial school.
In 1956, Peggy married Donald Weiler. Together, they shared 67 years of marriage and raised four...
Gerard "Jerry" Charles Keppler
Jul 29, 2024
Gerard “Jerry” Keppler lost his battle with cancer on July 29, 2024. Husband of Carol Keppler, nee Douglas, beloved son of the late Charles E. and the late June L., nee Graeff, Keppler, father of Charles (Holly) Keppler, brother of the late Gina Keppler and Lauren Keppler. Jerry was also a dear grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and dear friend who...
Mark Schimmer
Jul 28, 2024
A memorial service for Mark will be held on Saturday August 10, 2024, starting at 11:00 a.m. at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South City Chapel 7027 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute in memory of Mark.
Mark's full obituary can be read Here
David Lee Tuttle Sr.
Jul 27, 2024
David Lee Tuttle, born September 17, 1947, to parents the late Charles Leroy and Alta Marie, nee Patton, Tuttle, in St. Louis City, passed away on July 27, 2024 in St. Charles, MO. He was a loving husband to Rosemary Tuttle nee Hartman, a dedicated father to his son David James, and a dear brother to multiple siblings.
David's life was...
Dolores "Dee" Ellen Toth
Jul 27, 2024
Toth, Dolores (Dee/Do) Ellen Whaley (Mudd). Born March 23, 1946, was called home on Saturday July 27, 2024. Daughter of the late Charles J. and Ila Dale Whaley. Devoted wife of William "Bill" Gary Toth for 38 years. Loving mother of Linda Marie Mudd, Scott Collins (Tammy) Mudd, and the late Steven Joseph Mudd. Adoring grandmother of Phillip David Mudd...
Judith Nancy Bruegger
Jul 24, 2024
Judith N. “Judy” (née Harris) Bruegger
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the age of 83. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Bruegger; parents, Euland “Tom” and Sylvia (nee Wodecker) Harris, and her sisters, LaRita (surviving Art) Hovis, Jeannine (the late Harold) Sullentrup, and Marilyn Harris. Judy is survived by her brother,...
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