Obituaries

Virgil Joseph Franklin

Apr 13, 2023

 

Virgil Joseph Franklin, asleep in Jesus, April 13, 2023, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Virgil attended DeAndreis High School in St. Louis, Missouri before joining the U.S. Army in 1969. Virgil was recognized by the United States Army for his gallantry and honorable service during his tour in Vietnam. He was presented with...

Michael Lynch

Apr 11, 2023

Michael Robert “Bob” Lynch, 90, born November 16, 1932, passed away February 10, 2023, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He was the son of Edward and Anna Lynch, dear father of Tina Lynch, Tammy Lynch, and Rick Lynch, cherished grandfather of Robert Becerra, and beloved brother of Richard Lynch. He was preceded in death by his brothers, John Lynch and...

William C. Leonard

Apr 10, 2023

Leonard, William C. asleep in Jesus on April 10, 2023, at the age of 85.

Beloved husband of the late R. Carol (nee Glaeser) Leonard; Devoted father of Sheryl (the late Frank W. Steinhoff III) Steinhoff-Hinds and John R. Leonard; Cherished grandfather Frank W. Steinhoff IV, Bradley C. (Paulette) Steinhoff, Brett A. Steinhoff, Zachery A. (Anna) Steinhoff, and Emily E....

Donald Gutmann

Apr 8, 2023

Donald Lee Gutmann

Age 89. Born in St Louis MO to Fred E and Ruth Mound Gutmann.  Devoted and beloved husband and best friend of Phyllis (nee Edwards) Gutmann for 46 years.

Beloved stepfather of Butch (Jamie) Signorino and Kimberly (Raymond) Swartz.  Grandpa of Sarah (Steve) Castle, Leslie Hockman, Laura (Daniel) Cancel, Samuel (Jessica) Signorino,...

Jim Confer

Apr 6, 2023

James (Jim) Allen Confer

April 2, 1953 -- April 6, 2023

On Thursday, April 6, 2023, Jim passed away comfortably at his home in the company of his family.  Born in St. Louis, Missouri, family was an integral focus of his life.  As a child and young man, Jim worked alongside his family and future...

John Wilke (Jack)

Apr 4, 2023

John L. Wilke (Jack)

Baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection April 4, 2023, aged 96 years.

Beloved husband of the late Nadine L. Wilke (nee Strang).

Loving step-father of the late David E. Scott, father of Sarah Hansel-Perry, (David Perry), John M. Wilke (Deborah Wilke (nee Buettmann), and Arthur E. Wilke.

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Doris Rhea

Apr 3, 2023

Doris Rhea entered into eternal rest on April 3, 2023, at the age of 80.

Born to the late Howard and Lola Mae McPherson and sister of Charlena Shipley, Doris is the beloved wife of Harold Rhea, and the dedicated mother of Shari Meier (Michael), Steven Rhea (Karen), and Scott Rhea (Stephanie). She is the faithful grandmother...

Clyde Graham

Apr 3, 2023

Clyde W. Graham, 88 years old, died April 3, 2023.

Clyde was born June 21, 1934, in Clubb Missouri to Albert and Lada Mae (Nelson) Graham.

Survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Shirley B (Landing) Graham, and his children Elaine (Michael) Winkler and Brenda (the late George C) Hassen, and one Brother Albert...

Betty Westbrock

Apr 3, 2023

Betty Lou Brandt Westbrock

April 20, 1927 – April 3, 2023

Age 95, born in St. Louis, MO, and a long-time resident of south St. Louis.

Beloved wife of the late Harold Gene Westbrock; loving mother of Janet E. Foss (Marshell J. Foss) and Daniel C. Westbrock (Teresa Martin); Cherished grandmother of Lindsay...

James Hudson

Apr 3, 2023

James Edward Hudson passed away suddenly on Monday the 3rd of April 2023, at the age of 89 years old. Beloved husband of Julia “Judy” Hudson, nee Petrik; dear father of Rebecca (Steve Parker) Hudson, Lisa (Rory) Green, Richard (Annette) Hudson, Jennifer (Don Clifford) Coil, Elizabeth (Jim) Lathrop, Greg (Cassendra Munro) Neukirch, Andrea (John) Herries, and Peter (Charlotte McCloskey)...

Lorraine Gawlak

Apr 2, 2023

Gawlak, Lorraine F (nee Podwojski) entered into rest on 4/2/2023 at age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Julius V. Gawlak; dear mother of Kathy (Willie Hinnah) Henderson, Michael (Sue) Gawlak, and Cynthia (Joe Vogel) Allen. Dear grandmother of Candice (Jason) Smith, Maghen (Curt) Riek,Matthew S. Gawlak, Katie (Greg Abrams) Allen, and Kara (Nick) Angle; Dear great-grandmother...

James Goodson Jr.

Apr 2, 2023

James “Jim” A Goodson Jr. Age 56. 12/7/1966- 04/2/2023

Beloved son of Nancy (Bill), nee Frisbee, Thomas, and the late James A. (Nancy Goodson) Goodson Sr, beloved first grandson of the late Emmett and the late Agnes Frisbee and the late James and the late Gwendola Goodson, loving brother of John (Sheri Bommarito) Goodson, stepbrother...

Dolores "Dee" Hastings

Mar 31, 2023

Hastings, Dolores Marie Schoenberger "Dee" (nee Mueller), passed away peacefully and entered into rest on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was the dear mother of the late Sharon (Michael survives) Hopen, Darlene (the late Gerald McCann) Mazzuca, Patricia (Douglas) Revelle, Jacqueline (Jack) Metcalf, Arthur (Jena) Schoenberger, Donald (Laquitha) Schoenberger, the late Ronald (the late Christy) Schoenberger, Terry Schoenberger, Deborah (Anthony)...

Joan Billing

Mar 28, 2023

Joan C. Billing, 90, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on March 28, 2023.

Daughter of the late Robert and Hilda Billing. Loving sister of the late Margo Villar, the late Robert Billing, and the late Rita Reider. "AJ" was also a loving aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

Past National President of Delta Theta Chi. Dedicated member...

Betty Bereitschaft

Mar 28, 2023

On March 28, 2023 fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church and surrounded by her five children.

Beloved wife of 65 years to the late William Bereitschaft; loving mother of Linda Bereitschaft, Terry (Linda) Bereitschaft, Thomas (Barbara) Bereitschaft, Mary (David) Webb, Laura (Craig) Burian and the late William Bereitschaft; dear grandmother of Mark (Melissa) Riley, Steven...

Marilyn Heyl

Mar 26, 2023

Marilyn Irene Heyl (nee Miller),95, passed away March 26, 2023.

Daughter of the late Clifford and Lena, nee Simon, Miller. Wife of the late Arthur N. Heyl Sr. Mother of Arthur N. (Dorothy) Jr., Richard (Jennifer), David (Carla), and Thomas (Kim) Heyl. Sister to the late Delores Meyer, the late Jenette Slavik, and the late Clifford Miller....

James Duggan

Mar 25, 2023

James, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Catholic Church, passed away with his family at his side on March 25th, 2023, at the age of 91.

Born January 26, 1932, the only child of James and Mary (Thomas) Duggan in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was a graduate of Christian Brothers College High School (1949) and Washington ...

Marian Welz

Mar 23, 2023

Marian C Welz (nee Moloney) passed away at 98 years old on March 23, 2023.

Marian was preceded in death by her husband Charles, and a daughter Judy. She is survived by, and greatly missed by 5 children, 5 daughters & son in laws,15 grandchildren and their spouses, and 19 great grandchildren, special neighbors along with her extended...

Eleanore "Ellie" Rieger

Mar 20, 2023

Rieger, Eleanore E. “Ellie” (nee Zimmerer)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, March 20, 2023, at age 91.

Beloved wife of the late Al Rieger; Beloved mother of Cookie (Mike) Szlauko, Donna Rieger and Jean (Jeff) Lynch; Cherished grandmother of Lori (Daniel) Bridges and Midori Lynch & great-grandmother of Brendan and...

Harold Bohlmann

Mar 20, 2023

Harold T. Bohlmann of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on Monday, March 20 at Mercy South Hospital after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving wife Melissa Ann Bohlmann and sons Rev. Matthew H. Bohlmann and Nicholas J. Bohlmann.

Harold was born on July 16, 1941, to Elvera and Harold C.W. Bohlmann in...