Obituaries

Mar 19, 2023

Suzanne “Sue” Lydia Smiljanich (nee Frolo)

Born:  March 30, 1923, to March 19, 2023

Age 99, of St. Louis, MO. Beloved wife of the late Paul Rudy Smiljanich.  Loving mother of Richard Smiljanich, and Sandra Smiljanich (Janice McGah ), cherished grandmother of  Bryan Paul Smiljanich , Stacy Renee (Eileen) Narcotta-Welp ,  Adam Paul (Amy) Welp, ...

Mar 19, 2023

Al F. Stalley

Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on the 19th Day of March 2023 at the age of 91. Son of the late John J. and Catherine, nee Kochner, Beloved husband of Florence Stalley, nee Kausch, dear father of; Barbara (Dan) Kovarik and Laurie (Charles Swatske) Hartig, devoted grandfather to; Sara (Justin)...

Mar 16, 2023

George "Beau" Reinarman, Sr.

Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the age of 75.

George is preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Dorothy (nee Hunter) Reinarman.

George is survived by his loving wife, Elinor Marie (nee Lowry) Reinarman; beloved children, George L. (Russ)...

Mar 16, 2023

Aschinger, Keith L. Sr.

Baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the age of 79.

Beloved husband of Sally (Yates) Aschinger. Devoted father of Keith Jr. (Kristin Connors), Craig (Marie), and Becky (Clint) Seidenstricker. Loving grandfather of Riley, Aidan, Logan, Alexis, Breanna, and Lucas. Dear brother of...

Mar 12, 2023

Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Sunday March 12, 2023, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Barbara J. (Bobbi) Pfaff (nee Jones). Beloved brother and brother-in law of Lois Hogan (nee Pfaff) and Larry Hogan, Dorothy Brunts (nee Pfaff) and Richard Brunts, Donald Pfaff, Josephine Wahoff (nee Pfaff) and Ben Wahoff, Edmond Pfaff and Dorothy...

Mar 12, 2023

Joycelyn Schulte (nee Haas), dear wife of Francis Schulte was born October 8, 1939, in St. Louis, MO to the late Edison and Agnes Haas. Beloved mother to Linda (Joe Whittington), John (Jessi Youngdale), and David (Cindy). Dear grandmother to Margaret, Erica, and Bridget Schulte. Dear Sister to Georgette (the late James) Miller, dear sister-in-law to the late Edward...

Mar 11, 2023

Duggan, Patricia T (nee Klaric)

Patricia, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Catholic Church, passed away with her family by her side on March 11, 2023, at the age of 90.

Born March 14, 1932, the daughter of the late John S. and Mary (Janku) Klaric.  She was the youngest of seven,...

Mar 11, 2023

James “Jay” Richard Horst, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on 11th March 2023, at the age of 83.

Son of the late Richard and Lovena (nee Casady) Horst, beloved husband of Katherine (nee Luntar) Horst, devoted father of; Joe (Ronda) Horst, Matt (Alysia) Horst and the late Carol Schilling, cherished grandfather of; Meredith Horst, Madeline Horst,...

Mar 7, 2023

Helen Joy Breitenfeld, daughter of John Buell and Jewell née Harrison Bowles, was born December 23, 1934, in Centerville, Missouri. She received her education in the public schools and in 1952, graduated from Centerville High School. After graduation, Helen sought employment in St. Louis.

On May 5, 1957, she married Marvin Carl Breitenfeld, at Emmaus Lutheran Church....

Mar 7, 2023

Headley, Harry L.

96 entered into rest on March 7, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Lieselotte (nee Kienle) Headley; father of Rose Ann (John) Gruchala and Kathy (Ron) Reiber; grandfather of the late Greg Hoffstetter; great-grandfather of Elizabeth Otts; brother of the late Doris (Harris) Giger; friend of the late Eileen (John) Kuelker; loved uncle, great...

Mar 6, 2023

Fick, Jr. Henry A.

Entered into rest on March 6, 2023, at the age of 95.  Beloved husband of the late Lucille (nee Smythe) Fick; father of Terry (Pat) Rhodes, and Donna (Larry) Mertz; dear grandfather of Clayton (Aimee) Mertz, and Jacob (Courtney) Mertz.

SERVICES:  Visitation Sun. March 12, 2023, from 4pm until 8pm at...

Mar 4, 2023

Victor was born in Clayton, Illinois, on June 5, 1921, of parents Ernst and Alvina (Gerike) Dautenhahn. After graduating from high school he attended Concordia Theological Seminary (Missouri Synod) in Springfield, Illinois. He was married to Sylvia Goodbrake on October 23, 1965. Victor was a long time member of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Louis. He had a long...

Mar 2, 2023

Donald Earney passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the age of 81.

Donald is survived by his loving wife Virginia (nee Bealler) Earney; devoted son Gary (Michelle) Earney; cherished granddaughters Mackenzie Earney and Delaney Earney; parents the late Walter & Ruby (nee Curl) Earney; beloved brother the late John Earney.

Donald worked and retired...

Feb 28, 2023

Verna LaVon Beck, daughter of Herman and Marie (nee Rabe) Mayer, was born October 14, 1935, in Randolph County, Illinois. On November 3, 1935, she was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran, Pinckneyville, Illinois and on April 10, 1949, she was confirmed at St. Mark’s Lutheran, Steeleville, Illinois where she attended its parochial elementary school. In 1953 she graduated from Pinckneyville...

Feb 28, 2023

Vegessi Theresa P. (nee Pellegrini) 101 YEARS OLD. November 11, 1921. Joined her husband on

Tuesday, February 28, 2023, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, beloved wife of the late Mario J. (Mike) Vegessi, dear mother of Kathleen (Donald) Fellin, Carolyn, (the late William) Hession, Marian (John) Devlin, Michelle (Dennis) Jenkerson, Diane (Tony) Lorenz. Dear...

Feb 26, 2023

Carlos Enrique Moreno Gutierrez “Kike,” 32, passed away on February 26, 2023. Dear son of Orlando Moreno and Angela Monroy (Gutierrez), and loving brother of Christian Camilo Moreno.

Kike was a very loving and caring person, who always had a smile on his face and had an infectious laugh. He was very generous with his time and...

Feb 24, 2023

Mehler, Verna

Asleep in Jesus on Friday, February 24, 2023; beloved wife of the late Edward L. Mehler for 58 years; dear mother of Verna M. Fleming and Edward A. Mehler; dear grandmother of Brett (Heidi) and Daniel (Amanda) Holbrook; dear great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

Verna loved to laugh. She enjoyed life...

Feb 23, 2023

Anna J. Menendez, nee Bock, 102, entered into rest on February 23, 2023. Daughter of the late Joseph A. and the late Della M., Meyer, Bock, wife of the late Angel Jack Menendez, and mother of; Donald (Kathy) Menendez, the late David J. Menendez, and the late Daniel F. Menendez. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 16 great...

Feb 21, 2023

Bert Emmenegger (nee Purdom) passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Albert Emmenegger; loving mother of Debbie Reynolds (Don Whitney), and the late Dean Reynolds; cherished grandmother of Tia Morton; dear sister of Marie Rhodes; dear aunt and cousin.

Bert retired from K-Mart.  She enjoyed square dancing with her late husband...

Feb 20, 2023

Nina Brady, 82, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn J Brady, her parents, Robert and Lora Fitzgerald, as well as her brothers, Delos Fitzgerald and Bryan Fitzgerald, and her sisters, Kathleen Grueber, Rosalie Self, Amolee McIntyre, and Rowena Harrelson.  She is survived by her daughters, Denise Brady Koch (Richard) and...