Obituaries

Apr 25, 2023

Michael Gerard Luczak, 57, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on April 25, 2023, after his three year battle with cancer, surrounded by his daughters. Michael was born on August 31, 1965, to Rita A. Tiggard and Stanley J. Luczak in St. Louis, MO. In his childhood, Michael was heavily influenced by The Little Rascals. He thought the world of...

Apr 25, 2023

Entered into rest on April 25, 2023, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude Harper, nee, Pinkston; father of the late Robert Harper, the late Albert Harper, and the late Michael Harper; he is survived and cherished by his grandchildren Alicia Harper and Mike Harper, as well as his great-grandchildren Austin Harper and Kenzie Harper; dear...

Apr 23, 2023

Robert Schneider, 82, of Saint Louis, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, after certain illnesses. 

Robert Schneider was born on May 22, 1940, to Margaret and Max Schneider in Saint Louis.  After Robert graduated from Saint Mary’s high school in June 1958, he went on to study business at Saint Louis University. 

After graduating with a degree...

Apr 23, 2023

Mary Lou Distler, nee Schnell, passed away on Sunday April 23, 2023, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Distler, dear mother of Mike (Cathy) Distler, Cindy (Greg) Dart, and Tim (Amy) Distler, cherished grandmother of Abby, Maddie, and Grace Distler, Emma (James) Maulbetsch, Alexa, Halle, and Peyton Dart, Joe, Jenna, Julia, and Jordan Distler. Loving...

Apr 22, 2023

Ryll, Carolyn R. (nee Ost)

Entered into rest on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in her 101st year.

Beloved wife of the late Frank L. Ryll; Beloved mother of Dennis L. (Diane) Ryll; Loving grandmother of Timohty D. (Brittany) Ryll, Patrick J. (Dani) Ryll, and Elizabeth A. (Ryan Olish) Ryll; Dearest great-grandmother of Eleanor, Caroline, Jamison, Charlotte, Madeleine, and Jack; Dear...

Apr 22, 2023

Grincewich, Mary R.,  nee Hermann   Returned to be with Jesus, all the saints, and her family members in Heaven on the 22nd day of April, 2023, at the age of 66.  Beloved wife of Robert Grincewich,  sister of Gerald Hermann, Jr., Theresa Hermann, Jane Weatherford, Julie Impellizzeri, Linda Hermann, and Peggy Roedner;  dear aunt, cousin, niece, sister-in-law, and cherished...

Apr 22, 2023

 

Connie Richard Meyer passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family who loved him dearly on the 22nd of April 2023, at the age of 88. Son of George Burnett and Lena Meyer.  Dear husband of Mary  L. Meyer (nee Baggett); father to Rich Meyer (Rebecca) and Carol R. Branstetter (nee Meyer)(Robert); grandfather to Amy Meyer M.D., Joseph Branstetter, Charles Meyer, and William...

Apr 20, 2023

Eckert, Oliver A. “Ollie”

103 years, April 20, 2023

Husband of the late LaVerne Eckert (nee Finck) and the late Charmein Eckert (nee Pfabe); Dear father of Sharon (Robert) Moeckel and the late Donald Tiffany (Shanklin) Eckert; Dear grandfather of Lisa (Clifton) Roberts, Raymond (Cindy) Moeckel and the late Robert Moeckel, Jr.; Dear great-grandfather of Hunter and Trenten Roberts, Kaela...

Apr 20, 2023

 

James A. Coyle, 89, Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on the 20th day of April 2023. Son of the late Anthony and the late Eva, nee Winant, Coyle, loving husband of Dolores Coyle, nee Leek, dear father of Christopher (Karen) Coyle, the late Tim (Joni) Coyle, Catherine (Tim) Murphy, and Sandra (Dave Richardson) Crihfield, stepfather of the...

Apr 20, 2023

Stephen Frank Pagel passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the age of 74. Son of the late Francis F. “Bud” Pagel and Dorothy A. Pagel, nee Quirk; beloved brother to Barbara (Gene) Brantley, Frank Pagel, Mary Fry, John (Monita Ireland) Pagel, and Tony Pagel; uncle and great-uncle to numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; Stephen is also survived...

Apr 19, 2023

Glenn, Nancy

Nancy Glenn, nee Henkenis, passed away on April 19, 2023, at age 83. Beloved wife of the late Lynn Glenn; mother of Brian Moore and the late Suzanne Meert, stepmother of Linda Glenn and Karen Tanner, Michael Glenn, Donald Glenn and David Glenn; Grandmother Lexi Bolin, Sean Bolin, and Dominic Moore; Sister-in-law of Carol Roland; dear friend...

Apr 18, 2023

 

Helen Ruth Murphy passed away on April 18, 2023, at the age of 78.  She is survived by her devoted husband,  Mack, sons Kevin and Tim, daughters-in-law Rima and Mysti, brother Jim Cox, sister-in-law Barbara Cox, and grandchildren Henry, Owen, Claire and Malcolm.

Ruth was raised in Redford Missouri and, upon graduation from Centreville High School, completed an associate's...

Apr 15, 2023

 

 



Walter Joseph Deckert born October 15, 1938, went home to God on April 15, 2023.

 

Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, MaryAnn; beloved father of Sharon Ann (Jeffrey) Sheldon, William Joseph (Eileen) Deckert, and Linda Jean (Ryan) McCay; cherished grandfather of Alexandra Hirth, Louise Deckert, Lizzie Deckert, Rebecca Sheldon, Bradley Sheldon, Patrick McCay, Michael McCay, Owen McCay, and Lily McCay; Dear siblings Jean (Charles) Ward, Dr....

Apr 15, 2023

 

Joel H. Justus, passed away on Saturday, April 15th, 2023. He was the son of Melvin and Marguerite, nee Warman, Justus, beloved husband of the late Barbara Justus, nee Johnson, loving father of Julie Mankunas and Mark Justus, cherished grandfather of Danielle Mankunas and Cole Mankunas, adoring great grandfather of Grayson, Colton, Pax and Griffey, dear brother of Darryl...

Apr 14, 2023

 

Susan J. White (nee Price) 73

 

Passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023, in her sleep from complications of a recent illness.

 

Born to Franklin L. Price and Mary V. Blue (nee Smith) on March 19, 1950, in Van Buren, Missouri.

 

She was an avid gardener, loved birdwatching, and was feisty as hell.  She...

Apr 13, 2023

Eugene “Gene” E. Roth, 84, passed away on the 13th day of April 2023. Son the of the late Theophil and the late Esther, nee Bodenschatz, Roth, beloved husband of Pauline Roth, nee Kaufmann, devoted father of the late Kathy and the late Timothy who both died in infancy, and Constance (James) Kuchar, brother of the late Nelson Roth, and...

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...

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...

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....

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,...