Obituaries

Jun 13, 2022

Connors-Cleavelin, Carol of High Ridge, Missouri, was born to Louis and Alene (nee Schilly) Friedman and entered into rest Monday, June 13, 2022, in Fenton, Missouri at the age of 81.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Alene, her sister, Barb Lauer and her brother, David Friedman.

She is survived by, her...

Jun 11, 2022

Kayser, Vernice M. (Bowers)

Of St. Louis, MO was born December 23, 1930, and peacefully resting with Jesus, on Saturday, June 11, 2022.  Beloved wife, of 66 years to the late James R. Kayser; dear mother of James (Vicky) Kayser, Mary (Russell) Bowen, Judy (Bob) Marx Jr., Sally (Dale) Hughes, Irene (Jeff) Schneider, and Herman (Ruth) Kayser;...

Jun 9, 2022

Donald R Kinkade, 76, was born in St Louis MO on 4/26/46 and died at his home in Oklahoma City OK.

Don proudly served in the USMC and attended St Louis University. Most of his life he worked as a Respiratory Therapist or Director of Respiratory Health. His work took him all around the country including Chicago,...

Jun 7, 2022

John F. Zlatic Sr. passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the age of 80. Dear father of John Zlatic Jr. and Tanya (Lawrence) Gainer, and beloved grandfather of; Joshua (Ellie) Lukens, Morgan (Tyler) Beaman, Samuel Gainer, Abigail Gainer, Micaiah Gainer, Nick Ewing, Cheyenne (Nick) Cash, and John Luke Zlatic.

John was a veteran of the...

Jun 3, 2022

Forst, Dorothy Bernice, of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to Charles B. and Dorothy M. (nee Cook) Wisdom and went asleep in Jesus on Friday, June 3, 2022, in her hometown at the age of 79.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Judy Renae Woodruff, and her mother-in-law, Emma F. Forst.

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Jun 2, 2022

Jeannette Santagato (née McChesney) passed away on June 2nd, 2022 at the age of 94.

Jeannette was born September 15, 1927, to Byrd McChesney, a carpenter, and Gertrude McChesney, a teacher, in Dawson Springs, Kentucky. In 1950 she married Pat Santagato, and they welcomed their first son, Dwight in 1954. Shortly after, the family of three moved...

Jun 2, 2022

Kaiser, Eugene Karl

Passed on Thurs. June 2, 2022, at the age of 72. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents.  He leaves behind 2 brothers David (Mary) Kaiser and Richard Kaiser; a host of cousins, an extended family and friends.

Eugene loved his music, records, art museums and Cardinal baseball.  He will be...

Jun 1, 2022

Smith, Alexander P., of Union, Missouri, was born to Deborah (nee Bryant) Smith and John P. (Maybritt Dodge) Smith and passed away into peace on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Union, Missouri at the age of 32.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James Bryant, Patricia “Joan” Smith, and Jeremiah Smith.

He is...

May 31, 2022

Fischer, Thomas Alan entered into rest on May 31, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his father Richard Keith Fischer, brothers Richard Fischer, Stephen Fischer, and Laurence Fischer.

Beloved wife Denise (nee Smith) Fischer; Devoted father of Susan (Dana) Wehrle; Loving son of Rosemary (nee Walch) Fischer; Cherished grandfather of Brittany, Jacob, Kaylin, Brayden,...

May 30, 2022

Robert “Bobby” Samuel Donald Rainey, 61, passed away May 30, 2022. Son of; the late Fredrick and the late Ina, nee Landrum, Rainey, brother of; Freddie Spillard, Danny Rainey, Tammy Rainey, and the late Terry Rainey, uncle to; Kristina (Roy) Johnson, Jimmy Rainey, Nisa (David Gatewood) Carlozzi, Stephanie (David Younger) Carlozzi, and former husband of Cindy Beams.  He is...

May 29, 2022

Elizabeth J. Wilson, nee Black, 82, passed away May 29, 2022. Daughter of; the late Boyle and the late Marion, nee Wearing, Black, wife of the late Jerry Wilson Sr., mother of Jerry Wilson Jr., grandmother of Matthew Adams, and sister of Ruth Correia.

Elizabeth enjoyed watching the hummingbirds and visiting with her neighbors. She also enjoyed...

May 29, 2022

Balloni, Susanne “Susie” Eileen, of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to David (Gina) Balloni and Pam Balloni and entered into rest on Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Saint Louis, Missouri at the age of 37.

She is survived by her parents, three (3) sisters, Jenny Balloni, Dori (Scott) Blattel, and Sabrina Balloni, two (2) nieces, Meridian Balloni and Rhiannon...

May 26, 2022

Dorothy Irene Botkin (nee Fox), 85, went to her heavenly home on May 26, 2022.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Virgil and Norma (Cozine) Fox, sister Wanda Lee, brothers Billy, Roy, Robert, Leo, Tom, and Charlie Fox, children Patricia Irene Quintana and Carter Glen Botkin.

Dorothy is Survived by her loving husband...

May 24, 2022

Daniel “Dan” Vincent Casatta, 60, of St. Louis, passed away on May 24th. Dan was born on October 8, 1961 in Kirkwood, MO to Howard and Doris, growing up in Fenton, MO. Dan enjoyed playing and watching whatever sport was in season. He attended Eureka Sr. High School, where he played both basketball and baseball. Dan attended East Central...

May 21, 2022

Wilhite, Judith A. (nee Grossmann)

Passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Wilhite; Devoted mother of Keith (Jennifer Warnecke) Wilhite, Kevin (Sara) Wilhite, Kurt Wilhite and Kelly (Josh) Burden; cherished grandmother of Jonah, Megan, Emerson, Amelia and Violet; Loving sister of Ralph Grossmann and the late Donald Grossmann;...

May 21, 2022

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in our hearts” A.A. Milne

Zoey will never be forgotten and will always be loved as love knows no bounds.

During the exciting 19 weeks Zoey’s mother carried her, Zoey not only filled her parents’ hearts with joy, love, and dreams of the future, but also...

May 19, 2022

Pona, Marilyn Mesi, 76, joined her daughter, Gina Pona, Thursday, May 19, 2022.

She leaves her husband of 52 years, Pete Pona; sons, Pete (Caryn) & Tony (Nicki); 4 grandchildren; her mom, Katherine H. Cassell and friends.

In 1981 Marilyn Pona founded the Support Dogs chapter in Saint Louis, Missouri. Shortly after in 1986 Marilyn...

May 15, 2022

Sandra Lee Worth (nee Giacoletto) was born October 7, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Emil Giacoletto and Audrey Giacoletto (nee Erutti) and passed away on May 15, 2022 in Lake Jackson, Texas. Loving mother to Vicki (Art) Orscheln , David Worth and Suzanna Love. Adoring nana to Katie (Wes) Barta, Jordan (Heather) Love, Will (Sarah) Orscheln,...

May 14, 2022

Martin, Marvin E., 95, Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on May 14, 2022. Proceeded in death by his loving wife Mary R. Martin (nee Thornhill), and daughter Carol (Kevin) Reich. Survived by his children Susan Starck, Kevin Martin, Gregg Martin, Lisa (Kirk) Bailey, Dennis (Rhonda) Leone, Linda (Dan) Kloepper, and Debbie (Bob) White; grandfather of 25, great-grandfather...

May 12, 2022

Donald John Volansky, Sr.

Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the age of 82.

Beloved husband of Jeanne Volansky (nee Frauenhoffer); dear father of Donald Jr. (Mary), Lizabeth, Jeanna (Sean) Murphy, Daniel (Sonya), Melissa (Jake) Ellersieck; Cherished grandfather of Dorothy, Ellen, Lily, Ned, Victoria, Molly, Adam, Henry, Cecelia;...