Obituaries

May 11, 2022

Paul Arthur LaPoint O.D., 84, passed away, May 11, 2022. Son of; the late Rollin D. and the late Pauline, nee Trimberger, LaPoint, husband of; Sally I. LaPoint, nee Miller, father of; Jennifer L. (Dale) O’Dell, Paul G. LaPoint M.D., Todd B. (Angela) LaPoint O.D., grandfather of; Abigail, Cory, Tatum, and Chancellor, brother of; the late Rollin L. LaPoint...

May 11, 2022

Purvis, Wanda Lee McDowell

Died peacefully on May 11, 2022.  She was born to the late Clarence and Ocie Skiles in St. Louis, MO on January 27, 1932.  Wanda accepted Jesus Christ into her heart at the age of 16.  She graduated from Cleveland High School in 1950.  Wanda retired as office administrator from Washington University.  She...

May 10, 2022

Margaret Louise Hale Seago, 85, of Eureka Missouri, died Tuesday, May10th, 2022. Beloved wife of Eugene Vaughn Seago, Sr., married May 18, 1957, who passed in 2014. Born on March 25, 1937, to Walter and Pansy Hale in Eminence, MO.

Amazing Mother to her 4 children, 20 grandchildren, 40 great children and 4 great great grandchildren.

May 6, 2022

Winschel, Eugene passed away May 6, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Imagene (nee Crossland) Winschel; loving father for Judy Thuet and the late Garnet Cavaness; dear grandfather of Al (Lorie) & Brett Thuet; great grandfather of Taylor, Kennedy, Keegan, Chance and Rylan; dear brother of Gladys Schnurbusch, Connie Cook and the late Ellinor Micderhoff, Harriet Schnurbusch, Delphine Gerlinger,...

May 4, 2022

James V. Cella, 97, Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on May 4, 2022.  Preceded in death by his wife Ethel Cella, and his brother Bruce Cella. Survived by his children Mary (Tony) Degenhardt, and Tim (Chris) Cella; brother Andy Cella, sister Marquita Pergonde; grandchildren Ryan (Celina) Cella, Adam (Ginny) Cella, Elizabeth (Travis) Cella, TJ (Emily)...

May 4, 2022

Wegener, Audrey Helen, of Mehlville, Missouri, was born to Jacob and Elsie Fischer and passed Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in St. Louis County, Missouri at the age of 95.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Victor G. Wegener.

She is survived by, two (2) children, Ronald C. (Becky) Wegener and Daniel...

May 3, 2022

Close, Charlotte, of St. Louis, Missouri, was born to Walter and Viola (nee Recker) Jungkuntz asleep in Jesus, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in hometown at the age of 96 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents and beloved wife of the late, John F. Close.

Loving mother of Patricia Close, Juanita (Edward III)...

May 3, 2022

Carr, Carol J. (nee Sagan) asleep in Jesus on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at age 84.

Long time member of St. Johns Lutheran Church.

Carol was the beloved wife of the late Clinton C. Carr III; Devoted mother of Cheryl (David) Maestas, Craig (Laura) Carr, Christine (Edward) Myers and Curtis (Theresa) Carr; Cherished grandmother of...

Apr 29, 2022

Charles Edward Fedke, 65, unexpectedly entered into rest on April 29th, 2022. He was born on Sept 28, 1956 in St Louis, MO. He is survived by his loving wife, Laura Fedke; 2 daughters, Jamie Lynn Garrison, and Chelsi (Phillip) Stubblefield; 3 grandboys, Cristian, Braxten, Camren;  brothers, Kevin Fedke and Jim (Sally) Fedke; sister, Sherre (mike) Flavin; cousins, nieces,...

Apr 29, 2022

Kennamann, Floyd G. asleep in Jesus on Friday, April 29, 2022.

Floyd enjoyed NASCAR races as well as making candles and building birdhouses.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl & Edna (nee Montgomery) Kennamann, brother Clyde Kennamann and son Todd Kennamann

He is survived by his wife for 61 years...

Apr 29, 2022

Mills, Herbert T. entered into rest on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the age of 58 after a courageous battle

with cancer. He was a loving, son, brother, father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his mother Shearon (nee Grant) Mills, and a brother

Robert Mills.

He is survived...

Apr 27, 2022

Strain, Willard B. Entered into rest on April 27th, 2022 at the age of 96 Born in Eminence MO, in the hills of Shannon County where he learned to sing like Roy Acuff. Long time loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Browns. He enjoyed trips to Leasburg or Eminence with Irene, being outdoors gardening or cutting...

Apr 27, 2022

Jeanne Marie Demetris (Fedke), of St. Louis, passed away April 27, 2022, at the age of 63.

Proceeded in death by her father Fred Fedke, and late husband James Demetris.

She is survived by her loving children Zachary Demetris, Alex (Kellie) Demetris, Danielle (Cameron) Sears; loving Companion Dennis Wingbermuhle; grandchildren Allison, Everett, Neva; mother Marguerite...

Apr 27, 2022

Schlittler, Richard “Rich”, a longtime resident of Jefferson County, Missouri, was born to Edwin P. and Florence C. (nee Schlifer) Schlittler and died peacefully on April 27, 2022, at the age of 86.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Leo E. (Doris) Schlittler and Edwin J. (Fran) Schlittler, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Delbert O. (Grace) Spoonemore.

Apr 26, 2022

Zimpelmann, Walter Nicholas, of Oakville, Missouri, was born to Walter N. and Florence M. (nee McCullough) Zimpelmann and was called home to Jesus on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in St. Louis County, Missouri at the age of 90.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his two children, Richard Nicholas and Sandra Lee and his granddaughter,...

Apr 24, 2022

Margaret “Peggy” Irene Fajen (nee Thompson) 89, went to her eternal home with Jesus on Sunday, April 24, 2022, surrounded by family. Peggy’s faith was a guiding force in her life’s work as a mother, missionary and teacher. She rejoiced in her family and friends who will miss her kind smile, effortless laugh and warm heart.

Peggy...

Apr 16, 2022

Marcella Louise Yaeger, 90, asleep in Jesus on April 16, 2022. Wife of the late Ernest W. Yaeger; Mother of Yvonne (Tom) Buffum, Dianna Koch, the late Ernest W. Yaeger Jr., David (Christine) Yaeger, and Michael (Karen) Yaeger; dear sister-in-law of Bertha Yaeger; grandmother to 10; great grandmother to 12; great-great grandmother to 1.

Marcella was a...

Apr 15, 2022

Kaiser, Julia Ann, of Oakville, Missouri, was born to Benjamin and Helen (nee Beyes) Schnell and went safe to the arms of Jesus, Friday, April 15, 2022, from her home surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 79.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald Ray Kaiser, her daughter, Kimberly Ann...

Apr 13, 2022

William ‘Bill’ Sherman Rigel, 85, of Pevely, MO entered into rest on Wednesday, April 13,2022 at his  home in Pevely.  Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, gardening, riding motorcycles and camping in his RV.  Bill rode his motorcycles until age 85.  He enjoyed his grandkids and great grandkids and never missed an opportunity to tell them he loved them.

Apr 10, 2022

Linda Jones entered into rest on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the age of 69.

Linda loved bulldogs & tiny houses.  She was an excellent baker, specializing in gooeybutter cake, coconut balls, & pumpkin rolls.  Loved to talk & could start conversation with everyone.  Goodwill’s #1 deal finder.  Very strong in her faith & devoted woman of...