Obituaries

Feb 28, 2022

Fred Walton, 84, asleep in Jesus on February 28, 2022. Loving husband of Joan Walton; devoted father of Richard (Jeri) Walton, Janet Walton, Linda (Michael) Wulf; cherished grandfather of Gabriella (Robert) Goeke, Emily (Eric) Heumann, Cassandra Wulf, Taylor Wulf; great-great grandfather of Lucas Heumann.

Fred was a hardworking, successful business owner for 50+ years. He was a...

Feb 26, 2022

Mary Jo Lohse, 58, asleep in Jesus on February 26, 2022. Devoted wife of Keith E. Lohse; loving mother of Heather (Kevin) Teague, Jessica (Travis) Buck, Tiffany Lohse; dear grandmother of Benjamin, Blaine, Oliver, Dominic, and Maverick; sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 10:30 am...

Feb 26, 2022

Hamlett, Laura Ann (nee Williams) passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the age of 51.

She was preceded in death by her father Donald Fred Williams Sr., sister Cande (Floyd) Myers, father-in-law & mother-in-law Freddie * Donnie Hamlett.

Beloved wife of Fred Hamlett; Beloved mother of Stephanie (Billy) Lyerla, Sara (Tim) Schmitz Brent (Emily)...

Feb 25, 2022

Cole, True of Saint Louis, Missouri, entered into rest on Friday, February 25, 2022.

True joins his grandmother, Jewel Ginger in heaven.

He is survived by, his beloved mother, Tasheena Foster, his devoted grandparents, Tequila Cole and George Manzy, his devoted aunts and uncles, Tailor Chairs, Tyrin Chairs, Taiden Ming, Alonda Cole and Sharonda Cole, his great grandparents, Anita...

Feb 24, 2022

D. Aaron Chandler, Ph.D. 61, Passed away February 24, 2022. Beloved husband of Jill A. Forbes Chandler, nephew of Jane Hullings of Rensselaer, IN, and dear friend to many.

Aaron earned his Ph.D. in Historical Studies from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He was an avid reader of political and social history as evidenced by his voluminous...

Feb 18, 2022

Kathleen Marie Bonifant, nee Hadd, 49, passed away, Friday, February 18, 2022. Daughter of, Harry and the late Joan, nee Driscoll, Hadd, wife of, Todd Bonifant, and mother of Jack and Emily Bonifant. She is also survived by many dear cousins and friends.

Kathy was a 1990 graduate of Mehlville High School and later graduated the University...

Feb 18, 2022

Erifili Bellovoda, 89, passed away on the morning of February 18, 2022. She was born in Borove, Albania on May 21st, 1932.

She was the daughter of Thanas and Athina Marko. Erifili was a devoted wife of the late Ligor Bellovoda and dear sister of the late Vangjel Marko. She is survived by her nephew Nasian Marko...

Feb 16, 2022

Marty Sweazea, 83, passed away on February 16, 2022. Husband of; Marilyn Sweazea, nee Lyons, son of; the late William and the late Maola, nee Jones, Sweazea, father of; Karen Sweazea-McMurran, Belinda Sweazea-Forester, Julia (Rob) Sweazea-Smith, and Chad (Liz) Sweazea, stepfather of; Terry (Sue) Johnston and Bruce (Theresa) Johnston, grandfather of; the late Michael, Reiko, James, Brittany, Chris, and...

Feb 15, 2022

Fries, Barbara Jean, 84, entered into rest on February 15, 2022. Daughter of the late Anton (Helen) Meyer, sister of the late Ruth Ann (Ronnie) Allen, loving aunt to the late Linda (Allen) Heine, Barbara (George) Bickmore, Janet (Mark) Stemmler, and Ronald “Steven” (Pat) Allen.

Barbara was a proud retired administrative government employee. She was an avid sports...

Feb 15, 2022

Rowe, Richard Charles entered into rest on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 78.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles & Anna (nee Rhynes) Rowe.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife Beverly Rowe of 52 years, son Brad (Kris) Rowe; sister Arlene (the late Terrell) Markland; grandchildren Katelyn Rowe and James...

Feb 15, 2022

Anita Louise (Nunn) Behrends, 63, of St. Louis, Missouri, died February 15, 2022. Anita was born September 3, 1958 in Buffalo, MO to Forest “Pete” and Patsy (Harmon) Nunn. Her sister Pamela Ann (Nunn) Maynard preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband Steven Scott Behrends; brother William “Jackie” Nunn, and wife Marty; nieces Tammy (Maynard)...

Feb 14, 2022

Goggin, Donna J., of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to Donald and Mona (nee Nichols) Massey and entered into rest on Monday, February 14th, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 60 years, 11 months and 22 days.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 39 years, Thomas David Goggin....

Feb 14, 2022

Joyce Marie Schmittgens, nee Werner, 93, passed away February 14, 2022. Daughter of the late Cletus Sr. and Agnes, nee Temmeyer, Werner, wife of the late Joseph G. Schmittgens Jr, mother of; Christine (Ray) Lorenz, Mark Schmittgens, Mary Ellen (Dennis) Gipson, Eric (Cely) Schmittgens, Carl (Maureen) Schmittgens Sr., Claire (Mason) Laster, and Katie Schmitttgens, grandmother of; Erika (Marty) Kennedy,...

Feb 14, 2022

Grover D. Gibbs, 53, passed away February 14, 2022. He is survived by his; mother, Sandra Trussell, nee Cooper, children, Nigaila Gibbs and Jerico Gibbs, brothers, Tavis Trussell and Johnny Plaisted, significant other, Debbie Pfingsten, and dear friend, Jerry Stemmler. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Gibbs, and his wife Elizabeth Ann Gibbs, nee Leenerts.

Feb 13, 2022

Moran, William J. (Der Kaiser) Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on February 13, 2022, at the age of 95. Beloved husband of Joanne Moran nee Bugel, dearest father of Kathleen (Tom) Schutz, cherished Opa of Jay Mollet, Mia (fiancé Patrick Murphy) Schutz, Patrick Schutz, Andrew Schutz, dear brother in law of Thomas (Shirley) Bugel, and...

Feb 12, 2022

Schiller, Edmund J.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sat., Feb. 12, 2022, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of 67 years of the late Marie (Koenig) Schiller; preceded in death by parents, Roland and Marie (Kelly) Schiller, brothers and sister-in-law William, Joseph and Frances (Berra) Schiller, son and daughter-in-law Tim and Grayce...

Feb 10, 2022

Loving daughter, mother, aunt, Godmother, niece, cousin, and friend; Cheri Dee Wadlow Chard’s physical life came to an end on February 10, 2022, at the age of 47 after a courageous battle with cancer. Though it may have taken her body, her strong will and brave spirit will continue to live on in her legacy.

She was...

Feb 10, 2022

Schoenbeck, Doris Ethel (nee Hale) formerly Deffaa, of Webster Groves, Missouri, was born to Herbert and Emma (nee Planitzer) Hale and was Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Thursday, February 10, 2022, in her hometown at the age of 100 years and 4 months.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husbands,...

Feb 9, 2022

Goggin, Thomas D., of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to David and Alma (nee Stanford) Goggin and entered into rest Monday, February 9th, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 61 years, 3 months and 3 days.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 39...

Feb 9, 2022

George Wallace Umberger, 80, passed away into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Granbury, Texas. He was born November 28, 1941, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to George Washington Umberger and Claudia Virginia Loper Umberger.

George served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was an Electrical Engineer. He...