Obituaries

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;...

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...