Obituaries

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...

Feb 8, 2022

Mary “Sally” Adeline Keene passed away peacefully on February 7th 2022. She was 95. She was the youngest of 5 children born to Jack and Grace Hill in Pinckneyville, IL.  Her siblings Eugene, Helen, and Ruth preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister Roberta “Birdie”.

Sally met the love of her life Paul H....

Feb 6, 2022

Passed away on the 6th of February 2022, at the age of 90. Son of the late Claude Swanson Cox, Sr. and Ruth E Willis Cox, beloved husband of Kathleen Alderson Reis Cox, loving father of Sandra L. (Gary) Hoehne, David J. (Vicki) Cox, Sharon K. (R Sean) Conaway, bonus father of Teresa (Mike) Bippen, Julie (Jon) Selsor, Valentine...

Feb 5, 2022

McCulley, Elizabeth P. passed away on Saturday, February 05, 2022, at the age of 95. Beloved wife on the late Candelario Flores; Devoted mother of Judy Gonzenbach, John (Diana) Flores and the late Martha Bates; Cherished grandmother of Gloria DeShada, Carol (Doug) Thrasher, Debra (Andrew) Clyne, Belinda (David) English, Joe (Tina) DeShada, Steve (Cyndi) Bates, Michelle Bates Anic, John...

Feb 5, 2022

Rich peacefully passed through the Gates of Heaven on Saturday February 5, 2022.  No longer burdened by a body ravaged with rheumatoid arthritis, he was last seen dancing a jig and crooning, "I Did It My Way."

Rich was known for many things. His quick wit. His dry sense of humor. And an incredible ability to make...

Feb 1, 2022

Calvin  G. Kiefer passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at age of 96.  Beloved husband of Darlene A. (nee Beimfohr) Kiefer; father of Deborah Nappier and David Kiefer.  He was a member of Hope U.C.C. and attended Southeast Missouri State College.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. until service at...

Jan 28, 2022

Cathy L. Henry, nee Wilson, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on January 28, 2022 with her longtime companion David Stripe, at age 67. She was born October 10, 1954, to her parents the late James E. and the late Joann F., nee Skelly, Wilson. Dear sister of; Ann Finnigan (Gene) of Olathe Kansas, Becky Latham (George) of Tuscaloosa...

Jan 28, 2022

David E. Stripe, 77, of St. Louis, Missouri, born May 13, 1944, in St. Louis passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. Mr. Stripe is a veteran of the Vietnam War serving the U.S. Air Force from 1963-1971 attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. After his military service, Mr. Stripe started his career in the car wash industry and retired in 2021....

Jan 24, 2022

Leuckel, Barbara, of O’Fallon, Missouri, was born to Richard and Rosemary Thompson and was Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on Monday, January 24, 2022, in Chesterfield, Missouri at the age of 83.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Toni Leuckel.

Barbara was the beloved wife of...

Jan 24, 2022

Anna C. Lohrer,  asleep in Jesus on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the age of 99.

Beloved aunt of the late Barbara (Donald) Clark, the late William Heisinger, and Charles (Francine) Heisinger, great aunt of Charles, Keith, and the late Kevin Heisinger.

Services: Visitation Sat. January 29th from 10-11AM. Service 12PM, at John L. Ziegenhein &...

Jan 23, 2022

Mark Christian Zipay, 66, passed away January 23, 2022. Son of the late Rev. Nicholas Zipay Jr. and the late Ruth L. Zipay, nee Kucera, husband of Rita “Jo” Zipay, nee Johannsen, father of Christiana Zipay and Mark Christopher Zipay, brother of; Nicholas J. (Patricia L.) Zipay, Ruth K. Zipay, Rebecca A. Zipay, and Rev. Joel S. (Laura J.)...

Jan 19, 2022

Whittle, Donald L. entered into rest on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at age 91.  Beloved husband  of the late Dorothy "Dot" (Tapy) Whittle for 68 years.  Loving father of Keith (Mindy) Whittle.   Dear bother-in-law of Frieda Whittle.  Dear brother-in-law of Fred Tapy. Dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Donald was a member of Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275...

Jan 17, 2022

Barbara A. Easton, nee Werges, 82, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, surrounded by her family. She lived a long life. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfrid and Lucille (nee Brauns) Werges, her husband of 56 years James, her sister Deborah Corrigan, and her great-grandson Alejandro Gomaz.

Barbara is survived by her children,...