Obituaries

Ryan Moritz

Jan 17, 2022

Moritz, Ryan, of Barnhart, Missouri, was born to Ronald and Sandy Moritz and passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 46.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by, his beloved wife, Karen Moritz; three (3) amazing children, Zak (Jullia), Emily and Abi; one (1) brother, Ronald (Heather) Moritz, Jr; two (2)...

Patrick O'Hearn

Jan 16, 2022

Patrick D. O'Hearn, 61, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022. Cherished brother, uncle, cousin, great uncle, and friend.

Patrick was a proud member of the local #562 union for 42 years. He worked with Habitat for Humanity, and the Salvation Army.

No services. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the ASPCA .

Charlene Berry

Jan 14, 2022

Charlene R. Berry (nee Cook) of St. Louis was born January 10, 1937 and entered into God’s Kingdom on January 14, 2022.  She will always be remembered for her zest for life and love of her family.

Charlene is survived by her loving husband Joseph, her children Randall, Richard and Roger Goldmann, Mike Berry, Laura Jones, JoAnn...

Devon Fannon

Jan 12, 2022

Devon J. Fannon, aka Shamus A. McFaeblood, 44, passed away January 12, 2022. Son of the late Patti Fannon Wnuk, brother of the late Jessica (Jen) Johnson and Heather (Jon Bjorling) Wnuk, nephew of Kelly (John) Shillito and Michael Fannon, and cousin of Adam and Erin Shillito. He is also survived by many dear relatives and friends.

Devon...

Margaret Vunetich

Jan 11, 2022

Margaret M. Vunetich, nee McMahon, 84, passed away on January 11, 2022. Daughter of the late John L. and the late Mary, nee Dennehy, McMahon, wife of the late Raymond S. Vunetich Sr., mother of; Raymond S. Vunetich Jr., special caregiver Brigitte E. Vunetich, and Patrick J. (Christina) Vunetich, grandmother of; Morgan (Ryan Petersen), Kacie Vunetich, and Kamryn Vunetich,...

Rex Bright

Jan 11, 2022

Rex David Bright, age 81, lost his battle to Multiple Myeloma on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, and joined his father, mother, and many special friends in heaven.

Rex loved his family, friends, and his work. He was curious about people and would go out of his way to know a person’s name and story. He left his...

Joyce Fiala

Jan 10, 2022

Joyce Fiala, nee Eley, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday January 10, 2022, surrounded by family. She lived a good long life, but her health had been declining over the past few years and although she kept persevering and bouncing back, eventually her heart and kidneys just failed.  She loved her family and friends and was loved by them...

Marcie Junger

Jan 10, 2022

Junger, Marcie (nee Mayo) passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022.

Marcie is survived by her children Brett, Olivia, Jerra, Jake and Jessie; Mother Patricia (the late Jerry Bulch) Mayo. Aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Marcie had 5 wonderful children.  She enjoyed drawing and coloring. Marcie was loved by everyone and will always be in...

Mary Seematter

Jan 8, 2022

Mary E. Seematter, 84, passed away January 8, 2022. Wife of the late Edwin K.  Seematter daughter of the late Ernest R. and the late Rosemary, nee Furlong, Jones, mother of Sara Seematter and Colleen Seematter, grandmother of Barbara Rose Seematter, sister of Robert (Carolyn) Jones, Patricia (Robert) Smith, Gregory (Cynthia) Jones, Rose (Ann) Jones, the late Larry (the...

Dale Snodsmith

Jan 8, 2022

Snodsmith, Dale W., fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the age 90.

Beloved husband of Sharon J. Snodsmith for 67 years, beloved father of Cheri (Randy) Colby and Steven (Melissa) Snodsmith;

loving grandfather of Katlyn (Kyle) Nickolaus, Alli Colby, Spencer (fiancé Annie Galvin) and Connor Snodsmith; brother-in-law to Gregory...

Eleanor Noble

Jan 8, 2022

Noble, Eleanor Y. of Mehlville, Missouri, was born to Raffael and Angelina Yannone and passed away surrounded by her family Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the age of 105 years and 6 months.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Walter P. Noble, and six (6) siblings; Mikelina (Margaret) Yannone, Rosina (Rose) Yannone, Anthony...

Susan Valentine

Jan 6, 2022

Susan L. Valentine passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on January 6th, 2022 after a brief but intense struggle with COVID-19. Wife of the late Robert Valentine, mother of Kelly (Ryan) Stephenson, grandmother to Charlotte and Elliott Stephenson, sister to Richard (Sheryl) Schiller and Paul (Annette) Schiller, sister-in-law to the late Carole (Paul) Rice and Willard Shaw,...

Emil Reck

Jan 5, 2022

Emil F. Reck, 52, passed away January 5, 2022. Son of the late Egon and the late Daisy, nee Levy, Reck, brother of Fred (Tracy) Reck, Tony (Lori) Reck, Klaus (Alice) Reck, and Merci (Tim) Shanahan, uncle of Michael Breihan, Elizabeth Breihan, Jonathan Reck, and Renee’ (Dylan) Reck Parker, great uncle of Felix, Xander, Nyx, Paul, and Samantha. He...

Heide Harrier Hampe

Jan 5, 2022

Heide Harrier Hampe (78) of Oakville, Missouri, was born in Germany to Hermann and Hildegard Riggers and went to live eternally with Jesus, Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Walter Riggers.

She is survived by, her devoted husband, Richard Hampe, three (3) sons, Gregory Ong, Stefan Ong and...

Joanne Scoby

Jan 4, 2022

Joanne Scoby, 83, passed away January 4, 2022. Daughter of the late Frank and the late Mary, nee Carson, Power, mother of the late Ronald Benear, John Benear, Barbara (Theodore) Hooss and Molly Scoby, grandmother of Noah Hooss, Josh Butler, and Skylar Butler, sister of the late Delores (the late Virgil) Vonder Harr, Mary Patricia (the late Lester) Boswell,...

Walter Ruch, Jr.

Jan 3, 2022

Ruch, Jr., Walter W., of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to Walter W. and Martha Ruch, Sr. and went asleep in Jesus, Monday, January 3, 2022, at the age of 81.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his former wife, Linda Ruch.

He is survived by, his wife, Virginia (nee Milkert) Morgan Ruch, two...

Elmer Dochnal

Jan 1, 2022

Elmer F. Dochnal, passed away on Saturday October 29, 2022 at the age of 93.  Loving husband for 69 years to Dorothy Dochnal (nee Gehlauf); dear father of Elaine (Richard) Dorsey III, Judy (Mark) Mcdaniel Sr., and Diane (David) Scheu. Dear grandfather of Mark Mcdaniel Jr., Jonathan Mcdaniel, Andie Dorsey, Katie Dorsey, Matthew Scheu and Jacob Scheu. Great grandfather...

Willis Hill

Jan 1, 2022

Reverend Willis Hill

Passed peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the age of 76.     Beloved husband of the late Karen L. Hill; beloved father of Kim (Ben) Griffin, Keali (Troy) McCrumb, Willis (Jill) Hill, Jr., and Kara (Jim) Hoekstra; devoted grandfather of Christopher, Parker, Evan, Riley, Cameron, Owen, Reese, Taylor, Brady, Ryan, Lauryn, Jackson, and Kendall;...

Arthur Kawell

Dec 31, 2021

Age 86, Passed on Friday, December 31, 2021.

Special friend of 36 years to Rosemarie Buerck, loving father of Tara Garcia, Erin Kawell (Ivan Stoev), and the late Julie Fitzhenry, grandfather of Jessica (Chad) Cochran, Evan (Tammy) Blust, Justin (Breanna) Fitzhenry, Auguste Cribbs, great grandfather of Tayva and Zelana, brother of Carol Ellis, dear uncle, cousin and...

Michael Kribs

Dec 30, 2021

Michael “Blake” Kribs resting in eternal peace on December 30th, 2021 at the age of 27. Blake was passionate about life. He loved his educational experiences at Seven Holy Founders, DeSmet Jesuit High School, and the University of Dayton where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. He was a hard-working driven student and an active participant in multiple...