Obituaries

Marjory Waggoner

Nov 10, 2021

Marjory Ann Waggoner, nee Hughes, 79, passed away November 10, 2021. Dear daughter of the late Eulis Hughes and Irene Dill, nee Fears, beloved wife of the late Dean W. Waggoner, loving mother of Randal Don Waggoner, Donna Gilliam, and Jeffrey Waggoner, cherished grandmother of Randal Dean Waggoner, Daniel (Stephanie) Gilliam, Melissa (Tim) Cooke, Eric (Lauren) Gilliam, Megan Myers, and Brianna...

Albert Robinson Jr.

Nov 10, 2021

Albert R. Robinson Jr., 59, passed away, November 10, 2021. Son of the late Albert R. and the late Joyce L., nee Allen, Robinson Sr., brother of Roberta (Harold) Rankin, uncle of Travis, Myles, and Bryttnii, great uncle of Chance, Maleigha, and Lillian, cherished friend of the Haffer family; Barbara, Steve, Steven, and Alica.

Al was a...

Hien Tran

Nov 9, 2021

Hien Cong Tran, 71, passed away November 9, 2021. Beloved husband of Chau Nguyen, son of the late Cong and Thien Tran, dear father of Nhan Tran, cherished grandfather of Lawson, Laila, and Aiden Tran, he is survived by three siblings and preceded in death by five siblings. He also leaves behind many relatives and friends.

Memorials...

Mearl O'Brien

Nov 9, 2021

O’Brien, Mearl (nee Longhurst) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the age of 101.

Beloved wife of the late Robert Emmet O’Brien; Devoted mother of Mary Eileen (Thomas) DeMarco, Joseph Andrew (Bonnie) O’Brien, Patrick Kevin (Sharon) O’Brien, Timothy Gerard (Christine) O’Brien and Cathy A. (Steve) Brightman; Devoted grandmother of...

Juanita Margold

Nov 8, 2021

Margold, Juanita (nee Willenbrock) passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the age of 84.

Beloved wife of the late Richard Margold; Devoted mother of Kim Margold, and Steve (Brenda) Margold; Cherished grandmother of Kyle (Heidi) Margold and Ryan Margold.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Park Lawn Cemetery.

Hon. Thad Niemira

Nov 6, 2021

Hon. Thad F. Niemira

Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the age of 85.

Beloved husband of 62 years to Helen Niemira; proud father of Thadeus (Lynn) Niemira, Christopher (Vicky) Niemira, James (Amy) Niemira, Helen (Bill) Conway, Monica Niemira, Joseph (Lisa) Niemira, Stephen...

Norbert H. Tonkovic

Nov 6, 2021

Tonkovic, Norbert H., (89) Passed on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

He leaves his wife of 65 years, Susan; five children, Deanna (Terry) Lyman, Mary Beth (Todd) Frazier, Brenda (Jay) Ritzen, Dennis (Kelly) Tonkovic and Dawn (Tom) White; twelve grandchildren, Claire (Taylor), Danielle (Jordan), Jeffrey, Rebecca, Christopher, Nicole, Stephen, Luke, Savannah, Joseph, Zachary and Emma and two great-grandchildren,...

Raymond "Butch" Gibson Jr.

Nov 3, 2021

Raymond "Butch"  Gibson Jr entered into rest on Wednesday, November 3, 2021at the age of 75.

Husband of Cheryl A. Gibson, Father of Raymond H. (Michelle) Gibson III, Dana A. (Timothy) Emert and Dawn Gibson.  Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.

Raymond is a retired Police Officer for the St. Louis Metropolitan...

Jeanette Laury

Nov 2, 2021

94, (nee Winka) Baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

Beloved wife of the late Roland David Laury; mother of Bonnie (Pete) Chaput, Nancy Duffy, Debra (the late Karl) Laury-Shafferkoetter and Cecilia (Eric) Schmittgens; dear grandmother of Amy (Michael) Malarkey, Angela (Ed) Foy, Mark (Brigette) Chaput, Ryan Duffy, Meghan (Dan) Steinhauser, Heidi...

Ruthann Sampel

Nov 1, 2021

Ruthann Baehr Sampel, 83, passed peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021. Ruthann was born on August 2, 1938 in South St. Louis City, Missouri, the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Piry) Baehr.  She was the loving sister of Catherine O’Dell. Ruthann shared three beautiful children with Louis Sampel. She was the beloved mother of Corinne Ackermann (Daniel...

Jo Dean Stemmler

Oct 24, 2021

Stemmler, Jo Dean

85, Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Stemmler Sr.; Dear Mother of Bernard Stemmler Jr. and Carol Stemmler; Dear Grandmother of Bernard J. Stemmler III, Adam J. Stemmler and Krista Stemmler; Dear Cousin of Carol Billen and Jackie Susin;...

Barbara Moore

Oct 15, 2021

Barbara Joan Tepe Moore, 82, Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on October 15, 2021. Daughter of the late Henry A, and Barbara T., nee Mohr, Tepe; wife of the late Robert P. Moore Jr.; mother of the late Michael Moore, mother-in-law of the late Michelle Moore; sister of Kathy (the late Don) Deachan, Henry M. (Rose) Tepe,...

Marilyn Henson

Oct 14, 2021

Henson, Marilyn R. entered into rest on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the age of 68.

Marilyn is survived by her Beloved husband of 50 years Howard Leon Henson; son Eric (Scott Stevenson) Henson and daughter Julie (Bud) Rager; mother-in-law Mary Thorsland; sister-in-law Johnda “Susie” (Greg) Meaux; and also leaves to cherish many other family and friends....

Russell Hitzemann Jr.

Oct 12, 2021

Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the age of 86.

Beloved husband of 62 years to Doris Ann Hitzemann; loving father of Russell (Stacy) Hitzemann III; proud grandfather of Matthew (Niki) Hitzemann, Amanda (Randy) Forguson, and Zachary Hitzemann.

Russell proudly served and was honorably discharged from the...

Helen Denzel

Oct 10, 2021

Denzel, Helen C., of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to Walter and Ann Hofheinz and passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 10, 2021, surrounded by family at the age of 85.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband of 54 years, Gene N. Denzel, her sister, Mary Heberlie, her brother, Wally Hofheinz and...

Jacqueline Dallas

Oct 9, 2021

Dallas, Jacqueline Marie (nee O'leary)

Passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Gaust Dallas; devoted mother of Pamela Brandenburg; cherished grandmother of Bradley Marler; loving sister of G. David O'leary, Kevin (Lynn) O'leary, and the late Judith Ryan; companion to Donald Fry.

Jacqueline was an accomplished equestrian, gifted...

Richard Davis, Sr.

Oct 9, 2021

Davis, Sr. Richard E., of Arnold, Missouri, was born to Louis and Bertha Davis and entered into rest Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Fenton, Missouri at the age of 81.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Naomi H. Davis and his sister, Jackie Strodtman.

He is survived by, four (4) children...

Jana Houston

Oct 9, 2021

Houston, Jana Nicole, of Oakville, Missouri, was born to AJ and Darlene Houston and passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the age of 55.

She is preceded in death by her loving and treasured grandparents, Hazel Brooks, Doris Chandler, and Lt. Col. MV Cooper.

She is survived by, her cherished mother, Darlene Houston, her beloved father,...

Emily Smith

Oct 7, 2021

Our dear sweet Emily Andrea Smith, 55, passed away Thursday October 7, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

Emily was born August 13, 1966 in Perryville, MO to Thomas Carl Smith and Helen Adele (Huber) Smith, both of whom preceded her in death. She was the adored, precious, and pampered baby of our family.

Emily received...

James Fitzgerald

Oct 7, 2021

Fitzgerald, James D. with his Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at age of 86.

Beloved Husband of Lorraine M. (nee Bazzetti) Fitzgerald.  Devoted father of 7 children; Robert (Barbara) Fitzgerald, Kevin (Cindy) Fitzgerald, Danny (Cori) Fitzgerald, Michelle (Kurt) Stiles, Patrick (Becky) Fitzgerald, Mary (Jim) Wade and Jim Jr Fitzgerald. Cherished grandfather of 29 and...