Obituaries

Jul 27, 2021

Ludwig, Anna, (75) of Arnold, Missouri, was born to Roman and Josephine Flowers and entered into rest Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 54 years, Donald G. Ludwig, Sr., her son, Don Ludwig, Jr., her brother, Raymond Flowers and her sister-in-law,...

Jul 27, 2021

Joan P. Spradling (nee Polete), 81, passed away July 27, 2021. Wife of the late Marvin G. Spradling; mother of Richard Spradling, Steven Spradling, Timothy (Cindy) Spradling, the late Patty Wilson and Diana (Tim) Zapf; grandmother of 14; great grandmother of 14; dear sister of 6 and friend to many.

Joan was a sports lover.

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Jul 19, 2021

Charles F. Esenberg, asleep in Jesus July 19, 2021.  Charles was married to Barbara Esenberg, who proceeded him in death November 19, 2019.

Charles is survived by his two daughters Deborah Wirtel (Gregory) and Cynthia Steiner (Kenneth).  Two grandchildren Kathrine and Nikoli Wirtel.  Charles was active at Salem Lutheran Church in Affton serving as an Elder and...

Jul 18, 2021

Arthur Pozarich

83, passed away July 18, 2021. Dear brother of Anne (the late Donald) Kohlman, Sr. Caroyln Pozarich CPPS, the late Nevena Feltmann; uncle to Diana, the late Chuck, Ronald, the late Karen, the late Jennifer, Donald K. and Diane; dear great uncle, cousin and friend. Donations may be made to St. John Paul II Catholic Church...

Jul 16, 2021

Phyllis Jacoby (nee Northcott) Baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection on Friday, July 16, 2021. Born to the late Raymond and Clara Northcott. Beloved wife of the late James Jacoby; mother to Stephen (Cheryl) and Douglas Jacoby, and grandmother to Sam, Brett and Kendall. Loving sister of the late Raymond (Doris) Northcott and Karen Northcott, and sister-in-law to...

Jul 14, 2021

Kelly, Rita, of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to Henry and Alma Hoog and entered into rest Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in Saint Louis, Missouri at the age of 89.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband loving husband of 43 years, Jack Kelly.

She is survived by, her devoted daughter, Chris...

Jul 14, 2021

Terri Lynne Schaeffer (nee Werner), 74, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. She was born February 11, 1947 to George and Evelyn (Jones) Werner. Terri is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Gerald “Jerry” Schaeffer; three children, Lisa (Patrick) Clarke, Craig (Renee) Schaeffer, and Corey (Nina Faletti) Schaeffer;...

Jul 13, 2021

Lloyd, Betty L., 90, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

Betty was the daughter of Louis H. and Helen B. Loyd, sister of the late Dorothy (Cliff) Gonder, aunt to the late Jeffrey Gonder, dear special friend of Jill Rechtien and Shirley Gray, dear cousin, and friend to many.

Visitation Sunday, July 18,...

Jul 10, 2021

Carl H. Gabel passed away on July 10, 2021. Dedicated husband to Mary Gabel for 58 years. Father to Jeffrey (Wendy), James (Christie), and John (Kristie). Grandfather to Joshua, Jessica, Tyler, Logan, Delanie and Faith. Brother to the late Margaret Montileone, the late Alberta Gabel, and the late George Gabel. Loving Uncle to Mark and Ralph Montileone Jr., Janet...

Jul 2, 2021

Kempf, Robert C.J. of St. Louis Missouri, was born to Howard and Bernice (Nee Schuetz) Kemp and entered into rest Friday, July 2, 2021, in Saint Louis, Missouri at the age of 83 years. He is survived by, two (2) children, Sherri (Jerry Wheaton) Kempf Bell and Mark D. (Robert Dietz) Kempf, two (2) grandchildren, Aaron (LaVonda Burke) Doty and Eric...

Jul 2, 2021

Pihl, Gerald “Jerry”

(94) Passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Beloved husband of Sue (nee Wolf) Pihl; Loving father of Lynda Hertel and Tim (Amy) Hertel; Cherished grandpa of Rebecca, Jacob and Katelin Hertel; our dear uncle, and friend to many.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pathways Hospice, 14805 N. Outer...

Jul 2, 2021

LaVerne R. Kramer Died July 2, 2021. Wife of the late Leo S. Kramer; mother of Joe, Mary Lou, Mike, Bob, Tom, Becky, Liz, Valerie, Martha, Marty, Jay, Mark and Lori; mother-in-law, grandma, great great grandma, sister, aunt and friend. Special thanks to hospice team members Shannon and Kerry. Services: Visitation Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 4pm-7pm at John...

Jun 29, 2021

Cordes, Raymond F., Sr. at the age of 95 on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Estellemae Cordes (nee Haas), beloved father and father-in-law of Allan (Beverly) and Raymond Jr. (Twila) Cordes, Proud grandfather of Jeremy (Renee) of CO and Bryan Cordes of AK. Dear brother of Vera (the late Andrew) Kornfeld, the late Lucille (Ralph)...

Jun 29, 2021

Barbara H. Campbell

85, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Wife of the late Donald B. Campbell; mother of the late Jill Ann (Doug Moran) Simpson-Moran, the late Robert Campbell, Michele “Missy” (Casey) Liotta, and Michael Campbell; grandmother of Kevin (Jackie) Simpson, Scott (Sarah) Simpson, Vincent Tobey, Ryan Tobey, Alexsas Campbell and Michele Campbell;...

Jun 27, 2021

Myrna O. Petty, nee Howdeshell, 88, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late, Audrey A. and Lillie “Mae”, nee Wilson, Howdeshell, dear mother of Gary (Lisa) Petty and Karen Petty, adoring grandmother of Justin Petty and Alicia (D.J.) Petty, loving great grandmother of Nevah, Rosa, Madalynne, Jacob, and Riley, and sister to Willis and Donnie Ray...

Jun 24, 2021

Kenneth L. Mitchell “chug” passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 24th, 2021.  Beloved husband of 67 years to Barbara E. Mitchell (née Womble); loving father of Bridget (Jim) Callahan, Karen (Mark) Baxter, retired SMsGT USAF Kenneth C. Mitchell, St. Louis Firefighter, John (Elaine) Mitchell; adoring grandfather of nine, and great grandfather of seventeen.  Our dearest brother, uncle, great uncle,...

Jun 24, 2021

Wachter, Dorothy (nee Kaufmann) asleep in Jesus on Thursday, June 24th, 2021, at age 91. Beloved wife, best friend, and companion to the late Roland E. Wachter for 66 years.  Beloved mother to Linda Wiesehan (Kevin Hertel), David (June) Wachter, Diane (Steve) Monroe, Mary (Greg) Macrander, Mark (Jenny) Wachter and the late Philip Wachter.  Dear Grandmother to Matt (Alex)...

Jun 20, 2021

Rogg, Rosemary (nee Rapp)

105, Entered into rest June 20, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Jules C. Rogg; dear mother of the late Marilyn Rogg, and the late Juilenne (late Charles) Broome; preceded in death by her beloved parents Christian J. & Bertha Rapp and her dear brother and sister-in-law  Chris and Kasia “Kay” Rapp; and dear...

Jun 19, 2021

Joan M. Kane, the daughter of the late Joseph & Mary Eva O’Connor, passed away into the arms of Jesus on June 19, 2021.

She was raised in Holyoke, Massachusetts with her late brothers, John, Joe, and James O’Connor. Beloved wife of the late Bernard A. Kane for 64 years. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Mike (Kathy)...

Jun 19, 2021

Ruth Caroline Augusta Jourden (nee Staas) passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 19, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones at home. Beloved wife of the late Ralph G. Jourden. Cherished mother of Ralph W. (the late Christine), Larry (Marie), and David Jourden, and Susan Lewis. Loving grandmother of Nicole Lewis, Kevin, Keith (Christina), Jessica, Megan, and Ethan Jourden. Sister-in-law...