Obituaries

Gloria Dee Campione

Gloria Dee Campione

Jan 20, 2025

Gloria Dee Campione, age 94, passed away on January 20, 2025 at Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawassee, Georgia. Gloria was born to the late Howard and Vesta (Parsons) Vanskike in St. Louis, Missouri on March 17, 1930. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hayesville, North Carolina. Gloria was a professional clarinetist who played a...

Vincent Rapini

Vincent Rapini

Jan 18, 2025

Vincent U. Rapini Jr. passed away on Saturday January 18, 2025, at the age of 71. Beloved husband of cherished wife of almost 40 years, the late Patricia A. “Patti” Rapini, nee Ray; loving and encouraging father of Jennifer Rapini and Vincent S. (Laura) Rapini Sr.; affectionate grandfather to two grandsons, Vincent S. Rapini Jr. and Jack Rapini, with whom...

Mary Ann Farrell

Mary Ann Farrell

Jan 17, 2025

Mary Ann Farrell, age 79 went to be with her savior on January 17th, 2025. Mary Ann was born on October 18th, 1945, to Lawrence M. and Catherine Louise (Hughes) in St. Louis, MO, the 3rd of 4 children. Her upbringing was there, going to Holy Name grade school and St. Elizabeth Academy for high school. After graduation, she took...

Brad Paul Reither

Brad Paul Reither

Jan 17, 2025

Brad Paul Reither passed away on Friday January 17, 2025, at the age of 40. Precious son of mother Debbra "Debbie" Lynn Reither, nee Matlock, and father the late Kevin Paul Reither; beloved younger brother of Danny Reither and treasured twin brother of Brian (Emily) Reither; cherished uncle of Aubrey and Colton Reither; dear cousin to Noah Matlock, Cody Matlock,...

Louis Phillip Gerros

Louis Phillip Gerros

Jan 17, 2025

Louis Phillip Gerros entered into rest on Friday, January 17, 2025; beloved son of Sammy (Kelly) Gerros and Margie L. Favia; loving brother of Dean (Erica) Gerros; cherished grandson to Rita Favia; dear cousin, nephew and friend to many.

Born in 1990, Louis graduated from Belleville East High School in 2008.

Louis discovered his love for music at an early age, starting...

Viola H.K. Miller

Viola H.K. Miller

Jan 17, 2025

Viola H.K. Miller Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of 96; beloved daughter of the late Harry L. King and Helen Lutz-King; devoted wife of the late I. Newton Miller; survived by her cherished niece Susan (Richard Perkins) Rode-Perkins and nephew Kenneth (Elizabeth McKnight) Boucher; Great Aunt to 5 nephews and...

Nathen Charles Daniels

Nathen Charles Daniels

Jan 15, 2025

Nathen Daniels, a true St. Louisan to his core, went to Heaven on January 15, 2025, at the age of 32, leaving behind memories of laughter, adventure, and unwavering love. 

Nathen possessed a unique brand of humor – quick wit, mischievous grins, and a contagious laugh that could brighten any room. He lived life to the fullest, embracing every opportunity for...

Ella Mae Lunsford

Ella Mae Lunsford

Jan 12, 2025

Ella Mae Lunsford, a beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful friend, went home to be with Jesus on January 12, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 12, 1934, in Salem, Missouri, she touched many lives with her unwavering love, kind spirit, and zest for life.

Ella cherished her family above all, creating countless memories with them, particularly the joyful...

Julia A. Kelley

Julia A. Kelley

Jan 10, 2025

Julia Ann Kelley, nee Temares, entered into rest on January 10, 2025, at the age of 82. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert Kelley and a devoted mother to her cherished children, the late Patrick Kelley and Kimberley Frye, nee Kelley. Julia’s heart was further enriched by her role as a cherished grandmother to Danielle Frye and...

Gene H. Niederschmidt

Gene H. Niederschmidt

Jan 8, 2025

Niederschmidt, Gene H. 

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Viola Niederschmidt (née Martin). Dear father and father-in-law of the late Mark (Carol) Niederschmidt and Debra (Jesse) Kramper. Cherished grandpa of Jaclyn (Troy) Wolverton, Brian (Brandy) Niederschmidt, Andrew (Melissa) Kramper, Bradley (Molly) Kramper and Kelsey...

Donald E. Binz Sr.

Donald E. Binz Sr.

Jan 8, 2025

Donald E. Binz Sr. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother church on Wednesday January 8, 2025, at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Marietta Binz (nee Saunders) for 69 years. Dear father and father-in-law of Dr. Don and Kathy Binz, Dan and Mary Binz, Tom and Stephanie Binz, Jeff Binz and Jim and Christine Binz; Dear...

Marlene Kay Treadway

Marlene Kay Treadway

Jan 7, 2025

Marlene Treadway, nee Albers, 80 years old, of Lemay Passed on Tuesday January 7, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. 

Marlene was a former Democratic Committee Woman of Lemay Township and had a career at Lafayette High School as a secretary and bookkeeper. She is survived by her husband Joe; daughters Lisa (Bob) McSpadden and Stacey (the late Rich) Nance; grandchildren...

Ron Hemingway

Ron Hemingway

Jan 5, 2025

Ronald Edward Hemingway passed away on Sunday January 5, 2025, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Joan Hemingway, nee Farris; devoted father of Heather (Robert) Hemingway Harvey and Josh (Britt) Hemingway; cherished grandfather of Z. Benjamin Harvey, Lorelei Hemingway Harvey, Tori Hemingway, Ryan Congemo, and Corey Congemo; treasured brother of Bob Hemingway; and dear friend to many.

Ron was...

Daniel "DJ" John Callahan Jr.

Daniel "DJ" John Callahan Jr.

Jan 4, 2025

Daniel "DJ" John Callahan Jr. entered into rest on Saturday January 4, 2025, at the age of 46. Loving father of Ireland and Reese Callahan; devoted son of Vickie (Tate) Callahan and the late Daniel John Callahan Sr.; dear brother of Scott Callahan and Carrie Decker; beloved uncle of Mick, Reese, and Avery Callahan.

Daniel was preceded in death by his...

Leslie "Bud" Charles Schaefer

Leslie "Bud" Charles Schaefer

Jan 3, 2025

Leslie “Bud” C. Schaefer passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Friday, January 3, 2025; Son of the late Leslie Schaefer and the late Myrtle M. Schaefer nee Perry; dedicated husband of Nora Schaefer nee Rudkin; beloved father of Debra (Rob) Storr, Robert “Bob” (Diane) Schaefer and William (the late Angela) Schaefer; loving grandpa of Mark J. Barthelmass,...

Virginia M. Wende

Virginia M. Wende

Jan 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia M. Wende, baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents the late Herman William Wende and the late Mary Rose Wende nee Taetz; dear sister of the late Herman J. (the...

Matthew Albert Niedringhaus

Matthew Albert Niedringhaus

Dec 30, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew “Matt” Albert Niedringhaus, who passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the age of 53. 

Matt was born on August 15, 1971, to Ned and Marie (nee Van De Waarsenburg) Niedringhaus in St. Louis, Missouri. Matt cultivated a strong work ethic during his youth by working on his...

Marietta Griswold

Marietta Griswold

Dec 30, 2024

Marietta Griswold

Marietta Griswold, 88, of Arnold, MO died on December 30, 2024. She was married to Clair Griswold for 54 years before his death in 2008. 

She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Michael (Pat) Griswold. She was a loving mother to Greg (Patra) Griswold, Melea (David) Genthon, and David (Connie) Griswold; loving grandmother to Lauren Genthon, Ryan (Ashley)...

Enrico Moreno Lovadina

Enrico Moreno Lovadina

Dec 29, 2024

Enrico Moreno Lovadina was born on January 19, 1960, in Conegliano, Italy to the late Guido Lovadina and the late Laura Zamperla. He was the youngest of five children and lived most of his childhood in the house built by his father, in a small town located about 30 miles north of Venice, in the foothills of the Alps.

He often...

Allen J. Siess

Allen J. Siess

Dec 29, 2024

Allen J. Siess passed away peacefully on Saturday December 29, 2024, at the age of 71. Son of the late Leo William Siess and Ester Mary Siess nee Lubbers; devoted husband of 33 years of Deborah Siess nee Bagby; preceded in death by his late siblings Daniel C. Siess and Jerry Siess and survived by siblings James Siess, Eloise Newell,...