Obituaries

Jan 19, 2021

Decker, Dora Rosita (nee Miller)

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at age of 84.  Beloved mother of Steve, Susan, Kim and Patti.  Dear grandmother to Rick, Kara, Tony, Chris, Katie Shannon, Blake and Mason; great-grandmother to Lennon, Chloe, Jaelyn, Myles, Vinny and Tanner.  Loved my many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her...

Jan 18, 2021

Pat Fischer

90, Passed away Jan. 18, 2021. Wife of the late Robert W. Fischer; mother of Mark R. Fischer & the late Robert W. Fischer II; sister of Peggy Goldschmidt; aunt to Nancy, Judy & Peggy. Dear friend to many.

Services: Visit. Mon. 1/25 from 3-7pm at John L. Ziegenhein...

Jan 16, 2021

Al G. Book, Sr.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Beloved husband and best friend of Eileen L. Book (nee Walsh) for over 68 years. Son of the late Aloysius H. and Elizabeth M. (nee Koettker) Book. Devoted father of Al G. III (Sandy), Larry (Colette) and...

Jan 15, 2021

Fick, Donald L., of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born August 4, 1940, in St. Louis County, Missouri to Lester and Verna (nee Viefhaus) Fick and entered into heaven Friday, January 15, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 11 days.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving...

Jan 13, 2021

Stephen R. Monaco

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” Monaco (nee O’ Brien); dear father of Andrew, Meghan, and Adam (Nichole) Monaco; dear grandad of Madilyn, Ava, Olivia, and Mackenzie; dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. His compassionate heart will be genuinely missed. Steve...

Jan 13, 2021

Jane Ann McCarthy

(nee Hagel) 56, passed away January 13, 2021. Loving wife of Michael McCarthy; daughter of Robert & Betty Hagel; sister of Robert (Kate) Hagel & Matthew (Katherine) Hagel. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Jona Knickman & Maria Hagel. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Services:...

Jan 12, 2021

Lorraine M. Sekarski (nee Cordes)

Age 95, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri. Born April 5, 1925 to Joseph and Viola (nee Jaehn) Cordes. Loving wife of the late Joseph J. Sekarski.

Lorraine graduated from Our Lady of Sorrows in...

Jan 10, 2021

Jessica Johnson (nee Wnuk) was taken suddenly from this world on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in her family home in Affton, MO at the tragically young age of 35 (she was 2 weeks shy of her 36th bithday). Her cause of death is unknown but is being investigated as a suspected stroke, which is an unfortunate family legacy. Her long-time...

Jan 8, 2021

Laurel Ann Ruzas passed away on January 8, 2021.  She was born on August 10, 1948 in Centralia, Illinois and had resided in Oakville, Missouri since 1988.

Laurel left a loving husband of fifty years, John, and a son Scott.  She also left behind a brother Ed Chaney and his wife Pam and her beloved niece, Megan....

Jan 8, 2021

Castiglioni, Joan J. "Joanie" (nee Crippa) entered into rest on Friday (1/8/2021) at age 87.  Beloved mother of James (Peggy) Castiglioni and Lynne (Jim) Clanahan.  Loving grandmother of Tony Castiglioni, James Castiglioni, Michael Clanahan, Julie Clanahan and Kristine Clanahan.  Dear special companion of Don Henke.  Loving aunt, cousin and friend to many.

In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Jan 8, 2021

Janet G. Day

(nee Stephenson) on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Day Sr.; dear mother of Kenneth (Cindy) Jr., Kelie (Arvil), Kurt (Kellie) and Kraig Day; dear grandmother of Jeremy, Jeni (George), Jessi (Scotty), Kati (Joe), Kasey, Kenny III (Erin), Jake, Kameron,...

Jan 7, 2021

James R. Barnes III

Passed away on January 7th at the age of 64. Loving son of James R. Jr & Shirley (nee Shaw); brother of Muffett (Raymond) Hernandez, the late Daniel (Donna), Michael (Melissa), and Mark (Sherry) Barnes; special companion of Stephanie Barnes; dear uncle, cousin, and friend. Memorials to the ALS...

Jan 6, 2021

Judith Ann Schlereth

(nee Heavner) Entered into rest on 1/6 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Walter “Gene” Schlereth. Dear sister of Janet Edwards, Robert, the late Bill, and Bud Heavner. Special friend of Margie Ezell. Dear sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, great-great aunt, and friend to many....

Jan 5, 2021

Menzel, William “Bill”

Of Estero, FL.  Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 89.

Beloved husband of Diana B. (nee Dopplick) Menzel.  Dear Father of William “Bud” (Lisa) Menzel, III and Barry (Candace) Menzel; Dear grandfather of Tyler Craig Menzel, Connor William Menzel, Megan Diana Menzel, and Jessica Lee Menzel and great-grandfather...

Jan 5, 2021

Anne M. Blank

95, passed away January 5, 2021. Dear wife of the late Henry Blank. Mother of Patrice Schantz, the late James Donovan, the late Jenise Lane and Christine Donovan. Grandmother of Lindsey (Tom) Dempsey, Tara McClanahan and the late Eric Schantz. Great grandmother of Christina Schantz, Kyle McClanahan, Katelyn McClanahan, Shane Dempsey and Collin McClanahan....

Jan 2, 2021

Richard A. Fernandez Sr.

89, passed away January 2, 2021. Husband of Grace Fernandez (nee Heitzer); father of Adriane (Jerry) Gordon, David (Donna) Fernandez, Helene (William) Flesher & the late Rick Fernandez, Jr.; grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 2. Donations may be made to Carondelet Historical Society.

Services: Memorial mass will be at...

Jan 1, 2021

Virginia E. Schweiger, 94, Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Devoted sister of Rita Schweiger, the late Walter (Viola) Schweiger, and the late Loretta (Rodney) Masters, dear aunt of Jim (Gaye) Masters, Bill (Shannon) Masters, Dan (Ruthann) Schweiger, Al (Linda) Schweiger, Judy Schweiger, Richard Schweiger, Lois Viera, Jerry (Julie) Schweiger, Mary (Bart) Bieser, Chris...

Dec 30, 2020

Husband of Mary Ann Mikusch (deceased); father of David (Cheryl) and John (Robyn); grandfather of Andrew, Adam (Jana), Mathew (Brittany), Meghan (Alex) and Emily; great-grandfather of Charlie Mikusch; brother of Geogette McGauley; friend to many.

Memorials to Hope UCC, 6273 Eichelberger (63129).

Dec 30, 2020

Barbara “Jane” Schaefer 86, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Beloved wife for 53 years of the late Erwin J. Schaefer; dear mother of Sharon (Kevin) McGuire, Diane (Bill) Mueller and Jill (Brian) Smith; dear grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 2; dear sister of Kay McLaurin; dear sister-in-law of Ginny Schumacher; dear aunt, cousin and friend....

Dec 29, 2020

Dorothy Jean Meppiel (nee Quante)

86, of South County on December 29, 2020 slipped peacefully away during the night. Loving companion to Michael Carter. Dear mother of Mary (Ernie) Higgs, Theresa (Steve) Jennewein, Chris Berghold (Andrea), Jeanne (Gary) Alphin, the late Darrel Berghold, and Stephen Berghold. Dear sister of Donnie Quante (Judy). Dorothy was a wife, sister-in-law, mother,...