Obituaries

Marilyn Brodigan

Marilyn Brodigan

Aug 24, 2020

Brodigan, Marilyn “Petie” T.

82, passed Monday, August 24, 2020. Petie was born in Vinton, Iowa to David Earl and Oleva Lavelle (nee Mitchell) Brodigan.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, Denver "Mitch" Mitchell, her life partner of 40 years, Paul Brewer and her four siblings, Earlene Brodigan, Darlyne Brodigan (Rayburn),...

Alice Bradenberg

Alice Bradenberg

Aug 24, 2020

Bradenberg, Alice D., of Saint Louis, Missouri was born May 14, 1929, in Saint Louis, Missouri to Herman and Sofia (nee Klarmann) Doll. She entered into rest August 24, 2020 at the age of 91 years.

Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph James Bradenberg and loving son-in-law, Joseph P. Klingler.

She is...

Joan Murphy

Joan Murphy

Aug 23, 2020

On Sunday, August 23, 2020, Joan Murphy (Schroeter) loving friend and mother of four children, passed at the age of 85.

Joan was born on June 29th, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to Clarence and Eleanor (Schindler) Schroeter. Wife of the late Alan Murphy. Mother of one son, Matthew Murphy and three daughters, Lisa (Jim Riley) Bernstein, Bridget...

James Rognoni

James Rognoni

Aug 21, 2020

A loving, caring Husband, Father, Uncle, Brother-In-Law and a Great Friend to many

John Poullain

John Poullain

Aug 20, 2020

Poullain, John W., 83 of Arnold, Mo. Entered into rest on Thursday, August 20, 2020.  Beloved husband of the late Glenda L. (nee Boyce) Poullain; dear father of Deborah (Mike) Morhardt of Montana, Karen (Roger) Musser of Illinois and Martin Poullain of Missouri; dear grandfather of 8 grandchildren, great-grandfather to 15 and great-great grandfather to 1 expected in September....

Charles Keppler

Charles Keppler

Aug 20, 2020

Charles “Charlie” Keppler

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Church on Thursday, August 20th, 2020 at the age of 93. Loving husband of the late June (nee Graeff) Keppler; beloved father of Jerry (Carol) Keppler, the late Gina Keppler, and Lauren (Richard) Lowrey; dear grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather, uncle, and friend to many.

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Jack Strosnider, Sr.

Jack Strosnider, Sr.

Aug 17, 2020

Jack Richard Strosnider, Sr. passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 17, 2020 at the age of 95. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and devoted friend. Jack was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served on the USS Alcor in the South Pacific during World War II. He was an alumnus...

Jean Gerfen

Jean Gerfen

Aug 17, 2020

Gerfen, Jean

(nee Weiner) Passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020.

Beloved wife of the late Henry C. Gerfen; dear mother of Pat Niemeyer and Dennis (Jan) Gerfen; grandmother of 4; great-grandmother of 7; sister of Joan Gebel; preceded in death by 5 siblings; dear aunt, cousin, and friend.

Services: Family and friends...

Joe Becker

Joe Becker

Aug 16, 2020

Becker, Joe

67 - Passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020.

Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Green) Becker; father of Jamie (Paul) Williams and Tony (Kelley) Becker; grandfather of James, Russell and Louis; brother of JoAnn (Steve) Shelby, Dennis (Mary Jo) Becker and Daniel Becker; dear uncle, cousin, and friend.

Services: Family and...

Dorothy "Dot" Whittle

Dorothy "Dot" Whittle

Aug 15, 2020

Whittle, Dorothy F. “Dot” (Nee Tapy) entered into rest on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at age 89.  Beloved wife of Donald L. Whittle for 68 years.  Loving mother of Keith (Melinda) Whittle.  Dear sister of Fred Tapy. Dear sister-in-law of Frieda Whittle. Dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Dot was a member of Concord Trinity...

Evelyn Matt

Evelyn Matt

Aug 14, 2020

Baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on Friday, August 14, 2020, at age 90.

Beloved wife of the late Andrew Matt; mother of Andrew (Julie), Stephen (Pat), Timothy, Julie (Mel) Amsden and the late Rita (Harry) and John (Kelly) Matt; grandmother of 18; great-grandmother of 27; sister of the late Marie, Bill and Ed; dear aunt,...

Catherine Ortinau

Catherine Ortinau

Aug 14, 2020

87, passed away on August 14, 2020. Loving wife of the late Michael J. Ortinau, Sr.; loving mother of Michael (Tana) Ortinau, Jr., Annette (John) Milla, Richard (Nancy) Ortinau, Donna (Allen) Smith, Thomas Ortinau, Timothy (Becky) Ortinau and Jeffrey (Sue) Ortinau; loving grandmother of Liz (John), Matt (Elizabeth), Catie (Tim), Nick (June), Trish, Cindy (Chris), Joe (Megan), Chris (Lauren),...

Shirley Brethauer

Shirley Brethauer

Aug 13, 2020

Shirley Brethauer (nee Ullmann) passed away peacefully at home in St Louis, Missouri on Thursday, August 13, 2020 surrounded by her children. Shirley, the older of two sisters, was born on April 23, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Edwin and Rose (nee Yentsch) Ullmann. Her younger sister Doris Esslinger currently resides in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Shirley developed a...

Charles Kullmann

Charles Kullmann

Aug 8, 2020

Charles W. Kullmann

99, entered into rest 8/8. Loving husband of the late Bernice F. (nee Hrubes) and currently Norma “Joy” Helfrich-Kullmann; dear father of Rev. Charles R. Kullmann, Mary Jane (Steve) Aubuchon, Barbara (Richard) Bardle, William (Beth) Kullmann, Eugene (Elaine) Kullmann, Catherine (Joel) White; dear grandfather, great grandfather, & brother. WW2 Veteran,...

Janice Hoffman

Janice Hoffman

Aug 6, 2020

Janice Renae Hoffman

64, of Clayton, Missouri, died on August 6, 2020. She was born on October 6, 1955 in Greenville, Illinois to Edward and Delilah Hoffman. She is survived by her loving wife of 44 years, Gail Lynn Elble. They lived in Clayton, MO for 25 years and also in Briny Breezes, FL...

Linda Roberts

Linda Roberts

Aug 6, 2020

Linda S. (nee Bert) Roberts

Went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6th, 2020 at the age of 72. Loving wife of George D. Roberts; beloved daughter of Betty (nee Elliott) and the late Ernest G. Bert; dear sister of Ellen (Rod) Yost and the late Steven Bert; dear aunt...

Charles Mcfarland

Charles Mcfarland

Aug 6, 2020

McFarland, Charles, baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection  on Thursday, August 06, 2020 at age 83. Beloved husband of Virginia M. McFarland (nee Schaeffer) for 28 years and the late Marilyn S. McFarland (nee Koch).  Beloved father of Michelle (Thomas) Jones, Elizabeth (Michael) Prasek.  Dear stepfather of  Mark (Sheree) Perkowski, Michael Perkowski, John (Kelly) Perkowski, Mary (Jeff) Sellman, Annette...

Stephen Pieper Sr

Stephen Pieper Sr

Aug 5, 2020

Pieper, Stephen entered into rest on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at age 77.  Beloved husband of Brenda J. Pieper (nee Seithel) for 55 years.  Beloved father of Christine Linek, Stephen (Vicki) Pieper, Jr., and Greg Pieper.  Loving grandfather of Ashley and Michael Linek and Stephen Pieper III. Dear uncle of Joy Larkin. Dear nephew of Gloria Pieper. Dear cousin...

Lawrence "Larry" Birkenmeier

Lawrence "Larry" Birkenmeier

Aug 2, 2020

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on August 2, 2020. Beloved husband and best friend of Jane Birkenmeier (nee Luzecky);  loving dad of Kristen (Mike) Wilder, Elizabeth (Tim) Hanak and Kevin (Briana) Birkenmeier;  dear Pa Pa of Isabelle, Emily, Maria, Ava, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Mia, Sloan & Piper.

Son of the late Arthur and Marian Birkenmeier....

Marden Riley

Marden Riley

Jul 31, 2020

Riley, Marden Sr. “Mert” entered into rest on Friday, July 31, 2020 at age 88.  Beloved husband of Laverne C. Riley (nee Reinhold) for 65 years.  Loving father of the late Marden Riley, Jr. “Marty.”  Dear brother-in-law of John F. (the late Jacqueline) Reinhold and the late Doris and Leonard Kuhen, Shirley “Chickie” and Elwood Dunn and Bernice and...