Obituaries

Dec 20, 2019

Norma Gabbert (nee Kerner) 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2019.  As her favorite Bible verse states “This is the day the Lord has made.  Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118: 24.

She was born in Baltimore, Maryland where she lived until 1943 when she married Rev. Roland P. Gabbert who...

Dec 20, 2019

Eugene Joseph "Joe" Batha II, first son of Eugene Joseph and Laverne Clara Batha passed away December 20, 2019. He is survived by brother Richard (Margie) and sister Helen and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Joe was extremely creative. He was a writer and a great trivia partner. He will be missed by...

Dec 20, 2019

Robert is survived by his wife Maureen Muich (née Cunningham); children Robert M. Muich II and wife Patricia, Gregory G. Muich and Susan M.Muich; Grandchildren Chelsea Muich, Michaela Muich and Rebecca Muich; nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Kathleen M. Muich.

Dec 19, 2019

She was preceded in death by her father Robert J. Ryan.  Survived by her beloved mother and caregiver Mary Elise Ryan (nee Conlon); her sister Karen Ryan; her brothers Jeffrey Ryan and Kevin Ryan;  her nephew Brendan Ryan and niece Eily Ryan; her aunts Carol Stergos, Fran (Brian) Overboe, Rosemary Mueller; her cousin Sean (Vesna) Mueller and many other...

Dec 19, 2019

Schaeffer, Mary L. (nee Scheman)

Fortified with Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, December 19, at the age of 87. Beloved wife for 69 years to Carl J. Schaeffer; loving mother of Karen (the late Dave) Nelson, Mark (Theresa) Schaeffer, Joseph Schaeffer, and the late Christine (surviving Jim) Hawthorne; dear grandmother of Ted (Christie) Reyland, Kimberly...

Dec 15, 2019

Caron, Dorothy K. (nee Queensen) on December 15, 2019 fortified with the Sacraments.  Wife of the late Gerald J. Caron;  loving mother of Kathy (David) Gabris, Marilyn (David) Bell, Janet (Gary) Winchester, Sally (late Alan) Goldstein, Vicki (George) Stackpole and Julie (Mark) Curtis; beloved Grandma & Great Grandma of many;  dear sister-in-law, aunt and friend.  Member of the KOBA...

Dec 9, 2019

Doris June Vaclavek, 91, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on December 9, 2019.  Born February 3, 1928, to Glen and Edith Wright of Marshall, Illinois.  She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Paul Vaclavek.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and seven of her eight siblings. Doris was born on a farm near...

Dec 8, 2019

Stoessel, Jack E.

Entered into rest on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 at age 90.

Beloved husband of the late Shirley S. Stoessel (nee Schumann). Dear father of David (the late Doris) Stoessel, the late Susan Stoessel, Daniel (Joan) Stoessel, Sally (Carl) Gottlieb and Kurt (Jenifer) Stoessel. Our dear grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle,...

Dec 8, 2019

Wife of the late Woodrow W. Jones. Beloved mother of Rosemary Jones, Carol Musskopf, Jeannie Opyrch, (the late) Daniel Jones, (the late) Robert Jones and Thomas Jones; dear grandmother of Phillip Jones, Samantha Jones, Robin Aubuchon, Jason Mattox, James Lechner, David Aubuchon, Brian Lechner, Joseph Lechner, Rachel Vollmer. Veronica Vollmer, and Craig Aubuchon; our grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother,...

Dec 8, 2019

Dobrinic, Maude G. (nee Anderson) Passed away Dec.8 at age 102.  Wife of the late Joseph Dobrinic;  Beloved mother of Betty Jean (Thomas) Worsham and Janice (the late Robert) Goestenkors;  dear grandmother of Jeannette Abrams, Tom E. Worsham, Peggy L. Waites, Michael Goestenkors, Beverly White, Sharon Graflage, Brian Goestenkors and the late Joyce A. Mobley;  our great grandmother, great-great...

Dec 8, 2019

95, passed peacefully on December 8, 2019. He leaves his loving wife of 73 years, Priscilla Doelling (nee Gaebe). Dear father of Tim (Midge) Doelling, Ned (Michele) Doelling, and Amy (Dan, deceased) Seymour. Dear grandfather of 4 grandsons and great-grand father of 5. Bob was a Navy veteran, a jack of all trades and a friend to all.

Dec 3, 2019

Richard Caldwell was born in Labadie, Missouri, January 9th, 1940 where he attended Eureka High School. He was employed as a machinist by Theil Tool and Engineering and worked there for over 20 years. After retiring, Richard worked for Southwest Autoparts for another 13 years. Richard was a Jack of All Trades and loved to tinker on cars, trucks...

Dec 2, 2019

Jones, Marcella “GG” (nee Eich) entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the age of 91. She was born in St. Louis, MO on November 11, 1928 to the late Joseph and Emma (nee Bathon) Eich. Marcella was an adored wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; a true matriarch to a family of 84. Marcella was...

Dec 2, 2019

Frederick Joseph Seiller, son of Lambert August and Olga Christine (nee Niederstadt) Seiller, Sr. was born August 16, 1941 in St. Louis.  He was baptized September 7, 1941 at St. Luke's Lutheran where he also attended its parochial school and was confirmed on Palm Sunday in 1955.  In 1959, he graduated from O'Fallon Technical High School.  He entered the...

Dec 1, 2019

Curtis Edward Blankenship, Jr. age 35 of House Springs, Mo entered into rest on Sunday, December 1, 2019.  Curtis was the oldest of five born to the union of Curtis Blankenship, Sr. and Cynthia Perkins on February 23, 1984 in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Curtis is survived by his parents; Curtis Blankenship, Sr. and Cynthia Perkins...

Nov 30, 2019

Norma E. Dees, 94, entered into rest on Saturday, November 30th, 2019. Loving wife of the late Robert W. Dees; dear mother of Kathleen (Eric) Sager, Donna (Brian) Nehring, Robert M. Dees, Deborah (Michael) Seiffert, David Dees, and Mary (Ken) Sladek; fun grandmother of 24; loving great grandmother of 34; dear aunt and friend to many.

Memorial...

Nov 29, 2019

Rother, Marjorie “Marge”

89, Fortified with Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, November 29th. Loving wife of the late Raymond Rother; dear mother of Marie (the late Phillip) Hussey, Deloris Rother, and Larry (Diane) Rother; loving grandmother of 7; dear great grandmother & cousin. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Services: Visit Monday,...

Nov 27, 2019

Ruth E. Stoehr (nee Pillmann)  on  Nov. 27, 2019 at the age of 99; dearest wife of the late Rowland G. Stoehr; devoted mother of Nancy R. McComb, Douglas E. (Susan) Stoehr and Robert O. (Marlene) Stoehr; loving grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 2, and aunt and friend.

Ruth was born in St. Louis in 1920.  She...

Nov 22, 2019

Hood, Marjorie A. Kuchar on Nov. 22, 2019 at age 85.

Wife of the late Charles Kuchar and James Hood.

Beloved mother of Mike (Linda), Rich (Anita), Chuck (Lynn), Joe (Sherry) and Jim (Connie) Kuchar;

Loving grandmother of Steve, Kevin, Tim, Chuckie, Anna, John & Brooke.

SERVICES: Visit Sunday 4pm-8pm at...

Nov 20, 2019

Lechner, Richard C. Sr. fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at age 85.  Beloved husband of the late Beatrice “Jan” Lechner (nee Towell) for 60 years.  Beloved mother of Richard C. Lechner, Jr., and Dianne E. Lechner.  Dear brother of the late Mary (Freeman surviving) Fouts, Harry Lechner, Joe Lechner, Al Lechner...