Obituaries

Daniel "Dan" Tiefenbrunn

Oct 22, 2019

Tiefenbrunn, Daniel S. “Dan” entered into peaceful rest on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at age 58.  Beloved husband and soulmate of Cynthia “Cindy” Tiefenbrunn (nee Lee) for 39 years.  Beloved father of Christopher “Chris” Tiefenbrunn and Alex Tiefenbrunn.  Dear grandfather of Popeye—The Grand Cat.  Dear brother of Alan (Sharon) Tiefenbrunn and Albert Tiefenbrunn.  Dear son of the late Kenneth...

Michael Merkel

Oct 21, 2019

Merkel, Michael Irvin

Passed away Monday, 10/21/19.  Beloved Dad of Michael and Nichole Merkel; loyal brother to Barbara, Robert, James, Mary, and Debbie Merkel.  His sense of humor and kind soul will be deeply missed by all.

Services:  Memorial visit. Sunday 10/27 from 3-7 pm at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons (7027 Gravois)...

Betty Gardner

Oct 21, 2019

Gardner, Joann

Passed Monday, 10/21. Loving wife of the late Raymond F. Gardner II; dear mother of Raymond (Maryann) III, Glenn, and Scott Gardner; dear grandmother of Christian and Laurie; dear great grandmother of Carter, Jaxon, Ava, Morgan; dear aunt to the Belcher and Birchfield families; dear step sister and friend to many. Memorials to American Heart...

John Volpo

Oct 20, 2019

John Joseph Volpo, 94 of Saint Louis, Missouri passed away into the presence of Jesus on Sunday, October 20, 2019.

John was born in Saint Louis, MO on March 19, 1925, the son of Guseppe and Maria Volpo.  He was a loving husband of 57 years to the late Helen (nee Shutz) Volpo; a loving...

Rosemarie Dockery-Walsh

Oct 19, 2019

Rosemarie C. Dockery-Walsh, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the home of her daughter in Austin, Texas after a courageously fought battle with breast cancer.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Andrew Curran Walsh, and her late former husband, Joseph Thomas Dockery. She...

Nellie Grant

Oct 19, 2019

Grant, Nellie (nee Lamson) Asleep in Jesus on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Beloved mother of Robert Grant, Cindy Grant Kramper, Tina (Roger) Pace, Ellen Grant, Marty Grant, Carolyn Grant Jones, and the late Gary Grant and Linda Grant Walker; dear grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend.  CHERISHED BY ALL.

Special Thank you to our...

Violet Lohse

Oct 16, 2019

Lohse, Violet A. (nee Lanfersieck) entered into the peace of our Lord Wednesday, October 16, 2019.  Wife for almost 55 years of the late Lester Lohse; dear mother of Mike (Gerry), Glenn and Jim (Susan) Lohse; loving Mimi to the late Shannon (Jason) Dodson, Bethie (Micah) Jowett, Jimmy (Clarissa) Lohse, Jackie (Bob) McNett, Tony Lohse, Eli and Madison Jowett,...

Lester Johnson

Oct 16, 2019

Johnson, Lester E.

Entered into rest Wednesday October 16, 2019. Beloved husband for 66 years of late Margaret L. Johnson (nee Orlet); dear father of Joyce (James) Voges, Don (Laura) Johnson and Diana (Andrew) Ensign; dear grandfather of Mike (Kristi), Erin (Andrew), Kim (Mike), Kyle and Katie; dear great-grandfather of 6; dear brother of Evelyn (Jim) Gibson,...

Letty Mcclain

Oct 15, 2019

LETTY RAE MCCLAIN

Letty Rae McClain passed away on October 15, 2019, at the age of 88. Letty raised three wonderful sons with her late husband of 42 years, Edward (Jerry) McClain. She worked for the May Company restaurants for many years. But her favorite “job” was being the lead docent at the St. Louis...

Bruce Goldsmith

Oct 12, 2019

Goldsmith, Bruce J. asleep in Jesus on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at age 76.  Beloved husband and best friend of Merrily J. Goldsmith (nee Maetten) for 54 years.  Beloved father of Kimberlee J. Lauer and David B. Goldsmith.  Loving grandfather of Madeleine J. (fiancé Jarrod Honey) Lauer.  Dear brother of George “Moose” Goldsmith and Mark Goldsmith.  Dear brother-in-law of...

Lawrence Meissner

Oct 11, 2019

Meissner, Lawrence L. “Larry” entered into rest on Friday, October 11, 2019, at age 82.  Beloved husband of the late Martha L. Meissner (nee Stephens).  Beloved father of Sandra (Paul) Tinkham, Edward (Jenny) Meissner, Ronald (Connie) Meissner, Donald Meissner and the late Thomas Meissner.  Dear Grandfather to Amanda Meissner; Mark, Craig, Kristin Jeremy and Sonja Meissner; Nick, Greg and...

Betty Siems

Oct 11, 2019

85, passed Friday, 10/11. Loving wife of the late Lawrence Siems; dear mother of Sharon Grace, and David and Steven (Ally) Siems; dear grandmother of Hannah and Megan; dear sister of the late Geraldine Intfeld and William Sutton. Betty was an active member of Salem Lutheran Church, including 26 years of singing in the choir. She also enjoyed painting...

Robert Hammon

Oct 10, 2019

Hammon, Robert “Bob” Age 84, of St. Louis, MO peacefully entered into Heavenly rest in his Savior’s arms.  Loving husband of Sharon (nee Hilgeman) Hammon; dear father of Brian and Barry (Kristen) Hammon; dear grandfather of Nathan, Alex, Natalie, Ian & Josh Hammon; beloved brother of Gary Hammon; and beloved uncle. SERVICES:  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October...

Sue Harbaugh

Oct 10, 2019

Sue Ann Harbaugh (nee Immethun) on Thursday October 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Gerald S. Harbaugh; dear mother of Angela (Brandyn Sr.) Routt, Michael (Melissa) Harbaugh, Julie (Mike) Harbaugh-Bohn And Sarah (Paul) Bromschwig; dear grandmother of Brandyn Jr., Jacob, Austin, Ethan, Micah, Noah, Trisha, Nathan and Ryan; dear great-grandmother of Nicoletta; dear sister of Beverly (late Joe)...

Mary Rathert

Oct 10, 2019

Rathert, Mary Ann

(nee Joller) Passed away on Thursday October 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth W. Rathert Sr.; dear mother of Mary (William) Durney, Ken (Deborah) Rathert Jr., Katherine Rathert and Henry (Sharon) Rathert; our dear grandmother and great-grandmother.

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Yvonne Pfeil

Oct 8, 2019

Yvonne Marie Pfeil passed away at the age of 88 on October 8, 2019, surrounded by so many people who loved her.  A lifelong St. Louis resident, Yvonne raised ten children with her late husband of 47 years, Don Pfeil Sr.  Known for her humor and gregarious personality, she never met a stranger.  Yvonne was always known for her...

Gerald Kassing

Oct 8, 2019

Gerald O. Kassing was the loving husband of Arleen for 61 years, father of Karen Watz (Shawn)  and the late John Kassing (Jan).

Grandfather of Tiffanni, Sinjin and Keegan Watz and Daniel (Nicole), Matthew and Rachel Kassing.

Dear Uncle and Brother-in-law.

Merrifield Huff

Oct 8, 2019

Huff, Merrifield Wells

On Monday October 8, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Bette B. Huff (nee Brewster); dear father of Susan V. Atkins and Mark C. Huff; dear grandfather of Ryan Christopher (Erie) Egan, Allison Lee (Matt) Sturm, Andrew David Atkins and Michael Huff; dear brother of Charlotte (late Homer B.) Lowther, late William...

Shirley Stoessel

Oct 7, 2019

Stoessel, Shirley S.

Entered into rest on Monday, October 7th, 2019 at age 89.

Beloved wife of Jack E. Stoessel. Mother of David (the late Doris) Stoessel, the late Susan Stoessel, Daniel (Joan) Stoessel, Sally (Carl) Gottlieb, and Kurt Stoessel. Sister of Robert G. Schumann. Grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, great-great aunt,...

Agnes Koenig

Oct 7, 2019

Koenig, Agnes T.

Fortified with Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, at age 90, on Monday, October 7th, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Agnes Koenig, brother Paul Koenig, and sister Mary Ann Berner-Haegele. She is survived by sister-in-law Theresa Koenig and brother-in-law Tom Haegele. Our dear aunt, great aunt, great great aunt,...