Obituaries

Sep 9, 2019

Beckemeier, John D.

Asleep in Jesus on Monday, September 9, 2019 at age 73. The world has lost one of its kindest, gentlest, biggest-hearted men. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Beckemeier; loving father of John Beckemeier, Jr., Christopher (Colleen) Beckemeier, and Melissa (Kenneth) Hegerstroem; dear grandfather of Mikael, Christian, Rachel, Alexander, Camilla & Gracie; great grandfather...

Sep 8, 2019

Salvatore Riggio, M.D. went to be with his Lord on September 8, 2019 .  He was a faithful follower of our Lord and received the  Holy Sacraments before his passing.   Dr. Riggio was born August 28, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri in his parents’ home on The Italian Hill.     Salvatore was the beloved husband of Geraldine (Gerry) Riggio, née...

Sep 6, 2019

Steven C. Oppermann, died Friday, September 6, 2019 just one week short of his 67th birthday. Born and raised in Affton, Missouri, he lived the past 25 years of his life in Lake Timberline in Bonne Terre, Missouri.

He is the son of the late Conrad and Astrid (nee Grunlund) Oppermann.

He is also survived...

Sep 1, 2019

Morris, Ruth H. (nee Hubert) 86 of St. Louis passed peacefully on

Sun. September 1, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John L. Morris, Ph.D, Dear mother of Paul J. Morris of Houston, TX; Dear mother-in-law of Diane Morris;  Dear grandmother of John P. (“Jay”) Morris; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin and friend.

Sep 1, 2019

Schoemehl, Mary Ann

Fortified with Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church Sunday September 1, 2019. Beloved spouse of Nancy L. Mattli; dear sister of Michael (Karen) Schoemehl, Barbara (Charles Shepard) Butcher, Thomas (Melanie) Schoemehl and Richard (Jan) Schoemehl; our dear Sister- in- law, niece, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend.

Memorials to deGreeff Hospice.

Aug 31, 2019

(nee Muehleisen) passed away peacefully in her sleep August 31, 2019.  Wife of the late Stanley M. Taylor.  Beloved mother of Michael Taylor, Joan (Alan Schmieg) Schmiemeier and the late Kevin Taylor; grandmother of Craig Schmiemeier, Tara (Eric) McConnell and the late Todd Schmiemeier; great grandmother of Bryce, Ryleigh & Suzanna;  our aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend.

Aug 30, 2019

Shirley Jean Erb was born 1/19/1935 to Walter and Jeanette Erb.  She had an older brother Walter Erb Jr. and a younger sister Mary June (Kriska) that gave her the greatest gifts of her two favorite nieces. She married Herbert J. Ball in September of 1955, and that’s where it all began.  Seven years and five kids later there...

Aug 29, 2019

Betty Jane Todtenhaupt (nee Baumer) 84, went into Jesus’s arms Thursday, August 29, 2019. Beloved wife of 59 years to Marvin K. Todtenhaupt Sr, loving mother and mother in law to Lynda (Rob) Ackermann, Marvin Jr (Cindy) and Keith (Jody) Todtenhaupt. Loving grandmother to Ben (Holly) and Brett (Erika) Ackermann and Diane (Josh)Baker and dear great grandmother to Lexi...

Aug 27, 2019

James (Jim or Billy) William Bryant of Mehlville, 87, passed away August 27, 2019. Beloved husband of Barbara L. Bryant for 63 years, dear father of Paul (Barbara) Bryant and Deborah Smith; beloved grandfather of Donna, David, Daniel, Dana, Alex, and Haley. Born in Cape Girardeau, MO, to the late William and Eva (Kassel) Bryant. Jim was also preceded...

Aug 25, 2019

Hassinger, Jean E. (nee Ludwig) entered into rest on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at age 87 years.  Beloved wife of the late John D. Hassinger. Beloved mother of Kathy J. Hassinger and the late Kristine “Kris” (Mark surviving) O’Reilly.  Loving grandmother of Rachel O’Reilly. Dear sister of the late Betty (Don) Guilfoy and Ron Ludwig.  Dear sister-in-law of Marty...

Aug 22, 2019

R. Carol Leonard age 80 was born November 14, 1938 in St. Louis, Mo to the union of Max G. and Frieda (nee Kleinsorge) Glaeser. Asleep in Jesus on Thursday, August 22, 2019.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, granddaughters Amy M. Steinhoff and Meagan S. Steinhoff; and her son-in-law Frank W. Steinhoff III.

Aug 19, 2019

Mary Lou Tompkins, 82, entered into rest on Monday, August 19th, 2019 in St. Charles County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Pauline (nee Gonzales) Roque, son Steven Tompkins, sister Esperanzia Roque, and brother Robert Roque. She is Survived by her husband of 58 years, Tom Tompkins; son Robert (Mary) Tompkins; grandchildren Christopher (Heather Williams)...

Aug 19, 2019

Neil Richard VanDermeulen, 86, of Imperial, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. Born Oct 3, 1932, to Harry and Victorine (nee Schrenk) Vandermeulen in Buffalo, NY. Beloved Beloved husband of 53 years of Maryann (nee Felss); loving father of Neil Jr. (Jill) and Sue (Chris) Dillon; dear grandfather of Victoria “Tori”, John “Jack,” and James Vandermeulen and Sean...

Aug 16, 2019

Florence “Pat” Michael of St. Louis, MO, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, in Louisville, KY, at the age of 91.

Born in Pinckneyville, IL, to Clara (Kurtz) and William Kellerman, Pat grew up on the family’s farm. As a teenager, she and her sisters Aileen and Lucille moved to St. Louis and she worked...

Aug 16, 2019

Marks, Daniel B. “Dan” entered into rest on Friday, August 16, 2019 at age 70.  Beloved husband and best friend of Barbara J. Marks for 47 years.  Beloved father of Jessica (Marvin) Malone.  Loving Papa of Aaron McLane.  Dear brother of Michael (Fran) Marks, Wayne (Diane) Marks, Lynn (Jim) Cadell and Laura (Greg) Howard. Dear special friend and business...

Aug 14, 2019

Marino, Giuseppe Benito “Joseph” Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on August 14, 2019.  Beloved husband of Vincenza Marino.  Dear dad of Louis, Peter, James and Michael Marino.  Grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 13.  Our brother, brother-in-law, uncle cousin and friend.  He arrived in the United States in 1955 with data-widget-version="324" data-widget-config="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" in his pocket and...

Aug 14, 2019

Capkovic, Carol A. (nee Hammerschmidt) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at age 80.  Beloved wife of Joseph S. Capkovic for 57 years.  Beloved mother of Stephan (Angela) Capkovic, Cathleen (the late Franjo) Krepelnik, Michael (Myrna) Capkovic and Mark (Anna) Capkovic.  Loving grandmother of Stephan (Jessi) Capkovic, Jr., Amanda (Michael) Burgoyne, Christopher...

Aug 14, 2019

DeClue, Brian Keith baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at age 47.  Beloved husband and best friend of Shannon Owens-DeClue for 29 years.  Dear son of the late Earl and Brenda DeClue. Dear brother of the late David DeClue. Dear son-in-law of Robert Owens and Stacey Renee Phipps. Dear brother-in-law of Stacey (Tony...

Aug 13, 2019

LaPlante, John T. “Jack” Asleep in Jesus August 13, 2019.  Beloved husband of Ella LaPlante.  Dear father of Scott (Pam) LaPlante and Gayle (Dan) Decker.  Loving grandfather & great grandfather.  SERVICES:  Funeral 12 Noon Friday at Peace Lutheran Church. VISITATION THURSDAY 4pm-8pm at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS Funeral Home – South County and at church Friday 11am until...

Aug 12, 2019

86, Baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Monday, August 12, 2019. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Bernard M. Schoemehl; children Mary (Nancy Mattli) Schoemehl, Michael (Karen) Schoemehl, Barbara (Charles Shepard) Butcher, Thomas (Melanie) Schoemehl, and Richard (Jan) Schoemehl; grandchildren Cathy Schoemehl, Samantha (Andrew) Schmidt, Emma (Matthew) Cookson, Will Butcher, Brendan Schoemehl, Erin Schoemehl,...