Ella Mae Lunsford
Jan 12, 2025
Ella Mae Lunsford, a beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful friend, went home to be with Jesus on January 12, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 12, 1934, in Salem, Missouri, she touched many lives with her unwavering love, kind spirit, and zest for life.
Ella cherished her family above all, creating countless memories with them, particularly the joyful...
Gene H. Niederschmidt
Jan 8, 2025
Niederschmidt, Gene H.
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Viola Niederschmidt (née Martin). Dear father and father-in-law of the late Mark (Carol) Niederschmidt and Debra (Jesse) Kramper. Cherished grandpa of Jaclyn (Troy) Wolverton, Brian (Brandy) Niederschmidt, Andrew (Melissa) Kramper, Bradley (Molly) Kramper and Kelsey...
Donald E. Binz Sr.
Jan 8, 2025
Donald E. Binz Sr. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother church on Wednesday January 8, 2025, at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Marietta Binz (nee Saunders) for 69 years. Dear father and father-in-law of Dr. Don and Kathy Binz, Dan and Mary Binz, Tom and Stephanie Binz, Jeff Binz and Jim and Christine Binz; Dear...
Marlene Kay Treadway
Jan 7, 2025
Marlene Treadway, nee Albers, 80 years old, of Lemay Passed on Tuesday January 7, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Marlene was a former Democratic Committee Woman of Lemay Township and had a career at Lafayette High School as a secretary and bookkeeper. She is survived by her husband Joe; daughters Lisa (Bob) McSpadden and Stacey (the late Rich) Nance; grandchildren...
Ron Hemingway
Jan 5, 2025
Ronald Edward Hemingway passed away on Sunday January 5, 2025, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Joan Hemingway, nee Farris; devoted father of Heather (Robert) Hemingway Harvey and Josh (Britt) Hemingway; cherished grandfather of Z. Benjamin Harvey, Lorelei Hemingway Harvey, Tori Hemingway, Ryan Congemo, and Corey Congemo; treasured brother of Bob Hemingway; and dear friend to many.
Ron was...
Daniel "DJ" John Callahan Jr.
Jan 4, 2025
Daniel "DJ" John Callahan Jr. entered into rest on Saturday January 4, 2025, at the age of 46. Loving father of Ireland and Reese Callahan; devoted son of Vickie (Tate) Callahan and the late Daniel John Callahan Sr.; dear brother of Scott Callahan and Carrie Decker; beloved uncle of Mick, Reese, and Avery Callahan.
Daniel was preceded in death by his...
Leslie "Bud" Charles Schaefer
Jan 3, 2025
Leslie “Bud” C. Schaefer passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Friday, January 3, 2025; Son of the late Leslie Schaefer and the late Myrtle M. Schaefer nee Perry; dedicated husband of Nora Schaefer nee Rudkin; beloved father of Debra (Rob) Storr, Robert “Bob” (Diane) Schaefer and William (the late Angela) Schaefer; loving grandpa of Mark J. Barthelmass,...
Virginia M. Wende
Jan 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia M. Wende, baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents the late Herman William Wende and the late Mary Rose Wende nee Taetz; dear sister of the late Herman J. (the...
Matthew Albert Niedringhaus
Dec 30, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew “Matt” Albert Niedringhaus, who passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the age of 53.
Matt was born on August 15, 1971, to Ned and Marie (nee Van De Waarsenburg) Niedringhaus in St. Louis, Missouri. Matt cultivated a strong work ethic during his youth by working on his...
Marietta Griswold
Dec 30, 2024
Marietta Griswold
Marietta Griswold, 88, of Arnold, MO died on December 30, 2024. She was married to Clair Griswold for 54 years before his death in 2008.
She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Michael (Pat) Griswold. She was a loving mother to Greg (Patra) Griswold, Melea (David) Genthon, and David (Connie) Griswold; loving grandmother to Lauren Genthon, Ryan (Ashley)...
Allen J. Siess
Dec 29, 2024
Allen J. Siess passed away peacefully on Saturday December 29, 2024, at the age of 71. Son of the late Leo William Siess and Ester Mary Siess nee Lubbers; devoted husband of 33 years of Deborah Siess nee Bagby; preceded in death by his late siblings Daniel C. Siess and Jerry Siess and survived by siblings James Siess, Eloise Newell,...
Rosemary M. Buchholz
Dec 29, 2024
Rosemary M. Buchholz,
Buchholz, Rosemary M. (nee Schuster) Entered into rest on December 29, 2024, at age 81. Beloved wife of the late David H. Buchholz; loving mother of Tracy (Joshua) Cullom; cherished grandmother of Tyler, Taylor and Bradley; dear sister of Betty McCormick and the late John Schuster; dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousins, and dear friend to many.
Family has chosen a...
Eileen Marie Kenney
Dec 27, 2024
Eileen Marie Kenney, nee Richard, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday December 27, 2024, at the age of 92. Born and raised in St. Louis to parents the late Charles and Elizabeth, nee Endejan, Richard as the youngest of six in early March 1932. Beloved mother of Michael Kenney, the late Mary Kenney, Nancy Holley, and Stephen Kenney;...
Frances Julia Szerzinski
Dec 26, 2024
Frances J (Fannie) Szerzinski, nee Haas, made her trip to heaven on Thursday December 26, 2024, at the age of 97. Precious daughter of the late Joseph Haas Sr. and the late Frances Haas, nee Kulisek; beloved wife of the late Harry Szerzinski Sr.; devoted mother of Mark (Patty) Szerzinski and Harry (Peggy) Szerzinski Jr.; cherished grandmother of Angela (Rick)...
Gertie Modena Vancil
Dec 25, 2024
Gertie Modena Vancil, née Breedlove, a cherished soul remembered for her boundless love and kindness, left this world to enter the pearly gates of Heaven on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2024, in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by her loving family.
Gertie was born in Deer, Arkansas on February 8th, 1937, to parents the late Tom and Laura Breedlove. A devoted wife...
William "Bill" Harshaw
Dec 23, 2024
William “Bill” Harshaw Jr., born on November 26, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, entered into rest on December 23, 2024. Son of the late William Harshaw Sr. and the late Marie (Polack) Harshaw. In the mid-1950s, Bill and his parents moved to Cape Girardeau, MO, to be closer to Marie’s family.
Bill attended Trinity Lutheran School and later College High School...
Norma Joy Helfrich-Kullmann
Dec 20, 2024
HELFRICH-KULLMANN, NORMA “JOY”, (nee Someiski), AGE 88
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, December 20, 2024, wife of the late Dale Helfrich, and the late Charles W. Kullmann, mother of Dawn (Tony) Lammert and Dale (Jenny) Helfrich, Jr., grandmother of Allison (Brendan) Dabbs, Kyle (Angie) Lammert, Sydney and Maddy. Great-grandma of Henry, Elizabeth and Lily Dabbs and Odin and...
Claire Shelley
Dec 20, 2024
Fortified by the sacraments of the Holy Catholic Church and surrounded by devoted family, Claire Shelley (nee Mueller), 95, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024 in the South County home in which she and her husband, Bill Shelley, raised their three children. Claire was born in St. Louis to the late Bill and Loretto (Wendt) Mueller. She attended St....
Geraldine "Gerry" B. Becker
Dec 20, 2024
Geraldine B Becker fell asleep in Jesus on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the age of 93.
“Gerry” was born on June 12, 1931, to Rev Anton and Esther (Mueller) Senne in Coffeyville, KS. She was baptized and confirmed into the church by her father. She graduated from Field Kindley Memorial High School in Coffeyville, and from St. John’s College in...
Charles Eugene Diemer
Dec 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles “Charlie” E. Diemer at the age of 83; Son of the late Carl Henry Diemer and Doris Elizabeth Diemer nee Vollet; brother of Dorothy (Robert) Gehbauer and Richard Diemer; Special friend of Cynthia “Cindy” Kluzak; uncle of Tracy (Michael) Voegtle, Robbie (Kristen) Gehbauer, 1 great niece, and 4...
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