Obituaries

Kenneth D. Fowler

Kenneth D. Fowler

Nov 22, 2024

Kenneth D. Fowler passed away peacefully at the age of 60 years old; Cherished son of the late Vernon Fowler and survived by his loving mother Pauline Fowler nee Howell; dear brother of Dave (Lynn) Fowler and Carol Fowler; Kenneth will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.

Kenneth’s passions were as diverse as...

MaryAnn Lehnig Haenchen

MaryAnn Lehnig Haenchen

Nov 21, 2024

Haenchen, MaryAnn Katherine (nee Lehnig) entered into rest on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the age of 93.  Loving wife of the late Joseph Haenchen; loving mother of Steven (Bobbie) Haenchen and Cheryl (the late Daniel) Swallow; cherished grandmother of Nicole (Jason) Gossman, Heather (Kevin) Bracey, Stephanie Haenchen, Christopher (Amanda) Swallow, Danielle Swallow and Michael (Kristina) Swallow; cherished great-grandmother of...

Gloria Lea Brueggemann

Gloria Lea Brueggemann

Nov 18, 2024

Gloria Lea Brueggemann (nee Stricker), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, at the age of 80. She was a courageous soul who battled Alzheimer’s disease with grace and dignity.

Gloria was born on June 20, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the cherished daughter of Melvin and Goldie (Smith)...

Naomi Yvonne Ollenberger

Naomi Yvonne Ollenberger

Nov 17, 2024

Naomi Yvonne Ollenberger, nee Compton, passed away on Sunday November 17, 2024, at the age of 79. Beloved wife of 46 years of the late Ralph Ervin Ollenberger; devoted mother of Jack Ollenberger, Nicholas (Jessica) Ollenberger, and Mandi (Joshua) Lang; blessed grandmother of Lila Lang; dear sister to Cliff (Trudy) Compton and Cheryl (Johnathan) Wolf; cherished aunt to many nieces...

Craig H. Pallardy

Craig H. Pallardy

Nov 17, 2024

Asleep in Jesus, Craig was a 1971 graduate of Central High School in north St. Louis and a Navy veteran. 

He was an avid Cardinal fan and enjoyed listening to the games on the radio. Loved vacationing in Clearwater Beach Florida with friends. Enjoyed his Thursday night social time with his friends from the Knights of Columbus on Telegraph Road. He...

Mary Ann Ruehl

Mary Ann Ruehl

Nov 17, 2024

Mary Ann Ruehl, née Sapienza, was born on April 16, 1949, in Saint Louis, Missouri, and passed away peacefully on November 17 2024, in the same city. She was a devoted Marketing Manager in the restaurant industry, where her keen insights and vibrant spirit contributed significantly to her field.

Mary Ann was known for her warmth and creativity, particularly during the...

Russell John Fitch Jr. "Jack"

Russell John Fitch Jr. "Jack"

Nov 16, 2024

Russell John Fitch Jr. “Jack” passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16th at the age of 97, preceded in death by his parents, Russell Fitch Sr., Piccola “Billie” Fitch nee Hahn, and his sister Jane Fitch.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Gerlinde Fitch, his two children Cheryl Fitch Noble and Russell “RJ” Fitch III, grandchildren Katharine “Katie” Simpson (Travis)...

June Louise Wallinger

June Louise Wallinger

Nov 8, 2024

June Louis Wallinger passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the age of 91; preceded in death by the her parents, the late Lee Wright and the late Esther Wright nee Barclay; her half-brothers David Randel and Robert Randel, her sisters Pearl Wagner, LeEtta Wixson, Doris (Vernon) Edwards, Grace (Dick) Dehnel; she is survived by her sisters Lois...

Frederick "Fred" George Dietzler

Frederick "Fred" George Dietzler

Nov 7, 2024

Frederick George Dietzler, affectionately known as Fred, entered into rest on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Saint Louis. Born on April 6, 1956, in Queens, New York, Fred lived a life that touched many through his career as a pharmacist and his warm-hearted spirit.

Fred was a devoted family man, having shared 45 wonderful years of marriage with his loving wife,...

Evelyn Gibbs

Evelyn Gibbs

Nov 7, 2024

Evelyn M. Gibbs (nee Good), asleep in Jesus Thursday, November 7, 2024 in her 92nd year. 

Beloved mother of Michael (Deborah) Gibbs; proud grandmother of Laura (Peter) Frank and Jonathan Gibbs; dear great-grandmother of Sawyer, Melody, and Everett Frank; dear aunt of Deborah Jenkins and Cassie Waletzko; dear long-time friend to Pat Haenchen, Jean Mueller, Don and the late Marge Schmitz,...

Edward "Eddie" G. Parker Jr.

Edward "Eddie" G. Parker Jr.

Nov 6, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edward “Eddie” Gregg Parker Jr., of Saint Louis, on Tuesday, November 6, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital after he bravely fought for four years with melanoma.

Eddie was born on September 6,1983 to parents Sandra (nee Leiendecker) and Edward Gregg Parker Sr. He was a loving husband to Brittany Graue and...

Patsy Ann Moore

Patsy Ann Moore

Nov 6, 2024

Patsy Ann Moore, nee Glass, entered into rest on Wednesday November 6, 2024, at the age of 76. Beloved wife of 59 years of William L. Moore Sr.; devoted mother of William (Karla) Moore Jr., John Moore, and Steven Moore; cherished grandmother of Brandon Moore, Logan Moore, Xavier Moore, Joshua Strickland, Rachel Benedict, and Tara Owens; blessed great-grandmother of Hunter,...

Carol Ann Roberts

Carol Ann Roberts

Nov 1, 2024

Carol Ann Roberts, nee Wentz, entered into rest on Friday November 1, 2024, at the age of 79. Beloved wife of 60 years of Troy R. Roberts; beloved mother of Pamela J. (Tom E.) Worsham and the late Timothy J. Roberts; cherished grandmother of Zachary T. (Jessica Walker) Worsham and Caitlin J. (Daniel S.) Besand; blessed great-grandmother of Peyton Wilson,...

Patricia R. Muehlrath

Patricia R. Muehlrath

Oct 28, 2024

Patricia R. Muehlrath entered eternal rest on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the age of 90. Loving daughter of the late Eugene Reilly and the late Alma Reilly nee Schodafer; beloved wife of the late Kenneth Muehlrath; devoted sister of Nancy (the late Jerome) Bayless nee Reilly; cherished mother of Dr. Kathryn Muehlrath; she leaves behind many more loved ones...

Donna L. Eime

Donna L. Eime

Oct 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Eime (nee Wartenbe) on October 27, 2024 at age 81. 

Born July 27, 1943, Donna lived a life of love, compassion, faith, and strength. She was a loving wife, amazing mother, and devoted Nana to her four grandchildren. She cultivated deep friendships from grade school, college, and beyond. She...

Ann J. Bretz

Ann J. Bretz

Oct 25, 2024

Ann J. Bretz nee Missey passed away peacefully at the age of 87, on Friday, October 25, 2024. Daughter of the late Austin Missey and Ruth Missey nee Reeves; sister of the late Edward Lee (Lucille) Missey and the late Louise Walker; beloved mother of Peggy (Terry) Frazer, Joe (Donna) Cordes, Donna Silver, Barb (Kirk) Metts, Don (Debbie) Bretz, Ron...

V. Colleen Messmer

V. Colleen Messmer

Oct 24, 2024

Vivienne Colleen Messmer (nee Skaggs) passed away on October 24, 2024, at age 95. Born August 9, 1929, Colleen lived a full life of love, compassion, and strength. She was a loving wife, an amazing mother, devoted Grandmother, Great Grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. She often said that her grandchildren gave her a purpose for living.

Colleen grew up in St....

Virginia Meier

Virginia Meier

Oct 22, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" Meier, nee Renick, entered into rest on Tuesday October 22, 2024, on her 61st birthday. Beloved wife of Kevin Charles Meier; devoted mother of Jacob Meier and James "Jimmy" Meier; cherished sister of Joseph Renick, James Renick, and Margaret Knackstedt, nee Renick; treasured aunt to 5 nieces and 4 nephews; great-aunt to many great-nieces and great-nephews; dear cousin...

Gerald P. O'Connor

Gerald P. O'Connor

Oct 22, 2024

O'Connor, Gerald Patrick

 Gerald O'Connor, beloved husband of the late Judith O'Connor, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. Born in Chester, Illinois, Jerry was a standout athlete at Chester High School (1955) and earned scholarships to the University of Illinois and Southeast Missouri State University. From 1960–1974, he coached football at Fox High School, leading the 1966 team to a...

Edna A. Stonis

Edna A. Stonis

Oct 20, 2024

Edna A. Stonis, 83 passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was proceeded in death by her late parents and late sister; she was survived by her cherished daughter Diana C. (Douglas) Bouck; loving granddaughter Alexis Bouck, and many more grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Edna cherished her daughter deeply, and her love extended warmly to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

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