Obituaries

Lorin Dressel

Lorin Dressel

Nov 28, 2024

Lorin Gene Dressel, son of Herman and Vonna nee Weaver Dressel was born in Summerfield, IL on April 27, 1931. He was baptized Nov. 13, 1931, at the O’Fallon, IL United Church of Christ and confirmed August 4, 1957, at Trinity Lutheran, East St. Louis, IL. He received his education in the Lebanon, IL public school system and graduated from...

Linda Marie Strunk

Linda Marie Strunk

Nov 25, 2024

Linda Marie Strunk passed away peacefully at the age of 75; daughter of the late Russell Hamilton and the late Betty Hamilton nee Waeltz; cherished mother of Jason Strunk and Leslie (Jack) Hill; loving grandmother of Myka Hill, Jackson Hill and Grayson Hill; She also leaves behind her siblings Russell (Kathy) Hamilton, Frank (Kris) Hamilton, BJ (Dave) Toeniskoetter and Sherry...

Elsie I. Allen

Elsie I. Allen

Nov 25, 2024

Elsie Imelda Allen (Heckman)

We are saddened to announce the passing of Elsie I. Allen. Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Allen; dear mother of Sandra, Ann (Allen) Bryant and husband Richard, Michael and wife Bridget (Kinealy) and son Robert; dear grandmother of Nicholas and Catherine Allen. Elsie's passing was preceded by her brother George Heckman and sister Leona Curtis.

Elsie...

John Patrick Williams

John Patrick Williams

Nov 24, 2024

John Patrick Williams, a beloved figure and cherished family member, entered into rest on November 24, 2024 in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Born on April 9, 1959, in Saint Louis, Missouri, John lived a life rich with experiences, humor, and wisdom that will long be remembered by those who knew him.

He dedicated of his life to education, culminating in the achievement...

Judy K. Beckey

Judy K. Beckey

Nov 23, 2024

Judith "Judy" Kay Beckey, nee Gutmann, passed away on Saturday November 23, 2024, at the age of 81. She went peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Loving daughter of the late Louise, nee Beitler, and the late Milton Gutmann; loving life Partner Janice; loving sister Cheryl Pruitt(Duane); loving mother of daughter Karen (Mark) Briggs and son the late David; loving...

Betty Jean Stroeher

Betty Jean Stroeher

Nov 22, 2024

Betty J. Stroeher, nee Baxter 88, passed away November 22, 2024. Wife of the late Charles Stroeher, daughter of the late Paul and the Mary, nee Dolles, Baxter, beloved mother of; Edward (Cynthia) Stroeher, John (Judy) Stroeher, and James Stroeher, adoring grandmother of; Cayla (Isiah) Selby, Colin Stroeher, Alexis Stroeher, James Stroeher, Anthony (Sarah) Solari, and Amanda Solari, dear sister...

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...

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