Obituaries

Catherine Messmer

Catherine Messmer

Mar 9, 2017

MESSMER, CATHERINE ELIZABETH (nee Brown) Fortified with the Sacraments of holy Mother Church on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the age of 90. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas J. Brown, Sr, and Catherine M. Brown (nee Prince), her beloved husband Peter John Messmer, Sr., sons Ronald John and Peter John, Jr., brothers Harry (Eva Messmer) Semar,...

Edward Smiley

Edward Smiley

Mar 6, 2017

SMILEY, EDWARD W. Entered into rest on Monday, March 6, 2017 at the age of 91. Loving husband of the late Mary Edith Smiley (nee LaRose) for 66 years; cherished father of Cathy (Wence) Kveton, Nancy (Jim) Smiley, Maureen (Dave) Trott, Michael (Julie) Smiley, Susan (Mike) DeBarry and Peggy Disch; adored grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 6; dear uncle...

Anna Southard

Anna Southard

Mar 6, 2017

Services: From John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Homes, 7027 Gravois Avenue (63116)., on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 10:45 a.m. for committal at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. March 08, 2017 09:00 am - 10:45 am John L. Ziegenhein & Sons 7027 Gravois Avenue (63116)

Robert Freiburghaus

Robert Freiburghaus

Mar 5, 2017

Freiburghaus, Robert A. passed away Sunday March 5, 2017. Beloved husband of Nancy Freiburghaus (nee Daniel); dear father of Pamela & Peggy Schuebel and Michael Freiburghaus; dear grandfather of Crissy Schuebel; brother of Thomas (Mary) Freiburghaus. SERVICES: Funeral 10am Thursday at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS FUNERAL HOMES (South County - 4830 Lemay Ferry) Interment Sunset Hill Cemetery-Glen Carbon. VISITATION...

Ronald Durham

Ronald Durham

Mar 4, 2017

Ronald Douglas Durham November 5, 1958 - March 4, 2017 Ronald Douglas Durham passed peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2017, after battling gastroesophageal junction cancer. Ron is survived by his wife of thirty years, Nancy (Westrich); children, Angela (Scott) Renaud, Katlynn (Joshua) Nuelle, Cameron Durham; grandchildren, William, Henry and Olivia Renaud; son of Margery Durham and the late Doug Durham;...

Judith Stepputat

Judith Stepputat

Mar 4, 2017

Stepputat, Judith A. "Judy," entered into rest on Saturday, March 4, 2017, age 75. Beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Lorine Stepputat. Loving sister of Arthur (Jackie) Stepputat, Katherine (Keith) Marty and the late Vicki (George surviving) Ibera. Dear aunt of Kelly, Scott, Michael, Melissa and Anthony. Dear niece, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Memorials to Redeemer Evangelical Church or...

Larry Brown Jr.

Larry Brown Jr.

Mar 4, 2017

Brown Jr., Larry (LBJ) age 54 March 4, 2017. Loving husband of Michelle Brown. Beloved son of Larry & Pat Brown. Dear father of Amanda (Greg) Brown-Noble, and Joey Rohe-Brown. Dear grandfather of Jim Jim Noble. Loving brother of Greg Brown, Sue & Dan Freet, Bob & Kim Brown, Mike & Trudy Brown, and Charlie Brown. Loving uncle, nephew, cousin...

Michael Gruendler

Michael Gruendler

Mar 4, 2017

Gruendler, Michael J. "Mike" baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection on Saturday, March 04, 2017, at age 55. Beloved son of Margaret "Marge' (Ken) Mangelsdorf and the late Joseph Gruendler. Dear brother of Donna (Scott) Ruben and Bill Gruendler. Dear uncle of Amanda and Dustin Gruendler. Like a son to Aileen Shortall and Bruce Habanek. Memorials to St. Louis...

Calvin Powers

Calvin Powers

Mar 3, 2017

CALVIN S. POWERS, Suddenly on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Shirley M. Powers (nee Sekrit); father of Stephen M. Powers, William "Scott" Powers, Catherine (Michael) Robbs and the late Cheryl Powers; grandfather of 6, great grandfather of 3, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Mr. Powers instate at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS...

Amanda Powell

Amanda Powell

Mar 1, 2017

Powell, Amanda Marie age 36 Wednesday March 1, 2017. Beloved daughter of Michelle Brown and George Achens. Loving mother of Devin Johnson, Tyler Powell, Juliann Powell, and Wesley McBride. Dear sister of Reginald Huber, Meagan Huber, Savannah Achens, Danielle Achens-Hasty, Daniel Achens, Sam Huber, and Joselyn Huber. Dear niece of Lori Swain, Christine Karll, and Tom Swain. Loving grand daughter...

Barbara Greer

Barbara Greer

Mar 1, 2017

Greer, Barbara Kay (nee Tally), asleep in Jesus on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at age 56. Beloved wife and friend for 36+ years to Duane K. Greer. Beloved mother and best friend to Alicia (Matt) Ferdinand and Amanda (Tim) Ellis. Loving "Mimi" of Jackson, Parker and Brooks Ellis. Dear daughter of Minerd and Etta Tally. Dear daughter-in-law of Jack and...

Bruce Politician"

Bruce Politician"

Feb 27, 2017

Bruce E. Rowley, 59, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017. He was born January 15, 1958 in St. Louis, MO to the late Irvin and Cecilia (Waller) Rowley. Loving dad of Brittany (Jeffrey) Lindsay, Jacqulyn (Corey) Lunsford, and Emily (Emrah) Rowley; step-dad of Ashley (Westerfield) Daniels; beloved papa to eight beautiful grandchildren, Jesse, Gracie, Logan, Leona, Liam, Breann, Carly,...

John Fleischmann

John Fleischmann

Feb 27, 2017

Fleischmann, John A. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Monday February 27, 2017. Husband to the late Shirley Fleischmann (nee Roslyn); dear father of Regina (Melvin) Leong, Edward (Becky) and the late John (Sharon) Fleischmann; dear grandfather of Angella, E.J., Tricia, Nikki, Marissa & Jenna; dear great-grandfather of Adrianna & Aaliyah; brother of Harold (Delores) Fleischmann, Joanne (Richard)...

Rosemary Saake

Rosemary Saake

Feb 27, 2017

Saake, Rosemary Ann (nee Clodius) passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Feb.27th, 2017. Dear wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend of many. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, E. Joseph Saake and by her son Erich J. Saake (Linda) . She is survived by her children, Linda Chesney (Win), Lisa Saake, Mark Saake...

Eunice Bearce

Eunice Bearce

Feb 25, 2017

Bearce, Eunice Arlene on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Shirley R. Bearce; mother of the late Charles and Eddie Bearce; dear grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer society or the American Heart Association are appreciated. Services: Family and friends to gather, 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, at...

Vernon Koester

Vernon Koester

Feb 24, 2017

Koester, Vernon E. (86) On Friday February 24, 2017 Beloved Husband of Marjorie Koester (nee Schmiemeier) ; Dear father of Gary (Patricia) Koester, Kay (Mark) Schlotzhauer and J. Drew (Marilyn) Koester; Dear Brother of the late Walter Koester; our dear Grandfather, Uncle, Cousin and friend to many. Funeral Monday February 27, At St. John's United Church of Christ 11333 St....

Benjamin Kettler

Benjamin Kettler

Feb 24, 2017

Kettler, Benjamin C.J. went home to be with the Lord on Friday February 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Harlean L. Kettler; loving dad of Karen (Rick) Gratza & Carolyn (Scott) Miller; Dear Paw Paw of Dawn (Zach), Andrew, Ben, Emily, Sarah, Alex, A.J. & Elise; dear brother of Lucille (Harry) Hines & Beverlee (Dan) Maschek; our brother-in-law, uncle, cousin &...

Anthony Piechnik

Anthony Piechnik

Feb 23, 2017

Piechnik, Anthony Dominic, age 92 Passed peacefully on Thurs. Feb. 23, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Jackie Piechnik (nee Carter). Dear "Duncle" of Earlene Taylor & Ed (JoAnn) LaFaver. Proud great uncle of 15. Dear cousin & friend to many. SERVICES: Visitation Sun. Feb. 26, 3:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES, 7027 Gravois...

William Gaffney

William Gaffney

Feb 20, 2017

Gaffney, William "Bill", 74, of Parkville, MO, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Kansas City. Bill was born August 26, 1942, in Lincoln, IL and lived most of his life in St. Louis. He attended St. Louis School of Pharmacy where he met the...

Brenda Foster

Brenda Foster

Feb 19, 2017

Brenda Sue Foster of Dupo, IL was born 2/28/1954 in St Louis, MO at City Hospital. She was the 5th child of Rosemary Thomas (deceased 1989). Her father was Roy Calvin Thomas (deceased 1967). Brenda has 3 brothers: Robert "Bob" Totra of Florida, Melvin Totra of Cahokia, IL, Larry Thomas (deceased 2017). She has 1 sister, Mary Ann Vent (deceased...

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