Obituaries

Peggy Burch

Peggy Burch

Jun 8, 2015

FARMINGTON ~ Peggy Ann Burch, 62, formerly of South St. Louis County, passed away, June 8, 2015 at her residence. She was born November 16, 1952 in St. Louis, daughter of the late Jacob and Marion (Schaefer) Flaton. Friends may gather from 5-6 p.m. at the John L. Ziegenhein & Son South County Funeral Chapel, 4830 Lemay Ferry Road, St....

Jerry Ochonicky

Jerry Ochonicky

Jun 5, 2015

Ochonicky, Jerry asleep in Jesus on Friday June 5, 2015 at age 93. Husband of the late Vera I. "Jean" Ochonicky (nee Mull). Beloved father of Jerry S. (Michelle) Ochonicky and Linda (John) Meurer. Dear grandfather of Meghann, Adam and Chris; dear great-grandfather of James and Eva; dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. Jerry served his country in the...

Helen Pyatek

Helen Pyatek

Jun 4, 2015

Pyatek, Helen S. (nee Holub) asleep in Jesus on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at age 92. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Pyatek. Loving mother of Joseph (Nancy) Pyatek and Robert (Dixie) Pyatek. Dear grandmother of Jen (Julian) Koh, Kate (Casey Corbin) Pyatek and Dan (Lori) Crowley. Dear great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Services: Visitation at St. Lucas...

Donald Stein

Donald Stein

Jun 3, 2015

Stein, Donald 90, Went to be with the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, June 03, 2015. Beloved husband of Norma J. (nee Gregory) of 59 years; father of Bill (Cathy), David (Cynthia), and the late Robert (Lana); grandfather of Daniel, Rachel, Andrew (Summer), Lucas, Jacob, Jesse, and Dan; brother of Lois, Eileen, and the late Ruth and Shirley; dear uncle, cousin,...

Elizabeth Laury

Elizabeth Laury

Jun 3, 2015

Elizabeth 'Betty' Laury (nee Hann) of St. Louis, Missouri was born on November 12, 1931 and received into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Raymond C. Laury; loving mother and mother-in-law to the late Mark (Lisa), Tim (Liz) and Kevin (Patricia) Laury. Best grandma ever to 6, Tama Laury, Priscilla Brinkman, Michelle...

Carolyn Riggs

Carolyn Riggs

May 31, 2015

Riggs, Carolyn I. (nee House), on Sunday, May 31, 2015; loving mother of Kimberly (Michael) Faulstich and Tina (Dennis) Byrd; dear grandmother of Joshua and Natalie Faulstich, Justin (April) and Jacob Byrd; dear great-grandmother of Lola Byrd; dear sister of William (Martha) House, Barbara (Robert) Kramer, Mary (Ronald) Massey and Shirley (Dale) Schroeder; our dear aunt, cousin and friend. Carolyn...

Robert Newman

Robert Newman

May 30, 2015

Newman, Robert, on Saturday, May 30, 2015; loving husband of the late Martha A. Newman; dear father of Michael Newman and Brenda Newman; dear grandfather of Todd Newman, Christina Kania and Cassie Lohrum; dear great-grandfather of Jasmine Gaines and Jermain Kania; dear brother of Gale (Cathy) Newman; our dear uncle, cousin and friend. Bob was a member of Meridian Lodge...

Joyce Korman

Joyce Korman

May 28, 2015

Korman, Joyce L. (nee Weiner) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother church on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at age 75. Beloved wife of Jerome A. Korman. Beloved mother of Michael and Douglas (Christine) McConnell. Dear grandmother of 4. Dear sister, aunt, cousin and friend. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Vincent de Paul Society are appreciated. Services: Visitation...

Audrey Davis

Audrey Davis

May 28, 2015

DAVIS, AUDREY A. (nee Polley), Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, May 28, 2015; Loving wife of Samuel W. Davis for 61 years; dear mother of Pamela (Michael) Lowe; dear grandmother of David (Mary) Lowe and Kevin Lowe; dear great-grandmother of Emma and Alex Lowe; dear sister of Cy Polley; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and...

Betty Ashby

Betty Ashby

May 23, 2015

Ashby, Betty A. Entered into rest on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the age of 75. Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Services: Friday, 1:30 p.m. at JOHN L. Ziegenhein & Sons 7027 Gravois Avenue (63116). Interment at St. Marcus Cemetery. VISITATION: FRIDAY, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m....

Rosemary Rawie

Rosemary Rawie

May 23, 2015

RAWIE, ROSEMARY F. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the age of 91. Beloved sister of Jane M. Rawie and the late Kathryn (James) Flavin; dear aunt of James (Karen), Gerard, John and the late Michael (surviving Dawn) Flavin; dear great aunt, great-great aunt, friend of Sister Mary Ralph SSM, Helen Worthen...

Marvin Brown

Marvin Brown

May 20, 2015

Brown, Marvin L. "Brownie" entered into rest on Wed., May 20, 2015 at age 96. Beloved husband and best friend of Thelma E. Brown (nee Sellers) for over 74 years. Beloved father of Jerry (Linda LaRue) Brown. Dear grandfather of Michelle (Phillip) Hamilton and Evan (Katie) Brown. Dear great grandfather of Cassidy L. Brown, Kendall Z. Hutchison, Duncan A. Brown,...

Jean Rusch

Jean Rusch

May 18, 2015

RUSCH, JEAN (nee Kowatsch) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Monday, May 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Oliver H. Rusch for 59 years; Beloved mother of Jim (Karen Ott) Mayer, Nancy (Jim) Dwyer, Bill (Nancy) Rusch and Joe (Michelle) Rusch; dear grandmother of Jimmy Dwyer, Mallory Rusch, Jason (Crystal) Rusch, China Rusch, Spencer Rusch and...

Evelyn Seigel

Evelyn Seigel

May 16, 2015

SEIGEL, EVELYN M. (nee Shaver) Baptized into the Hope of Christ Resurrection, on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Samuel J. Seigel; beloved mother of Pam (Bob) Birdsong and Vickie Wiseman; dear grandmother of Chris and Shawn (Jennifer) Birdsong and Heath and Heather McGuirk; dear great grandmother of McKenzie, Ciara and Malakai;...

Joseph Cassler

Joseph Cassler

May 15, 2015

CASSLER, JOSEPH (JOE) May 9, 1943 to May 15, 2015. Loved by his wife Susan; daughter Michelle Watkins; sons Adam and Matthew Marty; daughter-in-law Cathy Marty, almost daughter-in-law Melissa Mattingly; doting Papa Joe of Brooke, Trace, Josh, Alex, Dorothy (Maggie), Evan, Mariah, Elijah, Isaiah, Malika, Mahima, GT and Vadyn; brother and friend to many. Retired American Family Insurance Agent. Employee...

Barbara Grey

Barbara Grey

May 14, 2015

Grey, Barbara Lilly; Walked through the gates of Heaven on May 14, 2015. Beloved wife of Alan R. Grey. Loving mother of Linda Moore, Kathleen (Mark) Thien, Cindi (Josue) Rios Lobo and Melissa "Missy" (Bryan) Faser. Dear Grandmother of Amanda, Katie, Hailey, Emelina, Lily and JJ. Beloved daughter of the late Robert (surviving JoAnn) Dischbein. Dear aunt, cousin and friend....

Ralph Torrence

Ralph Torrence

May 12, 2015

Ralph Frederick Torrence, baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection on May 12, 2015 at the age of 92. Born in St. Louis, Mo to Dr. Charl and Ida (Beckerle) Torrence. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane "Janie" LePage. Cherished father of Dr. Ralph J. (Carolyn Bechler) Torrence, Hon. John M. (Julie Hill) Torrence, and Mary Ellen (Don) Patton....

James Rochette

James Rochette

May 12, 2015

James Ottis Rochette Sr, 53, departed this life to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, May 12th 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. Jim was born on August 11th, 1961 to the late Phil and Jean Rochette and lived his life as a fun loving, kind hearted man...

Emil Fiala

Emil Fiala

May 10, 2015

Fiala, Emil E. age 82, fortified with the Sacrament of Holy Mother Church on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Joyce Fiala (nee Eley); dear father of Greg (Susan) and Richard (Shirley Kirsch); dear grandfather of Benjamin, Jacob and Isaac; dear brother of Pat Cashman and the late Sr. Mary Christopher, C.P.P.S.; our dear cousin and friend. Emil was...

Kenneth Stuckmeyer

Kenneth Stuckmeyer

May 10, 2015

Stuckmeyer, Kenneth H. Passed away Sunday May, 10, 2015 at age 83. Beloved husband for 62 years to Jacqueline Stuckmeyer (nee Glockner). Dear father of Kenneth B. (Debby) and Keith A. (Julie) Stuckmeyer. Dear grandfather of Beth, Becky, Eric & Luke Stuckmeyer and Chris (Katie) & Chad Hopfer. Brother of Don (Bev) Stuckmeyer and the late Marian (the late Paul)...