Obituaries

Billie Jean Stavrides

Billie Jean Stavrides

Dec 19, 2023

Billie Stavrides passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2023, at the age of 74. Devoted mother of daughter Stephanie (Sean) Gallagher and son Daniel (Maria) Stavrides; dear sister of Bonnie and Robert Reed; cherished grandmother of Taylor, Colton, Arielle, and Kalliope; daughter of the late Genevieve and the late William Reed; close friend of Pete Stavrides; and dear friend to...

Reeda Adah Garcia

Reeda Adah Garcia

Dec 18, 2023

Reeda Adah Garcia, a beloved member of the St. Louis community, passed away on December 18, 2023. Born on April 25, 1949, in St. Louis, Reeda brought joy and warmth to the lives of all who knew her. Beloved cousin of Stephanie Wood and dear friend to Rhonda Choate, Joseph and Christine Kohl, Beverly Trousdale, and the late Kirby Shouse. Preceded...

Charles Matthew Hail

Charles Matthew Hail

Dec 16, 2023

Charles Matthew Hail, a talented artist and musician known for his unique music on Rapchat, has bid farewell to us at the age of 37. Born on September 10, 1986, in St. Louis City, he left this world on December 16, 2023, in South County St. Louis. Charles was a remarkable individual whose life and legacy touched the hearts of...

William Francis Ott

William Francis Ott

Dec 16, 2023

William Francis Ott, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on December 16, 2023. Born on February 20, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, William's journey through life was one marked by love, dedication, and a passion for a wide range of pursuits.William will always be remembered for his warm and inviting presence. He had an uncanny ability to...

Velma L. Kuehn

Velma L. Kuehn

Dec 16, 2023

 

Velma L. Kuehn, nee Creamer, entered into rest on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the age of 76. Daughter of the late Russell and the late Ann, nee Zinchuk, loving wife of the late Elmer F. Kuehn, Jr.; loving mother of Beverly Kuehn and Christopher (Katie) Kuehn; cherished grandmother of Melinda (Adam) Zobrist, Tara Kuehn, and Ben Kuehn; dear...

Shirley Ann Currie

Shirley Ann Currie

Dec 14, 2023

Currie, Shirley A., nee Facindini, passed away on Thursday December 14, 2023, at the age of 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter Thomas Currie; devoted mother to Thomas A. Currie, Steven R. Currie, and Megan K. Currie; cherished grandmother of Savannah C. (Payton) Edwards, Thomas A. Currie Jr., and Susannah H. Currie; dear sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and friend...

Johnnie Robert Evans

Johnnie Robert Evans

Dec 12, 2023

Evans, John Robert (Johnnie)  

Passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the age of 88. Johnnie was surrounded by his loved ones after a long fought battle with ALS. Johnnie is preceded in death by his son Gene (Brenda) Evans. He leaves behind his beloved wife Connie, his children Jimmy (Lani) Evans, Scott (Meeghan) Evans, Sylvia (Kelly) Evans, 9...

Nada Mary Austin

Nada Mary Austin

Dec 11, 2023

Austin, Nada Mary, nee Kabalin, February 8, 1927-December 11, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert Austin; loving mother of Susan (the late Frank) Jablonski and Kim (Bill Fleischman) Duprey; loving grandmother of Rob (Julie) Shaw and Dawn (Ben) Geringer; loving great-grandmother of Mike (Elizabeth), Cailtin, Dan, Rilee, and Brock. Nada was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,...

Carole J. Vonder Haar

Carole J. Vonder Haar

Dec 11, 2023

Carole J. Vonder Haar, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday December 11, 2023. 

Preceded in death by the love of her life, Mel, parents Frank and Luella Reinhardt, and sister Shirley Mertens. 

Mother to David (Chrissy), William (Denise), and Sandy (the late John) Boyer. Grandmother to Lindsay (Greg) Thebeau, Courtney (Jack) Barrett, Tori Vonder Haar, Melanie...

Katherine "Kay" Hattie Cassell

Katherine "Kay" Hattie Cassell

Dec 9, 2023

 

Katherine Hattie Cassell (Bostwick) entered into rest on Saturday December 9, 2023, at the age of 102 years.  

Kay is survived by grandsons Peter J. Pona and Anthony M. Pona; great-grandsons Dominic Pona, Anthony Pona, Parker Pona, and Van Pona; and many other family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Cassell; daughter...

Joann Stinnett

Joann Stinnett

Dec 8, 2023

Joann Stinnett, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023, in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was proceeded in death by her father and mother William A. and Almeda R. Blount, her sisters Geneva White and Wanda Bell and her brothers Wesley Blount and Roy Blount.   Joann is survived by her loving children Brenda Stinnett,...

Carol Ann Martin

Carol Ann Martin

Dec 8, 2023

Our dear Mother, Carol Ann Martin (nee Beck), sadly passed away on December 8th, 2023, at the age of 84. She was a wonderful mother who showed her unconditional love every day to her family.  She was the most kind and generous person you would ever meet, she knew no stranger, and was the perfect “social butterfly.” Born in 1939,...

Marie Kimble Kleman

Marie Kimble Kleman

Dec 7, 2023

Marie Kimble Kleman entered into rest on December 7, 2023, at the age of 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank Kleman, loving mother of David (Gail) Orr, James (JoAnn) Orr, Linda (Michael) Railsback, Michelle (Barry) Winstead, Gary (Phyllis) Kleman, and Thomas (Pam) Kleman.Cherished grandmother of Richard (Stacy) Stephens, Nathan (Sarah) Orr, the late Paul Railsback, Don Railsback, Megan...

Gail "Diane" Ellis

Gail "Diane" Ellis

Dec 7, 2023

Gail Diane Ellis, nee Evrard, on Thursday December 7, 2023, at the age of 72. Beloved wife for over 30 years of Michael Ellis; loving daughter of the late Gerald and Jacqueline Evrard and the late Shirley Vaughn, nee McMann; dear sister to Michelle (Jeff) Shoaf; dear mother “Mimi” to Sara (Jamie) Hooker and Kristen (Michael) McCloy; dear Mawmaw to...

Michael Anthony Oberbeck

Michael Anthony Oberbeck

Dec 5, 2023

 

Oberbeck, Michael Anthony 

74, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday December 5, 2023. Son of the late Howard and Marcella; loving husband of Catherine (nee Guzman); awesome dad of Timothy (Amy), Niki (Brian) Rickman, Greg (Louise), and Jeremy (Erin); beloved “Papa” of Riley, Ethan, Anthony, Alex, Henry, Pearl, Maverick, and MaKenzie; dearest brother, uncle, cousin,...

Daniel Alan Bilgere

Daniel Alan Bilgere

Dec 4, 2023

Daniel Alan Bilgere passed away on Monday December 4, 2023, at the age of 70 years. Survived by beloved wife Regina Bilgere, nee Tidwell; cherished children, daughter Trista (Pat) Bilgere and son Jason (Melanie) Bilgere; precious grandchildren Sammantha (Brian) Kirkpatrick and Jacob Garrett; blessed great-grandchildren Aiden and Oliver Kirkpatrick; dear siblings, sister Karen (Louie) Ravetta and brother John (Glynda) Bilgere; many other relatives and friends. Dan is...

James Earl Terry

James Earl Terry

Dec 3, 2023

Terry, James Earl 

Passed away on Sunday December 3, 2023, at the age of 67 years old. Beloved husband of Mary Terry (nee Korte); cherished father of sons Jason Korte and Greg Terry; dear friend to many. 

James will be remembered as a hard worker who, in his free time, enjoyed hobbies like reading, fishing and woodworking. He also loved...

Richard Elmer "Pete" Browne

Richard Elmer "Pete" Browne

Dec 3, 2023

Richard Elmer “Pete” Browne – March 21, 1931 – December 3, 2023

R. E. “Pete” Browne was born on March 21, 1931, to Charles and Betty Browne in St Louis, MO. Pete was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, friend, and businessman. He passed just a few months after his beloved wife Fern; some would say of a...

Marilyn Elizabeth Harris

Marilyn Elizabeth Harris

Nov 28, 2023

 

Harris, Marilyn Elizabeth

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the age of 85. Preceded in death by her parents, Euland “Tom” and Sylvia Harris (nee Wodecker), and her sisters, LaRita (surviving Art) Hovis and Jeannine (the late Harold) Sullentrup. Marilyn is survived by her sister, Judith (the late Paul) Bruegger, and...

Joseph "Bud" Anthony Muck

Joseph "Bud" Anthony Muck

Nov 27, 2023

Joseph A. Muck “Bud”

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday November 27, 2023, and the age of 82. Beloved husband of Barbara A. Muck (nee Markiewicz); cherished father of Paula K. Muck; treasured grandfather of Brittany C. Hediger and Bobby T. Hediger (Brittany Marler); blessed great-grandfather of Ainsley Hediger; dear brother of James (Sherri) Muck; dear...