Obituaries

John Hediger

John Hediger

Feb 23, 2012

Hediger, John J. fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wed., Feb. 22, 2012, at age 73. Beloved husband for 52 years of Nancy L. Hediger (nee Stumpf). Beloved father of Donald (Marisa) and Paul (Sue) Hediger, Karen (Neil) Frost, Carol (Mark) Hollenberg, Jane (Matt) Buettner and Dennis Hediger. Loving grandfather of Kelly (Jon) Shannon, Holly, Teresa and...

William Gass, Jr.

William Gass, Jr.

Feb 23, 2012

Gass, William E., Jr., fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, February 23, 2012; beloved husband of the late Josephine M. Gass (nee LoPorto); dear father of Daniel (Kim) Gass and Terri Taylor; dear grandfather of Krystal, Julie (Jason), Nick, Alex and Sam; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Services: Visitation Tuesday 10:00 am until time...

Mildred Hajek

Mildred Hajek

Feb 23, 2012

Hajek, Mildred B. (nee Bessinger) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thurs., Feb. 23, 2012 at age 91. Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Hajek. Dear mother of Millie (Bob) Hicks, E. Joseph (Janet) Hajek, H. Demaris Rensing, William L. (Donna) Hajek and the late Daniel B. (Vickie surviving) Hajek. Dear grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt,...

Doris Niederstadt

Doris Niederstadt

Feb 23, 2012

Niederstadt, Doris Mae (nee Bollwerk), passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, Feb., 23, 2012 at age 82. Beloved wife for 62 years of Norman Niederstadt, loving mother of Kathleen (Raymond) Christ, Craig (Sandy) Niederstadt, Janet (Stephen) Smid and Bill (Michelle) Niederstadt, dear grandmother of Kevin (Tracy), Jeffrey (Dena), Ellen (Dan), Bradley (Erin), Becky, Jacky, Michelle, Matthew (Elizabeth),...

John Hamilton

John Hamilton

Feb 21, 2012

Hamilton, John Wayne on Tuesday, February 21, 2012; beloved husband of Margaret R. 'Marge' Hamilton; dear father of Wade Hamilton, Leslie (Ed) Meyer, Robyn (Leon Smith) Little and Lanette (John Lambert) Allen; dear grandfather of 7; dear son of Martha and the late Julious Hamilton; dear brother of Roger (Lisa) Hamilton and Daniel Hamilton and the late Kimberly DeBerry; dear...

Willette Kirk-Gibson

Willette Kirk-Gibson

Feb 20, 2012

Kirk-Gibson, Willette W. (nee Wellpott) on Monday, February 20, 2012; beloved wife of the late Richard Gibson and Eugene Jack Kirk; dear mother of Bruce (Sue) Gibson; dear grandmother of Bryan (Beth) and Kevin (Maureen) Gibson; dear great-grandmother. Services: Visitation Thursday 9:00 am until time of service 10:00 am at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS (South County), 4830 Lemay Ferry...

Georgette Mabry

Georgette Mabry

Feb 19, 2012

Mabry, Georgette J. (nee Schlueter), Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sunday, February 19,2012, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Donald D. Mabry; traveling buddy of daughters, Maureen Hizer and Myra (Tim) O'Brien and the late Marcia (Doug-survives)Harms; Muzzy to 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; dear aunt, great-aunt, sister-in-law, and friend to many....

Ryan Cross

Ryan Cross

Feb 16, 2012

Ryan Cross, age 34, died February 16, 2012. Dear son of David (Kathy) and Anita Cross (nee Thompson); dear brother of Brandi (nee Cross) Kunderas and Tiffany Jendrzejczyk; dear brother-in-law to Jason Kunderas and Robert Jendrzejczyk; dear uncle and Godfather of Tyler Gudiswitz, Caity and Brendan Kunderas and Bert, Ethan and Sophia Jendrzejczyk; dear grandson to the late Clinton and...

Richard Pratt

Richard Pratt

Feb 15, 2012

PRATT, RICHARD O. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Oneta Pratt (nee Poore), dear father of Larry (Judy) and James (Debbie) Pratt, dear grandfather of Kristina and Samantha and Patches and dear friend to many. Mr. Pratt instate at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS 7027 Gravois on Saturday...

Pauline Chamberlain

Pauline Chamberlain

Feb 15, 2012

Pat Chamberlain died February 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 pm and the celebration of life at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 6, at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS, 7027 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis (63116). Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Pat's memory to the First United Methodist Church...

Albert Behnen

Albert Behnen

Feb 15, 2012

Behnen, Albert J. fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 at age 76. Beloved husband for 53 years of Patricia A. "Trish" Behnen (nee Loos). Beloved father and father-in-law of Jim (Mary), Ken (Marsha) and Dennis Behnen, Linda (Larry) Gasich, Sue (Jon) Koch and the late Randy Behnen. Dear grandfather of Amber (JD) and...

John Stark

John Stark

Feb 15, 2012

Stark, John B., passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at age 82, beloved son of the late Gretchen and Alonzo Stark, dear cousin and friend to many. Services: Visitation on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home, 7027 Gravois Avenue (63116) from 9:00 AM until time of service at 10:30AM Wednesday. Interment Sunset Memorial...

Elsie Blackwell

Elsie Blackwell

Feb 15, 2012

Blackwell, Elsie C. (nee Clifton) entered into rest on Monday, February 6, 2012 at age 98. Beloved wife of the late Leonard C. Blackwell. Dear aunt, great-aunt, great-great aunt. Dear friend to many. Services: Visitation at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS, 7027 Gravois St. Louis, MO. (63116) on Thursday from 10:00 am to time of funeral service at Noon. Interment...

Elaine Niehoff

Elaine Niehoff

Feb 14, 2012

Niehoff, Elaine B., passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2012. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Niehoff was the daughter of Mary and Charles Dittman and was born April 30, 1920 in Canaan, Missouri. Mrs. Niehoff married Wilbert C. Niehoff on July 27, 1940. Her husband preceded her in death in 1992. She was also preceded in death...

Regina Moszyk

Regina Moszyk

Feb 14, 2012

MOSZYK, REGINA I. (nee Backsmann) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Lovely wife of Peter R.A. Moszyk, Sr. of 50 years, dearest mother of Johannes A., Peter F., Jr., Paul H. Moszyk and Sabine C. (Matthew) Wyas, dear Omi of Jessica I. Moszyk and Logan M. Wyas, dear sister of Franz (Betty) Backsmann,...

Ruth Palmier

Ruth Palmier

Feb 7, 2012

Palmier, Ruth M. (nee Wind) asleep in Jesus on Tuesday, February 07, 2012; beloved wife of the late Kenneth W. Palmier; dear mother of Laurie (Craig) Palmier-Kirsch and Jeffrey (the late Kaye) Palmier; dear grandmother of Lauren and Brendan Palmier, Paige (Ronnie) Wasson and August Portell; dear great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Ruth will be missed by...

Mark Kearney

Mark Kearney

Feb 3, 2012

Kearney, Mark, P. passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, dear father of Suzanne Kearney, dear brother of Michael, Cheryl Kearney-Wayne and the late Joe, nephew of Uncle Jim, dear uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend to many. Services: Funeral Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at 11AM at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons, 7027 Gravois. Interment St. Trinity Cemetery. Visitation Thursday...

Francis "Fran"

Francis "Fran"

Feb 2, 2012

Moser, Francis A., at 78 years, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 2, 2012; Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Dear husband of Patricia M. Moser (nee Hahn) for 53 years. Loving father of Dave (Ellen) Moser, Ken (Pam) Moser, and Dennis M. Moser (Tracy); beloved grandfather of Amy, Andrew, Matthew, Molly, Lindsay, Allison, Douglas and Nicholas...

Charles Tichacek, Sr.

Charles Tichacek, Sr.

Jan 30, 2012

Tichacek, Charles P., Sr., fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, January 30, 2012, beloved husband of Mildred Tichacek (nee Goedeker), dear father of Meg Tichacek, Beth (Dave) Boll, Rev. Charles Tichacek, Jr., and Amy ( Mark) Miller, dear grandfather of David, Andrew, Ellen, Allison, Sarah and Adam, dear brother of Mildred Manning and the late Ann...

Joyce Korhammer

Joyce Korhammer

Jan 29, 2012

Korhammer, Joyce (nee Nichols) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Loving wife of Gene Korhammer; dear mother of Linda (Mark) Rathz, Greg (Linda) Korhammer, Brian Korhammer, Caroline (Doug) Nahm; dear grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The BackStoppers of St. Louis, 10411 Clayton Rd, #5, St....