Obituaries

Feb 28, 2023

Vegessi Theresa P. (nee Pellegrini) 101 YEARS OLD. November 11, 1921. Joined her husband on

Tuesday, February 28, 2023, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, beloved wife of the late Mario J. (Mike) Vegessi, dear mother of Kathleen (Donald) Fellin, Carolyn, (the late William) Hession, Marian (John) Devlin, Michelle (Dennis) Jenkerson, Diane (Tony) Lorenz. Dear...

Feb 26, 2023

Carlos Enrique Moreno Gutierrez “Kike,” 32, passed away on February 26, 2023. Dear son of Orlando Moreno and Angela Monroy (Gutierrez), and loving brother of Christian Camilo Moreno.

Kike was a very loving and caring person, who always had a smile on his face and had an infectious laugh. He was very generous with his time and...

Feb 24, 2023

Mehler, Verna

Asleep in Jesus on Friday, February 24, 2023; beloved wife of the late Edward L. Mehler for 58 years; dear mother of Verna M. Fleming and Edward A. Mehler; dear grandmother of Brett (Heidi) and Daniel (Amanda) Holbrook; dear great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

Verna loved to laugh. She enjoyed life...

Feb 23, 2023

Anna J. Menendez, nee Bock, 102, entered into rest on February 23, 2023. Daughter of the late Joseph A. and the late Della M., Meyer, Bock, wife of the late Angel Jack Menendez, and mother of; Donald (Kathy) Menendez, the late David J. Menendez, and the late Daniel F. Menendez. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 16 great...

Feb 21, 2023

Bert Emmenegger (nee Purdom) passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Albert Emmenegger; loving mother of Debbie Reynolds (Don Whitney), and the late Dean Reynolds; cherished grandmother of Tia Morton; dear sister of Marie Rhodes; dear aunt and cousin.

Bert retired from K-Mart.  She enjoyed square dancing with her late husband...

Feb 20, 2023

Nina Brady, 82, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn J Brady, her parents, Robert and Lora Fitzgerald, as well as her brothers, Delos Fitzgerald and Bryan Fitzgerald, and her sisters, Kathleen Grueber, Rosalie Self, Amolee McIntyre, and Rowena Harrelson.  She is survived by her daughters, Denise Brady Koch (Richard) and...

Feb 18, 2023

Machen, Jr., John N. of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the age of 81.

He is survived by, his beloved wife of 57 years, Betty (nee Stoeber) Machen, his son, Vincent (Melissa (nee Sauer)) Machen, two granddaughters, Sophie Machen, and Chloe Machen, his sister, Margaret McKinney, and other relatives and many friends.

Feb 16, 2023

Charles E. Malone, 71, entered into rest on Thursday, February 16, 2023 after a short but tough battle with cancer.  Son of the late Forrest and the late Irene, nee Rother, Malone, loving husband of Rose Marie, nee Bucher, Malone, dear father of; Kathleen (Josh) Clark of Palmyra, IL, Daniel Malone of Osaka, Japan, Thomas (Rebecca) Malone of Madison,...

Feb 15, 2023

Ralph Raymond Rutledge (94) died Feb. 15, 2023. Ralph was born Feb. 13th, 1929, in Sedalia, MO to Clarence and Julia (nee Smith) Rutledge. He was predeceased by his parents, 3 brothers, Clarence Julian, Henry Edward (Falstaff) and Roy Robert (Bob) and his son Thomas Steven (Rut). Survived by his spouse of almost 73 years Lorraine (née Lueders) and...

Feb 14, 2023

Kenneth V. Boyer

St. Louis – Kenneth V. Boyer, dear husband of the late Kathleen (Finnegan), died on Tuesday, February 14 in St. Louis.

Born July 25, 1938 in St. Louis, MO, Kenneth served in the United States Navy.

He spent the early part of his career working in the auto parts industry...

Feb 14, 2023

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Feb 13, 2023

Angelo Matt, Rosaline F., of Valley Park, Missouri, was born to Alfred William and Neva Mae (nee Amundson) Angelo and was fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, February 13, 2023, at home surrounded by her family at the age of 76.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Patricia...

Feb 11, 2023

Lonny “Raymond” Massey, 77, entered in rest on February 11, 2023. Son of the late Longino and Audrey, nee Blue, Massey, loving husband of Pamela Massey, nee Mayer, beloved father of Mark Massey and Matthew Massey, and brother of the late David Massey.

Raymond was a graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla and later earned his master’s...

Feb 11, 2023

Gary McDaniel was born to Betty and James McDaniel on October 30th 1958 and spent most of his youth in Sullivan, MO.

In October of 1991 Gary married Sharon after the two were introduced by his oldest sister Darla. To the excitement of stepdaughter Stasha, Gary and Sharon welcomed their first child together the following April and...

Feb 9, 2023

Marion B. Richter, nee Bliggenstorfer, born October 13, 1932, formerly of Columbia, IL. and St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Marion retired from a long career with Ameren/Union Electric as a Data Entry Supervisor. She absolutely loved cruises and traveling around the world with her best friend Norm. She also enjoyed the outdoors with...

Feb 8, 2023

Gertrude K. Fresenburg (nee Gier) peacefully passed away on the 8th day of February 2023 at the age of 93.

Beloved wife of the late Francis John Fresenburg and daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (nee Molitor) Gier. Loving mother of Brad (Carol), Bart (Barbara) and Brian (Peggy)Fresenburg. Cherished grandmother of Katherine Couturier (Cameron); Kim, Michael...

Feb 7, 2023

Mueller, Grace Marie, of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to Herman and Marie (nee Payne) Kost and was called home Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the age of 95 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Harry O. Mueller, Jr.

She is survived by, her two children, Keith (Karen) Mueller, and...

Feb 6, 2023

Minor Powers Fitzgerald, Jr., 68, died in his home in Dittmer, MO, on Monday, February 6, 2023.

He was the oldest of three sons of Minor Powers Fitzgerald, Sr. and his wife Letha, born at St.

Mary’s Hospital in Richmond Heights, 500 feet behind his father’s childhood home, where his

dad was born...

Feb 5, 2023

Wilbert “Moe” J. Meyer, passed away on the 5th day of February 2023 at the age of 92. Son of the late, Albert H. and the late Agnes, nee Bossung, Meyer, father of; Edward (Chiharu) Meyer, Richard (Vickie) Meyer, and Linda Meyer, grandfather of; Joelle (Michael) Harting, James (Sarah) Meyer, Megan (David) Rand, Mason (Maggie) Meyer, and...

Feb 4, 2023

Bierman, Kathleen, of St. Louis, Missouri, was born to Harold E. and Catherine C. (née Neumann) Jinkerson and went to rest with Jesus Saturday, February 4, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her nephew Matt.

She is survived by, her beloved husband of 47 years, Larry Bierman, her cherished children, Laura Ann and...