Obituaries

Nov 30, 2022

Fernandez, Grace H. (nee Heitzer)

Passed away on Wed. November 30, 2022, at the age of 88. Grace loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Retired Director of Volunteers with the St. Louis Science Center, and a member of Friends of Tower Grove Park.

Beloved wife of the late Richard A. Fernandez; mother of Adriane (Jerry) Gordon,...

Nov 29, 2022

E. Kevin Fitzgerald Sr. went home to the Lord on November 29, 2022.  He left in peace surrounded by loved ones.

Kevin lived a long and happy life. Kevin graduated from Bishop Duburg High school in 1957.

He joined the Marine Corps and served honorably for 3 years.  Following his honorable discharge from the Marine...

Nov 27, 2022

Laverda “Bert” McDonald (nee Reed) peacefully entered into heaven on November 27, 2022, at the age of 88.

"Bert" was a graduate of Southwest High School 1953. She married William S. McDonald on June 25, 1955. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, digging in her garden, playing cards, socializing and later in life playing golf....

Nov 26, 2022

Mace, E. Jean (nee Waser) passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the age of 99 years & 1 day.

Jean was very active in St. George Catholic Church.  Her hobbies were playing cards and dominoes.  Traveling was something Jean loved.  She has been to China, Hong Kong, Tibet, Germany, Greece, Turkey and any place that...

Nov 24, 2022

Hoberg, Louise Eva, of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to Steven and Estelle (nee Tarman) Berry and entered into rest Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2022, in her hometown at the age of 95 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband of over 50 years, Richard A. Hoberg, and her son, Tom...

Nov 21, 2022

Mildred M. Mahne, nee Mayer, 102, entered God ‘s loving care on November 21, 2022. Dear daughter of late Jacob and the late Clara, nee Pruetzel, Mayer, loving wife of the late Elmer Mahne, beloved mother of Marsha Mahne, cherished sister of; the late Frank Mayer, the late George Mayer, the late Clara Vasel, the late Lillie Gittemeier, and...

Nov 20, 2022

James W. Bowman Jr. “J.J.”, 83, passed away November 20, 2022. Son of the late James and the late Edna, nee Davis, Bowman Sr., brother of Edna Lum, and uncle of Tad and Buffy. He also leaves behind many dear friends.

James was a proud Air Force veteran serving as an Air Traffic Controller during the Berlin...

Nov 17, 2022

Ronald Christian Ottinger entered into rest on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the age of 88.

Ronald enjoyed the lake, Barbequing, boating, and fishing.  He was a very outgoing person and was a member of the Lions Club for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Christian August & Esther Ruth (nee...

Nov 17, 2022

Joan M. (nee Mayer) Krueger Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the age of 90.

Joan loved reading, enjoyed summer evenings at the Muny along with traveling in her retirement years.  She was an avid dog lover and was passionate about education.  She worked for many years at Washington...

Nov 15, 2022

Trevelyn Watts Zander passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the age of 95. Born in Grand Ledge, MI he lived in Webster Groves and then Arnold, MO for over 50 years. Trevelyn is survived by his wife, Dorothy of 32 years. He was predeceased by his late wife Rosemary Colburn Zander. He leaves behind three children, Mahan Kalpa Khalsa, Rodney...

Nov 14, 2022

Jeffery G. Winchester entered rest on November 14, 2022, at the age of 70. Dear son of the late Virginia, nee Mackinaw, and the late William Gray, devoted husband of the late Opal Winchester, nee Marlow, loving brother of; Gary (Janet) Winchester, Pamela (Mike) Blake, and Scott (Teresa) Gray Sr., beloved uncle of; William (Catie) Gray, Scott (Devin) Gray...

Nov 14, 2022

John Charles Thomas, 84, asleep in Jesus on November 14, 2022. Survived by his son James (Melissa) Thomas; grandchildren Mia, Ethan, Matthew; sister Carol Thomas Kief; and many family and friends.

John was an Army veteran and served in Korea. After serving in the military, he worked 35+ years for the US Government in Army aviation. He...

Nov 13, 2022

Heil, Judith Lynn “Judy”, of Fenton, Missouri, was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania to Richard and Marilyn (nee Harris) Provance and entered into rest Sunday, November 13, 2022, in Fenton, Missouri at the age of 80 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents and four (4) siblings lost at birth, her brother, Richard Provance.

Nov 13, 2022

Colleen Epstein (nee Wynn), 86, peacefully passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022. Colleen was born in St. Louis on February 13, 1936. She attended Resurrection Parish grade school and Notre Dame High School. As a teen, Colleen enjoyed spending time with her family, roller skating, seeing movies, and attending dances. In 1956, Colleen married John Epstein, raising their four...

Nov 11, 2022

Distler, Robert Fred, of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to Roman and Theresa (nee Kupferer) Distler and was baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the age of 88 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Eugene Distler.

He is survived by, his loving wife...

Nov 10, 2022

Ellen A. Streib, nee Muehlhauser, 89, passed away November 10, 2022. Beloved wife, mother, daughter, aunt, cousin, and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Memorials are appreciated to Carondelet United Church of Christ Music Fund.

Visitation will be from 10 -11:30 am, Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Carondelet United Church of...

Nov 8, 2022

Lochmann, Lucille V. (nee Kreyling) asleep in Jesus on November 8, 2022. Dear wife of the late Russell H. Lochmann; loving mother of Mike, Steve, Kim and Beth; loving mother-in-law of Candis, Rebecca and Michael; loving grandmother of Christopher, Jonathan, Nicholas, Bryce, Jason, Joseph and Rachel; loving great grandmother of Saylor. Dear sister of Dorothy Schneider (Charles) of St....

Nov 6, 2022

Strubinger, David Gene, 57, entered into rest on November 6, 2022. Proceeded in death by his parents David and Martha Strubinger. Survived by his loving wife Lisa; beloved children Terra (Scott) Kehlenbrink, David (Jessica Fenton) Strubinger; cherished grandchildren Ellie, Jackson, Layla, Lilly; sister Karen (Kevin) Bartman; along with many family and friends.

Dave was a devoted family...

Nov 6, 2022

Ribaudo, Nicholas J., fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sunday, November 6, 2022; beloved husband of Dolores Ribaudo (nee Kreft); dear father of Constance Ladd (David Goldberg), Paula Neuner (Michael), and Angie Dorsey (Dan); dear grandfather of Samuel and Rachel Ladd, Antonia, Marissa and Jason Neuner, Abby Baldwin (Dan), Michael, Libby, Ryan, Molly, Erin, and Kevin Dorsey;...

Nov 5, 2022

Zeis, Barbara Kay (nee Stephens)

Wife of the late Arthur L. Zeis; mother of Teddi (Daniel) Gapsch, Cynthia (Richard) Case and Tricia (David) Collins; Grandma of Renee (Devin), Jeannie (Cory), and Christopher (JJ); sister of David (Sharon) Stephens.

Memorial Visitation Thurs. Nov. 10th from 3pm until Eastern Star Service 7pm @ John L. Ziegenhein &...