Obituaries

Marge Lechner

Marge Lechner

Jan 24, 2025

Margaret Ann Lechner (nee Schmidt), 91, passed away on January 24th, 2025.

Marge was born on March 21st, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri, the oldest daughter of Peter and Adeline Schmidt and Isabel Schmidt. Beloved sister of the late William Schmidt and Janice (the late Bob) Kaufman. Cherished aunt to Emily (Matt) Leong and Angie Bryant, and loving great-aunt of Jackson...

Pamela Faith Klaus

Pamela Faith Klaus

Jan 23, 2025

Pamela Faith Klaus February 1, 1956 – January 23, 2025 

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Pamela Faith Klaus on January 23, 2025, at the age of 68 after her long battle with scleroderma. Pamela’s journey began on February 1, 1956, in St. Louis, where she was lovingly welcomed into the world by her parents, the late Herbert and...

Billy "Bill" Young

Billy "Bill" Young

Jan 23, 2025

Billy “Bill” Young

March 22, 1931 – January 23, 2025

Billy “Bill” Young entered into rest on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 93; dear husband of cherished wife the late Joan (nee Davis) Young; devoted father of Bradford (Diane) Davis Young and Brett (Julie) Davis Young; dear grandfather of Morgan Ashley (Justin) Popp, Chelsea (Amor) Abdihodzic-Young, and Braden Michael...

Nancy Ann Bauer

Nancy Ann Bauer

Jan 21, 2025

Nancy A. Bauer, nee Pillman, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday January 21, 2025, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Norman J. Bauer; loving daughter of the late Clarence F. and Erna L., nee Ahmann, Pillman; devoted mother of Sandy A. (Steve) Graham, Kurt J. (Kathleen) Bauer, Eric J. (Angela) Bauer; cherished...

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Clair Tresch

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Clair Tresch

Jan 21, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gwendolyn Clair Tresch on January 21, 2025. Gwen was a beloved daughter of Harold and Evelyn (Schneider) Tresch, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend to many.

Gwen was a retired teacher and counselor from the Parkway School District. In her retirement, she dedicated her time as Acts Retreats leader and co-leader...

Gloria Dee Campione

Gloria Dee Campione

Jan 20, 2025

Gloria Dee Campione, age 94, passed away on January 20, 2025 at Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawassee, Georgia. Gloria was born to the late Howard and Vesta (Parsons) Vanskike in St. Louis, Missouri on March 17, 1930. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hayesville, North Carolina. Gloria was a professional clarinetist who played a...

Vincent Rapini

Vincent Rapini

Jan 18, 2025

Vincent U. Rapini Jr. passed away on Saturday January 18, 2025, at the age of 71. Beloved husband of cherished wife of almost 40 years, the late Patricia A. “Patti” Rapini, nee Ray; loving and encouraging father of Jennifer Rapini and Vincent S. (Laura) Rapini Sr.; affectionate grandfather to two grandsons, Vincent S. Rapini Jr. and Jack Rapini, with whom...

Mary Ann Farrell

Mary Ann Farrell

Jan 17, 2025

Mary Ann Farrell, age 79 went to be with her savior on January 17th, 2025. Mary Ann was born on October 18th, 1945, to Lawrence M. and Catherine Louise (Hughes) in St. Louis, MO, the 3rd of 4 children. Her upbringing was there, going to Holy Name grade school and St. Elizabeth Academy for high school. After graduation, she took...

Brad Paul Reither

Brad Paul Reither

Jan 17, 2025

Brad Paul Reither passed away on Friday January 17, 2025, at the age of 40. Precious son of mother Debbra "Debbie" Lynn Reither, nee Matlock, and father the late Kevin Paul Reither; beloved younger brother of Danny Reither and treasured twin brother of Brian (Emily) Reither; cherished uncle of Aubrey and Colton Reither; dear cousin to Noah Matlock, Cody Matlock,...

Louis Phillip Gerros

Louis Phillip Gerros

Jan 17, 2025

Louis Phillip Gerros entered into rest on Friday, January 17, 2025; beloved son of Sammy (Kelly) Gerros and Margie L. Favia; loving brother of Dean (Erica) Gerros; cherished grandson to Rita Favia; dear cousin, nephew and friend to many.

Born in 1990, Louis graduated from Belleville East High School in 2008.

Louis discovered his love for music at an early age, starting...

Viola H.K. Miller

Viola H.K. Miller

Jan 17, 2025

Viola H.K. Miller Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of 96; beloved daughter of the late Harry L. King and Helen Lutz-King; devoted wife of the late I. Newton Miller; survived by her cherished niece Susan (Richard Perkins) Rode-Perkins and nephew Kenneth (Elizabeth McKnight) Boucher; Great Aunt to 5 nephews and...

Nathen Charles Daniels

Nathen Charles Daniels

Jan 15, 2025

Nathen Daniels, a true St. Louisan to his core, went to Heaven on January 15, 2025, at the age of 32, leaving behind memories of laughter, adventure, and unwavering love. 

Nathen possessed a unique brand of humor – quick wit, mischievous grins, and a contagious laugh that could brighten any room. He lived life to the fullest, embracing every opportunity for...

Ella Mae Lunsford

Ella Mae Lunsford

Jan 12, 2025

Ella Mae Lunsford, a beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful friend, went home to be with Jesus on January 12, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 12, 1934, in Salem, Missouri, she touched many lives with her unwavering love, kind spirit, and zest for life.

Ella cherished her family above all, creating countless memories with them, particularly the joyful...

Julia A. Kelley

Julia A. Kelley

Jan 10, 2025

Julia Ann Kelley, nee Temares, entered into rest on January 10, 2025, at the age of 82. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert Kelley and a devoted mother to her cherished children, the late Patrick Kelley and Kimberley Frye, nee Kelley. Julia’s heart was further enriched by her role as a cherished grandmother to Danielle Frye and...

Gene H. Niederschmidt

Gene H. Niederschmidt

Jan 8, 2025

Niederschmidt, Gene H. 

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Viola Niederschmidt (née Martin). Dear father and father-in-law of the late Mark (Carol) Niederschmidt and Debra (Jesse) Kramper. Cherished grandpa of Jaclyn (Troy) Wolverton, Brian (Brandy) Niederschmidt, Andrew (Melissa) Kramper, Bradley (Molly) Kramper and Kelsey...

Donald E. Binz Sr.

Donald E. Binz Sr.

Jan 8, 2025

Donald E. Binz Sr. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother church on Wednesday January 8, 2025, at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Marietta Binz (nee Saunders) for 69 years. Dear father and father-in-law of Dr. Don and Kathy Binz, Dan and Mary Binz, Tom and Stephanie Binz, Jeff Binz and Jim and Christine Binz; Dear...

Marlene Kay Treadway

Marlene Kay Treadway

Jan 7, 2025

Marlene Treadway, nee Albers, 80 years old, of Lemay Passed on Tuesday January 7, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. 

Marlene was a former Democratic Committee Woman of Lemay Township and had a career at Lafayette High School as a secretary and bookkeeper. She is survived by her husband Joe; daughters Lisa (Bob) McSpadden and Stacey (the late Rich) Nance; grandchildren...

Ron Hemingway

Ron Hemingway

Jan 5, 2025

Ronald Edward Hemingway passed away on Sunday January 5, 2025, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Joan Hemingway, nee Farris; devoted father of Heather (Robert) Hemingway Harvey and Josh (Britt) Hemingway; cherished grandfather of Z. Benjamin Harvey, Lorelei Hemingway Harvey, Tori Hemingway, Ryan Congemo, and Corey Congemo; treasured brother of Bob Hemingway; and dear friend to many.

Ron was...

Daniel "DJ" John Callahan Jr.

Daniel "DJ" John Callahan Jr.

Jan 4, 2025

Daniel "DJ" John Callahan Jr. entered into rest on Saturday January 4, 2025, at the age of 46. Loving father of Ireland and Reese Callahan; devoted son of Vickie (Tate) Callahan and the late Daniel John Callahan Sr.; dear brother of Scott Callahan and Carrie Decker; beloved uncle of Mick, Reese, and Avery Callahan.

Daniel was preceded in death by his...

Leslie "Bud" Charles Schaefer

Leslie "Bud" Charles Schaefer

Jan 3, 2025

Leslie “Bud” C. Schaefer passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Friday, January 3, 2025; Son of the late Leslie Schaefer and the late Myrtle M. Schaefer nee Perry; dedicated husband of Nora Schaefer nee Rudkin; beloved father of Debra (Rob) Storr, Robert “Bob” (Diane) Schaefer and William (the late Angela) Schaefer; loving grandpa of Mark J. Barthelmass,...

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