Obituaries

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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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

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 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 5, 2022

Zitko, Bernice, 98, entered rest on Nov. 5, 2022. Daughter of the late Charles and the late Martha, nee Rotten, Zitko.

Bernice was a lifelong resident of St. Louis, a proud Cleveland High School graduate, a member of Redeemer Evangelical Church, and a retiree of F.W. Woolworth Company.

Memorials are appreciated to Redeemer Evangelical Church...

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 &...

Nov 3, 2022

Ziegler, Carol A. (nee Emms) peacefully entered into Heaven on November 3, 2022, at the age of 77.

Carol was a 1962 graduate of Bishop DuBourg High School.  She married Bob Ziegler on August 5, 1967.  Carol was a Catholic School Teacher for 40 years.  She enjoyed her prayer group, was an avid reader, loved travelling especially...

Nov 2, 2022

Hart, Vernell P., of St. Louis, Missouri, was born to Walter and Pauline (nee Bouchart) Scharpenberg and was fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in DeSoto, Missouri at the age of 94.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and the love of her life, her husband, Charles J. Hart,...

Oct 31, 2022

Bollman, Vernon A., of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to Albert and Verna (nee Brueggemann) Bollman and fell asleep in Jesus on Monday, October 31, 2022, in his hometown at the age of 84 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 51 years, Grace A. (nee Groh) Bollman, his brother, Allan...

Oct 30, 2022

On October 30, 2022, this world lost a wonderful, caring, ornery, loving man. Proceeded in death by his parents Walter and Jean. Survived by his sisters Karen and Sue; special friend Suzan; and many friends.

Memorials may be made in honor of “Bud” to the American Cancer Society.

Services: Visitation on Sunday, November 6, 2022,...

Oct 27, 2022

We mournfully announce the passing of Jennifer Lynn Chartrand, of Kirkwood, Missouri. Jen passed away on October 27th at 48, after a brief and brave battle with cancer.

Preceded in death are her beloved grandparents, Ed and Mary Rose, and George and Jo Chartrand, her Aunt Judy Bible (Sam), Uncle Jim Matthes and Cousin Michael Matthes

Oct 26, 2022

Bennett, Olive J. (Stephens) Entered into Christ’s Kingdom on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the age of 94.  Beloved wife of the late Roy W. Bennett of 68 years.  Loving mother of Robert (Beverly) Bennett, Linda (Steven) Spencer and Jill (Michael) Brust; cherished grandmother of 6, great-grandmother of 11. Aunt great-aunt and dear friend to many.

Olive...