Obituaries

Jun 25, 2022

Joseph Vitale, 87, Passed June 25, 2022. Loving husband of the late Joyce Vitale. Survived by his children, Joseph M. Vitale (Susan Karmi), Terri Vitale (Chris Wade), Anthony Vitale, Tina (Anthony) Goff, Tammy (Tom) Siebum; grandchildren, Timothy Quartuccio (Alisha Courtis), Angela (Jesse) Poehling, Jenna Vitale, Ashley Vitale, Anthony Vitale (Jenna Koch), Alexandra Vitale, Tori Siebum, Cole Siebum, Dominic Goff;...

Jun 21, 2022

Lacie Renee Meador passed away at the age of 40 on June 21st, 2022. Though she struggled throughout her life, Lacie always maintained a loving and open heart. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

Lacie is survived by her beloved daughters, Hope Starr and Syrianna White, mother, Sharon Voorhees, father,...

Jun 20, 2022

On Monday June 20, 2022, Marvin Lon Turner (Sonny), passed away at the age of 86 in Port Orange, Florida from a lung disease. Marvin was born on December 29, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to Ora June Gipson (nee Dodge) and Marvin W. Turner.

He married Edith (Edie) Irene Brinkmann on September 10, 1960 after serving in the...

Jun 20, 2022

Elmer “Al” L. Kauffmann

fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Most beloved son of the late Elmer H. and Antonina “Lee” Kauffmann; cherished and loving brother of Joseph F. (the late Marlene) and Gary Kauffmann, and Diane (the late Patrick) Ford; dear uncle of Joseph G. Kauffmann, Steven...

Jun 19, 2022

Lahm, Lori Ann (nee Fehrmann)

Passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at the age of 61.

Lori loved spending time with her family and making memories at the cabin.

She is survived by her Beloved husband Kenneth Lahm; Devoted mother of Michael (Briana) Lahm and Kathleen Lahm; Cherished sister of Richard (Connie)...

Jun 19, 2022

Knobbe, Jane F. (nee Westermeyer)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother of Church June 19, 2022, at the age of 87.

Beloved Daughter of the late John and Florence Westermeyer,

beloved wife of the late Gerald G “Jerry” Knobbe, and mother of Peter (Margaret) Knobbe, Paul (Kathy) Knobbe, Ellen (Adrian) Lawlor, Karen (Doug) Auer,...

Jun 18, 2022

The Reverend Doctor Arthur Frederick Graudin departed this life on June 18th, 2022 at Laclede Groves, St. Louis, Missouri.  Rev. Graudin was born March 30, 1927, the oldest of 3 sons born to Jacob and Mildred Graudin in Philadelphia, PA.

On June 24, 1949 Marlyn Bangert and Arthur Graudin were united in marriage in Warrenton, MO.   Marlyn...

Jun 18, 2022

Lindy Lou Crain, nee Kessel, 85, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2022.

Beloved wife of 62 years of Paul Crain; mother of Lisa Crain and Tracy (Rick) Boedeker; amazing grandmother to Lauren Boedeker and Mason Boedeker. She also wore the hat of sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great (great) aunt to other relatives.

Lindy had...

Jun 17, 2022

Steele, Charles Richard, 83, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, June 17, 2022.

Beloved husband of the late Linda Kay (nee Dugger) Steele; devoted father of Chuck (Nancy) and the late Kimberly; dear grandfather of Mikey; brother of Bob (Jane) Steele and Karen (Keith) Scott; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend.

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Jun 16, 2022

Wanda J. Millen, nee Skelton, passed away peacefully on the 16th day of June 2022 at the age of 93. Daughter of; the late Virgil R. and Leatha M. Rosa, nee Brown, wife of the late Joseph Millen, beloved mother of; Dana Grewe, and Martin (Laura) Millen, dear grandmother of; Joseph, Nicholas, and Isabella Millen, Matthew A. Grewe, and...

Jun 16, 2022

Jo Ann Reinhart, nee Grant, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late John C. “Jack” Reinhart, Loving mother of; John (Diane) Reinhart and Chris (Maddy) Reinhart, dear grandmother of; John Reinhart, Bryan (Stephanie) Reinhart, and Maria Reinhart great grandmother of; Luke and Hadley, dear daughter of; the late...

Jun 16, 2022

Bobbie Lou Anderson, nee Vaughn, 88, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2022, with her loved ones by her side.  Dear daughter of the late William and Pearl, nee Jones, Vaughn.  Loving wife of the late Donald Anderson Sr., and devoted mother of Donald (Kelly) Anderson Jr., James Anderson, Gregory (Nancy) Anderson, Julie Anderson, and Elisa Anderson. Beloved sister...

Jun 15, 2022

Merle Dorothy Diedrich, nee Haustein,  entered into rest on Wed. June 15, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Roy R. Diedrich; loving mother of Diane (Gary) Lackey & Donna (Chris) Fisher; cherished grandmother of Erin (Andy) Reitter and Michele (Joey) Monticelli; cherished great grandmother of Vincent and Nicholas Monticelli and Emma and Owen Reitter; dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, and friend...

Jun 14, 2022

Renick, Mary Virginia (nee Smith) 79, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

Survived by her husband of 60 years, Mike Renick; 4 children, Virginia, Joseph, James & Margaret; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Services: Saturday, June 18, 2022 at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons, 4830 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis MO 63129. Visitation begins at 9:00 a.m. until...

Jun 13, 2022

Connors-Cleavelin, Carol of High Ridge, Missouri, was born to Louis and Alene (nee Schilly) Friedman and entered into rest Monday, June 13, 2022, in Fenton, Missouri at the age of 81.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Alene, her sister, Barb Lauer and her brother, David Friedman.

She is survived by, her...

Jun 11, 2022

Kayser, Vernice M. (Bowers)

Of St. Louis, MO was born December 23, 1930, and peacefully resting with Jesus, on Saturday, June 11, 2022.  Beloved wife, of 66 years to the late James R. Kayser; dear mother of James (Vicky) Kayser, Mary (Russell) Bowen, Judy (Bob) Marx Jr., Sally (Dale) Hughes, Irene (Jeff) Schneider, and Herman (Ruth) Kayser;...

Jun 9, 2022

Donald R Kinkade, 76, was born in St Louis MO on 4/26/46 and died at his home in Oklahoma City OK.

Don proudly served in the USMC and attended St Louis University. Most of his life he worked as a Respiratory Therapist or Director of Respiratory Health. His work took him all around the country including Chicago,...

Jun 7, 2022

John F. Zlatic Sr. passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the age of 80. Dear father of John Zlatic Jr. and Tanya (Lawrence) Gainer, and beloved grandfather of; Joshua (Ellie) Lukens, Morgan (Tyler) Beaman, Samuel Gainer, Abigail Gainer, Micaiah Gainer, Nick Ewing, Cheyenne (Nick) Cash, and John Luke Zlatic.

John was a veteran of the...

Jun 3, 2022

Forst, Dorothy Bernice, of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to Charles B. and Dorothy M. (nee Cook) Wisdom and went asleep in Jesus on Friday, June 3, 2022, in her hometown at the age of 79.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Judy Renae Woodruff, and her mother-in-law, Emma F. Forst.

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Jun 2, 2022

Jeannette Santagato (née McChesney) passed away on June 2nd, 2022 at the age of 94.

Jeannette was born September 15, 1927, to Byrd McChesney, a carpenter, and Gertrude McChesney, a teacher, in Dawson Springs, Kentucky. In 1950 she married Pat Santagato, and they welcomed their first son, Dwight in 1954. Shortly after, the family of three moved...