Obituaries

Jan 10, 2022

Joyce Fiala, nee Eley, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday January 10, 2022, surrounded by family. She lived a good long life, but her health had been declining over the past few years and although she kept persevering and bouncing back, eventually her heart and kidneys just failed.  She loved her family and friends and was loved by them...

Jan 8, 2022

Mary E. Seematter, 84, passed away January 8, 2022. Wife of the late Edwin K.  Seematter daughter of the late Ernest R. and the late Rosemary, nee Furlong, Jones, mother of Sara Seematter and Colleen Seematter, grandmother of Barbara Rose Seematter, sister of Robert (Carolyn) Jones, Patricia (Robert) Smith, Gregory (Cynthia) Jones, Rose (Ann) Jones, the late Larry (the...

Jan 8, 2022

Snodsmith, Dale W., fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the age 90.

Beloved husband of Sharon J. Snodsmith for 67 years, beloved father of Cheri (Randy) Colby and Steven (Melissa) Snodsmith;

loving grandfather of Katlyn (Kyle) Nickolaus, Alli Colby, Spencer (fiancé Annie Galvin) and Connor Snodsmith; brother-in-law to Gregory...

Jan 8, 2022

Noble, Eleanor Y. of Mehlville, Missouri, was born to Raffael and Angelina Yannone and passed away surrounded by her family Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the age of 105 years and 6 months.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Walter P. Noble, and six (6) siblings; Mikelina (Margaret) Yannone, Rosina (Rose) Yannone, Anthony...

Jan 6, 2022

Susan L. Valentine passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on January 6th, 2022 after a brief but intense struggle with COVID-19. Wife of the late Robert Valentine, mother of Kelly (Ryan) Stephenson, grandmother to Charlotte and Elliott Stephenson, sister to Richard (Sheryl) Schiller and Paul (Annette) Schiller, sister-in-law to the late Carole (Paul) Rice and Willard Shaw,...

Jan 5, 2022

Emil F. Reck, 52, passed away January 5, 2022. Son of the late Egon and the late Daisy, nee Levy, Reck, brother of Fred (Tracy) Reck, Tony (Lori) Reck, Klaus (Alice) Reck, and Merci (Tim) Shanahan, uncle of Michael Breihan, Elizabeth Breihan, Jonathan Reck, and Renee’ (Dylan) Reck Parker, great uncle of Felix, Xander, Nyx, Paul, and Samantha. He...

Jan 5, 2022

Heide Harrier Hampe (78) of Oakville, Missouri, was born in Germany to Hermann and Hildegard Riggers and went to live eternally with Jesus, Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Walter Riggers.

She is survived by, her devoted husband, Richard Hampe, three (3) sons, Gregory Ong, Stefan Ong and...

Jan 4, 2022

Joanne Scoby, 83, passed away January 4, 2022. Daughter of the late Frank and the late Mary, nee Carson, Power, mother of the late Ronald Benear, John Benear, Barbara (Theodore) Hooss and Molly Scoby, grandmother of Noah Hooss, Josh Butler, and Skylar Butler, sister of the late Delores (the late Virgil) Vonder Harr, Mary Patricia (the late Lester) Boswell,...

Jan 3, 2022

Ruch, Jr., Walter W., of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to Walter W. and Martha Ruch, Sr. and went asleep in Jesus, Monday, January 3, 2022, at the age of 81.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his former wife, Linda Ruch.

He is survived by, his wife, Virginia (nee Milkert) Morgan Ruch, two...

Jan 1, 2022

Elmer F. Dochnal, passed away on Saturday October 29, 2022 at the age of 93.  Loving husband for 69 years to Dorothy Dochnal (nee Gehlauf); dear father of Elaine (Richard) Dorsey III, Judy (Mark) Mcdaniel Sr., and Diane (David) Scheu. Dear grandfather of Mark Mcdaniel Jr., Jonathan Mcdaniel, Andie Dorsey, Katie Dorsey, Matthew Scheu and Jacob Scheu. Great grandfather...

Jan 1, 2022

Reverend Willis Hill

Passed peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the age of 76.     Beloved husband of the late Karen L. Hill; beloved father of Kim (Ben) Griffin, Keali (Troy) McCrumb, Willis (Jill) Hill, Jr., and Kara (Jim) Hoekstra; devoted grandfather of Christopher, Parker, Evan, Riley, Cameron, Owen, Reese, Taylor, Brady, Ryan, Lauryn, Jackson, and Kendall;...

Dec 31, 2021

Age 86, Passed on Friday, December 31, 2021.

Special friend of 36 years to Rosemarie Buerck, loving father of Tara Garcia, Erin Kawell (Ivan Stoev), and the late Julie Fitzhenry, grandfather of Jessica (Chad) Cochran, Evan (Tammy) Blust, Justin (Breanna) Fitzhenry, Auguste Cribbs, great grandfather of Tayva and Zelana, brother of Carol Ellis, dear uncle, cousin and...

Dec 30, 2021

Michael “Blake” Kribs resting in eternal peace on December 30th, 2021 at the age of 27. Blake was passionate about life. He loved his educational experiences at Seven Holy Founders, DeSmet Jesuit High School, and the University of Dayton where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. He was a hard-working driven student and an active participant in multiple...

Dec 29, 2021

Passed away on the 29th of December 2021, at the age of 96. Son of Primo Gasparotto and Ritta (nee Pinamonte) Gasparotto, husband of Jacqueline (nee Kreitz) Gasparotto, father of Jane Erickson, grandfather of Emily (Adam) Brackman and the late Daniel Erickson, Guardian of his beloved dog Barney, and friend to many.

John will be remembered serving...

Dec 29, 2021

Irene H. Strain made her transition on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the age of 91.

Beloved wife of Willard Strain; Devoted mother of Kathy (Jack) Tatom, Carman (Tom) Hogan, Ken (Donna) Rudd; cherished grandmother of Todd Hentschel, Paige (Stephen) Morris; and great-grandmother of Logan Hentschel, Kody Hentschel and Ava Lynch; stepmother of Willard Lee Strain, Sandra...

Dec 24, 2021

Mae Allene Moore (nee Fundaugh) entered into rest on Christmas Eve Friday, December 24, 2021, at the age of 81.

Mae Allene was a talented poet, song writer, and had a natural talent with growing plants and flowers. She loved to create and was a wonderful cook preparing beautiful meals for her family.  All animals and creatures...

Dec 23, 2021

Ruth Lillian Rich (Fecht) daughter of Richard H. and Florence M. Fecht, was born September 27, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was baptized into the Lutheran Faith at the Lutheran Church where she attended grade school and was confirmed in her faith. She attended McKinley High School.

On September 9, 1950, she was united in marriage...

Dec 23, 2021

Shirley M. Paust, 91, Dec. 23, 2021, daughter of the late Joseph and the late Ethel Paust, wife of William J. McNamee, sister of the late Ralph (the late Juanita) Paust, stepmother of Mary McNamee and David (Lisa) McNamee, aunt of Rebecca (Ronald) Paust Cole, grandmother of Erin (Greg) Rowe, the late William Ryan McGough, Corey McNamee and Cody McNamee,...

Dec 22, 2021

Gerard PAUL Kordsmeier, 96, of Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on December 22, 2021.  Paul was born January 28, 1925 in Little Rock Arkansas.  In 1941 his family moved to Saint Louis where he graduated from McBride High School, and earned a degree from Saint Louis University.  He was a WWII Veteran...

Dec 20, 2021

Fitzgerald, Lorraine M. Asleep In Jesus on Monday, December 20, 2021, at age of 85.

Beloved wife of the late James D. Fitzgerald.  Devoted mother of 7 children; Robert (Barb) Fitzgerald, Kevin (Cindy) Fitzgerald, Danny (Cori) Fitzgerald, Michelle (Kurt) Stiles, Patrick (Becky) Fitzgerald, Mary  Wade and Jim Jr Fitzgerald. Cherished grandmother of 29 and great-grandmother of 39.  Beloved sister of...