Obituaries

Dec 20, 2021

Donald A. Clair, loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed from this life on December 20, 2021 at the age of 71. Don was born on November 15, 1950 to Tom and Erma Clair of Ash Grove, Missouri. A proud veteran, Don served his country with honor in the Vietnam War. Upon completion of his military service, he began...

Dec 20, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of Jewell Blunt, "Julie," as her friends knew her. She passed unexpectedly on December 20, 2021, in Oakville, Missouri at the age of 72 years.  Julie was born on August 18th, 1949, to Benjamin Petroski and Helen Louise Eubanks in St. Louis Missouri where she grew...

Dec 20, 2021

Judith “Judy” A. Rustige, nee McMurray, 82, passed away December 20, 2021. Daughter of the late Trevor McMurray and the late Mary Bowers, nee Wells, dear wife of Richard Rustige and the late Donald Phillips, loving mother of Susan Phillips and Donna (Dan) Riegler, beloved stepmother of Tricia  (Ron) Hays and Adam (Amy) Rustige, and cherished grandmother of Tyler...

Dec 20, 2021

Julia Markus, 91, was reunited with her Lord and Savior on December 20, 2021, daughter of the late George and Barbara, nee Martini, Markus, loving mother of Linda (Sam) Boyer, cherished grandmother of Samuel and Michael Boyer, dear sister of Marie Gross. She was preceded in death by 8 brothers; Philip, Frank, George, Michael, Arthur, John, Jerome, and Richard,...

Dec 19, 2021

May, Jeanie A., of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to August and Josephine Knobbe and entered into rest Sunday, December 19, 2021, in her hometown at the age of 93.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her former husband of 26 years, Joseph F. Hoedel and her identical twin sister, Joan Sucher.

She...

Dec 19, 2021

Suzanne M. Bohrer, 70, nee Frahm, was reunited with her Creator and Savior on Sunday December 19, 2021. Daughter of the late Herbert H. and Letha B., nee Glaenzer, Frahm; dear wife of the late Stephen P. Bohrer; loving mother of Joshua (Cynthia) Bohrer and Shannon “Sam” Bohrer; cherished grandmother of Brianna and Zachary Kunz-Bohrer, and Griffin Bohrer; and...

Dec 19, 2021

August “Gus” Heck, Jr.

Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on the 19th of December 2021, at the age of 72. Son of the late August Sr. and Catherine Heck, husband of the late Patricia Heck (nee Cassidy), father of Colleen (Adam) Elliott, grandfather of Savannah and August “Auggie”, brother of Richard Heck, the late Carol...

Dec 18, 2021

John J. Van de Riet III

64, Was called home on December 18, 2021. Husband of Pat Van de Riet, father of Valerie (Ryan) Giamalva and John Van de Riet IV, grandfather of Mason, Leah, and Dominic, sister of Glenda Garrett and Jean Gruhala, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend.

John enjoyed sport catch and release...

Dec 17, 2021

Allen Michael Helldoerfer, 30, passed away suddenly at home on December 17, 2021. He is the beloved son of John “Dave” and Mary Kay Helldoerfer (Jansen) from Oakville, dear brother of Daniel (Jessie Wand) of Affton and Matthew of Liberty, MO. He was the cherished grandson of Dolores and the late Ralph Jansen of Breese, IL, the late Evelyn...

Dec 16, 2021

Paul F. Carollo Jr., 60, passed away December 16, 2021, beloved son of the late Paul F. Carollo Sr. and Sharon Carollo, nee Gerling, dear husband of 35 years to Wendy Carollo, nee Rigsbey, loving father of Paul G. (Kelly) Carollo and Matthew Carollo, cherished grandfather of Samuel and Arthur, dear bother of Fara (the late Ronald) Riegert, and...

Dec 14, 2021

Werner, Shirley L., of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to Louie and Olga Juelfs and entered into rest Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in her hometown at the age of 86.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by, loving husband of 68 years, Erwin C. Werner, four (4) children, Joseph (Gail) Werner, Barb...

Dec 11, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Stoeppler, 77, Passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. No Services.

Dec 10, 2021

Bryan Christopher Denton, 45, entered into rest peacefully at home on December 10, 2021. Beloved son of Glenn (Terrie) Denton and Terry Huffman, nee Imhof, dear brother of Craig (Julie) Denton and Rachel (Xavier Sanchis Curus) Huffman, cherished uncle of Kevin, Shawn, and Logan Denton. He is also survived by a sh*t-ton of family and friends.

Bryan...

Dec 8, 2021

Evers-Harashe, Sally (nee Jones), of Lemay, Missouri, was born to Ballard and Nora Jones and entered into rest Wednesday, December 8, 2021, in Saint Louis, Missouri at the age of 97.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward Harashe, her husband, Art Evers and her granddaughter, Stephanie Fellin.

She is survived...

Dec 7, 2021

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on December 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John J. Obst; Dear aunt, great aunt, great great-aunt, godmother, and dear friend to many.

Past president of Affton Ladies Auxiliary of Elks.

Services: Visitation Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 from 10am-12pm. Funeral service 12pm at John L. Ziegenhein &...

Dec 7, 2021

Helen M. Jenkins Worthen passed away on Dec 7th.. Helen was born September 5, 1915 in Grand Tower IL. She was the daughter of Tiffin and Nellie (Rosenhahn) Jenkins.

Helen was a world traveler, ballroom dance competitor, puzzle solver, avid reader, music, art and theatre enthusiast. She was a long time member of the YMCA and Toastmaster...

Dec 7, 2021

Kevin M. Morelli passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the age of 52.

He was preceded in death by his parents Merrill Erwin & Barbara Mae (nee Mauchenheimer) Morelli.

He leaves to cherish his legacy; daughters Kaitlyn (Sergio) Morelli and Maya Morelli; brothers William (Mona) Morelli and Brian (Tanya) Morelli; cherished grandson Niko...

Dec 3, 2021

Brayfield, Dale E., of O’Fallon, Missouri, was born to William and Betty Brayfield and entered into rest Friday, December 3, 2021, in Lake St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 63.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Kenneth Brayfield, his sister, Linda Walker, his father-in-law, Richard Wood and two (2) stepchildren, Curtis Herndon...

Dec 3, 2021

Randee Del Hollocher, joy-giver, gift-giver, robust singer of praises, and greatly delighted in nephew, cousin, and brother in Christ, was embraced by Jesus and loved ones who had gone before him on Friday night, December 3, 2021. He was gently accompanied to heaven’s door by his beloved and faithful caregivers Paul and Carolyn Meiners, and adored cousin Jennifer, from...

Dec 3, 2021

Shedron, Ruth Marie, of Kirksville, Missouri, was born to Wilbur and Neva Huebner and entered into rest Friday, December 3, 2021, at the age of 80.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her devoted husband, Robert D. Shedron.

She is survived by, three (3) children, Ronald (Kim) Bjornson, Robbi Shedron, and Robert Shedron, four...