Obituaries

Feb 18, 2022

Erifili Bellovoda, 89, passed away on the morning of February 18, 2022. She was born in Borove, Albania on May 21st, 1932.

She was the daughter of Thanas and Athina Marko. Erifili was a devoted wife of the late Ligor Bellovoda and dear sister of the late Vangjel Marko. She is survived by her nephew Nasian Marko...

Feb 16, 2022

Marty Sweazea, 83, passed away on February 16, 2022. Husband of; Marilyn Sweazea, nee Lyons, son of; the late William and the late Maola, nee Jones, Sweazea, father of; Karen Sweazea-McMurran, Belinda Sweazea-Forester, Julia (Rob) Sweazea-Smith, and Chad (Liz) Sweazea, stepfather of; Terry (Sue) Johnston and Bruce (Theresa) Johnston, grandfather of; the late Michael, Reiko, James, Brittany, Chris, and...

Feb 15, 2022

Fries, Barbara Jean, 84, entered into rest on February 15, 2022. Daughter of the late Anton (Helen) Meyer, sister of the late Ruth Ann (Ronnie) Allen, loving aunt to the late Linda (Allen) Heine, Barbara (George) Bickmore, Janet (Mark) Stemmler, and Ronald “Steven” (Pat) Allen.

Barbara was a proud retired administrative government employee. She was an avid sports...

Feb 15, 2022

Rowe, Richard Charles entered into rest on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 78.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles & Anna (nee Rhynes) Rowe.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife Beverly Rowe of 52 years, son Brad (Kris) Rowe; sister Arlene (the late Terrell) Markland; grandchildren Katelyn Rowe and James...

Feb 15, 2022

Anita Louise (Nunn) Behrends, 63, of St. Louis, Missouri, died February 15, 2022. Anita was born September 3, 1958 in Buffalo, MO to Forest “Pete” and Patsy (Harmon) Nunn. Her sister Pamela Ann (Nunn) Maynard preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband Steven Scott Behrends; brother William “Jackie” Nunn, and wife Marty; nieces Tammy (Maynard)...

Feb 14, 2022

Goggin, Donna J., of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to Donald and Mona (nee Nichols) Massey and entered into rest on Monday, February 14th, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 60 years, 11 months and 22 days.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 39 years, Thomas David Goggin....

Feb 14, 2022

Joyce Marie Schmittgens, nee Werner, 93, passed away February 14, 2022. Daughter of the late Cletus Sr. and Agnes, nee Temmeyer, Werner, wife of the late Joseph G. Schmittgens Jr, mother of; Christine (Ray) Lorenz, Mark Schmittgens, Mary Ellen (Dennis) Gipson, Eric (Cely) Schmittgens, Carl (Maureen) Schmittgens Sr., Claire (Mason) Laster, and Katie Schmitttgens, grandmother of; Erika (Marty) Kennedy,...

Feb 14, 2022

Grover D. Gibbs, 53, passed away February 14, 2022. He is survived by his; mother, Sandra Trussell, nee Cooper, children, Nigaila Gibbs and Jerico Gibbs, brothers, Tavis Trussell and Johnny Plaisted, significant other, Debbie Pfingsten, and dear friend, Jerry Stemmler. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Gibbs, and his wife Elizabeth Ann Gibbs, nee Leenerts.

Feb 13, 2022

Moran, William J. (Der Kaiser) Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on February 13, 2022, at the age of 95. Beloved husband of Joanne Moran nee Bugel, dearest father of Kathleen (Tom) Schutz, cherished Opa of Jay Mollet, Mia (fiancé Patrick Murphy) Schutz, Patrick Schutz, Andrew Schutz, dear brother in law of Thomas (Shirley) Bugel, and...

Feb 12, 2022

Schiller, Edmund J.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sat., Feb. 12, 2022, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of 67 years of the late Marie (Koenig) Schiller; preceded in death by parents, Roland and Marie (Kelly) Schiller, brothers and sister-in-law William, Joseph and Frances (Berra) Schiller, son and daughter-in-law Tim and Grayce...

Feb 10, 2022

Loving daughter, mother, aunt, Godmother, niece, cousin, and friend; Cheri Dee Wadlow Chard’s physical life came to an end on February 10, 2022, at the age of 47 after a courageous battle with cancer. Though it may have taken her body, her strong will and brave spirit will continue to live on in her legacy.

She was...

Feb 10, 2022

Schoenbeck, Doris Ethel (nee Hale) formerly Deffaa, of Webster Groves, Missouri, was born to Herbert and Emma (nee Planitzer) Hale and was Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Thursday, February 10, 2022, in her hometown at the age of 100 years and 4 months.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husbands,...

Feb 9, 2022

Goggin, Thomas D., of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born to David and Alma (nee Stanford) Goggin and entered into rest Monday, February 9th, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 61 years, 3 months and 3 days.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 39...

Feb 9, 2022

George Wallace Umberger, 80, passed away into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Granbury, Texas. He was born November 28, 1941, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to George Washington Umberger and Claudia Virginia Loper Umberger.

George served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was an Electrical Engineer. He...

Feb 8, 2022

Mary “Sally” Adeline Keene passed away peacefully on February 7th 2022. She was 95. She was the youngest of 5 children born to Jack and Grace Hill in Pinckneyville, IL.  Her siblings Eugene, Helen, and Ruth preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister Roberta “Birdie”.

Sally met the love of her life Paul H....

Feb 6, 2022

Passed away on the 6th of February 2022, at the age of 90. Son of the late Claude Swanson Cox, Sr. and Ruth E Willis Cox, beloved husband of Kathleen Alderson Reis Cox, loving father of Sandra L. (Gary) Hoehne, David J. (Vicki) Cox, Sharon K. (R Sean) Conaway, bonus father of Teresa (Mike) Bippen, Julie (Jon) Selsor, Valentine...

Feb 5, 2022

McCulley, Elizabeth P. passed away on Saturday, February 05, 2022, at the age of 95. Beloved wife on the late Candelario Flores; Devoted mother of Judy Gonzenbach, John (Diana) Flores and the late Martha Bates; Cherished grandmother of Gloria DeShada, Carol (Doug) Thrasher, Debra (Andrew) Clyne, Belinda (David) English, Joe (Tina) DeShada, Steve (Cyndi) Bates, Michelle Bates Anic, John...

Feb 5, 2022

Rich peacefully passed through the Gates of Heaven on Saturday February 5, 2022.  No longer burdened by a body ravaged with rheumatoid arthritis, he was last seen dancing a jig and crooning, "I Did It My Way."

Rich was known for many things. His quick wit. His dry sense of humor. And an incredible ability to make...

Feb 1, 2022

Calvin  G. Kiefer passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at age of 96.  Beloved husband of Darlene A. (nee Beimfohr) Kiefer; father of Deborah Nappier and David Kiefer.  He was a member of Hope U.C.C. and attended Southeast Missouri State College.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. until service at...

Jan 28, 2022

Cathy L. Henry, nee Wilson, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on January 28, 2022 with her longtime companion David Stripe, at age 67. She was born October 10, 1954, to her parents the late James E. and the late Joann F., nee Skelly, Wilson. Dear sister of; Ann Finnigan (Gene) of Olathe Kansas, Becky Latham (George) of Tuscaloosa...