Obituaries

Joanne Scoby

Joanne Scoby

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,...

Walter Ruch, Jr.

Walter Ruch, Jr.

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...

Elmer Dochnal

Elmer Dochnal

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...

Willis Hill

Willis Hill

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;...

Arthur Kawell

Arthur Kawell

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...

Michael Kribs

Michael Kribs

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...

John Gasparotto

John Gasparotto

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...

Irene Strain

Irene Strain

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...

Mae Moore

Mae Moore

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...

Ruth Rich

Ruth Rich

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...

Shirley Paust

Shirley Paust

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,...

Gerard Kordsmeier

Gerard Kordsmeier

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...

Julia Markus

Julia Markus

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,...

Lorraine Fitzgerald

Lorraine Fitzgerald

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...

Judith "Judy" Rustige

Judith "Judy" Rustige

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...

Donald Clair

Donald Clair

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...

Jewell "Julie" Blunt

Jewell "Julie" Blunt

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...

Jeanie May

Jeanie May

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...

Suzanne Bohrer

Suzanne Bohrer

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...

August Heck, Jr.

August Heck, Jr.

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...