Obituaries

Jan 25, 2021

Sandra Jean Ruth Thompson

Only daughter of the late Alfred & Gladys Ruth, born 10/26/1934 and died on 1/25/2021 at the age of 86. Former wife of the late Beck Thompson; Stepmother to Debbie Schulte, Connie Angle, and Gary Thompson; grandmother, great grandmother, cousin, and dear friend to many. Taught for 30 years...

Jan 24, 2021

Bennett, Judith A., 79 of High Ridge, Missouri, was born in Affton, Missouri to Edward H. and Teresa (Bacher) Jokerst and entered into rest Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gerald Jokerst and her son-in-law, Dennis M. Fisher.

She is...

Jan 24, 2021

Donald E. Hartrup

Passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. Donald lived a wonderful 95 years. He wore many hats during those years from being husband for 50+ years, a wonderful father of 2 sons, father-in-law, a grandpa to 5, a great and great great grandfather to many. He served our country in World War II. He was...

Jan 21, 2021

Schiebel, Anton “Tony”

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on January 21, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Beverly A. Schiebel; loving mother of Kim Rall, Jeff (Karen) Rall, Curt (Nicole Anderson) Schiebel and Michelle (Michael) Brock; dear grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of 12.

SERVICES: Visitation Tues. January 26, 2021 from...

Jan 21, 2021

Charles A. Kimmel

64, Passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. Loving husband of Karen (nee Fialka) Kimmel; dear father of Douglas Kimmel, Sarah (Bobby) Krull, Andy Kimmel, Mary (Kyle) Schulte, and Laura (Ryan) Kelly; beloved grandfather of 11; dear brother, uncle, and friend to many. Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation- St....

Jan 20, 2021

Binz, Marietta (nee Saunders) baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Beloved wife of Don Binz for 68 years.  Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Dr. Donald (Kathy) Binz II, Daniel (Mary) Binz, Thomas (Stephanie) Binz, Jeffrey Saunders Binz and James Binz.  Loving grandmother of Dr. Nikki, David, Stephen, Andrew, John, Scott, Kristen,...

Jan 19, 2021

Decker, Dora Rosita (nee Miller)

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at age of 84.  Beloved mother of Steve, Susan, Kim and Patti.  Dear grandmother to Rick, Kara, Tony, Chris, Katie Shannon, Blake and Mason; great-grandmother to Lennon, Chloe, Jaelyn, Myles, Vinny and Tanner.  Loved my many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her...

Jan 18, 2021

Pat Fischer

90, Passed away Jan. 18, 2021. Wife of the late Robert W. Fischer; mother of Mark R. Fischer & the late Robert W. Fischer II; sister of Peggy Goldschmidt; aunt to Nancy, Judy & Peggy. Dear friend to many.

Services: Visit. Mon. 1/25 from 3-7pm at John L. Ziegenhein...

Jan 16, 2021

Al G. Book, Sr.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Beloved husband and best friend of Eileen L. Book (nee Walsh) for over 68 years. Son of the late Aloysius H. and Elizabeth M. (nee Koettker) Book. Devoted father of Al G. III (Sandy), Larry (Colette) and...

Jan 15, 2021

Fick, Donald L., of Saint Louis, Missouri, was born August 4, 1940, in St. Louis County, Missouri to Lester and Verna (nee Viefhaus) Fick and entered into heaven Friday, January 15, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 11 days.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving...

Jan 13, 2021

Stephen R. Monaco

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” Monaco (nee O’ Brien); dear father of Andrew, Meghan, and Adam (Nichole) Monaco; dear grandad of Madilyn, Ava, Olivia, and Mackenzie; dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. His compassionate heart will be genuinely missed. Steve...

Jan 13, 2021

Jane Ann McCarthy

(nee Hagel) 56, passed away January 13, 2021. Loving wife of Michael McCarthy; daughter of Robert & Betty Hagel; sister of Robert (Kate) Hagel & Matthew (Katherine) Hagel. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Jona Knickman & Maria Hagel. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Services:...

Jan 12, 2021

Lorraine M. Sekarski (nee Cordes)

Age 95, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri. Born April 5, 1925 to Joseph and Viola (nee Jaehn) Cordes. Loving wife of the late Joseph J. Sekarski.

Lorraine graduated from Our Lady of Sorrows in...

Jan 10, 2021

Jessica Johnson (nee Wnuk) was taken suddenly from this world on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in her family home in Affton, MO at the tragically young age of 35 (she was 2 weeks shy of her 36th bithday). Her cause of death is unknown but is being investigated as a suspected stroke, which is an unfortunate family legacy. Her long-time...

Jan 8, 2021

Laurel Ann Ruzas passed away on January 8, 2021.  She was born on August 10, 1948 in Centralia, Illinois and had resided in Oakville, Missouri since 1988.

Laurel left a loving husband of fifty years, John, and a son Scott.  She also left behind a brother Ed Chaney and his wife Pam and her beloved niece, Megan....

Jan 8, 2021

Castiglioni, Joan J. "Joanie" (nee Crippa) entered into rest on Friday (1/8/2021) at age 87.  Beloved mother of James (Peggy) Castiglioni and Lynne (Jim) Clanahan.  Loving grandmother of Tony Castiglioni, James Castiglioni, Michael Clanahan, Julie Clanahan and Kristine Clanahan.  Dear special companion of Don Henke.  Loving aunt, cousin and friend to many.

In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Jan 8, 2021

Janet G. Day

(nee Stephenson) on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Day Sr.; dear mother of Kenneth (Cindy) Jr., Kelie (Arvil), Kurt (Kellie) and Kraig Day; dear grandmother of Jeremy, Jeni (George), Jessi (Scotty), Kati (Joe), Kasey, Kenny III (Erin), Jake, Kameron,...

Jan 7, 2021

James R. Barnes III

Passed away on January 7th at the age of 64. Loving son of James R. Jr & Shirley (nee Shaw); brother of Muffett (Raymond) Hernandez, the late Daniel (Donna), Michael (Melissa), and Mark (Sherry) Barnes; special companion of Stephanie Barnes; dear uncle, cousin, and friend. Memorials to the ALS...

Jan 6, 2021

Judith Ann Schlereth

(nee Heavner) Entered into rest on 1/6 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Walter “Gene” Schlereth. Dear sister of Janet Edwards, Robert, the late Bill, and Bud Heavner. Special friend of Margie Ezell. Dear sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, great-great aunt, and friend to many....

Jan 5, 2021

Menzel, William “Bill”

Of Estero, FL.  Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 89.

Beloved husband of Diana B. (nee Dopplick) Menzel.  Dear Father of William “Bud” (Lisa) Menzel, III and Barry (Candace) Menzel; Dear grandfather of Tyler Craig Menzel, Connor William Menzel, Megan Diana Menzel, and Jessica Lee Menzel and great-grandfather...