Obituaries

Oct 20, 2026

Nordys Kaye MooreSeptember 18, 1953-October 20, 2026It is with heavy hearts that the family of Nordys Kaye Moore announces her passing at the age of 73 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Raised in Dogtown, Nordys graduated from Southwest High School in St. Louis in 1972. She married Earl Ray Moore in 1975 and moved to Caseyville, IL. She devoted herself...

Oct 19, 2026

Oct 15, 2026

Oct 15, 2026

Henry Joseph DeNoonSeptember 21, 1948 - October 15, 2026Henry Joseph DeNoon was born at home in Overland, Missouri, on September 21, 1948, to IraDeNoon and Berneva DeNoon-Wilson. He was called home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2026,at the age of 78, leaving a family who will forever cherish his strength, kindness, and love.Henry began his career as...

Oct 14, 2026

In Loving Memory of Billy Joe Bratcher

Billy Joe Bratcher passed away on October 14, 2026. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, cousin, and uncle, Billy leaves behind a legacy of generosity, love, and strength.

A retired Army veteran, Billy served his country with pride and enjoyed sharing stories about his time in the military. He loved gardening and spending time...

Oct 14, 2026

David Surkamp Obituary

October 14 2026

David Surkamp, beloved father, grandfather, friend, and the unmistakable voice of Pavlov's Dog, has passed away, leaving a lifetime of music and a family who will carry his memory forward.

A defining figure in St. Louis music, David built a career that reached listeners around the world. As a founding member, lead singer, guitarist,...

Oct 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of Cynthia M. Kurtz

Cynthia M. Kurtz was born in the Spring of 1955, to Joseph A. Kurtz and Patricia A. Kurtz (née Fortune). She was the eldest daughter and the second oldest of five children: Ken Kurtz (Debbie Kurtz, née Schmidt), Dana Kurtz, Linda Kurtz, and Becky Kroeger (née Kurtz) (Chris Kroeger).

Cynthia was the proud and loving...

Oct 9, 2026

Philip John Dodson

September 19, 1983-October 9, 2026

Philip John Dodson, of Fenton, Missouri, passed away on October 9, 2026, just outside his home, at the age of 43. He grew up in Kirkwood, Missouri making many lifelong friends. While he enjoyed traveling, he never ventured away from his St. Louis roots for too long. When, he could most often...

Oct 5, 2026

Dr. Joseph Richard EngelMay 25, 1950 - October 5, 2026Dr. Joseph Richard Engel of Fenton, Missouri passed away on October 5th, at his childhood home in Fenton.Dr. Joe, as he liked to be called, was a lifelong resident of Fenton. He attended St. Paul Catholic Grade School and graduated from Lindbergh High School. He received his bachelor's degree from the...

Oct 5, 2026

Oct 2, 2026

Penny Ann SchoonoverJanuary 21, 1953-October 2, 2026Passed away peacefully Friday October 2, 2026.Preceded in passing by her parents Edward and Mildred (nee Schoechlin) Schoonover; dearest friend of Diane Vahrenhorst and Rose Zuk.Interment private at Lakeview Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Compassion International. Services provided by Jay B. Smith Funeral Home-Fenton Chapel.

Sep 30, 2026

Catherine Mary Ernst

December 4, 1952 - September 30, 2026

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Catherine Mary Ernst (née Scheidt), age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Born and raised in Maplewood, Missouri, Catherine was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, who was proud of her German and family heritage. Above...

Sep 29, 2026

Patrick R. Wilson, D.D.S.

Patrick R. Wilson, son of Stoddard and Mary Wilson was born in Long Beach, CA on May 22,

1943 and died September 29, 2026. He was a former resident of Webster Groves and

Ladue, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Lynn, brother Michael, and

his wife of 50 years Carol (Jasorka) Wilson.

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Sep 28, 2026

Glenna was a spit-fire with a big heart . . .She wasn't afraid to "poke the bear" if she saw an injustice, but just as quick to offer a smile.

Glenna was strong-willed, loyal, courageous, funny - and a bit of a rebel. Even in the face of

severe medical conditions, she had a flair for the ridiculous and a...

Sep 28, 2026

LaVerne Henricks Bast was born and raised in Manchester, MO with 4 siblings, Martin,Peggy, Bernice and Charles. They grew up taking care of each other surrounded by family. She married Kenneth Bast on November 27, 1958, and had been happily for 63 years living in Fenton, MO. In early years she proudly worked Standard Oil before dedicating her life to...

Sep 28, 2026

Daniel Louis O'Connor

Daniel "Danny" O'Connor, age 78, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on September 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Danny was born in Richmond Heights, Missouri on March 3, 1948, to Thomas and Mary Jane (nee Blatterman) O'Connor. He was the third of eight children. After graduating from Mercy High School, he joined the...

Sep 20, 2026

Loretta R. Johnson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on October 19, 1935, in St. Louis. Loretta was the daughter of Emert and Alta Owens.Loretta dedicated her career to caring for others, spending many years as a registered nurse at Barnes Hospital. Her compassionate nature and dedication...

Sep 18, 2026

Jeffery Edward KennedyJanuary 21, 1970-September 18, 2026Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, Friday September 18, 2026.Beloved son of the late Gerald Thomas and Elizabeth Katherine (nee Lerch) Kennedy; our beloved brother of Joseph (Elizabeth) Kennedy, James (Nina) Kennedy, John Kennedy, Kathleen (Richard) Di Valerio, Mary Kennedy, Gene Kennedy, and the late Gerald M. Kennedy; our dear uncle,...

Sep 16, 2026

Laura Jean BalchJuly 11, 1950-September 16, 2026

Sep 16, 2026

JoAnne "Jo" Katerine BrownDeceember 20, 1938-September 16, 2026JoAnne "jo" Brown (nee Kartye) age 87, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on September 16, 2026, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis County, Missouri. She was born on December 20, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Peter and Hazel (nee Allen) Kartye.In addition to her parents, she was preceded...