Obituaries

Idell Josephine Patterson

Idell Josephine Patterson

Jan 20, 2025

A strong, independent woman was born in Alton, Illinois on July 19, 1920, to a good Beardstown, Il father, Carlyle Garland Werscheid and a good, Carrollton, Il, mother, Geneva Walter, and was named Idell. She was born from good farm and cowboy stock. Her early youth was spent in Webster Groves and later in Maplewood. She attended school, with her...

James Cochran

James Cochran

Jan 16, 2025

James Cochran born June 16, 1936, died January 16, 2025. Jim Cochran was a teacher and counselor to all who were lucky enough to be called his friend. Jim taught social studies classes at THE St. Louis Prep South Seminary for 23 years where young boys entered his class room and emerged well educated young men with strong Christian values....

Kathryn Pauline Lauderback

Kathryn Pauline Lauderback

Jan 16, 2025

Kathryn Pauline Lauderback (nee Godwin) peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at age 96. Kathryn (Kay) was born in Redfield, Iowa on November 10, 1928 to the late Lloyd Godwin and the late Mary Campbell Godwin. She grew up in a rural area of Iowa and spent most of her youth on the farm with her parents and...

Linda Beth Goudy

Linda Beth Goudy

Jan 14, 2025

On Tuesday, January 14th, Linda Beth Goudy, born July 12, 1965, of Promise Land Community Homes (Rainbow Village), in St. Louis County, went home to be with Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Linda came into this world with different abilities than most. She was born with Down Syndrome. Not knowing that Linda was also born with a tenacious and vivacious spirit,...

Kelly Sean Castello

Kelly Sean Castello

Jan 11, 2025

Kelly S. Castello born 09-19-1970 deceased 01-11-2025 Beloved son of Darlene T. And William T. Castello (deceased) Beloved fiance of Denise Tolie Beloved Brother of Kenneth and Tresia, Kevin and Tammy, Keith and Sherry, Kathleen and Richard, Karen, and Kimberly Beloved Nephew of Sherry and Brenda. Beloved Grandson of Doris and Henry Block Beloved Uncle and Great Uncle of Tony,...

Lovella Viola Thompson

Lovella Viola Thompson

Jan 10, 2025

On the morning of January 10, 2025, Lovella V Thompson passed away peacefully due to natural causes at the age of 88. Lovella is survived by her devoted daughter, Teresa Facciolini (Ron Facciolini), son Steve Thompson, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other loved ones. She is preceded in death by spouse William L. Thompson and children Linda Allen, Gary Thompson,...

Dwayne H Brown

Dwayne H Brown

Jan 9, 2025

Dwayne H Brown, Dwayne was born on, May 3, 1962. Dwayne left behind a loving wife of 43 years (Nikki Brown) and 8 children; Johnny Sessums, Dwayne jr, Donald, Angel, Anna, Christopher, Shaun and the youngest Joseph Brown. He left behind 22 grand children, 2 great grandchildren and 2 brothers Billy and Timothy. Dwayne spent most of his time in...

Barbara Dunphy

Barbara Dunphy

Jan 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Barbara June (Williams) Dunphy. She peacefully died January 8, 2025, three days after her 90th birthday. She embodied the very best qualities any one person could strive for: unconditional love, unwavering support, strength, compassion, generosity, and kindness. She loved her family, gardening, the Cardinals...

Thomas Edward Harman

Thomas Edward Harman

Jan 4, 2025

Thomas Edward Harman, 100, died peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by family in Maplewood, Missouri. Thomas, born on July 28, 1924 in St Louis, Missouri, was the son of Robert and Lela Harman. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his brother, Robert Harman and his son-in-law, Jim Sandberg. Tom was a World War II veteran, serving...

Paul Mathias Sr.

Paul Mathias Sr.

Jan 1, 2025

Paul Kenneth Mathias Sr., 85 years of age, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, surrounded by family in Fenton Missouri. Paul was born on February 14, 1939 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania the son of Willbur and Dessa Mathias. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Wilbur Mathias and Jack Mathias, a sister Virginia (Sissy) Weyant, a grandson Mathew Mathias,...

James Kevin Gorman

James Kevin Gorman

Dec 28, 2024

James Kevin Gorman, born on February 12, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 28, 2024, in Ballwin, Missouri. Jim was the cherished husband of Mary (Dauten) Gorman and a devoted father to his three children: Bill Gorman (Rachel), Hannah Godsell (Jonathan), and Bethany Briggs (Michael). He found great joy in his role as...

Evelyn Darlene Leonard

Evelyn Darlene Leonard

Dec 20, 2024

Evelyn D. Leonard (nee Burris) went on to be with the Lord on the 20th of December, 2024. She was born to Matthew and Minnie Burris in February of 1925. She attended grade school in Dana, Illinois, and high school in Rutland, Illinois, where she graduated Valedictorian of her class. She later married her husband, Merle, while he was serving...

Dwight Earl Holden

Dwight Earl Holden

Dec 19, 2024

Dwight Earl Holden was called to be with the Lord on December 19, 2024, at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Valerie (nee Beam) Holden, and his sister, Patricia Holden. Born on May 25, 1950, Dwight shared a special bond with his beloved mother, as they both celebrated their birthdays on the...

Nancy F Lange

Nancy F Lange

Dec 16, 2024

Nancy Evelyn (Friesz) Lange of Fenton, Missouri entered eternal life on Monday, December 16, 2024. Nancy was born October 17, 1931 in Keytesville, Missouri to Arthur and Mabel (Voss) Friesz, the 10th of eleven children. She attended schools in Keytesville and Salisbury, Missouri and graduated from Missouri University in 1953 with a degree in Education. She taught in schools in...

Mike Cochran

Mike Cochran

Dec 13, 2024

Thomas Michael "Mike" Cochran, 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Garden View Care Center in Valley Park, MO. Mike was born on December 29, 1943 in Evansville, IN, to CT "Plue" Cochran and Gladys (nee Lamb) Cochran. Mike graduated from Rosiclare High School in 1961 and earned a Bachelor's degree from Murray State...

Mary Louise Louden

Mary Louise Louden

Dec 10, 2024

Mary Louise Louden September 15, 1931 - December 10, 2024 Age 93, sister of George D. Louden, aunt of John E. Louden, cousin of Carole Caruso, John Edwards, Ann Edwards, Shirley Thompson, Kathy Fischer, Richard Eby and Claudia Bley. Mary Louise grew up in a small town in Ohio. As a child she loved to explore and in high school...

Richard John Young

Richard John Young

Dec 9, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard J. Young, our "Pops". Loving husband of Doris M. Young, father of Dick (Lisa), Derek (Ruby) and the late Darren. Wonderful grandfather to Derek (Erica), RJ, and Monica, great grandfather to Cooper and Cash, friend to many and from large, loving, extended families - Young, Duff & Jones . The most...

Susan "Sue" Parker

Susan "Sue" Parker

Dec 6, 2024

Susan Parker (nee Krekel) went on to rest in heaven's glory on the 6th of December. Sue was born to Alfred and Charlene Krekel in 1959, the youngest of her sisters, she also had one younger brother. Sue met her soulmate Chris D. Parker at the age of nineteen and soon after became a loving wife, best friend and the...

Evangeline Penny Browne

Evangeline Penny Browne

Dec 5, 2024

Evangeline Dorothea Genevieve (Penny) Browne August 9, 1926 to December 5, 2024 Penny passed away peacefully at her farm in Robertsville, Missouri at the age of 98. She was pre-deceased by her husband Perry Neal, son James Douglas Browne and daughter Linda Carol Vedenhaupt (Bill). She is survived by her sister Jenny Hajek of Steelville, Missouri, children Jonathan (Lisa), David...

Mary "Fran" Frances Kirn

Mary "Fran" Frances Kirn

Dec 4, 2024

Fran Kirn of Fenton, Missouri was born in Dallas, Texas on January 15, 1938 to the late Floyd and Ruby (Mathis) Quota. She loved the outdoors, especially fishing, gardening, and her many wonderful years of retirement at their cabin by the lake. She loved spending time with her family-her husband Glen to whom she was happily married for 51 years,...