Obituaries

Laura E. Wigger

Laura E. Wigger

May 20, 2015

Laura E. Wigger Dear daughter of the late Alvin and Betty Wigger Loving sister of Diana (Steve) Gault of Oklahoma City and Ruth (Dan) Burke Our dear aunt, great-aunt, niece and friend Funeral 10:00AM Tuesday May 26, 2015 at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel 7456 Manchester Visitation Monday May 25, 20154:00PM to 8:00PM at Jay B. Smith Funeral...

Christopher A. Blassingame

Christopher A. Blassingame

May 18, 2015

Christopher A. Blassingame Dear grandson of Tony Biggs and Carolyn Verde Loving father of Clayton Anthony Blassingame Beloved fiance of Gina Evans Funeral service 11AM Wednesday May 27, 2015 at Evangel Temple 2736 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood, Mo. 63143 Visitation Tuesday May 26, 2015 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel 7456 Mancheste

Gilbert C. "Shorty" Gales

Gilbert C. "Shorty" Gales

May 17, 2015

Gilbert C. "Shorty" Gales Proud recipient of a Purple Heart in service of our country Husband of the late Linda Gales Loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Funeral service 11:00am Thursday August 13, 2015 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Thomas "Tom" J. Clayton

Thomas "Tom" J. Clayton

May 17, 2015

Thomas "Tom" J. Clayton, passed on Sunday May 17, 2015. Beloved husband of 30 years to Jamie Elizabeth Clayton (nee Dore) Loving father of Timothy Joseph Clayton and Derek James Clayton. Cherished brother of John (Terry) Clayton, Ellen (Tom) Kurtz, Jeanie (Dan) Slater and Wendy (Steve) Gonzalez. Tom was a huge sports fan especially of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the St...

George A. Andes

George A. Andes

May 16, 2015

George A. Andes May 16, 2015 Beloved husband of Mary S. Andes (nee Haselhorst) Loving father of Randy Andes and Christina Andes Cherished grandfather of McKayla, Tyler, Ryan and Alyssa Dear brother of Jeff (Jennifer) Andes and the late Steve Andes Our dear uncle, nephew, cousin and friend Memorial visitation Saturday May 23, 2015 11am with memorial service at 1pm...

Marsha A. Gann

Marsha A. Gann

May 10, 2015

Marsha A. Gann, 70 of Arnold, MO July 7, 1944 - May 10, 2015 Beloved wife of the late George D. Gann; Loving mother of Lisa (Peter) Velleux of Dardeene Prarie, MO, Shari (Jeff) Posey of Pheonix, AZ, Valerie Gann of Dublin, Ireland, Casey (Denise) Gann of Arnold, MO and the late Michael Gann; Cherished grandmother of Emily and Christian...

Mary P Ditto

Mary P Ditto

May 6, 2015

Mary P. Ditto, 94, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 6, 2015. Visitation Tues. May 12 from 4- 8pm at JAY B SMITH FUNERAL HOME MAPLEWOOD CHAPEL Service Wed. 10am with interment to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Carmen Elizabeth Valentini

Carmen Elizabeth Valentini

May 6, 2015

Carmen E. Valentini Aug. 16, 1964 - May 6, 2015 Beloved daughter of the late Pierre and Elizabeth Valentini; Loving mother of Nicholas Valentini, Samantha Valentini, and the late Marc Simonson; Dear sister of Lawrence Valentini, Nina Valentini, Lonnie Valentini, Andre Valentini and the late Jean Pierre Valentini; Our dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to many; Memorials maybe made...

Ralph Woodrow Taylor

Ralph Woodrow Taylor

May 1, 2015

Ralph Woodrow Taylor, 77 of High Ridge, MO went to be with Jesus and his Heavenly family on Friday, May 1, 2015. He was born on June 6, 1937 to Waldo and Mary Taylor. Beloved husband of 57 year to Nancy Ruth Taylor (nee Thompson). They were married on November 17, 1957 in Hernando, MS. Loving father of Debra Sue...

William R. Knight

William R. Knight

May 1, 2015

Loving Husband of the late Dorothy Knight Dear Father of Elaine Russell (Gary), Michael Knight, Kathy Hartley, Tom Knight, Dennis Knight (Kathy), and the late Rodger Knight. Loving Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Served in World War II, 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion, Asiatic Pacific Theater, and achieved the rank of Corporal. Employed at Bemis Bag Co. for 41 years.

Rosalie Cardinale

Rosalie Cardinale

Apr 29, 2015

Rosalie Cardinale (nee Vitale) Passed away peacefully on April 29, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband Caesar, daughter Rosalie, her parents Rosalie & Jasper Vitale, and 11 brothers & sisters. She leaves behind her son Sam (Ruth), daughter Maryann Lagerman and Faye Davis 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and brother Anthony. She was loved by her nieces, nephews,...

Arthur Dean Lish

Arthur Dean Lish

Apr 26, 2015

Lish, Arthur D. 81 yrs old Sun 4/26/15. Dear son of the late Marion & Viola Lish Art was a beloved resident of St. Louis ARC for over 30 years and a good, good friend to everyone there. Burial in Pocatello, ID Visitation Wed 3-5 PM at JAY B. SMITH Maplewood chapel 7456 Mancheste

Una M Rudder

Una M Rudder

Apr 26, 2015

Una M. Rudder (née Radford), born December 6, 1924, died April 26, 2015. Widow of Calvin L. Rudder (1923-2004). Mother of Clara Chandler (Sam), Howard Rudder (Debbie), Philip Rudder (Robin) and Edith Rudder, grandmother to Benjamin Chandler (Michelle), Philip Rudder, Jr., Barbara Faupel (James), Laura Rudder and Charles Rudder, and great-grandmother to Brittany Herring (Chandler), Jeremy Chandler and Anne Faupel....

Ann C. Weber

Ann C. Weber

Apr 25, 2015

Ann C. Weber (Nee Bertuso) Beloved wife of the late Michael Weber Loving mother of Michael (Sue) Weber, Steve (Beverly) Weber, Diana Kirkman, Kathy (Brad) Wolken, & David (Anne) Weber Cherished sister of Herman (the late Theresa) Bertuso and the late Rena Schafer and sister-in-law of Bud Schafer Our dear grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, great aunt, and friend to many...

George William Hammelman Jr

George William Hammelman Jr

Apr 20, 2015

George W. Hammelmann Jr., 87, passed away at his home peacefully on April 20, 2015. Beloved Husband of Betty J. Hammelmann (nee Pierce). Loving Father of Debbie Eyerkuss (Ron), Sandy Watts and Stacey Hammelmann. Cherished Grand Father of Carrie, Jason, Michael, Danny and Breanna. Great-Grandfather of Naia Ainsley and Lilly. Brother-in-law to Violet White. Visitation Wed. April 22, 4-8 pm...

Lydia A. Chaney

Lydia A. Chaney

Apr 18, 2015

Ludmila "Lydia" A. Chaney (nee Stastny) Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother church on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Born on November 12, 1925 to Franz and Agnes Stastny in Hodonin Czechoslovakia. Loving mother of Robert (Linda) Chaney, Eva (the late Tony) Lawson, Jack (Lesley) Chaney and Nancy Chaney. Cherished Oma of Tom (Stephanie), Jeremy (Ashley), Nicholas (Meredith), Carlye and...

Richard "Dick" Lee

Richard "Dick" Lee

Apr 18, 2015

Richard H. "Dick" Lee went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Born on May 27, 1932 in Jameston, NY. Beloved husband of Anne W. Lee (nee Williams) Loving father of Lynda (Alan) Kraus, Tom (Anne) Lee and the late John Lee. Father-in-law of Monica Lee. Cherished grandfather of Rachel, Ryan, David, Elizabeth, Richard, Sam and T.J....

Nicholas Gerard Beffa

Nicholas Gerard Beffa

Apr 16, 2015

Nicholas Gerard Beffa Baptized into the Hope of Christ Resurrection; Suddenly, April 16, 2015 Loving husband of Karen Beffa (nee Elder); Devoted father of Nicholas Beffa; Beloved son of the late Norvel David and Sally Jean Beffa; Devoted brother to Florence Jean (Ian) Tober, Martha Ann (Pat) McCammon and Norvel David (Lisa) Beffa Jr.; Our dear son-in-law, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin...

Patricia A. Mundinger

Patricia A. Mundinger

Apr 16, 2015

Mundinger, Patricia A. (nee Mullaney) 86, Baptized into the hope of Christ resurrection on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John J. Mundinger. Dear daughter of the late James and Anastasia Mullaney. Loving mother of John (Denise) Mundinger of Fenton, MO., Terry Mundinger of Fenton, Jeanne (William) Aldridge of Imperial, MO., Michael Mundinger of Fenton, MO. and...

David Joseph Spakowski

David Joseph Spakowski

Apr 12, 2015

David Joseph Spakowski, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his sleep, April 12, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Katherine L. (nee Kodis), and two sons, Matthew David (Zainab Al-Khabbaz), of Saratoga Springs, New York, and Philip Joseph, of St. Louis, Missouri. Memorial Visitation Friday, April 17, 2015 4:00 to 7:00 pm at JAY B. SMITH FUNERAL...