Obituaries

William A. Robinson

William A. Robinson

Sep 14, 2009

Robinson, William A. Jr. of Valley Park Sept. 14, 2009 Dear son of Louise Crowell of South St. Louis Co.; Dear father of Katie Robinson Peckham of Washington, Mo. and Karrie Robinson Strobel of Columbia, Il.; Dear grandfather of Alyssa Robinson, Drew and Sam Peckham; Dear brother of Matt Robinson of Desoto, Mo. and uncle; Memorial Visitation Sat. Sept. 26,...

Mary K. Eigelberger

Mary K. Eigelberger

Sep 9, 2009

Eigelberger, Mary K.; September 9, 2009, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, age 80; Beloved daughter of the late Elmira Kelly, dear sister of the late Robert and Louis Kellyand Betty Miller, and sister-in-law of Mary; Dear aunt, cousin and friend of many; Beloved wife of the late Robert W. dear mother of Mark, James, Paul and David,...

Shirley J. Emerson

Shirley J. Emerson

Sep 7, 2009

Shirley J. (Brown) Emerson, age 77, of Maplewood, Mo., died Monday, September 7, 2009, at Decedent's Residence in Maplewood, Mo. . She was the daughter of the late Gareld Brown and the late Doris (Filer) Brown. She is also survived by her One Daughter, Daughter-Carla (Emerson) Scott of Maplewood, Mo. Five Sons, Son-Edward Emerson of Lake Ozark, Mo. Son-Raymond Emerson...

Louise A. Besand

Louise A. Besand

Sep 7, 2009

Besand, Louise A. (Prange); Sept. 7, 2009; Beloved wife of the late Chalmer Besand; Cherished sister of Helen Ryterske, Betty (Richard) Schwartzkopf and the late Eleanor Eberley, Josephine Horwath, Margaret Kozuszek, Frank, Gertrude, Charles and Martha Prange; Our dear sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend; Services; Funeral Sat. Sept. 12, 9:30am from the JAY B.SMITH MAPLEWOOD CHAPEL 7456 Manchester...

James W. Gerner

James W. Gerner

Sep 3, 2009

Gerner, Brother James W. of St. Louis September 3, 2009 Oblate Brother of Missionaries of La Salette; Dear son of the late Erwin and Elizabeth Ann Gerner; Dear brother of Mercedes Janes of Daytona Beach, Fl., and the late Erwin Jr. and Robert Gerner; Dear uncle and cousin; Funeral 10:00am Mass Tues. Sept. 8, 2009 at Immaculate Conception Church Maplewood;...

Anita Del Riddle

Anita Del Riddle

Sep 1, 2009

Anita Del (Riddle) Riddle, age 72, of Kirkwood, Mo., died Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Bethesda Dilworth Memorial Home in Kirkwood, Mo. . She was the daughter of the late Daniel Riddle and the late Pauline (White) Riddle. She is also survived by her Two Sisters, Sister-Thela A. (Riddle) Shupe of Crestwood, Mo. Sister-Nedra (Riddle) Hoester of Crestwood, Mo. Arrangements...

Michael Leslie Burch

Michael Leslie Burch

Aug 31, 2009

Michael L. Burch August 31, 2009 Beloved husband of Vickey Burch (nee Graven) Loving father of Matthew (Whittney) Burch and the late Michael Burch Cherished grandfather of Craig Burch and Chelsea Burch Dear brother of Gary (Sandra), Patrick (Julia) and Timothy (Andrea)Burch Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend to many Michael is a retired St. Louis City...

Robert William Benda

Robert William Benda

Aug 31, 2009

Robert W. "Bob" Benda; August 31, 2009; Beloved son of William and Ethel (nee Knopfel) Benda; Loving brother of Dennis (Kevin) Benda, Alisa Benda and the late Patricia Kossman; Devoted uncle of Angela Morganti and the late David Morganti; Our dear nephew, cousin and friend; Services; Visitation Thurs. Sept. 3, 1 to 6pm with a Funeral service at 6pm at...

John L. Schorr

John L. Schorr

Aug 22, 2009

Schorr, John L.; June 30, 1931-August 22, 2009; Devoted son of the late John Simon Schorr and Amanda Niebling Schorr and step-son of the late Mary York Schorr; Beloved husband of Jane Schorr (nee Rodgers); Loving father of Cindy Blankenship, Cheryl (Pat) Persons, Johnny (Susan) Schorr and Mindy (Gary) Dohle; Cherished grandfather of Jeff (Kelly) Blankenship, Lauren Schorr, Mitchell and...

Justin Hall

Justin Hall

Aug 21, 2009

Hall, Justin; Sept. 10, 1981 - Aug. 21, 2009; Beloved son of Rick and Susan Hall (nee Duvall); Devoted brother of Jason Hall, Michelle (John) Raymond and Joseph Roe; Cherished grandson of Eugene Hall; Our dear uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many; Services: Visitation Sun. Aug. 30, 2 to 6pm with a Funeral service at 6:00pm at the JAY...

Joyce E. Degonia

Joyce E. Degonia

Aug 18, 2009

Degonia, Joyce E. (nee Jones); Aug. 18, 2009; Beloved wife of Wyman Degonia; Loving mother of Vicki Mair, Karen (Michael) Smugala and Jerry Degonia; Cherished grandmother of Kristen, Christopher, Kaitlyn and Kelsey; Our dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to many; Services; Funeral Sat. Aug. 22, 1:00pm at JAY B. SMITH MAPLEWOOD CHAPEL 7456 Manchester Interment Oak Hill Cem. In...

Helen Marie Borisch

Helen Marie Borisch

Aug 17, 2009

Borisch, Helen M. "Helene" (Day) of St. Louis August 17, 2009 Dear mother of Deborah L. (David) Van Pelt, Dawn L. (Richard) Hearn, Scott W. Smith, Darlene L. (Edward) Hoffman, and Johnathan M. (Christy) Borisch; Our dear sister of Carl E. (Nancy) Day,Elma R. (Julius) Lazzareschi and sister-in-law of Donna and Mary; Our dear aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, cousin and...

Judy A. Kurrelmeyer

Judy A. Kurrelmeyer

Aug 15, 2009

Kurrelmeyer Judy A. July 4, 1946 - August 15, 2009 Dental Hygienist and former Dental Hygiene Instructor: Preceeded in death by parents Chester and Ethel Kurrelmeyer; Survived by siblngs James (Linda) Kurrelmeyer, Jean (Tom) Breese and Joan Stockton; Also survived by by nieces and nephews Kelly Kurrlemeyer, Lisa (Maklen) Kurrelmeyer Stojani, Tara (Dean) Aydiette, Eric (Belinda) Breese and Chantelle Stockton;...

Langford A. Cunningham

Langford A. Cunningham

Aug 14, 2009

Langford A Cunningham, age 77, of Richmond Heights, Mo., died Friday, August 14, 2009, at St. Mary's Health Center in Richmond Heights, Mo. Cunningham was employed by Anheuser Busch. He was the son of the late Elvin Cunningham and the late Helen (Taylor) Cunningham. Arrangements are being handled by Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel, 7456 Manchester, Maplewood, Mo.,...

Jack L. Pierson

Jack L. Pierson

Aug 12, 2009

Pierson, Jack L.; age 81, of Richmond Heights, Mo.; August 12, 2009; Beloved uncle of William M. (Brooke) Pierson; Great-uncle of Olivia, William and Eleanor Pierson; Dear friend of Scouts and Scouters throughout the Maplewood/Richmond Heights scouting community and St. Louis Area Council; Proud veteran and political activist; Retired partner of Lewis-Rice and Fingersh Law Firm; Lifetime member of Episcopal...

Doris Jewel Jones

Doris Jewel Jones

Aug 12, 2009

Jones, Doris J. of St.Louis August 12, 2009; Beloved wife of Reese T. Jones; Dear mother of Stacey Konsewicz; A service of Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel 7456 Manchester Maplewood, Mo. 63143; More info to come later. Please check this site for further info;

William J. Mckenna

William J. Mckenna

Aug 12, 2009

McKenna, William J. August 12, 2009 Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Beloved son of the late Leo A. and Leila C. McKenna; Dear brother of Dr. James A. (Jan) McKenna, and the late Mary Catherine Baemker, Alice Voelpel, Patricia Davis, Margaret Hohman, "Little" Leo Jr. and Robert McKenna; Our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend; Services: Visitation...

Jimmy Don Massey

Jimmy Don Massey

Aug 11, 2009

Massey, Jimmy Don of St.Louis August 11, 2009 Beloved husband to Wendy Massey (nee Bidwell); Beloved son to Ruby (nee Davis) Massey; Father to Carrie and Justin Massey; Brother to Karen Sue Moore; Uncle to Christopher Berry; Great uncle to Alyssa Berry; Nephew to Mildred Burfford and William McKenna; Cousin to Pat and Sam Gooch; Preceeded in death by his...

Wanda N. Millican

Wanda N. Millican

Aug 10, 2009

Wanda N. (Belvin) Millican, age 81, Formerly of Montclair CA, died Monday, August 10, 2009, at her granddaughter's Residence in Richmond Heights, Mo. She was the daughter of the late Charles Belvin and the late Alice (Boswell) Belvin. She is also survived by her One Daughter, Daughter-Threasa E. (Millican) Millican of Montclair, Calif. One Son, Son-Ted. W. Millican of Montclair,...

Irmgard F. Mahling

Irmgard F. Mahling

Aug 9, 2009

Irmgard, Mahling age 91 Aug. 9, 2009 Born in Hamurg, Germany Member G.C.I.U. at Mendle Press and Wetterau Printing Division for 50 years; She was a dear friend of, Carol Colligan and the late Pat Downen; Many neighbors and former co-workers will miss her; Miss Mahling was active in the St. Louis Camera and Stereo Club. A sport enthusiast, she...