Obituaries

Linda Carol Bacon

Linda Carol Bacon

Mar 3, 2024

Linda C. Bacon, 68, passed away on March 3, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Steven R. Bacon of Saint Louis, Missouri. Linda was born June 9, 1955, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to Lenora (nee Oliver) Reeves and Ray Reeves. She was the dear mother of Steven R. Bacon II of Saint Louis, Missouri, and the cherished grandmother of...

Janis A. Laforest

Janis A. Laforest

Mar 2, 2024

Janis Ann Groeteke-La Forest, 70, died the morning of 2nd March 2024 after a 6-year battle with cancer. Jan was born on 21st May 1953, to Warren and Dorothy (Lehmann) Groeteke in St. Louis, Missouri. Jan is survived by her former husband, Dennis La Forest, and their children, Erin La Forest (Richard Foster) and Paul (Jennifer) La Forest, her Mother...

Matthew "Matt" Alan Disterhoft

Matthew "Matt" Alan Disterhoft

Mar 2, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Matthew (Matt) Alan Disterhoft on March 2, 2024, at the age of 65. Born on October 3, 1958, in Geneseo, IL, Matt made sure every moment was as flavorful as his famous homemade jam. Matt leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a treasure trove of dad jokes that could...

Francine Clara Mcgraw

Francine Clara Mcgraw

Mar 2, 2024

Francine Clara McGraw, age 82, passed away on March 2, 2024. Francine was born February 5, 1942, in Irondale, MO to Richard and Frances Camillo who preceded her in death. Francine was married for over 58 years to her beloved husband Robert Lee McGraw, who also preceded her in death. Francine was the loving mother of Robin (Ross) Augustin of...

John A Stein

John A Stein

Mar 1, 2024

John Arthur Stein, age 94, of Webster Groves, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. John was born November 13, 1929, in Clayton, Missouri, to Clarence R. Stein and Cornelia E. Stein (nee Robinson). He was brother to the Late Clarence (Bud) R. Stein, Jr. and Gloria Ann Lapides. He was a dear Uncle, Great-Uncle, and Great-Great Uncle. John...

Dennis Lynn Jarvis

Dennis Lynn Jarvis

Feb 28, 2024

Dennis Lynn Jarvis, age 73, entered eternal rest on February 28, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri. Dennis was a passionate individual with a variety of interests. His hobbies included hiking, mushroom hunting, topography, cave exploration, watching his favorite movies on repeat, and reading. He had a special love for quarter-pounders from McDonald's, roast beef sandwiches from Lion's Choice, and crisp,...

Jillian W. Bushong

Jillian W. Bushong

Feb 28, 2024

Jillian Wendy Bushong (nee Coates) born in Oxford, England, February 27th, 1943, joined her beloved parents and 13 siblings in heaven, on February 28, 2024. She loved music, dancing and making people laugh. She fiercely loved her five children and seven grandchildren. Jillian married her husband, Donald Alfred Bushong, an Airman 1st Class in the U.S. Air Force, on October...

Joyce

Joyce

Feb 27, 2024

Joyce Marie Miller (nee Schmelig), 79, passed away on February 27, 2024, at the Bethesda Dilworth Nursing Home in Kirkwood, MO. The loving mother of Joseph (Laura) Miller, Jeffrey (Ronica Fuentes) Miller, and step-daughter Kim Vaninger. Dear sister of George (Barb) Schmelig and MaryAnn (Ed) Ryan. Cherished Grandmother of Jacob Miller, Gabrielle Miller, Evan Miller, and step-grandchildren Zachary and Benjamin...

Carma Gayle Vineyard

Carma Gayle Vineyard

Feb 25, 2024

Carma Gayle Vineyard (nee Hottensen), 94, passed away on February 25, 2024, in Town and Country, MO. Carma, born December 13, 1929, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. She will be greatly missed.

David Michael Hodapp

David Michael Hodapp

Feb 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Michael Hodapp, a beloved husband and skilled Mason Tender of High Ridge, MO. He was born on October 29, 1964, in Saint Louis, MO, to Jerome Hodapp, Sr. and Mary B. Hodapp (nee Stankey). He sadly departed from this world on February 22, 2024. David will always be...

James Summers

James Summers

Feb 22, 2024

James Edwin Summers, 87, passed away on February 22, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born on December 22, 1936. James was the beloved son of James and Catherine Summers. James is survived by his Wife Barbara Mayhall Summers; Daughters Kay (Larry) Basta, Kim (Jack) Brosnihan, sons Jimmy (Theresa) Summers, Jeff (Christy) Summers; Grandchildren Jim (Jan) Brooks, Allie Summers...

Stephen Kessler

Stephen Kessler

Feb 22, 2024

Stephen Burns Kessler The youngest of nine children, Stephen Burns Kessler (born August 7, 1950) revered his father, Joseph Kessler: a busy doctor known for his kindness. His mother, Margaret Burns, the perennial hostess, responded to Stephen's brilliance and creativity with equally high expectations. A renaissance man in the truest sense, he found most things interesting, and if he found...

David Russell Sperber

David Russell Sperber

Feb 19, 2024

David Russel Sperber, age 78, died February 19, 2024 after a difficult struggle with Parkinson's disease. Born December 28, 1945, David was the youngest child of Max J. and Kathryn H. Sperber. He graduated from Southwest High School in 1965 and received his Associate Degree in Communications Electronics Technologies from Ranken Technical College in 1987. In the 1970s he was...

Dennis Alan Zegarski

Dennis Alan Zegarski

Feb 18, 2024

Dennis "Denny" Alan Zegarski, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Beloved husband of Patricia "Pat" A. Zegarski (nee Recker). Loving father of Brian Zegarski and Kim (Jim) Tumminello. Cherished Paw Paw of Ava, Zachary and Silas. Dear brother of Laura (Dennis) Wollangk, Jim Zegarski and Harry (Lucia) Zegarski Jr. Dear Brother-in-law...

Edgar E Walker, Jr.

Edgar E Walker, Jr.

Feb 16, 2024

Edgar (Ed) Walker, Jr. passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, peacefully at his home in Valley Park, MO surrounded by his wife and children after a long 2-year battle with cancer. Ed graduated in 1968 from Valley Park High School and quickly married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Connie Walker (Wilburn) of 55 years. He...

Raymond Merrell O'Dell, Sr.

Raymond Merrell O'Dell, Sr.

Feb 14, 2024

Raymond O'Dell, Sr., 74, passed away on February 14, 2024, in Fenton, MO. Raymond was the beloved husband of Dana (nee Kroll) of Fenton. Raymond was the dear son of Merrell V. and Ethel O'Dell who both preceded in death. Raymond was the loving father of Melissa O'Dell and Christopher O'Dell from Pennsylvania, as well as Raymond O'Dell Jr., Michael...

Joan Rozalia Duresa

Joan Rozalia Duresa

Feb 14, 2024

Joan Duresa, 73, passed away peacefully with her three sons at her side on February 14, 2024, in Saint Louis, MO. She was born January 7, 1951, to Emil and Gertrude (nee Siewert) Duresa in Chicago, IL. Joan spent her career as a Legal Assistant at large law firms in the Chicago area before she retired and moved to St....

Yvonne Simmons

Yvonne Simmons

Feb 13, 2024

Yvonne E. Simmons, 82, passed away on February 13, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. She was born on May 26, 1941 in Evanston, Illinois to her late parents Oscar and Elvena Leckband Hinrichs Yvonne is survived by one son, Curtis Simmons; three brothers Don (Bonnie) Hinrichs, Paul Hinrichs, and Scott Hinrichs; four grandchildren Kyle, Corey, Danielle, Kiera; daughter-in-law Mary Lou...

Ruth Chapleau Dickman

Ruth Chapleau Dickman

Feb 11, 2024

Thelma Ruth Wortham was born in Irondale, Missouri to Lemuel Roy "Elroy" and Eliza Eugenia (nee Province) Wortham. In 1941, she married Jules Christian "Bud" Chapleau of St. Louis, Missouri and they had two children, Julie (J.D.) Hempsmyer and Brian (Linda) Chapleau. In 1974, she married fellow widower, Marvin J. Dickman of Rolla, Missouri. The blending of their families created...

Alyssa Rose Yount

Alyssa Rose Yount

Feb 5, 2024

Alyssa Rose Yount, affectionately known as Rosebud, passed away on February 5th, 2024, in her hometown of Saint Louis, Missouri. A loving daughter, born to Kelley Kastner and the late Ricky Joe Yount Jr. on March 22, 2004. She is survived by her brother Ricky Joe Yount III and sister Sarah Lynch (Travis). She was preceded in death by her...