Obituaries

Mr Brian Bruce Pezzani

Mr Brian Bruce Pezzani

Dec 26, 2023

Brian Pezzani, 75, passed away on December 26, 2023, in Fenton, MO. He went peacefully at his home after a short stay in Hospice, surrounded by loved ones including his wife, Judy, of 55 years, all four of his children, their spouses, and many of his grandchildren. Born in 1948, Brian lived a life rich with family and marked by...

Roy James Smith

Roy James Smith

Dec 26, 2023

Roy James Smith Beloved husband of Bernice Smith (nee Meeks) Dear son of the late Emmitt and Cynthann Smith (nee Early) of Columbus, MS Loving father of Nina Marie Smith of McKenzie, TN and Lisa (Jeffrey) Parks of Katy, TX Cherished grandpa of Farran Len Parks and Fordham Len Parks of Katy, TX Dear brother of Mary Lee Thomas, Magnolia...

Richard Wimar Suppiger, Sr

Richard Wimar Suppiger, Sr

Dec 22, 2023

Richard Wimar Suppiger, 83, went with the angels on Friday, December 22, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mona Suppiger (nee Goad). Loving father of Richard "Rick" (Georgia) Suppiger, Rebecca (Michael) Barbay, Rhonda (the late Jeff) Clark and the late Shelia Deister. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Alex, Christopher, Tony, Andy, Chuck, Elizabeth, Corey, Britney, Andie, the late Joe and Nicholas....

Rosemary Cowan

Rosemary Cowan

Dec 22, 2023

Rosemary Cowan, age 76, passed away on December 22, 2023. Rosemary was born in Salisbury, MO to Frederick and Evelyn (nee Lohoefener) Tebbenkamp. Rosemary was the loving mother of Matthew Neil Cowan of St. Louis, MO. She was the dear sister of Neil Tebbenkamp, Sharon Tebbenkamp Sooter, Daryl Tebbenkamp and David Tebbenkamp. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Richard E. Owens

Richard E. Owens

Dec 17, 2023

Richard E. Owens, 75, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in St . Louis, MO. Richard is the beloved husband of Sharon Owens (nee Brownson); Loving father of Gerry (Antoinette) Owens; Cherished grandfather of Mia Rose, Annelise Marie, and Ian Richard Owens; Richard will be forever loved and missed by his family and friends. Richard is preceded in death...

Sherry Lee Anderson

Sherry Lee Anderson

Dec 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our sister, Sherry Lee Anderson who passed away December 12, 2023, at 73 years of age. Sherry was the dear daughter of Lester and Rosella (nee Peters) Anderson of Weldon, Illinois. Both preceded her in death. Sherry was the dear sister of Vicky Smith (Dale), Peggy Huisinga (Darrel), Edna (Jody)...

Gene Farrell Williams

Gene Farrell Williams

Dec 7, 2023

Gene F. Williams, 65 went with the angels on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Loving father of Adam (Subrina) Williams, Kristen (Christopher Torres) Williams and Katie (Ralph) Mcmeans. Cherished grand father of Isabella, Ralph, Jr., Amelia, Lilyana and Charlie. Dear father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. A memorial gathering on Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 1:00pm to 4::00pm at...

Sylvia J. Hickey-Taylor

Sylvia J. Hickey-Taylor

Dec 7, 2023

Sylvia J. Hickey-Taylor (nee Lucas), 82, went with the angels on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Beloved wife David K. Taylor. Loving mother Stephanie (Bill) Kelly and son Joseph (Jeanette) Hickey. Step-mother of Tammy (Russ) Magruder and Kelly (Thomas) Grimm. Cherished grandmother of Ariel, Jaden, Jace, Derek, Steven, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Luke, Jordan, Alec, Ashleigh, Savannah and Tommy. Great-grandmother of Kaylee, Ava,...

Mary Garrett

Mary Garrett

Dec 5, 2023

Mary Garrett, 89 passed on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Beloved wife of the late Jessie Garrett Dear daughter of the late Arnold and Lela Groves of Bertrand, MO Loving mother of Larry (Kathy) Garrett of Gray Summit, MO; James "Jay" (Debbie) Garrett of Cuba, MO; Danny (Dixie) Garrett of House Springs, MO; and Frances "Fran" (Mark) Black of Belle, MO...

Betty Joe Parks

Betty Joe Parks

Dec 5, 2023

Betty Joe Parks, 92, of Puxico, Missouri, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in hospice at her home, surrounded by loved ones. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 15, 2023, at Jay B Smith Funeral Home, 7456 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63143. A commencement burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation will be...

James Ronald White

James Ronald White

Dec 3, 2023

James "Jim" Ronald White, 85, went with the angels on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Beloved husband for 64 years of Lois Ann White (nee Overfield). Loving father of James Michael (Gail) White, Samuel Douglas White and the late Terri Lynn White. Cherished grandfather of Jason Weindel, Grier White and great-grandfather of Alice Kamimura. Dear brother of Carolyn Wilson, L.T. White...

Richard Bruce Peat

Richard Bruce Peat

Dec 3, 2023

Richard Bruce Peat, on Sunday, December 03, 2023 Beloved husband of Mary Margaret Peat (nee Sheridan) Dear son of the late Bruce and Elaine Peat Loving father of Rick (Patricia) Peat, Anthony Peat, and Josh Peat Step-father of Tony Delia Cherished grandpa of Maxine Peat, Richard L. (Dayja) Peat, Ellie Peat, and Jacob Peat Dear brother of Michael Peat and...

Mary Nancy Matchett

Mary Nancy Matchett

Dec 3, 2023

Mary Nancy Matchett (Nancy), 84 of Maplewood, MO passed away on December 3, 2023, peacefully at home. Daughter of Selton and Marcelle (nee Hill) Sanders; Wife of William (Bill) Matchett; Mother of William (Jeff) Matchett and Cari Ismaael; Stepmother to Donna Conoyer; Grandmother to Becky Pritchett, Danny Matchett, and Ethan Matchett. Nancy is preceded in death by her siblings James...

Peter R. Phillips

Peter R. Phillips

Dec 1, 2023

Peter Phillips, a professor of physics at Washington University for more than 30 years, died on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11pm. He was 92 years, 4 months, and 23 hrs. For many of those years, Phillips was responsible for the large introductory physics course, and initiated some of the changes that resulted in the course as it stands today....

Ted E. Reigner

Ted E. Reigner

Nov 30, 2023

Ted E. Reigner, 74, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite "Peggy" F. (Carmody) Reigner; Dear son of the late Elmer and Leona (Noll) Reigner; Loving father of Sherry (Jeff) Roussin of Fenton, MO and Ted Reigner of St. Louis, MO; Cherished Pee Paw of Alec Roussin, Meaghan Roussin,...

Susan Joan Haley

Susan Joan Haley

Nov 29, 2023

Susan Joan Haley (nee Knupp), 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Glenn Haley; Dear daughter of the Charles and Phyllis (nee Cunningham) Knupp of St. Louis, MO; Loving mother of Amy (Jim) Jacobi of Kansas City, MO and Melissa (Caleb) Smith of Eldon, MO; Cherished GiGi of Liam Smith, Cade...

Michael E Proemsey

Michael E Proemsey

Nov 29, 2023

Michael (Micky) Proemsey, age 68, passed away on November 29, 2023. Michael was born in Saint Louis, MO to Roland and Kathy (nee Roetto) Proemsey. Michael was the beloved husband of Janice (nee Mahood) Proemsey. He was the loving father of Tina (Ryan Hurt) Proemsey of Granite City, IL and Kevin Proemsey of Fenton, MO. Michael was the cherished grandfather...

James R. Nease

James R. Nease

Nov 28, 2023

James R. Nease, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 went to be with the angels Dear son of Joy R. Nease (nee Hein) and the late Robert C. Nease Loving brother of Elizabeth A. Nease and Elaine R. (William A.) Moffat He was a brother-in-law, nephew, cousin, and friend. Memorials can be made to: Missouri Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org/local/missouri or Mount Calvary...

Robert Gerhardt Cordes

Robert Gerhardt Cordes

Nov 25, 2023

Robert G. Cordes "Opa" died on Saturday, the 25th of November, 2023. Always a teacher, a thinker, a problem solver, an optimist, a planner, a decision maker, a doer, a family man, and a traveler, who had a thirst for knowledge and lived by the Boy Scout motto. Beloved husband of Wanda Francisca Cordes. Loving father of Robert F. "Bob"...

Katherine P. Bles (Nee Mamola)

Katherine P. Bles (Nee Mamola)

Nov 18, 2023

Katherine Pernell (Mamola) Bles was born on July 14, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She passed away on November 18, 2023, at the age of 74 in St. Louis, Missouri. Katherine was known for her big heart, big smile, and the most heart-warming hugs. Her family was her whole world and she loved them fiercely. Her hobbies included taking care...