Obituaries

Alice W. Hayashi

Alice W. Hayashi

Sep 28, 2023

Alice Wada Hayashi November 28, 1922 - September 28, 2023 Beloved wife of the late James Itsumi Hayashi Devoted mother of John (Elisa) and Robert (Sue) Hayashi and the late Joan Hayashi; Loving grandmother of David, Anna and Elizabeth Hayashi; Dear sister of the late Kengo Wada, the late Harry Wada, and the late Phyllis Kamitsuka (nee Wada) Our dear...

Kathleen S. Fitts

Kathleen S. Fitts

Sep 14, 2023

Kathleen S Fitts passed away on 14 Sep. 2023 at the Arrowhead Senior Living facility in Osage Beach (Lake of the Ozarks), MO. She was preceded in death by her father Anthony Simurda, mother Olga Simurda (Fryntzko) and husband (1) David K. Smith of Granite City, IL. She is survived by her Husband Edward D. (Douglas) Fitts (2) of Sunrise...

David R. English

David R. English

Sep 10, 2023

David Roy English, 61, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Belinda Jean English (Flores); Loving father of Serina (Christopher) Kraus of House Springs, MO, Greggery (Keri) English of House Springs, MO and bonus child David (Tina) Workes of High Ridge, MO; Cherished grandfather of Peyton Kraus, Hailey Grim, Lana English, Evan...

Judy Ann Vastine

Judy Ann Vastine

Sep 10, 2023

Judy Ann Vastine, went home to be with the angels on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Dear daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Vastine Loving mother of Ann Vastine of Oroville, CA., David Swarringim Jr. of Greeneville, TN., and Sarah Scaife of Florissant, MO Cherished grandmother of Xavier Bogs, Rielen Bogs, Lincoln Swarringim, Emma Swarringim, Stephen Scaife Jr., Nevaeh Scaife,...

Charles Julius Jones

Charles Julius Jones

Sep 9, 2023

Charles Jones, age 88, passed away on September 9, 2023. Charles was born in Saint Louis, MO to Frank Jones and Mary (nee Besch) Jones. Charles married the love of his life, Geraldine Wulfert. Charles was the loving father of Diana J. (the late Danial F.) Dames, Larry W. (Alicia G.) Jones, Shirley A. (Timothy A.) Capuano, Chuck C. Jones....

Steven Augustus Sanders

Steven Augustus Sanders

Sep 6, 2023

Steven Augustus Sanders passed away in his home by natural causes, he was 56 years old. Steve is survived by his daughter Cierra (Sanders) Brown and her husband Travis Brown of Alaska. Mother Virginia Sanders of St. Louis. Brother Stanley (Stan) Sanders of Texas, his daughter Vanessa (nee Sanders) (Nick) Bredehoft, children Leanna, Annabelle and Julie of Texas. Son Dylan...

Carol Louise Turnbough

Carol Louise Turnbough

Sep 5, 2023

Carol Louise Turnbough (nee Hatton), 70, Baptized into the hope of Christ resurrection on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Beloved wife of Shelby Turnbough. Dear daughter of the late Gertrude and Chester Hatton. Loving mother of Michellee and Michael. Cherished grandmother of Benjamin, Carmen, Brodie, Charleigh and Declyn. Dear sister of Denis, Leonard, David, Leonard, Cathy, Peggy and Laura. Visitation on...

Michael Anthony Amantea

Michael Anthony Amantea

Sep 4, 2023

Michael Anthony Amantea baptized into the hope of Christ resurrection on Monday, September 4, 2023. Beloved husband of Marylu Amantea (nee Veselsky) Dear son of the late Michael F. and Felicia Amantea Loving father of Michael J. ( Amanda) Amantea of Columbia, MO., and Matthew D. (Julia) Amantea of Richmond, VA Cherished grandfather of Magnus, Emmett, Marshall, and Nolan Dear...

Michaell G'Sell

Michaell G'Sell

Sep 3, 2023

Michael G'Sell passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Hillsboro, MO at the age of 74. Husband of Betty Jean G'Sell (nee Dalaviras); Father of Crystal G'Sell, Candy G'Sell, Anthony (Jackie) G'Sell, and Joseph G'Sell; Grandfather of 9 and Great-Grandfather of 2; Brother of Ray, Gregory, Steven, Marty, Chris, Fred, and Richard; Michael is preceded in death by his...

Bret Caton Hohenstreet

Bret Caton Hohenstreet

Sep 1, 2023

Bret Caton Hohenstreet February 19, 1958 through September 1, 2023 Following a long, hard fought battle (over six years and a half years) against cancer, Bret left this earthly realm to be with Our Savior. Though he had some struggles in life, he was a true believer who prayed for and received grace, forgiveness and more time with his family....

James Allen Rode

James Allen Rode

Aug 29, 2023

James Allen (Jim) Rode drew his last breaths August 29, 2023 in Sunset Hills, MO. after a fond good night from wife Jan (nee Tague). His daughter Sandra Rode, son Stephen (Becky) Rode, grandsons Stephen and Benjamin Rode, stepdaughter Julie Painter, friends, extended family, and past co-workers mourn his loss. Jim was born to Carl A. and Helena B. (nee...

Raymond Robert Prinzen

Raymond Robert Prinzen

Aug 29, 2023

Raymond Robert Prinzen, 84, passed away on August 29, 2023, at his home in Fenton, MO. Raymond Prinzen was born on March 30, 1939 in St. Louis, MO, to Raymond Robert Prinzen and Marguerite Jeanette (nee Mann) Prinzen. After high school Raymond entered his career as a Police Officer with the Saint Louis City Police Department where he committed himself...

Jennie Calandro

Jennie Calandro

Aug 28, 2023

Jennie Calandro (nee Gramolino), 88, passed away on Monday, August 28 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Carmelo "Babe" Calandro; Loving mother of Josephine (Robin) Shields, Dr. Anthony (Linda) Calandro, Francine (Vince) Calandro and Dr. Christopher (Molly) Calandro; Cherished grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 13; Jennie is preceded in death by her parents Antonio...

Robert P. Hutchings

Robert P. Hutchings

Aug 28, 2023

Baptized into the hope of Christ resurrection Robert P. Hutchings, went to be with the angels on Monday, August 28, 2023 Dear son of the late Richard and Helen Hutchings of Granite City, IL Loving father of Jack (Hollis) and Audrey (Jonathan) Cherished brother of Margaret Ann Hutchings, Richard Hutchings Jr., Jane H. ( E.Timothy) Holstein, Gregory J. Hutchings, and...

Violet Fern Powers

Violet Fern Powers

Aug 27, 2023

Violet Fern Powers (nee Hughes) Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Powers Dear daughter of Hoyt and Viola Hughes Loving mother of Jimmy Powers Jr., Donnie Bishop, Jackie Powers, Joey Powers, and Judy Bommarito Cherished grandmother of Bill Starns, Steve Powers, Greg Powers, and Tony Bommarito Dear sister of Bernie, Ervin, Jim, Carl, Edward, Joe, Paul, Art, Gloria, Bonnie, Barbara,...

Robert L. Ellison Jr

Robert L. Ellison Jr

Aug 27, 2023

Robert L. Ellison, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved father of Robert, Kim, Mary and Greg. Loving grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 9. Dearest brother of Karen Asedo. Our beloved father, brother, friend, and mentor in life. Bob was the music director at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church...

Joseph Paul Gisi

Joseph Paul Gisi

Aug 26, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Paul Gisi, 60, went with the angels on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Beloved husband of Dana Gisi (nee Reed). Dear son of the late Norman Gisi and Elizabeth Brown (nee Wagner). Loving father of Jillian (Patrick) Mormino and Brooke Pedrotti. Cherished grandfather of Bobbi, Oliver, River, Dakota (Grace) Austin and Cheyenne. Great-grandfather of Avielle, Leilani and Charlie. Dear...

Raymond Edward Fulsom, Jr.

Raymond Edward Fulsom, Jr.

Aug 24, 2023

Raymond Edward Fulsom, Jr., age 80, passed away on August 24, 2023, in Springfield, MO. Raymond was born in Saint Louis, MO., to Raymond and Agnes "Pat" (nee Dierkes) Fulsom. He was stepson to his loving stepmother, Lorraine (nee Wilding) Fulsom. Raymond married Adina Johnson. Together they had 2 children Matt (Stephanie Kaminski) and Todd (Lisa) Fulsom. Raymond was the...

Glenda 'Kiddie" Mansker

Glenda 'Kiddie" Mansker

Aug 22, 2023

Glenda "Kiddie" Mansker, went to be with the angels on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Beloved wife of the late Joseph B. Mansker Dear daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Morse of Massachusetts Loving mother of Danny, Laverne, the late Joseph Sr., and the late James Cherished grandma of Karter, Kendall, Joseph Jr., Karlee, Camden, Rico, Anthony, Kori, Brittany, Shalanda...

August Ivan Nelson

August Ivan Nelson

Aug 9, 2023

August Ivan Nelson, known to all as Ivan, of Bourbon, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, having reached the age of one hundred one years, eight months and three days. Ivan was born in New Windsor, IL on December 7, 1921, son of William T. Nelson and...