Obituaries
James Norman Askins
May 29, 2023
James Norman Askins, 77, went with the angels on May 29, 2023. Beloved husband for 58 years of Patricia Askins (nee Renaud). Proceeded in death by Mary and Ines Conaway and Norman Askins. Loving father of Theresa (Ronald) DeWitt, Vincent (Christine) Askins, Jeffrey (Andie) Askins and Rebecca Bailey. Cherished grandfather of Rachel Askins (our angel in heaven) Abigail (Dan) Smith,...
John M Gerstner
May 27, 2023
John M. Gerstner departed this world far too soon at the age of 57 on May 27, 2023. He reunites with his parents, Maureen and Darryl Gerstner, and his sister, Julie Woeltje. He is survived, and will be deeply missed, by his sons Alex and Andrew. A caring father and devoted nurse, John committed his life to serving others. frequently...
Helen M. Willis
May 23, 2023
Willis, Helen Margaret (nee Rulo) born Sept 8, 1944, passed away Tuesday May 23, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William (Buzz) Willis. Dear daughter of the late William Arland (Bill) Rulo and the late Mary Ann (Marie, Pat) Courtois. Dearest sister of the late: Bill, Charles (Pete), Donald, Arland, Mark, James (Jimmy), Clarence, Joseph, Janice Jackson, and Wilma Hauserman....
Owen Daniel Taylor
May 21, 2023
Owen Taylor, 46, passed away on May 21, 2023, in Ballwin, MO. Owen was born January 9, 1977, in Kansas City, MO., to Owen L. and Gail L. (nee Force) Taylor. He was a 1995 graduate of Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, MO., where he was an avid participant in football and baseball. lettering in both sports. He went on...
Wanda Lee Elder
May 17, 2023
Wanda Lee Elder, 92, passed away on May 17, 2023, in Valley Park, MO. Wanda was born, April 23, 1931 to Robert and Ora Mae (nee Moore) Gales at Bragg City, MO. She married James D. Elder on February 14, 1950 at Piggott, AK. Wanda was mother of Larry (Barbara) Elder, of Cedar Hills, MO., Sandra (Steve) Parris, of Labride,...
Sanford Sidney Fine
May 12, 2023
Sanford (Stan) Sidney Fine, 79, passed away on May 12, 2023, at his apartment in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on July 5, 1943, in St. Louis, MO. Stan enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, going out to eat, and participating in holiday and birthday celebrations. He was proud of his children and grandchildren. And he was...
Leigh Belk Maibes (Nee Marcotte)
May 12, 2023
Leigh Belk Maibes-- loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 12, 2023, in her home on Lindell Blvd., St. Louis City, Missouri. Leigh was born June 6, 1981, at Saint John's Mercy Medical Center in Saint Louis County, Missouri. Leigh graduated from Marquette High School and attended St. Louis Community College. Leigh attended Maplewood Baptist Church,...
Raymond William Lang
May 11, 2023
Raymond William Lang, 95 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Beloved husband of Rose Mary Lang (nee Whitcomb) Loving father of Daniel, Mary, Mark, Ramona, Kelly, and the late Martin Cherished grandfather of Chris, Marti, Meghan, Andrew, Raymond, Frankie, Joey, and Katey Dear brother of the late Leonard, the late Delores, and the late Donald...
Billie Annabelle Jennings
May 11, 2023
Billie Annebelle (nee Beaver) Jennings, 97, of Fenton, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, May 11, 2023 with her family by her side. The first of the family of Ward Detrich Beaver and Ruth Baldwin Beaver of St. Louis, Billie had a sister, Joan Mathews and brother Ward Beaver. Loving aunt of nieces Susan (nee Beaver) Berny,...
Richard "Wes" Phillips, Sr.
May 10, 2023
Richard Wesley Phillips Sr., 89, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Phillips (nee Kerley); Dear son of the late Martin and Lottie Phillips; Loving father of Sharon (Mark) Kezele, Rich (Elaine) Phillips and the late Michael Phillips; Cherished grandfather of Rob (Kelly) Kezele, Suzie (Bill) Maue, Jason (Kristian) Phillips, Danielle (Joe) Oliver, Wes...
John Earl Wanner
May 10, 2023
John Earl Wanner was born July 11, 1926, to loving parents Mary and Milton Wanner. John was sixth in the birth order of fourteen siblings. Growing up on Southwest Avenue in South St. Louis afforded him a childhood rich with memories. He often reflected on those good old days, from times at Roe Elementary to expressing love for his dog...
Alvin Joseph Mcfarland, Jr. (Sonny)
May 10, 2023
Alvin Joseph McFarland, Jr., also affectionately known as "Sonny", "AJ" or "Al", 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing and during the days immediately prior to his passing. He was under the care of Alternative Hospice for the last few days of his life. The family is...
Michael Eugene Schwarztrauber
May 6, 2023
Michael Schwarztrauber, went into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Beloved husband of Tracy Schwarztrauber (nee Duban). Loving father of Jessica (Christopher) Golet, Jessie Duban, Micki (Alexander Casperson) Willhite and Christopher Lakebrink. Cherished grandfather of Ethan, Avi, Ellie, Sam, Isaiah, Gavin and Ayden. Dear brother of Cathy (Dan) Simmons and Fred "Connie" Schwarztrauber. Brother-in-law of the late...
Carolyn Sue Vantrease
May 5, 2023
Carolyn Sue Vantrease went with the angels on Friday, May 5, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Johnny Ray Vantrease. Loving mother of Nelson (Kim) Phillips, Margaret Rose, Jerry Phillips and Carla Vantrease (Brian). Cherished grandmother of Michael and Steven Rose, Nelson and Jeremy (Mary) Phillips and Alesha and Alivia Vantrease. Great-grandmother of 17. Loving sister, aunt and great-aunt,, cousin...
Billie Joyce Venable
May 5, 2023
Billie Venable, age 79, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023 at her home in Fenton, MO. Billie was born in Poplar Bluff, MO to Virgil (Jack) Hayes and Lillian (nee Beck) Hayes. Billie married Junior Venable of Poplar Bluff, MO on October 3, 1964 in Davenport, IA. She was preceded in death by Junior Venable (Husband), Virgil (Jack) Hayes...
John Paul Ried Sr.
May 5, 2023
John Paul Ried, Sr. 82, who resided in Hernando. Ms. passed away May 5, 2023 in Memphis TN. at the VA Hospital. John was born November 4, 1940 to his parents William and Pauline Ried and grew up on Alameda in Maplewood, Missouri. His first job was working a newspaper route at the age of 8. He was driving a...
James K. Heitman
May 3, 2023
James Kenyon Heitman was born in Saint Louis, Missouri on July 6th, 1990. He graduated from Kirkwood High School in 2009, and went on to get his Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University. He started his professional career as a child support prosecutor in Marion County. He then became an Assistant Circuit Attorney in the city of Saint Louis in...
Clair K. Bellows
May 1, 2023
Clair K. Bellows, 90, died peacefully at his home on Monday, May 1, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband to Donna (nee Radford) to whom he was married for 32 years. A true family patriarch and loving father of Daniel E. (Connie) Bellows, stepsons Craig (Marilee) Campbell and Kevin (Cathy) Campbell. Clair's two sisters, Jeanine Seigneur...
Morgan R. Hamrick
May 1, 2023
Morgan Renee Hamrick, 44, passed way on April 30, 2023, at her home in House Springs, Missouri. She was born on January 30, 1979, in Dayton Ohio, to Charlotte and Greg Hamrick. Morgan is survived by her loving brother, Chris, her aunt Patty, her nieces and nephew, and many friends who felt like family to her. Morgan was a light...
Michael C. Devine
Apr 30, 2023
Michael C. Devine February 18, 1944 - April 30, 2023 Michael Charles Devine was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 18, 1944. After graduating from Southwest High School in 1962, he served our country honorably in the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam. Sports were Michael's passion and he was a life long St. Louis Cardinals fan. On...
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