Obituaries

Rose Klimkiewicz

Rose Klimkiewicz

Mar 26, 2023

Rose Klimkiewicz, 95, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at her home in High Ridge, MO. Dear daughter of the late Frank and Rozalia Klimkiewicz, she is preceded in death by her seven siblings: Mary Serafin, Steve Maczkowski, Frances Capps, Walter Klimkiewicz, Leo Klimkiewicz, Sigmund Klimkiewicz and Josephine Woytus. Cherished aunt of the late Joseph Wiedau, Pat (the late...

Patricia M. Lane

Patricia M. Lane

Mar 17, 2023

Patricia Lane, 95, died at Lenoir Woods Nursing Home in Columbia, Missouri on 3-17-2023, formerly of Maplewood, Missouri. Survivors include her daughter Sharon Lane-Holmes and her two sons, Joseph and Lawrence Lane (Pam). Patricia was preceded in death by her husband George, Mother Marie Rohlfing, and sons David and Steven Lane. Patricia was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother,...

Lucille I. Hoffmann

Lucille I. Hoffmann

Mar 14, 2023

Lucille I. Hoffmann, (nee Wassilak), 88, went into the arms of Jesus on March 14, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William George Hoffmann. Loving mother of Karl (Tracy) Hoffmann, Jeanne Parks-Chapman, and Stephan (Lisa) Hoffmann. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Lisa, Benjamin, Adam, Corey, Michael and Joseph. Dear sister of Raymond (Gertrude) Wassilak, Erwin (Lois) Wassilak and Pauline (Kenneth) Hetz....

Wilma Marie Morango

Wilma Marie Morango

Mar 14, 2023

Wilma "Marie" Morango (nee Turner) 85, went with the angels on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James Morango. Loving mother of Donald Shull, Timothy Shull, Sheri Branbenburg, William Shull, Dorothy "Dorie" Moynihan , Frank Shull, Laura Richardson and Richard Smith. Cherished grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 12. Proceeded in death by her father, Jess Turner...

Ronald D. Smith

Ronald D. Smith

Mar 13, 2023

Ronald Dwain Smith, 65, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ron was a man who loved many things, letting passion guide his hand and heart. His faith and love in the Lord remained always steadfast and he was proud to be a member of His flock at the Crossing Church in Fenton, MO. He loved...

Andrea Marie Hanks

Andrea Marie Hanks

Mar 11, 2023

Andrea Marie Hanks (nee Palozola) went with the angels on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Loving mother of Kegan (Jessica) Palozola. Dear daughter of the late Ronald and Rose Palozola. Beloved companion of John Baechle. Sister of the late Frank Palozola. Mother-in-law, cousin and friend to many. A memorial service will be scheduled at a future date. In lieu of flower...

Marie E. Lutman

Marie E. Lutman

Mar 5, 2023

Marie Lutman, 94, passed away on March 5, 2023, in Valley Park, MO. Marie was born on April 26, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri. At the end of World War II, Marie met Ray Lutman shortly after his return from service in the U.S. Army. They married on November 24, 1945, and spent 69 wonderful years together. Early in their...

Douglas Lee Shoults Jr.

Douglas Lee Shoults Jr.

Mar 2, 2023

Douglas Lee Shoults Jr., 23, left us to be with the angels on March 2, 2023 Dear son of Maggie (Chad) Gamber and the late Douglas Lee (Ronda) Shoults Sr. Loving brother of Joseph (Brittany) Link, Benjamin Link, Mandi Gamber, and Katelynn Gamber Cherished grandson of Cecilia and James Staudt Dear uncle of Jeremy Link, Aubrey Link, and Abby Dallas...

John "Jack" Edmond Smee Jr.

John "Jack" Edmond Smee Jr.

Mar 1, 2023

John "Jack" Edmond Smee Jr, 58 Beloved son of the late John Edmond Smee Sr. and Charlotte Ann Forgarty of St. Louis, MO Loving brother of Kelly (Jeffrey Marshall) Smee Martin Cherished uncle of Theodore John Clyde Martin Dear grandson of the late William Edward Smee and Nellie May Aubuchon & James Thomas Fogarty and Ruth Marie Kelly John was...

Travis J. Thomas

Travis J. Thomas

Mar 1, 2023

Travis James Thomas went with the angels on Tuesday, March 1, 2023. Beloved son of Craig J. and Terri (nee Dutton) Thomas. Loving brother of Taylor (Jesse) Tierney, Dylan (Amanda) Thomas and Kali (Clayton Evans) Thomas. Cherished grandson of Clarence (Joan) Dutton, James (Marcia) Thomas, Lyn Williams and the late Ben Williams. Dear uncle of Peyton Tierney, Parker Tierney and...

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Leopold

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Leopold

Mar 1, 2023

Elizabeth A. Leopold, 102, of St. Louis, MO peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents Anton and Elizabeth and her brother, Bernhardt. She was an administrative assistant at Brown Shoe Company in Clayton for over 30 years. Elizabeth was a longtime member of Rockhill Presbyterian Church. She found great joy being a member of the...

Barry John Sullivan

Barry John Sullivan

Feb 28, 2023

Barry John Sullivan, local artist and guitarist died suddenly on February 28, 2023 at his home in The Hill Neighborhood. He was 72 years old. Barry was born in Rochester, New York. The son of Dr. Albert and Joan Sullivan. Barry attended the Rochester Institute of Technology and received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and his MFA...

Dale Ray Mueller

Dale Ray Mueller

Feb 28, 2023

Dale Mueller, age 77, left his earthly home Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Belleville Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family and loving nurses. Dale was born in Saint Louis, MO, on Thursday, February 21, 1946, to Clyde and Ruth (nee Barkhoefer) Mueller. After high school, Dale attended the University of Missouri St Louis (UMSL) where he graduated with his Bachelor's Degree....

Donald David Kaelin

Donald David Kaelin

Feb 27, 2023

Donald David Kaelin, age 82, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was born March 18, 1940 in St Louis, MO. Donald was a long time employee of the Missouri Pacific-Union Pacific Railroad. He was the dear son of Donald and Elsie (nee Schneider) Kaelin who preceded him in death. Donald was the Beloved Husband of his dear wife,...

Alma Matthes

Alma Matthes

Feb 26, 2023

Alma Lou Matthes (nee Littrel) went with the angels on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Charles Evans Matthes. Loving mother of Terry (Kendra House) Ledbetter. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Ledbetter, Ryan Ledbetter, Katlyn Ledbetter, Zach Ledbetter. Great-grandmother of Fiona, Charles, Wyatt, Nola, Lily, Elliott, Addison and August. Dear sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral service...

Carol A. Craig

Carol A. Craig

Feb 25, 2023

Carol A. Craig (nee Baker), 71, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Dear daughter of the late John A. and Marie G. Baker Loving husband of Kenneth R. Craig In lieu of flowers donations in Carol's honor may be made to Hand 'n Hand PHC https://pregnancybarnhart.com/free-abortion-consultation/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Ttjrm4_QIVY8njBx0KHgHfEAAYASAAEgJJ1_D_BwE Visitation on Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 11:00 am to 11:30 am at...

Mary M. Lynam

Mary M. Lynam

Feb 21, 2023

Mary M. Lynam (nee Brown) of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the grand old age of 99. Mary was the beloved wife of Robert N. Lynam. She was the dear daughter of Clifton and Lydia Brown (nee Sidwell), who welcomed her into the world on Saturday, April 7, 1923 in Reserve, Louisiana. Loving mother...

Richard D. Barbieri Iii

Richard D. Barbieri Iii

Feb 21, 2023

Richard David Barbieri, III—Proud father of Mary and Richard Barbieri, son of the late Richard Jr. and Cheryl Barbieri, brother to Cara (Tino) DiFranco, Joseph (Andria) Barbieri and Matthew (Fran) Barbieri, partner, uncle, grandson, nephew, friend, and lover of dogs and babies —died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He is loved and missed by many. Visitation will be Friday, March...

Melissa Ann Hults

Melissa Ann Hults

Feb 19, 2023

Melissa Ann Hults (nee Smith), 67, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Dear daughter of the late Millard and Kathleen Smith (nee Heron) of Minnesota; Loving mother of Stephanie (Demond) McDonald of High Ridge, MO and Amanda Allen of St. Louis, MO; Cherished grandmother of Abigail Pitts, Joshua Allen, Alivia Allen, Calen Allen and Cynthia Wegescheide; Dear sister of...

Anna V. Baskett

Anna V. Baskett

Feb 16, 2023

Anna V. Baskett (nee Sturman) Beloved wife of the late Walter T. Baskett Loving mother of David W. Baskett and Jim (Susan) Baskett Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Null (nee Baskett), Erin Baskett, Kaitlin Schneider (nee Baskett), Emily Baskett, and Norah Baskett Great-grandmother of Collin Schneider, Madison Schneider, and Dominic Schilling Dear sister of Rose Sturman and the late John, Mary,...