Obituaries

Richard "Wes" Phillips, Sr.

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

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)

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Trudy L. Grote

Trudy L. Grote

Apr 28, 2023

Trudy L. Grote (nee Feltenberger), 94, Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, April 28th, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Alphonse T. Grote Dear daughter of the late James and Marie (nee Evers) Feltenberger Loving mother of Thomas (Barabara) Grote, Donna (Gordon) Hasegawa, Jim (Cathy Patrick) Grote, Jerry Grote, and...

Dorothy "Dottie" Ann Young (Nee Brackett)

Dorothy "Dottie" Ann Young (Nee Brackett)

Apr 26, 2023

Dorothy "Dottie" Ann Young (nee Brackett), 68, baptized into the hope of Christ resurrection, on Wednesday April 26, 2023. Beloved wife of K. Scott Young Dear daughter of Albion D. Brackett Jr. and Helen Ruth Brackett (nee Wolfert) Loving mother of Kellie Ann (Lawrence K.) Stevenson Cherished grandmother of Kendall H. Stevenson Dear sister of Linda (William) Myers, Thomas (Ronalee)...

Paul Joseph Eigelberger

Paul Joseph Eigelberger

Apr 24, 2023

Paul Joseph Eigelberger, 54, Baptized into the hope of Christ resurrection and Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, April 24, 2023. Dear son of the late Robert W. and Mary (nee Kelly) Eigelberger Cherished brother of Mark Thomas Eigelberger, David William Eigelberger, and the late James Robert Eigelberger Paul was a uncle, great-uncle, nephew, cousin, and...

Joyce Mclaughlin

Joyce Mclaughlin

Apr 21, 2023

Joyce McLaughlin (nee Bates), 83, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Joyce McLaughlin was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother who brought joy to everyone she met. She loved her family and selflessly put them first. When she wasn't busy caring for her husband, children, and grandchildren, she enjoyed traveling, jitterbugging, eating...

Charles Robert Stickman

Charles Robert Stickman

Apr 20, 2023

Mr. Charles Robert Stickman, age 71, passed away on April 20, 2023 at his home, Cori Manor, in Fenton, MO. Charles was born in Rochester, NY., to Edward and Mildred Stickman, who preceded him in death. Charles is survived by his brother Edward Stickman, his son Scott (Katherine) Stickman, and three grandchildren, Kelly, John & Julie, as well as his...

Carmelo "Babe" Wm. Calandro

Carmelo "Babe" Wm. Calandro

Apr 18, 2023

Carmelo "Babe" Wm. Calandro, 91, Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Jennie Calandro (nee Gramolino). Loving father of Josephine "Jo" (Robin) Shields, Dr. Anthony (Linda) Calandro, Francine (Vince) Calandro and Dr. Christopher (Molly) Calandro; Cherished grandfather of twelve and twelve great-grandchildren; Dear brother of Patrina Guasto; Carmelo is preceded in...

Sonny

Sonny

Apr 18, 2023

Arthur "Sonny" George Stepputat, 83, went with the angels on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Beloved husband for 61 years of the late Jacqueline Stepputat. Dear son of the late Arthur and Lorene Stepputat. Loving father of Kelley (Jeff) Borgeson and Scott (Michelle) Stepputat. Cherished grandfather of Nikolas Girse, Kayla Borgeson, Nicole (Chris) Nickeson, Brianne (Brandon) Bailey, Amanda Heitz (Michael) Heitz,...

Raymond Heinsohn

Raymond Heinsohn

Apr 14, 2023

Raymond Heinsohn of Affton, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 14th, 2023. Ray was the dear son of Lawrence and Erie (Flynn) Heinsohn, who preceded him in death. He is survived by Cathy Thorp, his loving companion of 23 years. Loving father of Scott (Tracey) Heinsohn. Cherished grandfather of Mason Heinsohn and uncle of Ronald (Pam)...

Jacqueline Marie Rodriguez

Jacqueline Marie Rodriguez

Apr 14, 2023

Mrs. Jacqueline Rodriguez, age 69, passed away peacefully at her Fenton, Missouri home on April 14, 2023. Jacqueline was born in Crystal City, MO to Joseph Alcott and Dorothy (nee Wolk) Alcott. She is survived by her loving husband John R. Rodriquez.