Obituaries

Mark A. Finelli

Mark A. Finelli

Jan 28, 2023

Mark A. Finelli, 71, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Fenton, MO. dear son of the late Anthony and Pearle (Smith) Finelli; beloved husband of almost 45 years to Janet L. (Triola) Finelli; cherished father of Tony Finelli of Fenton, MO and Sarah (Kenny) Ehret of Hermann, MO.; loving grandfather of Zoey Ehret; dear brother of Lena (Ed)...

Rita A O'Brien

Rita A O'Brien

Jan 27, 2023

Rita A. O'Brien (nee Greever), 66, passed away on, Friday, January 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Jim M. O'Brien; Dear daughter of the late Jack and Barbara (nee Granaka) Greever; Loving mother of Christine (Steve) Garcia and Stephanie (Jerrod) Wilson; Cherished grandmother of Stanley Wilson and Emilia Wilson; Dear sister of Michael (Michelle) Greever and...

Adolfo Gomez Jr.

Adolfo Gomez Jr.

Jan 24, 2023

Baptized into the hope of Christ resurrection and Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church Adolfo H. Gomez Jr., 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in Fenton, MO surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Velia Gomez (nee) Villalobos; Dear son of Adolfo Gomez Sr and Luz Gomez of San Antonio, Texas; Loving Father of Monica...

Dorothea M. Soest

Dorothea M. Soest

Jan 23, 2023

Sunday, February 13, 1938 – Monday, January 23, 2023 Dorothea (aka Boots, Dottie) Soest (nee Lewis) Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection January 23, 2023 at her home in Arnold, MO. Loving daughter of the late Betty and Chester Lewis. She was predeceased in death by her husband Robert B. Soest of 64 years. She is survived by her...

Gary W. Tripp

Gary W. Tripp

Jan 16, 2023

Gary William Tripp (45), resident of St. Louis, native Chicagoan and serial entrepreneur sadly passed away last weekend. He will be lovingly remembered by his family, his daughter Leigh and her mother Jennie, his loving mother Mary Terese, his favorite brother Matt. As well as his many aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and friends. A small celebration of his life will...

Raymond William Niehaus

Raymond William Niehaus

Jan 16, 2023

Raymond William Niehaus, 66, was reunited with his beloved late wife Karen on Monday, January 16, 2023. He was surrounded by his 3 girls, Tara, Amy and Dana. Raymond enjoyed fishing, riding bikes, mushroom hunting and being around family. He was a diehard Cardinals and Tom Brady fan. His sense of humor and mischievousness was like no other. He was...

Sean D. Brewer

Sean D. Brewer

Jan 10, 2023

Sean Brewer, age 29, passed away on January 10, 2023. Sean was born in Bremerton, WA to Kevin and Kathy (nee Preston) Brewer. He was preceded in death by his mother Kathy. Sean is the dear son of his father Kevin L. Brewer, stepmother Lisa Brewer and brother of Erika Brewer. He is also a nephew to his Aunt Tracy...

Randy Joe Moutray

Randy Joe Moutray

Jan 8, 2023

Randy Joe Moutray, 44, passed away at his residence on January 8, 2023, in Festus, MO. He was born, May 16, 1978 in Centralia, Illinois to Randy and Chodi Moutray. Randy Joe is survived by his father Randy Ross Moutray, son Kenny Moutray, daughter Abbie Moutray, grandchilden Malakai Clark and Addalynn Grace. His siblings Lindsay Moutray, Brandi King, Misti Brashear-Finney,...

Linda Sue Buttry

Linda Sue Buttry

Jan 6, 2023

Linda Buttry (nee Hayes), 68, went into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 6, 2023 Beloved wife of the late Daniel Buttry. Loving mother of Sheena (Yao) Shi and Richard (Megan) Buttry. Cherished grandmother of Daniel & Franklin. Dear sister of Shelia (Michael Keys) and Ronnie (Gina) Hayes. Visitation on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at...

Dolores Ann Rose

Dolores Ann Rose

Jan 5, 2023

Dolores Rose, age 79, passed away on January 5, 2023. Dolores was born September 17, 1943 in Saint Louis, MO, to Joseph and Celeste (nee Hasseldiek) Immer. Dolores married Lawrence Rose of Elizabeth, NJ in 1964. She is the loving mother of Lawrence Rose, Jr., Christine (Nee Rose) Vanderiet of Fenton, MO. and Richard Rose of Mohawk, NY. She is...

John Haggerty

John Haggerty

Jan 4, 2023

John "Jack" Edward Haggerty – dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather - passed away at the age of 83 on Wednesday, January 4 peacefully in his sleep, next to his beloved wife. Jack was born on March 31, 1939 and was the dear son of John Vincent and Margaret Jean Haggerty of Pennsylvania. He was the beloved husband of Marlene...

Stella M. Merli

Stella M. Merli

Jan 3, 2023

Stella Marie Merli, (nee Blasioli), 94, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023 in her home in Ellisville, Missouri due to Covid complications. Stella was born on July 21,1928 in Alton, IL to her parents John and Ginnie (Totora) Blasioli, who preceded her in death. She attended Alton Senior High School and graduated in 1945. She married Daniel Merli, Sr....

Gerald Anthony Spiker

Gerald Anthony Spiker

Jan 2, 2023

Gerald Anthony Spiker, 72 passed on Monday, January 2, 2023 Dear son of the late Robert and Helen Spiker Loving brother of David Burges, Christopher Spiker, and the late Robert Spiker He was a son, brother, uncle, and friend to many and will be deeply missed by all Gerald served with the Army National Guard Reserves of Missouri for 6...

James Daniel Moore

James Daniel Moore

Dec 30, 2022

James "Jim" Daniel Moore, 59, went with the angels on Friday, December 30, 2022. Dear son of the late Thomas and Joan Moore (nee Jaboor). Loving brother of Maria (John) Bader. Cherished uncle of Jacob Bader. Jim was a son, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and cousin to many. James favorite past time was sitting in his truck and listening to the...

Patricia Recker

Patricia Recker

Dec 26, 2022

Patricia (Dement) Recker, daughter and oldest of nine children of Stanley Elwood Dement and Ida Rose Jane (Leman) Dement, was born December 28, 1950 at City Hospital in St. Louis City, Missouri. She departed this life December 26, 2022, two days short of her 72nd birthday. On June 21, 1969, Pat was united in marriage to Ronald William Recker at...

Esther Jane Mcmahon

Esther Jane Mcmahon

Dec 24, 2022

Esther Jane McMahon, Fortified in the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday December 24, 2022. Beloved wife of the late James McMahon and Theodore Friedlein. Loving mother of Mark (Aileen) Friedlein, Michael (Mary) Friedlein, Jane (Gary) Baumstark, Sally (Jim) Pfeiffer and Kaye Lashley, Maribeth McMahon, Aimee (Rich) Mankus, Tom (Dorothy), Joe (Tara) and Ed (Jane) McMahon. Cherished grandmother of...

Margaret L. Meatte (Nee Wells)

Margaret L. Meatte (Nee Wells)

Dec 23, 2022

Margaret L. Meatte (nee Wells), 65, passed away suddenly on December 23, 2022. Margie was born to William C. and Elizabeth D. Wells in St Louis, MO. Margie was preceded in death by her parents William C. and Elizabeth D. Wells, father-in-law Luke L. Meatte and survived by mother-in-law Charlotte Meatte. Beloved wife to John Meatte for 30 years. Loving...

Daniel Louis Corpuz

Daniel Louis Corpuz

Dec 23, 2022

Daniel L. Corpuz, age 70, born and raised in St. Louis Mo, passed away on Friday December 23, 2022. Dan resided in Liberty Township, Ohio for the last 6 years of his life. Dan was born on February 22, 1952 to the late Daniel Morris Corpuz and Mary Marie Corpuz. In 1969, Dan enlisted in the Marine Corps at the...

Marie Fauke

Marie Fauke

Dec 21, 2022

Marie Fauke (nee O'Shaughnessy) passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Allen R. Fauke; loving daughter of the late Robert and Jane (nee Callahan) O'Shaughnessy; dear mother of Daniel (Cheryl) Fauke, John Fauke and Clare (Scott Kroll) Fauke: cherished grandmother of Estelle and Samuel Kroll; dear sister of Ann, Joe, Tom and the late Jane....

Donna J. Canziani

Donna J. Canziani

Dec 20, 2022

Donna J. Canziani, 75, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2023. Beloved wife of William Canziani; Loving mother of Kimberly Patton and the late Mike Patton; Cherished grandmother of five; A Celebration of Donna's life will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Jay B. Smith Funeral Homes Fenton Chapel 777 Oakwood Dr...