Obituaries

Donna J Canziani

Donna J Canziani

Dec 20, 2022

Donna J. Canziani (nee Alton) passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Dear wife of William Canziani; Loving mother of Kimberly Patton and the late Michael Patton; Cherished grandmother of five; A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home...

Ruth Margaret Disbennett

Ruth Margaret Disbennett

Dec 18, 2022

Ruth Margaret Disbennett (Crosno), 88, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 3:48pm in St. Louis, Mo. Ruth was born July 14, 1934 in Lilbourn MO. She was the Beloved wife of the late Billy Joe Disbennett. Dear daughter of the late Fred and Catherine (Katie) Crosno of Lilbourn, MO. She is...

Mrs. Carolyn Jean Kennedy

Mrs. Carolyn Jean Kennedy

Dec 15, 2022

Carolyn J. Kennedy passed away on December 15th, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Robert H. Kennedy. Dear daughter of Willis Ulin Parker and Pearl Radcliffe, who both preceded her in death Loving mother of Donna (Jeffrey) ByFord (née Kennedy), Sandra Fox (née Kennedy), Robbie (Keith) Manier (née Kennedy), Bobbie (Bill) Roberts (née Kennedy), and Sherry (Mitch) Helton (née...

Jimmie Walker

Jimmie Walker

Dec 14, 2022

Jimmie L. Walker of St. Louis, Missouri, went with the angels on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022. Dear son of Bill Walker and Lydia B. Walker/Cook (née Ellis). He was also the dear stepson of Charles Cook. Loving father of Lydia A. Acuff (née Walker). Cherished uncle of Dean Charles Brehe. Dear brother of Billy Walker, Ricky Walker, and Dowen Walker....

Christopher Brian Purtle

Christopher Brian Purtle

Dec 13, 2022

Christopher Brian Purtle, 42, passed away on December 13th, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri. Chris was born on September 15th, 1980 to Kim Purtle (Deutschmann) and Gary Purtle of St. Louis, Missouri. His first job was at Cecil Whittaker's and he subsequently worked in both the construction and automotive field. He was a fisherman and enjoyed being outdoors, as well...

Archie H. Nichols Jr.

Archie H. Nichols Jr.

Dec 13, 2022

Archie H. Nichols Jr. of St. Louis, MO went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Baptized into the Hope of Christs Resurrection Dear son of the late Pauline and Albert H. Nichols Sr. of St. Louis, MO Loving brother of Charlotte (the late Howard) Schwartz, Liz (the late Daniel Sr.) Fox, the late Dorothy (the late...

Florence Sikorski

Florence Sikorski

Dec 13, 2022

Florence A. Sikorski; February 14, 1928 - December 13, 2022; Beloved wife of the late Leonard Sikorski; Loving mother of Joe (Donna) Sikorski, Jerry (the late Kathy) Sikorski, David ( Theresa) Sikorski, Paul (the late Janet) Sikorski; Cherished grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt, cousin, and friend to many; Visitation Thursday December 15, 2022 4-8PM at jay B, Smith...

James Skundrich

James Skundrich

Dec 10, 2022

James Ryan Skundrich, 23, went with the angels on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Cherished son of Maleia (Jacob) Hartung and Stephen (Aimee) Skundrich. Loving brother of Jeremy Hartung, Hannah Hartung and Sarah Hartung. Dear grandson of James and Debra Vowels, Jimmie Bader, the late Stephen and Thelma "Tina" Skundrich and Linda Bader. Beloved son, brother, cousin, nephew and friend to...

Bradley James Ferguson

Bradley James Ferguson

Dec 7, 2022

Bradley James Ferguson departed his earthly life on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the age of 66. Brad was the dear son of the late Alfred F. Ferguson and Jeanette C. Ferguson (née Kohlenhoefer), beloved older brother of Susan M. Lemakis (née Ferguson), cherished uncle of Maria C. Lemakis and Angela A. Lemakis, and cousin and friend to many. Born...

Terry Latal

Terry Latal

Dec 7, 2022

Terry Wayne Latal passed away on December 7th, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri. Dear father of Rachel (Pat) O'Neill and Brian (Erica) Latal, and loving grandfather of Addison, Carter, and Zachary. Terry will forever be a cherished brother, uncle, and friend to many. Terry was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local 513 Union for over 45 years, he...

Margaret Ann Picker

Margaret Ann Picker

Dec 7, 2022

Margaret A. Picker (nee Smith) went with the angels on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Elbert Picker. Loving mother of Ann Picker, Dean (Roxanne) Picker, and Kay (Tammy Estes) Picker. Cherished grandmother of Heather (Andrea) Giedinghagen, Andy Picker, Charles (Fred Dickherber) Holden, Hillary (Eve Brumley) Picker and Alyssa (Justin) Robinson. Great-grandmother of Skylar, Lainey and Noah...

Ruth J. Costa

Ruth J. Costa

Dec 7, 2022

Ruth J. Costa, 91 passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Fred F. Costa Jr. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Jay B. Smith Maplewood from 10am - 12pm with service to start at 12pm. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks at 1:15pm

Shirley Louise Fenton

Shirley Louise Fenton

Dec 2, 2022

Shirley Louise Fenton of St. Louis, MO passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022. Dear daughter of the late Mary E. and Lester E. Fenton Sr. of St. Louis, MO Cherished sister of Lester E. Fenton Jr., Helen M. Fenton, Carol A. Fenton (Kuda), and Diane L. Fenton (McCoy) Sister-in-law of Janice Fenton and Brother-in-law Daniel Kuda Loving aunt of...

Larry C. Damouth

Larry C. Damouth

Dec 1, 2022

Larry was born on Jan. 1, 1950 to Arthur and Pearl Damouth in St. Louis Mo. He was preceded in death by both parents, sister, Diane Damouth, brother Gary Damouth and nephew, Michael Damouth and the love of his life, his wife, Linda Damouth. He is survived by his sister, Virginia Greff(Charles)of Benld, Il, sister-in-law, Patricia Damouth(Gary) of Fredericktown, Mo,...

Rose Marie Lindsay Sr

Rose Marie Lindsay Sr

Nov 30, 2022

Rose Marie Lindsay Sr. Beloved wife of the late George Nelson Lindsay Sr. Dear daughter of the late Willard McInvale and Agnes Lindecks Loving mother of Trudy Ann Holsopple, the late George Nelson Lindsay Jr., Paula Marie ( Richard J.) Counts, the late Lester Lee (Pamela Goins) Lindsay, the late George Nelson (Christina) Lindsay Jr., Rose Marie Lindsay Jr. and...

Robert Eugene Ham, Sr.

Robert Eugene Ham, Sr.

Nov 30, 2022

Robert "Bob" Ham was born on April 24, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri. Bob passed peacefully on November 30, 2022 at Anthology Memory Care Town and Country surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born to William and Willa Ham, both deceased. Bob is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth (nee Hinton), his daughters Janice Pashia and Tracy Winkler and...

Charles J Russo Sr

Charles J Russo Sr

Nov 28, 2022

Charles J. Russo Sr.; Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church; Beloved partner of the late Alice Jacoby; Dear son of the late Anthony C. and Anne Russo (nee Palmisano); Loving father of Anthony J. (Faith nee Largent) Russo, Charles (Jacquelyn nee Masek) Russo Jr., Deborah A. (nee Russo) Chase, and John P. (Christine nee Holschlag) Russo; Cherished grandfather...

Arline Louise Foster

Arline Louise Foster

Nov 25, 2022

Arline Louise Foster (nee Bick), 92, went with the angels on Friday, November 25, 2022. Loving mother of Pat (John) Sciarini, Mike (Joyce) Foster, Tom (Karen) Foster, Bob Foster, John (Laurie) Foster, Cathy (Larry) Edmond and Don (Christy) Foster. Cherished grandmother of Anthony, Joe, Curt, Amy, Bobby, Jessie, Matt, Katie, Amanda and the late Michael. Great-grandmother of Nomi, Emma, Amerra,...

David Princton Preston Talton

David Princton Preston Talton

Nov 23, 2022

David Princton Preston Talton, 74 passed on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 David is a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Rifle Sharpshooter Medal. David was a father, brother and son. Full Military Honors will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Ella Mae Swetlik

Ella Mae Swetlik

Nov 20, 2022

Ella Mae Swetlik, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Mae was the youngest daughter of Ella and Frank Swetlik. She is predeceased by her sisters Mary and Ruth. After graduating from Rosati-Kain High School in St. Louis, Mae entered the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill and taught at the old St. Marks School. She took...