Obituaries

Sep 17, 2022

Frank L. Hallenbeck; July 18, 1923 – September 17, 2022; Loving husband of the late Kathleen Hallenbeck (nee Downes); Beloved father of Lawrence Hallenbeck and Beverly Thomas; Cherished grandfather of Christopher Thomas; Our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend to many; Frank was a WWII veteran of the South Pacific; In Lieu of flowers donations to Timothy...

Sep 13, 2022

Velma Louise Lockwood, our beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on September 13, 2022 in St. Louis County, Missouri. Velma was born in Randolph County, Arkansas and was preceded in death by her husband Jay, her parents and 5 siblings. Velma is survived by her son Roger (Nancy), and her twin...

Sep 10, 2022

Rita J. Bezayiff, 68, passed away on Saturday, September 10th, 2022. Rita was proceeded in death by her loving father, Peter Bezayiff of St. Louis, MO. She is the dear daughter of Lois Alexander. Dear sister of David Bezayiff, Steven Bezayiff and the late Michael Bezayiff Cherished aunt to Tiffany Bezayiff, Niky Bezayiff and Elija Bezayiff as well as cousin...

Sep 9, 2022

John R. Orrick, 92, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Fenton, 650 Oakwood Dr. Fenton, MO 63026 Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 14, at 10:00 am Interment to follow at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon, IL In lieu...

Sep 7, 2022

Timothy R. Schuppan, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Beloved husband of Veronica "Ronnie" Schuppan (nee Wilson) of Affton, MO Dear son of Leslie Schuppan (nee Kluth) of Brentwood, MO Dear son of the late Richard Schuppan of St. Charles, MO Loving father of Michael J. Schuppan of Los Angeles, CA Cherished guardian/great uncle...

Sep 4, 2022

Kimberly "Kimmie" Galletta (nee Patterson); May 26, 1964 – September 4, 2022; Loving wife of Rosario "Jim" Galletta; Cherished daughter of Jerry and LaVerne Signaigo and the late Donald Patterson; Beloved mother of Elizabeth Nicole (Matt) Birch, Katheryn Lynch, Michael Galletta, Theresa Galletta, and Sean Galletta; Dear grandmother of Macklen Charles Birch and 10 grandchildren of the Galletta children; Loving...

Sep 2, 2022

Roberta "Bobbie" J. Oglesby; January 18, 1961 - September 2. 2022; Beloved wife of Michael Oglesby; Cherished daughter of the late George and Dorothy Denison; Loving daughter in law of Darrell and Carol Mckinny; Dear sister in law of Joyce, Jeff, Brent, Sherri, Pat, Tom, Charlie, Karen, and the late Frank; Our dear aunt cousin and friend to many; Visitation...

Sep 1, 2022

Gwenlen "Diana" Creason (nee Harper); Loving Wife of the late Kermit Creason; Cherished daughter of the late Chester and Verna Harper; Beloved sister of Sylvia Johnson, and Evratta Carr; Dear sister-in-law of Brenda, Helen, Linda, and Bobby; Our dear aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many; Visitation Tuesday September 6, 2022 10:00am to 1:00pm with a service at 1:00pm...

Aug 27, 2022

Richard J. Beirne, 79, Baptized into the hope of Christ resurrection on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Beloved husband of Jo Ann Beirne (nee Lawless) Dear father of Timothy (Mary) Beirne and Brian (Cindy) Beirne. Brother of Ed (the late Chris) Beirne. Father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Richard was born and raised in St. Louis. He married his...

Aug 27, 2022

Maurine Smith of Centralia, Missouri 11/28/1930-08/27/2022 Carolyn Maurine Smith, 91 of Centralia, MO, formerly of St. Louis, MO, died peacefully Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Heritage Hall Skilled Nursing, Centralia, MO. Visitation will be held Friday, September 2 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM followed by funeral services at Jay B Smith Funeral Home in Maplewood, MO. Burial will be held...

Aug 26, 2022

Kenneth Bast was born and raised in Fenton, MO with 3 siblings, Delores, Norman, and Velma. They grew up on the family farm. He hauled water with his father(Fred Bast) for 20 years in Fenton and surrounding areas. He married Laverne Henricks November 27, 1958 and have been happily married for 63 years. He then went to work for Von...

Aug 25, 2022

On August 25, 2022, Gwen Flack passed away suddenly at her home. We will never forget how her laughter ignited the room, how her knitting treasures warmed us, and how she cherished her friendships. Her life adventures are full of travel, Cardinal games through all the playing seasons, and piecing together landscape montages. So full of fun at all gatherings,...

Aug 24, 2022

Cynthia T. Urian- Wells, 66, of Fenton, MO passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2002 at home. Cindy, daughter to the late William "Joe" and Elizabeth "Betty" Urian and sister to Sally Rafferty was born March 19, 1956 in St. Louis, MO. In her childhood and young adult years lasting into her life her adult life Cindy loved her horses...

Aug 21, 2022

Michael Winfield Pierce was born on November 26, 1953, in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was the son of the late Vincenza (Friel) and John Pierce, and the loving father of Vincenza Michelle Pierce Panaifo. In addition to his daughter, he is survived by brothers Randy (Rebecca), Dennis (his identical twin), and Richard (Nicole). Uncle Mike will be dearly missed by...

Aug 15, 2022

Sheila Darlene Couch (nee Allen), passed away peacefully on August 15, 2022. The cause was due to complications stemming from diabetes. She was 75 years old. Sheila graduated from Riverview Gardens High School, and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. She loved to laugh and make others laugh with her. In fact she was a bit of a "class clown"....

Aug 15, 2022

Brigitte "Bridget" A. McGrath 44, passed away suddenly Monday, August 15, 2022. Bridget daughter of the late Francis "Frank" McGrath and mother Jacalyn Weir Swoboda was born on Monday, January 2, 1978. In her childhood she was a very active and loved playing sports, especially girl's softball. As she got older she enjoyed exercise classes and then she started teaching...

Aug 10, 2022

Aug 5, 2022

Elnora Davey was born Elnora Chandler on August 10, 1933, in Okitibbeha, Mississippi to Jess Chandler and Mary Perkins. She was born the child of seven children. Preceding her in death are her parents Jessie Chandler Sr. and Mary Belle Hall; husband Welton Davey Sr.; two brothers Jessie Chandler Jr. and Frank Chandler and three sisters Callie Bolin, Annie Edmond...

Aug 3, 2022

Roger D. (Denny) Middleton went home to God on Wednesday, August 3th 2022. Loving husband of Anita Middleton (nee Worley). Loving son of Ida Middleton (nee Coulter) and the late Rogy Middleton. Father of Shaun Middleton and Amanda Middleton. Grandfather of Adrianna, Dominic, and Korey Banks. Brother of Johnny Griffith and Melanie Middleton. Preceded in death by siblings Caroline Howard...

Aug 2, 2022

Helen Ann Steele (nee Brown), 95, of Fenton, MO passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 2:50am. Beloved wife of the late Tie E.N. Steele, Jr. Loving mother of MJR RET Tie H. (MAJ RET Mary ) of Sierra Vista, AZ. and Evale (the late Robert) Wehling of Fenton, MO. Cherished grandmother of LT Deborah Anne Steele, RN in...