Obituaries

Steven John Lane

Steven John Lane

Oct 3, 2022

Steven John Lane passed away on October 3, 2022 at Heritage House Nursing Home. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 19, 1955 to George and Patricia (Barry) Lane. He is survived by his mother Patricia (Barry) Lane, sister Sharon Lane Holmes, brothers Joseph lane and Larry (Pam) Lane, several nieces, nephews and many cousins. He is preceded...

Diana Joyce Adams (Nee Maness)

Diana Joyce Adams (Nee Maness)

Oct 1, 2022

Diana Joyce Adams (nee Maness), went home on Saturday, October 1, 2022 Beloved fiance of Robert D. Andrews Dear daughter of the late Juanita and George Toppins of St. Louis, MO Loving mother of Jennifer (Darrell) Stevenson of Kirkwood, MO and Charity (James Conger II) Maness of Granite City, IL Cherished grandmother of Avia and Davion Stevenson and Airabella Conger...

James Edward Harnden

James Edward Harnden

Oct 1, 2022

James E. Harnden of Webster Groves, Missouri passed away on Saturday, October 1st, 2022. James was the beloved husband of Betty L. Harnden (nee Mitchell) and dear son of Lemuel and Clara Harnden (nee Griffith) of Mammoth Springs, Arkansas. Loving father of Jeffrey D. Harnden (Marianne) of Imperial, Missouri. Cherished grandfather of Jessica Harnden and Nicholas Harnden. Dear brother of...

Patsy Yvonne Hamilton

Patsy Yvonne Hamilton

Oct 1, 2022

Patsy Yvonne Hamilton (Smith) went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2022. She was born on October 23, 1939, in Santa Cruz, CA. Patsy loved her children very much and just adored her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Patsy had a kind spirit. She always wanted people to have love in their hearts for each other. She enjoyed eating out,...

Edwin D. Maxwell

Edwin D. Maxwell

Sep 26, 2022

Edwin D. Maxwell, 67 went with the angels on Monday, September 26, 2022. Loving father of Alexis Bennett and Amber Maxwell. Cherished grandfather of Callahan Kinsey. Dear brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood Dr. Fenton, MO. In lieu of flowers,...

Eric P. N. Stillwell

Eric P. N. Stillwell

Sep 24, 2022

Eric P.N. Stillwell, 89, Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday 24, 2022. Dear husband for 40 years of Doris Stillwell (nee Benfield). Loving father of Edward (Sharon) Stillwell, Lynda Muller, Lawrence (Donna) Stillwell, John (Laralyn) Stillwell, Darrick (Anne) Duenwald and the late George Stillwell. Cherished grandfather of Melissa, Sean, Chris, Amanda, Eddie, Geoffrey, Veronica, Kyle, Mark,...

Frank L. Hallenbeck

Frank L. Hallenbeck

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...

Velma L. Lockwood

Velma L. Lockwood

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...

Rita J. Bezayiff

Rita J. Bezayiff

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...

John R. Orrick

John R. Orrick

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...

Timothy R. Schuppan

Timothy R. Schuppan

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...

Kimberly "Kimmie" Galletta

Kimberly "Kimmie" Galletta

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...

Roberta "Bobbie" Oglesby

Roberta "Bobbie" Oglesby

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...

Gwenlen Diana Creason

Gwenlen Diana Creason

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...

Richard J. Beirne

Richard J. Beirne

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...

Carolyn Maurine Smith

Carolyn Maurine Smith

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...

Kenneth Bast

Kenneth Bast

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...

Gwendolyn Flack

Gwendolyn Flack

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,...

Cynthia T Urian-Wells

Cynthia T Urian-Wells

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...

Michael W. Pierce

Michael W. Pierce

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...