Obituaries

Marian Lee Betts

Marian Lee Betts

Jul 18, 2025

Marian Lee Betts, aged 79, passed peacefully, surrounded by love and music on July 18th, 2025. Marian was native to St. Louis, born in North County on December 21st, 1945. She spent her early years with her mother and sister and a large extended family. Marian later lived with her sister, Claudette Jordan, before being supported by the Arc beginning...

Rose Ann Bodman

Rose Ann Bodman

Jul 17, 2025

Bodman, Rose Ann 1928 - 2025 Was born September 09, 1928, in Bedford, IN. She passed away July 17, 2025, in Webster Groves, MO. She was a long-time resident of Brentwood, MO. She graduated from high school in Brazil, IN as Valedictorian and from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She worked for several newspapers and publications in...

George William Brown

George William Brown

Jul 14, 2025

George William Brown passed away on July 14, 2025. He had a long contented life at 92 years of age. He was born in St. Louis on Aug 20 1932, the son of Ralph and Enid Brown. He is survived by his sisters Jacqueline and Judith and his brother David, as well as Annabelle the wife of his deceased brother...

Wanda J Splisgardt

Wanda J Splisgardt

Jul 14, 2025

Wanda J Splisgardt passed away on Jul 14, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Evalee "Lee" E. Harman

Evalee "Lee" E. Harman

Jul 12, 2025

Evalee "Lee" E. Harman, 98, died peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by family in Maplewood, Missouri. Lee, born on November 22, 1926, in New Burnside, Illinois, was the daughter of Ira and Carrie Cross. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, her parents, her son-in-law, Jim Sandberg, and three of her siblings. After graduating from Anna-Jonesboro...

James Edward Funke

James Edward Funke

Jul 11, 2025

James Edward Funke, born on September 9, 1942, lived a life defined by quiet devotion-to his country, his passions, and the creatures he cared for along the way. James, known to family and friends as Jimmy, enlisted in the U.S. Army at a young age in 1963, completing his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood before being stationed in Germany....

Michele Ann Erickson

Michele Ann Erickson

Jul 7, 2025

Michele Erickson, 81, passed away on July 7, 2025. Michele was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Monte and Willa Montague. Michelle married Wayne Erickson of Rock Hill, Missouri on December 1, 1995, at Washington Park Fellowship in Webster Groves, Missouri. Her death was preceded by her loving parents. She is survived by her adoring husband, Wayne Erickson; her son,...

Karen Christine Hartwig

Karen Christine Hartwig

Jul 6, 2025

Karen Christine Hartwig (Czapla) June 22, 1957- July 6, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Christine Hartwig on July 6, 2025, at the age of 68, after a battle with lung cancer. Karen was born June 22, 1957 to the late Edward and Carolyn Czapla in St. Louis, Mo. She dedicated her life...

Lois Ruth Alexander

Lois Ruth Alexander

Jul 5, 2025

Lois Ruth Alexander (née McGowen), of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on March 24, 1933, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to the late Robert McGowen and Bernice McGowen. Lois was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She shared many wonderful years of marriage with her...

John Lewis Mattox, Sr

John Lewis Mattox, Sr

Jul 2, 2025

John Mattox SR. Beloved husband of Mary Mattox. Beloved Father of Andrew (Chasity), & John JR.. Beloved Grandfather of Hailey, Mia, Maggie, Cayden, Anna, Cora, & Carlee. A beloved great grandfather of Aliza and arriving Rylee. Beloved Brother of Mary, Larry, Sharon, Theresa, Peggy, Annette, & Lisa. He was a beloved uncle, cousin & friend. He is preceded in death...

Donna Marie Fischer

Donna Marie Fischer

Jul 2, 2025

Donna Marie Fischer March 11, 1959 - July 2, 2025 Donna Marie Fischer, of Fenton, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was born on March 11, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Lawrence and Dolores Schneider. Donna devoted much of her life to helping others, especially children with special needs. As a teacher's assistant with the...

Joella Wilson

Joella Wilson

Jun 29, 2025

Joella A. Wilson, 84, of St. Louis, passed away on June 29, 2025, in St. Peters, Missouri. Affectionately known as "Granny Jojo" by her family and friends, Joella was deeply devoted to her faith and spent many years serving alongside her church community. While she held various jobs throughout her life, her greatest role and joy was being a mother...

Joe Ellis

Joe Ellis

Jun 28, 2025

Joe Theodore Ellis Born in Miami Florida, on 20 September, 1927 to Augusta (Hauser) Ellis of Taylorville IL and Theodore Gregory Ellis, Greece. After graduating from High School in St James MO, in May 1945, he enlisted in the US Navy. He served until his Honorable Discharge in August 1946 as a Seaman First Class at the Naval Repair Base,...

Lisa Ahmadian

Lisa Ahmadian

Jun 28, 2025

Lisa Ann Ahmadian (maiden name: Lisa Ann Norris), age 61, of Winchester, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and dear friends. Born on May 25th, 1964, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Harold and Donna Norris, Lisa grew up with a vibrant spirit that would come to touch countless lives. A proud...

Lauren Gabrielle Stack

Lauren Gabrielle Stack

Jun 23, 2025

Lauren Stack, age 41, passed away suddenly on June 23, 2025, while making a remarkable recovery from heart surgery. Her unexpected passing leaves a deep ache in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Lauren was the beloved wife of Jacob Stack and a devoted mother to her two children, Seth and Summer Stack. She lived life with...

Teresa Ann Johanson

Teresa Ann Johanson

Jun 22, 2025

Teresa Johanson, 62, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025 after ending her battle with lung cancer. Teresa was born on June 16,1963 to George Wesley Zehr and Scarlett Shipley in Bloomington, Illinois. Teresa spent most of her life in Lemay, MO, an unincorporated community in south St. Louis County, where she attended school within Hancock Place School District. She...

Jo Ann Nunn

Jo Ann Nunn

Jun 22, 2025

Nunn, Jo Ann (nee Hein) died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 22, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Dulaney Nunn, Jr. Dear mother of Ellen Buxton, Karen Nunn, Lauren Nunn and the late Steven Nunn. Dear grandmother of David Hudson Jr., Pamela Hudson, Brittany (Joseph) Link, Emily Darden, Jonathan (Kaidyn) Buxton, Heather Nunn, Nicholas Nunn, Courtney Buxton, Mallory...

Elissa Schwieger

Elissa Schwieger

Jun 20, 2025

Elissa Schwieger, 53, passed away on June 20, 2025 in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Love and kindness. That is what Lissa was. She loved her son more than anything in this world and always made sure he knew that and her love for her family was undeniable. Besides her family, she had a special place in her heart for children and...

Ronald Gene Chilton

Ronald Gene Chilton

Jun 19, 2025

Ronald G. Chilton, 79, of High Ridge died June 19, 2025 in Valley Park, MO. Ronald known affectionately as Ronnie by his friends and family, had a 45 year successful career as a machinist and retired from White-Rodgers. Ronnie had a deep love for nature and his family. His appreciation of the outdoors, especially fishing and bird watching, coupled with...

Pamela Warner

Pamela Warner

Jun 15, 2025

Pamela Lynn Warner, 72, of Maplewood, passed away suddenly on June 15, 2025. Born on October 19, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, Pamela was the daughter of Russell and Mary (Donnahue) Hill. With a deep passion for education and a heart for children, she devoted 9 years to teaching in the Special School District and 23 years to shaping young...