Obituaries

John Ross Truman

John Ross Truman

May 21, 2018

John Ross Truman Grandnephew of President Harry S. Truman John Ross Truman, 77, St. Louis, Missouri died May 21, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Truman was President Harry S. Truman's grandnephew. The President's only brother, J. Vivian Truman, was his grandfather. He grew up in Independence, Missouri, one mile from the President's home. For over six years Mr....

Joel Craig Lawrence

Joel Craig Lawrence

May 16, 2018

Joel Craig Lawrence,57 Beloved husband of Tina Borge Dear son of Lynn Lawrence (deceased) and Louise Kahn (nee Hart) Loving father of Ashley Jennewein (nee Lawrence) of High Ridge,MO Alexis Bonacker (nee Lawrence)of Cedar Hill,MO Blake Lawrence of Richmond Heights, MO Cherished grandfather of Delaney Jennewein and Michael Jennewein Jr. Dear brother of Donna Bond (nee Lawrence) and Leslie Obenhaus...

William Mark Koenig

William Mark Koenig

May 14, 2018

William Mark Koenig November 3, 1944 - May 14, 2018. Dear son of the late William & Marguerite Koenig. Beloved husband of Terry Koenig (nee Taylor). Loving father of Timothy Koenig. Cherished grandfather of Allen John Smith. Our dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Fern I Wanner

Fern I Wanner

May 11, 2018

Fern I Wanner (nee Clark) Beloved wife of the late Thomas Wanner Loving mother of Tom (Karen) Wanner, Peggy (Olin) Barjenbruch, and the late Forest Wanner Cherished grandmother of Beth (Scott), Steve, Jill (Jonathan), Jeff (Tammy), Julie (Nick), Jesse, and the late Karl Dear great grandmother of 10 and great great grandmother of 1 our dear mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, great...

Flynn Stubblefield

Flynn Stubblefield

May 10, 2018

Flynn Joseph Stubblefield Dear Husband of Margaret Mary Stubblefield Dear Son of Flynn and Mary Stubblefield of Louisville KY Loving Father of: · David Stubblefield, (wife Alejandra) of St. Louis MO. · Cressid Stubblefield Golden (husband Ken) of Davenport, IA. · Adrian Stubblefield (wife Sandra) of St. Louis MO. Grandfather of: 1. Karla (husband Jesús) 2. Alex 3. Sam 4....

Rudolf Heinrich Hodschayan

Rudolf Heinrich Hodschayan

May 9, 2018

Hodschayan, Rudolf H. May 9, 2018 Beloved husband of Sue Hodschayan (nee Merkle) Dear brother of Peter (Nancy) Hodschayan and brother-in-law of Sally (Gregg) Adams Loving uncle of Alex, Erin, Alex, Owen and cousin of Hannelore, Peter, Sandra, Stefan, Franz, Angela and many extended family members in Germany Memorial visitation 9:30am to 11:30am Saturday May 19, 2018 at Jay B....

Marcella Gaffney

Marcella Gaffney

May 9, 2018

Marcella Gaffney, 101 May 19, 1916 - May 9, 2018 Beloved sister to the late John Joseph, Eugene, Ann Gaffney, and Helen Lively Loving Aunt of Kathleen Scott(Lively) and the late Kevin Lively. She was the last survivor of the family Marcella was a great friend to many and will be deeply missed

Verdell Curtis Rout

Verdell Curtis Rout

May 8, 2018

Verdell Curtis Rout Beloved husband of the late Peggy Rout Dear son of the late Robert Ray & Sussie Rout Loving father of Pam (John Henson) Rout and Linda (the late Rick) Shepherd Cherished grandfather of Jamie (Josh) Furnish, Rick Shepherd Jr., Briana Peters and great-grandfather of Kara, Joshua, Jayden, Jerrod and Jaxton Dear brother of Paul (Nancy) Rout, David...

Suzanne R Linke

Suzanne R Linke

May 6, 2018

Suzanne R. Linke, 73 (nee Hoffmann) Tuesday, August 8, 1944 - Sunday, May 6,2018 Beloved wife of Jerry Clark Dear daughter of Elmer & Margie Hoffmann Loving Aunt of Greg Hoffmann and Tim Hoffmann Cherished Great-Aunt of Emily Hoffmann, James Hoffmann, Ryan Hoffmann, Jase Hoffmann Dear sister of Kenneth Hoffmann After receiving her bachelor's and master's degrees in secondary education,...

Elberta Briggs

Elberta Briggs

May 4, 2018

Elberta Briggs, (nee Stewart) on May 4, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Vernon L. Briggs. Loving mother of Robert (Diane) Briggs, David Briggs, Bill (Sarah) Briggs Cherished grandmother of Jeff, Brian, Kari, Edward, Greg, Trisha, Bob, Matt, Billy and Danny. She is also a great-grandmother of 16 and great-great-grandmother of 2. Our dear sister, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin...

Phyllis Margaret Walker

Phyllis Margaret Walker

May 2, 2018

Phyllis Margaret Walker (nee Detmer) November 27, 1941 - May 2, 2018 Beloved wife of the late Warren Frederick Walker, Sr. ; Dear daughter of the late Leonard Detmer, Sr. and Margat Leonard: Loving mother of Stacy Walker, Warren (Genia) Walker and Dannell Verkler; Cherished grandmother of Joshua, Courtney, Madalyn, Lauren, Morgan, Jessie, Drake, Maddie, great grandmother of Elias, Tynleigh...

Hildegard Retzlaff

Hildegard Retzlaff

Apr 29, 2018

Hildegard Retzlaff 4/21/30 - 4/29/18 Beloved daughter of the late Carl and Helene Ilius Loving wife of the late Walter W. Retzlaff Cherished mother of Sabine Stone & Andy Retzlaff Dearest grandmother of Darryl & Anna Becker, & Abigail Retzlaff and great grandmother of Alexis, Lilian, & Ava Becker, and Vladdy Armant. Dear sister of Renate Fanselow

Michael Anthony Schaefer

Michael Anthony Schaefer

Apr 27, 2018

Michael Anthony Schaefer, 30, passed away April 27, 2018. Michael was born on April 19, 1988 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Michael grew up in Pacific, Missouri and graduated from Pacific High School in 2007. Michael is survived by his father, Stephen Wayne Schaefer, step-mother, Christina Louise (Droney) Schaefer, birth mother, Susan Gail Rodgers, brother, Thomas Edward, sister, Abigail Grace, nieces...

Ann Priscu Smith

Ann Priscu Smith

Apr 25, 2018

Ann was born on November 15, 1952 in Merced, California to Charles and Geneda Priscu. She later moved to St. Louis where she spent her childhood, going on to graduate from Cleveland High School, St. Louis University (RN), and the University of Illinois (MS). Ann was a voracious reader and loved the distinctive smell of a fresh, brand-new book binding....

Michael Anthony Schaefer

Michael Anthony Schaefer

Apr 24, 2018

Michael was born on April 19, 1988 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Michael grew up in Pacific, Missouri and graduated from Pacific High School in 2007. Michael was a kind and gentle soul. He was very outgoing and made friends everywhere he went. His family and friends were a treasure to him and he was always there when needed. He was...

Ralph R Collins

Ralph R Collins

Apr 24, 2018

Ralph R. Collins, 66 Beloved husband of Cindy J Collins (nee Weider) Dear son of the late Ralph and Helga Collins (nee Vosswinkle) Dear brother of Dean Collins and Monica Lightfoot Ralph was a son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, nephew, cousin, friend to many and will be deeply missed

Charles E Gutfleisch

Charles E Gutfleisch

Apr 18, 2018

Charles E. Gutfleisch Feb. 16, 1951 - April 18, 2018 Loving son of the late Frank & Margaret Gutfleisch Cherished brother, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend to many Visitation Tuesday April 24, 2018 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon with a service at 12:00 Noon at JAY B. SMITH MAPLEWOOD CHAPEL 7456 Manchester Maplewood, Mo. 63143 Interment Mt. Olive Catholic...

Glenn Edward Stroup

Glenn Edward Stroup

Apr 16, 2018

Glenn Edward Stroup August 28, 1919 - April 16, 2018 Beloved husband of Mary Ellen Stroup (nee Odell) for 65 years Loving father of Mary Susan (Ray) McCrary and Ken (Cindy) Stroup Devoted grandfather of Bill (Miji) and Robert (Debbi) Williams and Bradley Stroup and great grandfather of 7 Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many Mr. Stroup...

Mary Ellen Uhlenbrock

Mary Ellen Uhlenbrock

Apr 16, 2018

Mary Ellen Uhlenbrock, was born to the union of Christian and Kathryn Henkel, on May 8, 1935 in Harmon, Illinois. She is the third born of this union, and was preceded in death by her brother, Richard J. Henkel of Harmon, IL, and sister, Rita McLaughlin of Amboy, IL. Mary is a graduate of Webster University, who taught in the...

Dolly Harris Andrews

Dolly Harris Andrews

Apr 16, 2018

Dolly Harris Andrews born Nov. 8, 1915 passed away at the age of 102 years. Loving mother of Carol Hilton and the late Neal E. Andrews. Mother-in-law of the late Ed Hilton. Adored grandmother of Dave and Joe Masters. Dolly was the first born of nine children to Howard Harris, Sr. and Bertha Kopitsky Harris. She was the granddaughter of...