Obituaries

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...

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...

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

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...

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....

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 14, 2018

John "Johnny" Joseph Krus, Jr. Baptized into the hope of Christ resurrection on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Dear son of John Krus, Sr. and Christi Krus-Holmes. Step-son of Michelle Shaver-Krus and Anthony Holmes. Loving brother of Gabrielle and Allie Krus, Step-brother of Chandra and Jorden Donaldson, Kendra Holmes, Isaiah Holmes, Uriah Holmes, Stephen Shaver, Justin Shaver and Jonathan Shaver. Cherished...

Apr 12, 2018

Delores Mary Sutton (nee Pavlich) April 12, 2018 Beloved wife of the late Howard Harvel Sutton; Dear daughter of the late Nicholas and Mamie Pavlich; Loving mother of Howard (Shirley) Sutton; Cherished grandmother of Michelle (Oliver) Feibel, Howard M. (Layla) Sutton Jr. Steven M. Sutton and great-grandmother of 5; Visitation 4:00PM-8:00PM Tuesday April 17, 2018 at Jay B. Smith Funeral...

Apr 10, 2018

Jim was born in the city of Saint Louis on Wednesday July 1, 1936 to the union of William P. and Alice I. Digar (nee Venable). He served in the U.S. Army from January 17, 1956 until January 16, 1959 at which time he was released from active duty with an Honorable discharge. In August 1960 he married Georgia Mae...

Apr 2, 2018

On April 2nd, 2018, at the young age of 68 years old, my father and forever role model William Biship passed away. I have no words for what has happened and I'm numb to the pain, so instead of telling you my feelings I will tell you about the man he was. He was a man of compassion, love, strength,...

Apr 2, 2018

Betty Jean Hickey, 75, of Maplewood, MO, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018. She was born May 17, 1942, in Paw Creek, NC, and married Donald Hickey in St. Louis, MO, on December 13, 1957. Betty is survived by her husband, Donald Hickey of Maplewood, MO; her three daughters, Terry Elizabeth Hrevus (Donald) of Fenton, MO; Kathy Ann McClure...

Apr 2, 2018

Samuel E. Caputa Born: August 6, 1955 Passed Suddenly: April 2, 2018 Beloved husband of Mary Rhodes Caputa: Loving father of Samuel (Angela), Nick (girlfriend Amy) and Dan (girlfriend Sarah) Caputa; Devoted Grandfather to AJ & Mila; Dear Brother of Pauline (Gene) Balossi and the late Carolyn (Dick) McDonald; Cherished Uncle to Pauline McDonald, Josephine (John) McCarthy, Rose (Tom) Fagan,...

Mar 31, 2018

Candace Lynn Ridenour (nee Cain), Went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Beloved wife of Paul David Ridenour. Loving daughter of Rosa Cain (nee Wenthe) and the late Larry Cain. Dear sister of Deana VanFleet and Lori Bare. Cherished aunt of Joe Ridenour, Hannah Ridenour, Donnie Hewlett, Jenny Sloan, Frank W. Dallafior Jr., Brad Dallafior, Brandon Bare...

Mar 30, 2018

Virginia L. Wahlig 90, of Fenton, Mo. Friday March 30, 2018 Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church Beloved wife of the late Fred Wahlig. Loving mother of Kenneth (Phyllis), Keith (Julie) Wahlig and the late Gerald, and Terry (Peggy) Wahlig. Cherished grandmother of David, Brian, Kelly and Randy Dear sister of the late Maxine Metcalf and Don Knapp....

Mar 29, 2018