Obituaries

Sally Young

Sally Young

Apr 11, 2025

Sally Ruth Young, age 82, of Fenton, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1942, in Orange County, Florida, to Lenvel and Roselle Phillips. Sally had a zest for life and a heart full of love. She found joy in the simple things-cooking for those she loved, spending time with family, and listening to...

Pamela Jo Shephard

Pamela Jo Shephard

Apr 8, 2025

Pamela Shephard (nee D'Angelo), passed away on April 8, 2025. She was the wife of the late Ronald Shephard; devoted mother of Jennifer Guidici (Dutch), Amy Long and Brian Shephard; devoted grandmother to Jackie, Libby, Shelby, Molly, Riley and Jack Wallace; dear daughter of the late Frank and Nola D'Angelo; dear sister to Christine and Thomas Stoff and Kathleen and...

Nicholas Lee Swatek

Nicholas Lee Swatek

Apr 2, 2025

Nicholas ("Nick") Lee Swatek, Sr., beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to so many, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at the age of 101. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on Flag Day, June 14, 1923, Nick proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, where he was a navigator on both B-17 and B-24...

Ivy Andrews

Ivy Andrews

Apr 2, 2025

Our beloved, Ivy Elizabeth Andrews (nee Soans), aged 96, peacefully went to be with her Savior on the night of April 2, 2025 in Maplewood, MO. Born in Udupi, Karnataka, India on July 24, 1928, her life exemplified unwavering faith, selfless service, and enduring love. Ivy's legacy of love spans five generations and reaches every continent. A cherished mother (Amma)...

Beulah M Pickett

Beulah M Pickett

Apr 1, 2025

Beulah M. Pickett, 85, passed away on April 1, 2025. Beulah was a devoted mother, cherished friend, and guiding light to all who knew her. She left behind a legacy of love, strength, and kindness. Beulah lived a life filled with compassion, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family. As a mother, she was a source of boundless love and...

Gerardo F Chaves

Gerardo F Chaves

Mar 31, 2025

Gerardo Fidel Chaves, 90, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025. Born in Pifo, Ecuador, on July 12, 1934. Gerardo was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather who leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to family. Gerardo was the son of Bertha Maria Silva de Chaves and Manuel Eliecer Chaves, both deceased. He was one...

Mr. Robert William Sprung, Sr

Mr. Robert William Sprung, Sr

Mar 30, 2025

In loving memory of Robert W. Sprung, Sr., cherished husband, father and grandfather. Bob is survived by Doris Sprung, his wife of 50 years, and his five children: Robert, Jr., Jacqueline, Brian, Matthew and Mark. Visitation is Sunday, April 6 from 4-8pm at J.B. Smith funeral home (7456 Manchester Road, Maplewood, MO). Memorial service at J.B. Smith on Monday, April...

Betty Lou Manson

Betty Lou Manson

Mar 30, 2025

Betty Lou Manson, 6/30/1940 - 3/30/2025; Dear daughter of the late Euell Bedwell and Nellie Bernice (nee Harrison) Grosse; Beloved wife of the late Herschel Udale Leroux and Daniel Manson Sr.; Loving mother of Shelia (Wade) Stevens, Sherrie (the late John) Knox, Daniel Manson Jr., Dale (Pok) Leroux, Kerry Manson, Steven (Emily) Manson, Darrell Leroux, Kelly Johnson and the late...

Barbara Woodson

Barbara Woodson

Mar 28, 2025

Barbara Woodson April 21, 1945 - March 28, 2025 Predeceased by her husband Claude "Woody" Woodson, her brother Milton Ross, and her parents Mitlon and Ann Ross. Survived by her daughter Heather Gracey-Higgins and her family, her son Brian Gracy and his family, Amy Ashman and her family, and Steve Woodson and his family. She was a daughter, sister, cousin,...

Robert & Lorene Kirkland

Robert & Lorene Kirkland

Mar 21, 2025

Robert E. Kirkland, Feb 26, 1930 - Feb 15, 2025. Lorene Kirkland, Jan 14, 1932 - July 21, 2024. Both Passed away from this life. Robert and Lorene were born in Wallins Creek, Kentucky where they met each other and married. Lorene worked in a manufacturing job while she also cared for her children. She is preceded in death by...

Annette Schroeder

Annette Schroeder

Mar 20, 2025

Annette R. E. Schroeder, 85, was called home by her Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2025. She is survived by her brothers, Rev. Wayne C. Schroeder (Beverly) of Menomonee Falls, WI, and Don Schroeder (Elisabeth) of North Hollywood, CA, and her "girls", Lynn Brown and Laurie Washausen, and dear friends, Melba Wilke of Indiana, and Anita Meyers of Lowell, Michigan....

Elizabeth (Betty) Christian

Elizabeth (Betty) Christian

Mar 19, 2025

Elizabeth " Betty" Jane Christian, daughter of James and Mary Jo Dees passed from this life on March 19, 2025. She was born on March 24, 1936 in Wilhelmina, Mo and was the youngest of her siblings. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Adrian, Boyce, Jimmy and Delbert. She was survived by her sister Mary...

Dean R Olsen

Dean R Olsen

Mar 19, 2025

Son to the late Donald Olsen & Dolores Starr Survive by his siblings, Paul Olsen, Trent (Tammy) Olsen, Dwayne Olsen,Lori(Scott) Smith, Kathy(Patrick) Rasmussen, Daniel Olsen, Chris Olsen, and Angel Olsen. Proud uncle and great uncle to many. Dean was a member of the gateway riders club. He would participate in helping raising money for M.S. He also loved watching the...

John Lewis O'Laughlin, Jr

John Lewis O'Laughlin, Jr

Mar 15, 2025

John Lewis O'Laughlin Jr, from St. Louis, MO transitioned peacefully on March 15th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. John who was known by many as, "Johnny O, Cap, Captain, and Papa" was born on May 24th, 1956. John will be remembered by his many accomplishments. John served in the US Navy for 4 years followed by 40 years at...

Joseph Owen Sasenger

Joseph Owen Sasenger

Mar 11, 2025

Joseph Owen Sasenger, born on July 29th, 1978, in St. Louis, Missouri, left this world to be with God on March 11th, 2025. He was the loving husband of Mary (Salarano) Sasenger and the father of Sydney (Dustin) Cowsert, Eli Sasenger, Emma Sasenger, Jacob Sasenger, Ella Sasenger and Lucas Sasenger. He was the son of Randy Sasenger and Deborah (Pyatt)...

George Thomas Mackie

George Thomas Mackie

Mar 10, 2025

George Mackie of Dittmer, Missouri passed away on Mar 10, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Judith Ann Mclaughlin

Judith Ann Mclaughlin

Mar 9, 2025

Judith Ann (Judy) McLaughlin passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at age 85 at her home in Webster Groves, MO. Judy was born on October 23, 1939, in Canton, Ohio to Clement and Evalyn Fry, and she married Charles B. (Barry) McLaughlin on June 20, 1964, in Ravenna, Ohio. She and Barry lived in St. Louis, Missouri where Judy...

Debbie Carole Brown

Debbie Carole Brown

Mar 9, 2025

Debbie Carole Brown 8/18/1956 - 3/9/2025 Daughter to the late James S & Vonda J Brown, Mother to the late Amy Lynn Bruenger Survived by her siblings, Cherie (Greg) Wandersee, Michael (Kim) Brown and Jim Brown Proud aunt and great aunt to many Debbie lived life on her own terms-sometimes messy, sometimes hard, but always real. She loved the St....

Melvin Alfred Jusich

Melvin Alfred Jusich

Mar 8, 2025

Melvin (Mel) Jusich, 88, passed away peacefully from complications of heart disease on Saturday, March 8, 2025, with family and friends by his side. Melvin is survived by his loving partner, Marilyn Schulze, his children Peter Jusich (Mike Knoll), Joiann (Michael) Morhaus, and grandchildren, Emma and Maggie Morhaus. Brother to Lillian Corcoran and step-father to Brad (Amanda) Landsbaum and Nathan...

Dortha "Bunny" Faye Vinson

Dortha "Bunny" Faye Vinson

Mar 7, 2025

Dortha "Bunny" Vinson, 84, passed away on March 7, 2025, in Saint Louis, MO. Dortha "Bunny" is survived by Julie Rieger - daughter, Janice McMurry - daughter, Brandi McMurry - granddaughter, Tiffany Leitch and her husband, Noah Leitch - granddaughter, Holly Lamprich - granddaughter and her wife, Kate Lamprich, Katie McMurry - granddaughter, Robert McMurry - grandson, Kyle Rieger -...