Obituaries

Lovella Viola Thompson

Lovella Viola Thompson

Jan 10, 2025

On the morning of January 10, 2025, Lovella V Thompson passed away peacefully due to natural causes at the age of 88. Lovella is survived by her devoted daughter, Teresa Facciolini (Ron Facciolini), son Steve Thompson, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other loved ones. She is preceded in death by spouse William L. Thompson and children Linda Allen, Gary Thompson,...

Dwayne H Brown

Dwayne H Brown

Jan 9, 2025

Dwayne H Brown, Dwayne was born on, May 3, 1962. Dwayne left behind a loving wife of 43 years (Nikki Brown) and 8 children; Johnny Sessums, Dwayne jr, Donald, Angel, Anna, Christopher, Shaun and the youngest Joseph Brown. He left behind 22 grand children, 2 great grandchildren and 2 brothers Billy and Timothy. Dwayne spent most of his time in...

Barbara Dunphy

Barbara Dunphy

Jan 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Barbara June (Williams) Dunphy. She peacefully died January 8, 2025, three days after her 90th birthday. She embodied the very best qualities any one person could strive for: unconditional love, unwavering support, strength, compassion, generosity, and kindness. She loved her family, gardening, the Cardinals...

Thomas Edward Harman

Thomas Edward Harman

Jan 4, 2025

Thomas Edward Harman, 100, died peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by family in Maplewood, Missouri. Thomas, born on July 28, 1924 in St Louis, Missouri, was the son of Robert and Lela Harman. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his brother, Robert Harman and his son-in-law, Jim Sandberg. Tom was a World War II veteran, serving...

Paul Mathias Sr.

Paul Mathias Sr.

Jan 1, 2025

Paul Kenneth Mathias Sr., 85 years of age, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, surrounded by family in Fenton Missouri. Paul was born on February 14, 1939 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania the son of Willbur and Dessa Mathias. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Wilbur Mathias and Jack Mathias, a sister Virginia (Sissy) Weyant, a grandson Mathew Mathias,...

James Kevin Gorman

James Kevin Gorman

Dec 28, 2024

James Kevin Gorman, born on February 12, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 28, 2024, in Ballwin, Missouri. Jim was the cherished husband of Mary (Dauten) Gorman and a devoted father to his three children: Bill Gorman (Rachel), Hannah Godsell (Jonathan), and Bethany Briggs (Michael). He found great joy in his role as...

Evelyn Darlene Leonard

Evelyn Darlene Leonard

Dec 20, 2024

Evelyn D. Leonard (nee Burris) went on to be with the Lord on the 20th of December, 2024. She was born to Matthew and Minnie Burris in February of 1925. She attended grade school in Dana, Illinois, and high school in Rutland, Illinois, where she graduated Valedictorian of her class. She later married her husband, Merle, while he was serving...

Dwight Earl Holden

Dwight Earl Holden

Dec 19, 2024

Dwight Earl Holden was called to be with the Lord on December 19, 2024, at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Valerie (nee Beam) Holden, and his sister, Patricia Holden. Born on May 25, 1950, Dwight shared a special bond with his beloved mother, as they both celebrated their birthdays on the...

Nancy F Lange

Nancy F Lange

Dec 16, 2024

Nancy Evelyn (Friesz) Lange of Fenton, Missouri entered eternal life on Monday, December 16, 2024. Nancy was born October 17, 1931 in Keytesville, Missouri to Arthur and Mabel (Voss) Friesz, the 10th of eleven children. She attended schools in Keytesville and Salisbury, Missouri and graduated from Missouri University in 1953 with a degree in Education. She taught in schools in...

Mike Cochran

Mike Cochran

Dec 13, 2024

Thomas Michael "Mike" Cochran, 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Garden View Care Center in Valley Park, MO. Mike was born on December 29, 1943 in Evansville, IN, to CT "Plue" Cochran and Gladys (nee Lamb) Cochran. Mike graduated from Rosiclare High School in 1961 and earned a Bachelor's degree from Murray State...

Mary Louise Louden

Mary Louise Louden

Dec 10, 2024

Mary Louise Louden September 15, 1931 - December 10, 2024 Age 93, sister of George D. Louden, aunt of John E. Louden, cousin of Carole Caruso, John Edwards, Ann Edwards, Shirley Thompson, Kathy Fischer, Richard Eby and Claudia Bley. Mary Louise grew up in a small town in Ohio. As a child she loved to explore and in high school...

Richard John Young

Richard John Young

Dec 9, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard J. Young, our "Pops". Loving husband of Doris M. Young, father of Dick (Lisa), Derek (Ruby) and the late Darren. Wonderful grandfather to Derek (Erica), RJ, and Monica, great grandfather to Cooper and Cash, friend to many and from large, loving, extended families - Young, Duff & Jones . The most...

Susan "Sue" Parker

Susan "Sue" Parker

Dec 6, 2024

Susan Parker (nee Krekel) went on to rest in heaven's glory on the 6th of December. Sue was born to Alfred and Charlene Krekel in 1959, the youngest of her sisters, she also had one younger brother. Sue met her soulmate Chris D. Parker at the age of nineteen and soon after became a loving wife, best friend and the...

Evangeline Penny Browne

Evangeline Penny Browne

Dec 5, 2024

Evangeline Dorothea Genevieve (Penny) Browne August 9, 1926 to December 5, 2024 Penny passed away peacefully at her farm in Robertsville, Missouri at the age of 98. She was pre-deceased by her husband Perry Neal, son James Douglas Browne and daughter Linda Carol Vedenhaupt (Bill). She is survived by her sister Jenny Hajek of Steelville, Missouri, children Jonathan (Lisa), David...

Mary "Fran" Frances Kirn

Mary "Fran" Frances Kirn

Dec 4, 2024

Fran Kirn of Fenton, Missouri was born in Dallas, Texas on January 15, 1938 to the late Floyd and Ruby (Mathis) Quota. She loved the outdoors, especially fishing, gardening, and her many wonderful years of retirement at their cabin by the lake. She loved spending time with her family-her husband Glen to whom she was happily married for 51 years,...

Tracey Lynn Lawson

Tracey Lynn Lawson

Dec 3, 2024

Tracey Lynn (Adams) Lawson 12/21/1970 - 12/3/2024 Best daughter of Larua and Gary Adams, a great wife and mother. Tracey loved watching Disney movies, and Bon Jovi. She was also one of the longest working employees at SSA Disability. She was loved by so many people: her husband, son, mother and father in law, brother and sister in law, nephews,...

William (Bill) Alter

William (Bill) Alter

Nov 29, 2024

William Edward Alter May 15th, 1944 - November 29th, 2024 William Edward "Bill" Alter passed away in his sleep on November 29th, 2024 at the age of 80. Bill was born May 15th, 1945, in Iowa City,IA the first of four children born to Edward and Eileen Alter. He grew up in Creve Coeur, Missouri, alongside his beloved siblings Gary,...

Roger Warren Welsh

Roger Warren Welsh

Nov 29, 2024

Roger Warren Welsh; August 10, 1945 - November 29, 2024; Beloved husband of Kathleen Welsh (nee Rains) of 50 years; Loving father of Christine (Eric) Ewalt, Rachel (Guy) Slunaker, and Vicky Welsh; Cherished grandfather of Bridgette Welsh, Cathy Becker, Abigail Ewalt, Rosemary Ewalt, Bella Slunaker, Caroline Slunaker, and Peter Slunaker; Dearest great grandfather of Mason Becker; Dear brother of Jennifer...

Virginia (Ginny) May Andersen

Virginia (Ginny) May Andersen

Nov 29, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" Andersen (nee Theiss), aged 97, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024 in hospice care at Evelyn's House. Born on May 27, 1927, Ginny lived a long and fulfilling life, marked by her dedication to family and community. Ginny married the love of her life, Gunnar Andersen, on May 12, 1950. Together, they build a life filled with...

Oscar Dale Skaggs

Oscar Dale Skaggs

Nov 28, 2024

Oscar Dale "Bud" Skaggs passed on November 28,2024, at the age of 80. He was born in Valles Mines, Mo. to Oscar F. Skaggs and Irene (Stewart) Blake. Dale truly knew that it was more blessed to give than to receive. His generosity knew no bounds. Dale's years of hard work gave him the knowledge to help anyone that asked...