Obituaries

Robert Mitchell Francis

Robert Mitchell Francis

Aug 9, 2025

Robert Mitchell Francis, Sr. of Imperial, MO, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the age of 75. He is survived by his son, Robby Francis, his daughter, Leslie (Chris) Bolk, one brother, Mick (Susan) Francis; four sisters, Sue (Mike) McGovern, Penny (Dave) Schirmer, Kaye (Tim) See, and Terry (Steve) Boehm, and other family and friends. He was preceded in...

Carl Lee Simpson

Carl Lee Simpson

Aug 6, 2025

Carl Lee Simpson, 84, of St. Peters, MO, died on August 6, 2025.

Carl was born in Perry County, Arkansas. After he graduated from highschool, Carl served in the United States Navy (1958-61). After his service was complete he received his Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Carl had a long career as an...

Bruce Edward Porter

Bruce Edward Porter

Aug 5, 2025

Bruce Edward Porter, 66, of St. Charles, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 at Evelyn’s hospice House. Cherished son of Carol Porter and the late Robert Porter, devoted father of Kaitlin and Jill Porter. The loving grandfather of Mason and Avery.

Bruce is survived by sister Gail Porter, dear brother of Kirk (Maryanne) Porter, Chad (Susan) Porter. Uncle...

Charlene Mott

Charlene Mott

Jul 29, 2025

Charlene Ruth Mott, age 67, of Saint Charles, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1957, in Pulaski, Missouri.

A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Charlene is lovingly survived by her daughters, Roxanna Lopez and Victoria Sias, along with nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Charlene had a deep love for crafting, sewing, and fishing, and...

Karen Wollenberger

Karen Wollenberger

Jul 27, 2025



Karen J. Wollenberger, 86, of St.Charles, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on July 27, 2025. Beloved mother, aunt, cousin and friend. She was a shining light in all of our lives, and her warmth and love will be profoundly missed.

Born on May 16th, 1939, in St. Louis County, Karen was a woman of great spirit, known for...

Jane Renee Stacy

Jane Renee Stacy

Jul 19, 2025

Stacy, Jane Renee (Zieman), 69, of O'Fallon, MO, died on July 19th, 2025.

Jane was born in Minot, ND where she married Douglas Stacy in 1975.

She spent most of her career in retail prior to retirement and was a devoted mother and wife.

Jane is survived by her two children, Matthew (Katie) Stacy and Cindy (Brian Auchly); her grandchildren, Jonah, Everett and...

Duane Alan Lammers

Duane Alan Lammers

Jul 19, 2025

Duane Alan Lammers, lovingly known as “The Hammer,” passed away on July 19, 2025, in O’Fallon, Missouri, at the age of 64. Born in 1961 in Jefferson City, Missouri, Duane was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather. A man whose quick wit, fiercely loyal heart, and tireless dedication to his work and his people earned him lasting respect.

Duane...

William Taynor

William Taynor

Jul 13, 2025

William "Bill" Taynor passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born to Don (Dingy) and Madeline (Merky) Eugenia (Richardson)Taynor of Jonesburg, MO, on December 12, 1938. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his infant son. His father, Don, passed away in 1980, and his mother, Madeline, died in 2014. Their...

James Franklin Brooks III

James Franklin Brooks III

Jul 12, 2025

James Franklin Brooks III, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the age of 43. Cherished son of Wanda Brooks and the late James Franklin Brooks Jr.; devoted father of Nathaniel Brooks and Ethan Brooks; loving partner of Danielle Ramsey; lifelong friend of Tina Burns and Shannon Zimmermann.

Jim had a passion for fishing, a love of...

June Bartlett

June Bartlett

Jul 9, 2025



June Chase Bartlett, 63, of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away on July 9, 2025 following a series of health challenges.

A devoted wife and mother, June’s family was her greatest joy. She and her husband, Jimmy, were married April 13, 1985 and welcomed their daughter, Katherine, in May of 1993.

Known for her kindness and generosity, June was a nurturer and maternal...

Stanley J. Bronakowski

Stanley J. Bronakowski

Jul 9, 2025

Stan Bronakowski joined his beloved wife, Sandie, in heaven on July 9, 2025. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family who loved him deeply.



Stan was born and raised in St. Louis and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he met the love of his life, Sandie,...

Judy Liefeld

Judy Liefeld

Jul 9, 2025

Judith “Judy” Liefeld (Foss) May 17, 1943 – July 9, 2025

Judith May Elizabeth Liefeld (née Foss), of Ballwin, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and music. Born in Minneapolis on May 17, 1943 — famously in the backseat of a car en route to the hospital — Judy’s life was marked by grace, humor, and quiet strength.

She was a...

Keith Jump

Keith Jump

Jun 25, 2025

Jump, Robert “Keith,” 82, of Moscow Mills, MO, died June 25, 2025.

Keith was born in Lebanon, MO, on June 30, 1942 but spent most of his youth in Park Rapids, MN. He was a star player on the Park Rapids High School basketball team. He graduated from North Dakota State University in 1964 and remained a loyal fan of the...

Bettie Lanham

Bettie Lanham

Jun 24, 2025

Bettie Jean Lanham, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 24, 2025. She was 92 years old. Bettie was born on February 13th,1933 in Owensboro, Ky., the first child of Conrad and Martha Payne and graduated from St Francis High School.

She is survived by her children, Joseph P. Lanham, Jr. (Carol), Patrick...

Mark Douglas Eads

Mark Douglas Eads

Jun 23, 2025

Mark D. Eads June 13, 1955 – June 23, 2025

Mark D. Eads, age 70, of Florissant, Missouri, passed away on June 23, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1955, in Lebanon, Indiana.

A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Mark went on to build a 30-year career as a dedicated print pressman. He was a quiet, humble man...

Ellen Yvonne Walters

Ellen Yvonne Walters

Jun 15, 2025

Ellen Yvonne Walters

Ellen Walters, 79, of St. Charles, MO passed away on June 16, 2025, after a short illness. She was born on November 9, 1945, in Charleston, IL and is the only child of Wilbert “Bo” and Bettie Rose (Arney) Walters. She grew up in Ashmore, IL, where she attended Ashmore Grade School, just across the street from her...

Linda Susan Liosis

Linda Susan Liosis

Jun 14, 2025

Linda Susan Liosis (nee Rubino), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 74. Loving wife of the late Andrew Christopher Liosis; beloved daughter of the late John Rubino; devoted mother of Chris (Ashley McDonald) Liosis and Jennifer Coplin; cherished grandmother of Indy Liosis, Zane Coplin, Savannah Coplin, and Liam Coplin.

Linda was married to...

Myrna Knickmeyer

Myrna Knickmeyer

Jun 13, 2025

Myrna Lee Knickmeyer (b. February 6, 1940) passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 13th, 2025. She was surrounded by her family.



Myrna is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Knickmeyer; her father Robert Byrd; her mother, Ruby Grace Byrd; and her brother Donald Byrd. She is survived by her beloved partner in life of 24 years, Paul Makki;...

Ron Tanner

Ron Tanner

Jun 8, 2025

Ron Tanner

December 17, 1943 – June 8, 2025



Ron Tanner, a devoted husband, father, proud grandfather, and spirited friend to many, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, in St. Charles, Missouri. He was 81 years old.



Ron simply loved being around people. Whether he was telling a story, cracking a joke, or launching into one of his classic “…and he says…”...

Mary French

Mary French

Jun 6, 2025

Mary Alice French, 96, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in her daughter’s home, surrounded by love and family. Born on Gentry Road in Sedalia, Missouri, on June 13, 1928, Mary Alice lived a life defined by strength, joy, and an adventurous spirit. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lula Florence Hauk, and her father, Charles Melvin...