Obituaries

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...

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...

Holly Gail Newell

Holly Gail Newell

May 28, 2025

Newell, Holly Gail

July 14, 1955 – May 28, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Holly Gail Newell, who left us on May 28, 2025. Holly was born in St. Louis to Edwin and Audrey Mills, and lived in the area for nearly all of her life. Her childhood was one of large and happy family...

Richard Scott Schneider

Richard Scott Schneider

May 27, 2025

Richard Scott Schneider, of Wright City, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at the age of 63.

Richard was the devoted husband of six years to Donna Schneider and the loving father of Zachary (Stephanie) Schneider. He cherished his bond with his stepchildren Amanda Egli, Shawn Willyard, Rhiannon Sigmund, and Alan Willyard, as well as his godchildren, Josh...

Michael Crescenzo

Michael Crescenzo

May 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Michael J. Crescenzo

 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael J. Crescenzo of O’Fallon, Missouri, on May 25, 2025. Born on June 10, 1945, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Jesse and Helen (Baltic) Crescenzo, Michael was raised in Wegley, PA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over...

Bill White

Bill White

May 19, 2025

White, William (Bill) Clark, 83, of St. Peters, Missouri died on May 19, 2025 at the Villages of St. Peters, in St. Peters, MO. William (Bill) was born on October 25, 1941 in Marshall, Missouri and graduated from Marshall High School and then continued on to receive his Degree from the Missouri Central College and Teaching Certification from the State...

Jay Bowman

Jay Bowman

May 18, 2025

Jay Allen Bowman, 56 of O'Fallon, MO died on May 18, 2025.

Jay was born in Pomona, CA and received his general education degree, he continued on to Sawyer College of Pomona, where he received his degree in Computer Electronics.

Jay worked as a warehouse manager in St. Louis, MO for many years, but eventually went on to Travel and work part...

Laval W. Shrum

Laval W. Shrum

May 8, 2025

Laval W. Shrum, 

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Veteran

April 26, 1954 – may 8, 2025

Laval W. Shrum, age 71, of Warrenton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A proud American and decorated veteran, Laval lived his life with integrity, grit, and a deep devotion to both country and kin

Born April 26, 1954, Laval...