Obituaries

Edward J. Korba

Edward J. Korba

Sep 2, 2023

In Loving Memory of Edward Jerome Korba Jr

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, and friend, Edward Jerome Korba Jr, who departed from this world peacefully at his home in Wentzville, MO, on September 2, 2023. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, on October 20, 1948. Edward was a...

Bette "Betsy" Potts

Bette "Betsy" Potts

Sep 2, 2023

Bette Sue (Betsy) Potts, 86, of Chesterfield, MO passed away on 9/2/23. Betsy was born in Webster Groves, MO and graduated from Webster Groves High School. She studied at Drake University and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She is survived by her sons Charlie (Lynn) and Steve, as well as grandchildren Taylor, Kara, Saphie, Logan and...

Alice D. Wilson

Alice D. Wilson

Sep 1, 2023

Wilson, Alice (nee: DeLong), 84, of Maryland Heights, MO, died on September 1, 2023.   Alice was born in South Bend, IN.  She is preceded in death by her parents Earl and Myrtle DeLong.    She is survived by her daughter Carol (Gary) Vogel; and her grandchildren Michael (Amanda) Vogel, and Kristine (John) Smedley; and 4 great grandchildren.

Amanda "Mandi" May Pfingsten

Amanda "Mandi" May Pfingsten

Aug 31, 2023

Amanda May Pfingsten, 37, of Imperial, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother Lora Finney. Her survivors include 2 daughter’s Alexis Ellison and Tatum Yardley, father Jeffrey Shaver, stepmother Trica Shaver, and sister Lorraina Shaver.

She loved her two daughters very much and had a passion for life.

She...

Sheri L. Carriger

Sheri L. Carriger

Aug 29, 2023

Sheri Lynne Carriger (née Gates) was born on March 18, 1967 in Evanston, IL and placed in The Cradle Organization for adoption. She was always very thankful that her birth mom chose this path over other alternatives.

She was adopted by Wilton “Bill” & Sharon (née Brandt) Gates soon after her birth. Sheri grew up in the Chicago area but...

Bruce E. Crothers

Bruce E. Crothers

Aug 26, 2023

Bruce Edward Crothers, 75, of Chesterfield, MO, died on August 26, 2023.  He was surrounded by loved ones when he passed.

Bruce was born in Dayton, OH and was a proud Buckeye from Ohio State University. 

Bruce was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mary Crothers and best friend, Buck Crothers. He is survived by his two children, Robert Crothers...

Mary Catherine Raymond

Mary Catherine Raymond

Aug 24, 2023

Mary Catherine Raymond   Bernie, MO. 

Early in the evening of Thursday, 24th August 2023, Mary Catherine (Carrigan) Raymond, aged 88, left her earthly home in the presence of family members.  Mary was born to Lottie Vandally Gribble and Fred Carrigan, on 14th July, 1935.  Mary was a homemaker and a very talented quilter.  She made many quilts for her loved ones that will forever be cherished.  She enjoyed...

Jeanne Brown

Jeanne Brown

Aug 23, 2023

Jeanne Brown, 91, entered the church triumphant on August 23, 2023. For her, one journey ended; a new journey began. Born July 5, 1932, in Cape Girardeau, MO, this only child of Bruce and Mildred Goodwin was immersed in music from birth, her father a jazz pianist, playing on riverboats traveling the Mississippi during the Roaring Twenties, and later, in...

John A. Polston

John A. Polston

Aug 12, 2023

In loving memory of John Arthur Polston, a true Missourian with a knack for fixing both cars and hearts. John, 70, of Hillsboro, Missouri, shuffled off this mortal coil on August 12, 2023, showing cancer that it can't outshine his spirit! #CancerSucks   Born in St. Louis on August 31, 1952, John took life's lessons from the prestigious School of...

Todd D. Staeger

Todd D. Staeger

Aug 7, 2023

Staeger, Todd, 66, of Florissant Missouri, died on August 7, 2023.     Todd was born on St. Louis, MO.  He lived his whole life in Florissant, MO.  He graduated from Northview High School.  He enjoyed going to his day care program of ARCH and doing activities or going out and serving the community with the ARCH staff.   He...

Teresa Lynn Zerr

Teresa Lynn Zerr

Aug 5, 2023

Zerr, Teresa Lynn (nee: Kaltenbach), 53, of O'Fallon, MO died on August 5, 2023.

Terri was raised in O'Fallon, MO and graduated from St. Dominic High School.

Terri was married to Anthony W. Zerr on May 20, 1995 and they were married for 28 years.

Terri worked in sales at Didion Orf Recycling for the past few...

James "Jim" L. Luehrs

James "Jim" L. Luehrs

Aug 3, 2023

Jim Luehrs, age 68, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on August 3, 2023.

Jim was born on November 23, 1954 in St. Louis, MO and graduated from Berkeley High School.  Jim married the love of his life, Linda, on October 9, 1976 and they were happily married for 47 years.

Jim had many occupations over the years, including serving as a police...

Thomas B. Umlauf

Thomas B. Umlauf

Aug 3, 2023

Tom Umlauf, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023.  He was born in Muncy, Pennsylvania and graduated from Muncy High School where he played football.  He went on to serve as a weatherman in the Navy in San Diego, Hong Kong, and Japan.  Later, he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh.  Tom and his spouse Maureen (deceased) moved...