Obituaries

Apr 17, 2023

Tonie Dale Helmig, age 81, of Hermann passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023 surrounded by his family and friends. Tonie was born on June 2, 1941 in Judge, MO, a son of the late Roy and Viola Helmig.  

On February 22, 1969, Tonie was united in marriage to Janet Sue Valley. Janet preceded him in death on...

Apr 17, 2023

 

Mary Ellen Colaw, 94, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on April 17, 2023 after a brief illness. Mary was born on November 6, 1928 to Edna and Joseph Gunzelman in Emporia, Kansas. She graduated from Emporia High School and attended the College of Emporia and Emporia State University earning BA and MA degrees. She was a member of...

Apr 16, 2023

William R. Shaw of Weldon Spring, Missouri, passed away on April 16, 2023.  He was born in Taylorville, Illinois on March 29, 1937.  He was married to Jane just shy of 46 years.  Bill so enjoyed his family & friends.  He was active playing golf, scuba diving (was an instructor for a while), loved boating & playing “Hollywood” gin with...

Apr 15, 2023

A bright light was dimmed the morning of April 15, 2023, with the unexpected passing of Andrew Tyler Steinmann. Dimmed, but not darkened, as those who were fortunate enough to have Andrew in their lives will long remember the warmth of his embrace, and forever carry in their hearts the memory of his smile, wit, laughter, generosity, and fierce loyalty.

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Apr 11, 2023

LINDA JEANNE BISOUX, age 75, passed away at home on the morning of April 11, 2023. She left this life, with her family by her side, after a nearly two-year struggle to recover from a brain injury sustained from a diabetic coma.

Linda was born January 30, 1948, to Margaret Mary (“Doll”) Bisoux and Robert Lee Bisoux in Belleville, Illinois....

Apr 11, 2023

Rita Kay (Sanders) Webb of St. Louis Missouri joined our father in heaven on April 11th of 2023. 

Rita was born in St. Louis Missouri. She leaves behind her son Stacy Bonds, Jr. (Azia Mrozewski), her grandson Stacy Bonds III, her best friend until the end Sharon "Terry" Martin, her loving companion Mike Smith, and her sisters Debbie Sutterer and...

Apr 11, 2023

Richard (Michael) Allen, 58, of Maryland Heights, MO passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Michael was born November 6, 1964 in St. Louis and graduated from Fox High School. He worked as a foreperson at Forest Park Golf Course.

Michael, an organ donor, is proceeded in death by his parents Richard Lawrence and Betty Janet. Survived by his sisters...

Apr 9, 2023

Apr 4, 2023

Roth, Alice Elaine (nee: Medley), 74 of House Springs, MO, died April 4, 2023.   Alice was born in St. Louis, MO and retired from United States Post Office as a Civil Servant.  She graduated from Northwest High School. Her ability to lend a helping hand to anyone in need was incredible.  Her time spent with her Children, Grand Children...

Apr 2, 2023

Apr 1, 2023

LaVerne Kricho, 85, of St. Peters, passed away on April 1, 2023, after a short illness.

LaVerne was born in St. Louis on January 11, 1938. She worked as a receptionist for Furlong Printing Company for many years. She enjoyed reading, watching Jeopardy, and collecting giraffes. 

LaVerne is survived by her brother, Jack Allgire, daughters Karen (James) McDonald and Sharon (David) Hoven, grandchildren Alex, Ryan, Andrew, Aly, Austin, Ashleigh, Clayton and other family and friends.

LaVerne is...

Apr 1, 2023

Itsue Asakawa was born on September 1st, 1931, in Nara Japan. She was born the fifth of 8 children to Katogero and Chioyo Asakawa. During her earliest childhood years, her family lived in a comfortable position within the community, her father serving as carpenter for the Buddhist Temple and her mother being the local community designer and seamstress of custom...

Mar 27, 2023

Carol Jane Goggin was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 22, 1950 to parents Orville R. and Sophia Goggin (nee Dawson). On March 27, 2023, she entered her final rest at the age of 72 after an extended illness.

Carol is remembered by all who knew her as Miss Sunshine, the life of the party, and a lover...

Mar 25, 2023

Earl Clare Hippensteel born June 19, 1943 went to be with our Lord his Savior, March 25, 2023. He was a religious man that loved his family, friends and all animals. He leaves behind his adoring wife, Robin of 33 years, sister-in-law’s, Jackie Madden (Jim) Tracy Howell (Buddy decd) Renai Day (Shannon) and brother-in-law Daniel Wunder (Aileen) many nieces, nephews,...

Mar 25, 2023

 

Pritchett, Mary Lou (nee: Finn), 85, of St.Charles, MO died on March 25th, 2023.     Mary Lou is survived by her children Keith Pritchett, Jack (Susan) Pritchett and her daughter-in- Law, Janice Wafler Sudholt; her grandchildren, Adam, Samuel and Molly.   Mary Lou loved to cook, travel and spend time with her grandkids. She worked as a cook for...

Mar 14, 2023

Melissa Lecrone, beloved parent, grandparent, daughter, sister and friend passed on March 14, 2023 at the age of 53. 

Melissa is survived by her four children, Nicole Lecrone, Zachary (Savannah Smith) Stoehner, Brooksie (David Hall) Volkmann, Austin Volkmann; her grandchildren Savannah, Isaiah, Dakota, Jaxson, Teagan, Lincoln, and Reagan; her parents Gary and Margaret (Nichols) Lecrone and sister Wendy (Jeff) Bornefeld.

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Mar 10, 2023

Saputo, John of St. Paul, MO died at home on March 10, 2023, surrounded by his family. 

John was born in St. Louis Missouri.  He served as a Navy Seaman First Class during the Korean War.  He celebrated his 90th birthday last September. 

John was married to Carol Ann (nee Proost) on June 8, 1957.  They were married for 58...

Mar 9, 2023

Mar 7, 2023

Mar 5, 2023

Konopka, Richard G “Rich”

Passed away on March 5, 2023 after a brief illness at the age of 77. He was a devoted husband and best friend to his wife Vicky Cordes Konopka for 56 years. He was a great uncle to his many nieces, nephews and a great brother-in law.

He served in the US Army in the 70’s. Rich worked...