Obituaries

Larry McGrady, 78, January 12, 2020. Father of Laura Bira (Bob) and Wade McGrady (Kristy). Brother of the late Sue Krauska and the late Leroy McGrady. Grandfather, uncle, and friend to many.A private memorial service is planned at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Linda Sue Hackney (Bryan), 72, of Bellflower, CA, died on June 6th, 2022. Sue was born in Bellflower, CA, and graduated from Bellflower High School in 1967.Sue was married to Steven B. Hackney on January 14, 1989, they were married for 19 years before his passing in 2008.Sue was very involved in her church and especially enjoyed working with the...

Cocks, Lyn Elizabeth (nee: Wallerstedt), 68 of Florissant, MO, died December 11, 2021.Lyn was born in St. Louis, MO, was a graduate of Laboure High School, and a resident of Florissant for 48 years.Lyn was preceded in death by her loving husband of 22 years, Robert (Bob) Cocks (2019) and her parents Jean & Bill Viehman.Lyn is survived by her...

Machelle Pelkey (Fabecich) of Wentzville, MO found peace after a long struggle with colon cancer surrounded by family on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the age of 48.Machelle's life began in Chicago. As she explored new residences, she touched many lives and cared for all. She found true love and made a home with her husband, Kevin in Wentzville. She...

Margaret Gayle McPherson (Phillips), 54, Kirkwood, MO, passed away on December 29, 2020, surrounded by loved ones.Peggy was born in Saint Louis, MO, on September 12, 1966. She was raised in Florissant, MO, where she attended NAM Catholic Grade School and graduated from Aquinas High School.  She continued on to college and received her master’s degree from Webster University.Peggy was the youngest child in a family of nine children. She...

Mark Philip Rossi June 26th 1961- August 18th 2021Mark Gained his wings after fighting Covid and many other health issues for 2 1/2 weeks. He was born in Saint Petersburg, Florida then the family moved to Lynnfield, Massachusetts where he resided until around 14 years old and then he moved back to Florida. He was a father to Nancy Rossi and her...

Mary Ellen Mitchell passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on May 1, 2022. She was 70 years old.Mary was born on March 26th, 1952 in Garfield, Oklahoma to John McNally and Martha (Hanna) McNally. Mary grew up in Muskogee, Oklahoma and graduated from Central High School in 1970. She finished her schooling at Chapman College with...

Melanie Aitken of St. John, Missouri, passed away at the age of 71 on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She is survived by her son Christopher, her dear niece Annie (Kyle) and many other relatives, including sister Jan, brother Ed (Christy), sister Karen (Dan), nieces Mindy and Danielle (Justin), nephew Graham (Wendy) and great nieces and great nephews Emily, Megan, Lauren,...

Melvin Vernon Jones, 98, known as “Popi”, was the only child born to Thomas and Geania (nee. Grant) Jones on July 8,1920 in Canfield, Arkansas. When he was 5 years old, he moved to East St. Louis where he started his education at Dunbar Elementary.After graduating from Lincoln Senior High School, Melvin later enrolled at the University of Arkansas Pine...

Michael John Hoffman, of Wright City, MO, passed away on Sunday October 10, 2021, at the age of 67. He was preceded in death by his parents Jean and Daniel Hoffman. Loving husband of 22 years to Laureen (Rainey) Hoffman; cherished father of Jessica Welles and her husband Eric Welles, Misty Gaw, and Aaron Roth; beloved grandfather of Erica Welles,...

Miguel Angel Espina, of St. Louis, MO passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the age of 75.Miguel is survived by his ex-wife, Olga Kuprashvili; his children, Medeya Espina, Michelle Espina-McIntyre, Annie Espina-Thompson, and Michael Espina; his brother, Peter Espina; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.The funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday September 25, 2019 at...

Our beloved Nicole Renee (Reichert) Torrence, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.  She left this Earthly world in her sleep and went peacefully into the arms of our Lord.She is survived by her son, Beau Reichert, daughter Lindsay Reichert, husband Dane Torrence, step-son Caleb Torrence, parents David Ward and Sue Speir.  She also had cousins, Aunts and Uncles, life-long...

Ora King Gould, 80 years old, of St. Charles, MO, passed away on October 4th 2019. King was born in Estherville, Iowa, on November 25, 1938. He graduated from Soldan High School. King was married to Bobbie (nee: Ford) on August 13, 1977. They were married for 42 years. King worked as a truck driver for F.F. Kirchner for 20...

Patricia (Pat) Ann Staley Brewer, 70, of St Charles, MO, passed away on August 8th, 2019.Patricia was born in Orange County, Florida Febuary 15th, 1949.Patricia was married to Ernest Keith Brewer on December 21st 1967; they were married for 30 years till the untimely passing of Ernest in September of 1998.Patricia was a devoted mother and wife. She was a...

Peggy Ann Craggs Peggy Ann Craggs 79, passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis on Monday, August 12, 2019 after suffering for years with dementia.Peggy was born in Oakford, IL to Bernice (Fairow) Troeger on May 10, 1940. She grew up in Sycamore, IL.  She lived in Easton, Havana, Bloomington/Normal, IL, then settled in Riceville, TN.  She was residing in...

Peggy Bowles Hagen12/27/1926 – 2/7/2018Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 21st at Twin Rivers Worship Center, 2300 Willott Road, St Peters, MO 63376 from 4 – 6pm, with a memorial service at 6pm.Peggy Bowles Hagen, of Indian Harbour Beach, FL peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the age of 91. Beloved mother of Chris Hagen (Steve Parker) of...

Danna Jr., Peter Joseph, 83, of Chesterfield, MO, died on July 19, 2021.Peter was born in St. Louis, MO, and graduated from Christian Brothers College High School (CBC), he earned an engineering degree from The United States Naval Academy (USNA), and got his masters degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).He was married to Brooke Etzel Danna on September 8,...

Schwebel, Ray William, 84 of St. Louis, MO died on October 30, 2021.Ray was born in St. Louis, MO in 1937. He went to Ritenour High School!Ray worked as a flooring contractor for many years.Ray is survived by his wife of 29 years, Mary Ann Schwebel. He is also survived by three children; son, Ray W. Schwebel Jr., daughter, Susan...

Robbie Gene Yates Kestner, 72, of St. Charles, MO, died at her home on October 18, 2021.Robbie was born in Anderson, IN and graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1967.  She completed a Bachelor’s degree at Indiana University in Bloomington in 1971.  During college, Robbie was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and served on the IU...

Robert Garner, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the age of 74. Devoted father of Deborah (John) Pezold; precious son of the late Lloyd and Genevieve Garner; dear brother of Joyce Lammers and Ruth Garner; loving grandfather of Taylor Phillips, Kayla Pezold, Kyle Pezold, Klayten Pezold and Kristine Pezold and great-grandfather of Kylo Lewis; uncle, cousin...