Obituaries

Barbara A. Newton of Florissant, Missouri, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the age of 66. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Newton; parents, Martin and Catherine Borrok; brother, David Borrok; and sister-in-law Patricia Borrok.Barbara is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Lee) Wright; siblings, Martin (Beverly) Borrok, Jr., Doris Shelton, and Arlene Bowman; grandchildren,...

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...

Robert “Bob” E. Cook, Jr., of Hillsboro, MO (formerly of Belleville, IL) passed away at age 77 of heart failure on February 20, 2022. Born on May 10, 1944 in St. Louis, he was predeceased by his parents, Robert E. and Evelyn L. (Hancock) Cook and his daughter Leslee Cook Edwards.  He is survived by his sisters Mary Evelyn Cook,...

Rankin, Carmella Mary (nee: Federika), 91, of St. Charles, MO, went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2020.Carmella was born May 15, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Frank and Philomena Federika, and was the oldest of 4 children. She graduated from Regina High School in Cincinnati in 1947, and continued on to the Good Samaritan School of Nursing,...

Bradley Steven Koehler, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the age of 51. Beloved son of Billie J. and the late Kenneth Koehler; devoted father of Stephanie (Preston) Roberts, Sandy (Shaun) Wright, Michaela Phillips, and Debbie Phillips; dear brother of Kathy (Tim) Thornton, Kelly (Dave) Meyer, and Karen Koehler; cherished Papa of Kyle Wright, Amirah Brown,...

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...

Walter E. Wolanski “Butch", age 76, born March 11, 1944 and passed away February 22, 2021.Butch lived a fulfilling life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his pets. Butch also enjoyed fishing and watching old western movies.Butch is survived by his wife Debbie, son George (Tammy) Lykam and grandsons Skyler (Juana) Lykam and Adrian Lykam, and he was...

Vernon George Baer, Jr. of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at the age of 74.  Loving father of Adam (Alysen) Baer and Amy (Anthony Zavala) Baer-Zavala; cherished grandfather of Andrew Russell, Kaitlynn Zader, Owen Zavala, and Matilynn Baer; dearest brother of John Baer and Linda Paeper. Vern was preceded in death by his first wife, Lynn...

On August 15, 2020, Charles Gary Clark, at the age of 70, peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home. He is survived by his wife Donna Ruth (Cain) Clark, whom he married in 1986 and shared 33 wonderful years of marriage together in St. Paul, Missouri, where they raised their family.Gary was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 26, 1950....

Mrs. Angela Christine Lindhorst (Skaggs), 50, of Moscow Mills, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, May 15, 2019, after her struggle with cancer.  Angie was born in St. Louis, MO, the eldest daughter of Arvel & Pam Skaggs and was preceded in death by her mother Pam.  Angie was proud of her daughters, adored her seven grandchildren and was...

Dorothy Anne Shutt Huddleston, born 7/15/30, died peacefully on 12/26/21 at her home at Fairwinds Rivers Edge in St. Charles, Missouri. She was 91. She lived for 87 years in Nashville, Tennessee before moving to Missouri in 2017 to be closer to family.Dorothy attended Hillsboro High School and was crowned Homecoming Queen in 1948. She studied at Vanderbilt University where...

Eleanor Marie (Heitman) Hoelting, 97 years of age, passed on July 26, 2020 at her home in Elsberry, MO.Eleanor was born on March 26, 1923, in Old Monroe, MO, to Frank and Zita (Witte) Heitman. She had four brothers who proceeded her in death: Cecil, Larry, Albert and John.Eleanor married Ralph Hoelting in May of 1942. They raised their six...

Walter Bruce Brockmeier, 68, of O’Fallon, MO passed away on May 30, 2020.Walter was born in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from Jennings High School before serving in the U.S. Army. He then worked on the General Motors assembly line for thirty years before retiring.Walter loved spending time with his family. He was a mentor and friend to many. He...

James Scott Ph.D., Scholar, Filmmaker, FriendJames (Jim) F. Scott, age 85, of St. Louis, MO died surrounded by his family on Friday, September 13, 2019 after a sudden brain hemorrhage from a fall. Born July 9, 1934 in Atchison, KS he was the son of the late James B. Scott and Helen E. Frazier Scott. He grew up in Kansas...

Zabielski, Henry W. of Saint Charles, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the age of 77.Cherished son of the late Henry and Mary Zabielski; devoted father of Susan (David) Johnson; loving grandfather of Cristian and Xavier Fudge. Henry is preceded in death by his son Henry W. Zabielski.Henry will be missed by all who knew him.

Maeda, Art of Wildwood, MO passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the age of 70. A devoted Stan Musial, Motown and tennis fan Art is survived by his wife of 20 years Patti (NEE: Liermann) and child Kelly "Nick." Art was preceded in death by his parents Yoneo and Emiko (NEE:Minami).In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be...

Jeremy Phillip Bennetch, age 32 years, passed away in his sleep on December 9, 2019 at his condominium in St. Charles, Missouri. He was born on March 31, 1987 in Richmond, Virginia to James (Jim) Ira and Marilyn Phillips Bennetch.Jeremy grew up in Glen Allen, Henrico County, Virginia. At a very early age, he set a goal to become an astronaut and the first man to land on Mars.  Although he never became an astronaut, he did...

Vanesa Renee Vannatta of St. Charles, MO went to her heavenly home on July 20, 2021 surrounded by family and a few close friends. She was born to Charles Wayne Vannatta and Elva Mae (Johnson) Vannatta on September 9, 1961 in Mexico, MO.Vanesa was Service Center Director for SSM Healthcare. She loved her work, her work "family" and the service...

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...

Jamie was a good hard working man. He was a good son (William Schreiter)(Patricia Schreiter) Jamie was a good husband.(Geneen Schreiter)He was a awesome step father.(Alyssa Pearson & Kamie Hardwick).He took care and raised them girls like they were his own. He loved his family and friends. There was not anything he wouldn't do for them. He had a passion...