Obituaries

Nov 25, 2022

Gertrud Lackschewitz, who passed away on the 25th of November, 2022, was a long-time professor of German at the University of Montana and an immigrant from Germany (1954) with a Ph.D in History and German Language and Literature.

She was born in 1923 in Gelsenkirchen, then the hub of West Germany’s coal industry, as the daughter of Hugo and Lilly...

Nov 24, 2022

Blakeney, Ronald Lee, 75, of St. Charles, MO, went to his heavenly home on November 24, 2022, after a seven-year battle with cancer. Ron was born in Tuscola, IL, and graduated from Villa Grove High School and continued on to Lincoln Christian University.  

Ron was married to Beth Blakeney on May 15, 1971, and they were married 51 years.  

Ron...

Nov 22, 2022

Randle, Donna Jean (née: Lennon), 74, died on November 22, 2022.Donna was born and raised in St. Louis, MO.  She Graduated from Normandy High School in 1966.Donna was married to Allan Randle on April 14, 1972.  They were married for 50 years.In the late 1980s/early 1990s Donna worked for Washington University in Maintenance and later in the Housing department.  She...

Nov 18, 2022

Robert “Bob” Mazzola, beloved husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend passed away on November 18, 2022 in St. Peters, Missouri. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 26, 1942.

Bob graduated from Laboure High School in 1961 and worked most of his career at Schnucks as a meat cutter. Upon retirement, he enjoyed life at his...

Nov 17, 2022

David Lee Bainter, 78, of St. Louis, MO, died on November 17, 2022.

Dave was born in Moline, IL and graduated from Orion High School, he continued on to Washington University to receive his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Dave was married to Gloria Bainter (nee: Weis) on June 19, 1965 and was married for 57 years.

Dave worked...

Nov 15, 2022

James David Skiff Sr, 61, of Montgomery City Mo, passed away on November 15th, 2022

James was born in Taylorville, IL and graduated from UAE of Urbana, IL.

James was married to his sweetheart Mary Ann Skiff (nee: Kellum) on April 2, 2022.

James spent most all his life from the age of 16 driving a truck. He was proud...

Nov 15, 2022

Donald F. Horn Jr, 56, of Wentzville, MO, died on November 15, 2022. Donny was born in St. Louis, MO, and graduated from McCluer High School.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Betty & Donald Horn Sr, his brother Joe Mills, and sister Deborah Horn.

Donny is survived by his wife of sixteen years, Julie Horn, his seven...

Nov 9, 2022

Nov 5, 2022

 

Betty Beverly Heinz of St. Charles, MO, died on November 5, 2022. Betty was born in Los Angeles, CA and has lived in Kentucky, Manhattan Beach, CA, Sunset Beach, HI, Plano, TX, and St. Louis, MO.Betty worked in the restaurant business for many years and truly excelled in the customer experience. In 1984, Betty and her family started a...

Nov 5, 2022

James Dewitte Myer, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Brown Myer; three stepchildren, Michael (Peace) Morie, Sarah (Stephen) Reed, and Ashley (Paul) Smithey; four grandchildren; and three brothers, David (Dena) Myer, Gary Myer, and Mike Myer.

He is preceded in death by his...

Nov 3, 2022

Daniel Harold Thornton, 70, Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection on 11/3/22.   Daniel was born in St. Louis, MO on December 30, 1951 to the late Irene and Oliver Thornton. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia L. Thornton (nee Westmoreland) for 51 years; Dear father of Jennifer (Brian) McCullough, Heather (Darrin) Sharp and Daniel (Daina) Thornton; remembered and honored grandfather...

Oct 30, 2022

Ricci, Richard J (Rich) 80, of Lake St Louis, MO died peacefully on October 30, 2022.He was born in NY, NY in 1942; graduated from Evander Childs High School in 1960, and went on to attend Pace University, NYC. He was the first to attend college in his family. While in College he enlisted into the Army National Guard and served 6...

Oct 28, 2022

 

Salazar, Carlos Michael, 75, of Lake Lotawana, MO passed on October 28, 2022.

Carlos was born in Kansas City, MO June 26, 1947, to Victor and Antonia Salazar. He grew up in Northeast surrounded by aunts, uncles, cousins and made many lifelong friends. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1965, and attended Donnelly College.

Carlos started working for...

Oct 27, 2022

Oct 27, 2022

Ryan Donald Bier-Lackey passed away in his sleep on October 27, 2022, at the age of 39.

Ryan was born to Cyndy Bier of St. Louis, MO on May 28, 1983. He grew up in St. Charles, MO, graduating from Orchard Farm High School in 2002.

He served honorably in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard,...

Oct 24, 2022

Oct 21, 2022

Jeanneen Loness (née Pressy) 72, of Maryland Heights, MO died on October 21, 2022.Jeanneen was born in St. Louis, MO and graduated from Duchesne High School in St. Charles. She went on to work at General Instruments and later, Southwestern Bell. She was also a dedicated stay at home mom for many years.Jeanneen was married to John Loness Senior for...

Oct 16, 2022

Dennis R. Greene, 63, of St. Charles County, MO, left this world on Oct. 16, 2022 with his wife, Margi, holding his hand beside him.

Dennis was born on January 29, 1959, in St. Charles, MO, but grew up in Holiday Shores, IL, where water skiing and boating were his passions. He performed for over a decade in the...

Oct 14, 2022

Doering, Francis Joseph, 74, of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on October 14, 2022.

Frank was born August 28, 1948 in Creve Coeur, the son of Joseph and Pat (née  Louks) Doering. He grew up in St. Monica’s Parish with his siblings Paul (Patty), Glenn (the late Marge), Larry (Sue), Mark (Julia), Roger (Cathy), Karyn Curran (Mike), and the late...

Oct 12, 2022