Obituaries
Sandra M. Schlote
Dec 13, 2022
Sandra Merle Schlote, 85, passed peacefully at Big River Nursing Facility in Cedar Hill, MO.
She started working for 7UP Co. at 17 years old until she got married in 1958 to David Schlote. She worked as a secretary for the family business while raising five boys. She was a den mother for many years, a bowling instructor, and...
Gary R. Huffman
Dec 12, 2022
Huffman, Gary, 70, of Cottleville, Missouri, gained his wings on December 12th, 2022 in the arms of his Beloved wife, Sheila.
Gary was born in St. Louis, MO in 1952. He moved to Florissant in the 4th grade. Graduated from Hazelwood Central High School class of '71. After graduating, Gary moved to St. Charles County where he called home until...
Evelyn M. Garrow
Dec 7, 2022
Garrow, Evelyn Marie, 80, of St. Charles, MO, died on December 7, 2022.
Evelyn worked at Monsanto, which later became MEMC for many years before retiring. In her retirement, she enjoyed cooking the school lunches for the kids at Lincoln Elementary and she still had plenty of time fishing, one of her favorite things.
Evelyn is survived by...
Kathleen Ann Hathman
Dec 5, 2022
Kathleen Hathman, (Pumpkin from Husband), 70, of Saint Louis, MO, passed away on 10/05/2022, of Intestinal disease.
Kathy was born in Saint Louis on 04/10/1952. She graduated from Northwest High School.
Kathy was married to Bobby Jr Hathman on 06/03/1972; they were married 50 years.
Kathy worked in HR for Gateway Medical Research for many years. She enjoyed camping, fishing, reading, hiking with her dogs, and float trips.
Kathy is survived by Bobby Jr Hathman(husband),...

Thelma McKeever
Dec 2, 2022
McKeever, Thelma Marjorie, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on December 2, 2022 at the age 99.
Terry Hammer
Nov 30, 2022
Hammer, Terry Lee Sr., 78, beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, cousin, uncle, and friend passed away on November 30, 2022 in Florissant, Missouri. He was born in Ft. Walton Beach Florida, on October 13, 1944. He lived part of his life in Evansville, Indiana. After he served his time in the Navy, he settled in St. Louis. He...
Eileen Catanzaro
Nov 26, 2022
Eileen Catanzaro, age 76, of St. Charles, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022.
Eileen was born October 7, 1946. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Lenora Toebben (Teson). Devoted mother of Joseph Kieffer, Albert Kieffer, Richard Keiffer, Joshua Blassingame, Destiny Blassingame. Loving grandmother of 21. Dear sister of Marlene (Fred) McGill, Debbie (Randy) Smith and...
Gertrud Lackschewitz
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...
Ronald Lee Blakeney
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...
Donna Randle
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...
Robert Mazzola
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...
David Bainter
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...
James David Skiff
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...
Donald F. Horn Jr.
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...
Betty Beverly Heinz
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...
James D. Myer
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...
Daniel H. Thornton
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...
Richard John Ricci
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...