Obituaries
Francis Joseph Doering
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...
Jose P. Gasquet
Oct 3, 2022
Jose Pedro Gasquet, of Saint Louis, MO, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of the late Rosario Gasquet; devoted father of Karina Sevilla and John Paul Gasquest; loving grandfather of Natalia Gasquet, John Paul Gasquet and Grayson Harger; dear brother of Maria Guarino and Manolito (Margarita) Gasquet.
Jose came to America in his mid-20s. He worked on farms in Fresno, California and...
James L. Mittino
Oct 2, 2022
Mittino, James L., 81, of St. Louis, MO, died on October 2, 2022.
Jim was born in St. Louis, MO and graduated from CBC High School. His education continued on to St. Mary’s College, receiving a B.A. in Religious Education and a Master’s in Education and Counseling. He then received a Master’s of Arts in Theology from Manhattan College.
Jim...

Harriet A. Tucker
Sep 28, 2022
Harriet Ann Tucker (Symns) passed away September 28, 2022 at Troy Manor Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Marjorie R. Symns, her sister's Karen Sue Symns and Deborah Kay Biddlingmeier (Symns), and her daughter Leslie Diane Wehmer (Tucker). She is survived by her brother John W. Symns ( Lisa), Belleville, IL and her...
Robert C. Baldas, Sr.
Sep 25, 2022
Baldas, Robert (“Bob”) Chris, Sr, (87), of DeSoto, Mo, died on Sunday, September 25, 2022.
He was born at his family home in Richmond Heights. He graduated from Maplewood Richmond Heights High School.
Robert was married to Barbara Anne (nee: Dohm). on June 8, 1957. They would have been married 65 years this year. He was always proud to say...
Robert Torrence Elliott, Sr.
Sep 20, 2022
Elliott, Robert Torrence, (Bob) 84, of St. Charles, MO, died on September 20, 2022.
Bob was born in Gastonia, NC to parents Clyde Parks and Minnie Lee Elliott, on August 29, 1938. He was married to Edwina Marie Elliott (née Haley) on March 1, 1958. Bob and Eddie were married for 62 years.
Bob was the kindest to all, as...
Robert Tyler Stark
Sep 17, 2022
Robert Tyler Stark Son of Susan Kay Stark. Survived by Father Frederick T. Stark. Marine Veteran and faithful friend to many. Robert will be interned at Jefferson Barracks National Cemeter.
Geneva Ann (Luna) Stuckey
Sep 8, 2022
Geneva Ann (Luna) Stuckey, 74, of O’Fallon, MO, died peacefully on September 8, 2022, with family members at her bedside.
Geneva was born in Ava, MO, on June 23, 1948, to Doyle and Virginia (Fox) Luna, who both preceded her in death. She grew up in a farming family, moving with her family to Illinois when she was young, and...
Kenneth Hellebusch
Sep 7, 2022
Kenneth was born in Washington, MO and grew up in Concord Hill, MO until going to work for Ozark Airlines in Kansas City after high school where he met his wife, Doris Petry. Ozark Airlines was acquired by TWA which was later acquired by American Airlines. He retired early to care for Doris who eventually lost her battle with...
Dale G. Naes
Sep 2, 2022
Naes, Dale Gregory, 67, of Wentzville, Mo, passed peacefully on September 2, 2022, surrounded by family.Dale liked listening to music, ranging from Elvis to Aerosmith and numerous other rock bands. He also enjoyed getting together with family. He had a great sense of humor and loved teasing the great nieces and nephews.Dale was born in St Ann, MO. He is...
Cheryl Shults
Sep 1, 2022
Cheryl Lynn Shults (née: Fitzwalter) of Saint Charles MO, peacefully left earth on Thursday September 1st, 2022 at the age of 56.Cheryl was born in St. Louis, MO & graduated from Saint Charles West Highschool.She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching movies and listening to music.Cheryl is survived by her three children, Aliyah Mitchell, Joshua King and Amanda Shults;...
Thomas "Lucky" Chappell
Aug 27, 2022
Chappell, Thomas (“Lucky”), 77, of St. Peters, MO, passed away on August 27th , 2022.
Tom was married to Jane Chappell on May 21, 1977. They were married for 45 years.
Tom is survived by his two children, Kimberly (Kim) Prather and Shane Prather; his grandchildren, Justin, Faith and Gabriel (Gabe); dear sister Ellena (Mary) Keller.
He...
Verna Anderson
Aug 21, 2022
Verna M. Anderson (formerly of Moline, Illinois) joined her Savior in heaven on August 21, 2022. She was long ready to reunite with family and friends who have gone before, including her parents (Elmer and Hazel), husband (Curt), daughter (Lori), and grandson (Zach). She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, humor, rye bread, chicken casserole, rice pudding and...
Bill McArthur
Aug 19, 2022
William Paul McArthur, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2022. Born in St Louis on August
24, 1960. Preceded in death by his father William, mother Patricia and sister Carol (Frahm).
Surviving him are his wife Patty of 36 years and their two children, Amie and Sam. Beloved
brother of Tom McArthur, Betsy (Stevens),Brad and Karen McArthur, Linda and...
Christopher B. Rich
Aug 17, 2022
Rich, Christopher B., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17, 2022 at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital.
He is survived by his parents, Okey and Vicki Rich; sister, Lindsay Keeven (Jeff); brother, Jonathan Rich; 3 nieces, Ashley Wehrheim (Nate), Haylie Crabtree (Nick), and Abbey Rich; nephew, Nicholas Keeven (Jessie); 2 great nieces, Chloe Keeven, Logan Wehrheim; 3 great nephews,...
Sharon Wernecker
Aug 16, 2022
Sharon Lou Wernecker (nee: Beard), 81, of St. Charles, MO, passed away at 8:28 A.M., Tuesday August 8, 2022 at the Boulevard Senior Living Home in St. Charles, MO. Sharon had been a Credit specialist for Union Electric. Sharon moved from Fredericktown Mo when she graduated high school and lived St. Louis Mo. She and her husband Terry Wernecker move to...

Emily A. Allen
Aug 15, 2022
Emily A. Allen (nee Goodwin), of Saint Louis, MO, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Leroy Allen. Devoted mother of the late Gerald Allen; loving grandmother of Gerald Allen Jr., Kenneth Allen, Amanda White, and Tiera (Sergei) Rey; treasured great grandmother of two; mother-in-law of Annette Allen.
Emily was a dedicated...
Arthur L. Stepp
Aug 15, 2022
Arthur Lee Stepp, of St Charles MO, went home early in the morning on Monday, August 15th, at age 94. He died peacefully, in his sleep, after a long struggle with kidney disease. Preceding him were his wife, Dahris Stepp, and his three siblings, Ernest Stepp, Mildred Amy, and George Stepp. Surviving him are his three children, Garry Stepp, Richard...
John R. Riney
Aug 13, 2022
John Richard Riney was born to Marvin F. Riney and Annette S. Riney in Atlanta Georgia on March 8, 1952. He was the oldest of five children, having 3 sisters and a brother.
After going to technical high-school, he became a precision machinist. He started his own business, Riney Precision Inc, which he operated for 40 years making medical...