Obituaries
Lawrence Schaefer
Aug 13, 2025
Lawrence Anthony Schaefer, 90, of Wentzville, Missouri passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Cottages of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri.
He is survived by: his wife, Marilyn (Kowalski) Schaefer; five children, Kim, Karen, David, Doug and Jennifer; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Zachary L. Reardon
Aug 11, 2025
Zachary L. Reardon of St. John, Missouri, passed away suddenly on August 11, 2025 at the age of 41. Zach was a mechanic, welder, and tinkerer; a creative, energetic soul who marched to the beat of his own drum. Beloved son to parents Melennie and Alan, nephew to Tim, Theresa, Leslie, and Linda, cousin to Jamie, Jessica, Eric, Ben, Chris,...
Dick Ashburn
Aug 11, 2025
Ashburn, Richard Allen, 77, of Lake St Louis, MO, died on August 11, 2025, peacefully with family at his bedside due to complications of A.M.L. Richard, known to many as ‘Dick,’ was born in St Louis, MO. He graduated from Lawrenceville High School in Lawrenceville, IL. Throughout his summers, he held many adventure-filled jobs, from floating down the Mississippi River...
Robert Mitchell Francis
Aug 9, 2025
Robert Mitchell Francis, Sr. of Imperial, MO, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the age of 75. He is survived by his son, Robby Francis, his daughter, Leslie (Chris) Bolk, one brother, Mick (Susan) Francis; four sisters, Sue (Mike) McGovern, Penny (Dave) Schirmer, Kaye (Tim) See, and Terry (Steve) Boehm, and other family and friends. He was preceded in...
Carl Lee Simpson
Aug 6, 2025
Carl Lee Simpson, 84, of St. Peters, MO, died on August 6, 2025.
Carl was born in Perry County, Arkansas. After he graduated from highschool, Carl served in the United States Navy (1958-61). After his service was complete he received his Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Carl had a long career as an...
Bruce Edward Porter
Aug 5, 2025
Bruce Edward Porter, 66, of St. Charles, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 at Evelyn’s hospice House. Cherished son of Carol Porter and the late Robert Porter, devoted father of Kaitlin and Jill Porter. The loving grandfather of Mason and Avery.
Bruce is survived by sister Gail Porter, dear brother of Kirk (Maryanne) Porter, Chad (Susan) Porter. Uncle...
Charlene Mott
Jul 29, 2025
Charlene Ruth Mott, age 67, of Saint Charles, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1957, in Pulaski, Missouri.
A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Charlene is lovingly survived by her daughters, Roxanna Lopez and Victoria Sias, along with nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Charlene had a deep love for crafting, sewing, and fishing, and...
Karen Wollenberger
Jul 27, 2025
Karen J. Wollenberger, 86, of St.Charles, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on July 27, 2025. Beloved mother, aunt, cousin and friend. She was a shining light in all of our lives, and her warmth and love will be profoundly missed.
Born on May 16th, 1939, in St. Louis County, Karen was a woman of great spirit, known for...
Carol Ballard
Jul 23, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our cherished Carol Jean Ballard age 82, of Warrenton, MO, who passed away on July 23, 2025. Carol was born on February 24, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, to the late Edward and Betty Anderson. Carol was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She devoted her life to Faith, Family,...
Valerie Chaidez
Jul 21, 2025
Valerie Chaidez
Beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and friend
Born in California | Passed away July 21, 2025 | Age 72
Valerie Chaidez, a profoundly kind and selfless woman whose life was defined by faith, compassion, and unwavering love for her family, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2025, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was 72.
Born in California, Valerie’s early years...
Jane Renee Stacy
Jul 19, 2025
Stacy, Jane Renee (Zieman), 69, of O'Fallon, MO, died on July 19th, 2025.
Jane was born in Minot, ND where she married Douglas Stacy in 1975.
She spent most of her career in retail prior to retirement and was a devoted mother and wife.
Jane is survived by her two children, Matthew (Katie) Stacy and Cindy (Brian Auchly); her grandchildren, Jonah, Everett and...
Duane Alan Lammers
Jul 19, 2025
Duane Alan Lammers, lovingly known as “The Hammer,” passed away on July 19, 2025, in O’Fallon, Missouri, at the age of 64. Born in 1961 in Jefferson City, Missouri, Duane was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather. A man whose quick wit, fiercely loyal heart, and tireless dedication to his work and his people earned him lasting respect.
Duane...
William Taynor
Jul 13, 2025
William "Bill" Taynor passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born to Don (Dingy) and Madeline (Merky) Eugenia (Richardson)Taynor of Jonesburg, MO, on December 12, 1938. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his infant son. His father, Don, passed away in 1980, and his mother, Madeline, died in 2014. Their...
Mark Brill
Jul 12, 2025
MARK SCOTT BRILL
Mark Scott Brill 72, passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2025, in Lake St. Louis, MO. He was born in San Bernardino, CA to Marvin Lee Brill and Joan Anita Scott. Mark had a thirst for knowledge and was often found with his nose in a book. He became highly educated in the field of...
James Franklin Brooks III
Jul 12, 2025
James Franklin Brooks III, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the age of 43. Cherished son of Wanda Brooks and the late James Franklin Brooks Jr.; devoted father of Nathaniel Brooks and Ethan Brooks; loving partner of Danielle Ramsey; lifelong friend of Tina Burns and Shannon Zimmermann.
Jim had a passion for fishing, a love of...
June Bartlett
Jul 9, 2025
June Chase Bartlett, 63, of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away on July 9, 2025 following a series of health challenges.
A devoted wife and mother, June’s family was her greatest joy. She and her husband, Jimmy, were married April 13, 1985 and welcomed their daughter, Katherine, in May of 1993.
Known for her kindness and generosity, June was a nurturer and maternal...
Stanley J. Bronakowski
Jul 9, 2025
Stan Bronakowski joined his beloved wife, Sandie, in heaven on July 9, 2025. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family who loved him deeply.
Stan was born and raised in St. Louis and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he met the love of his life, Sandie,...
Judy Liefeld
Jul 9, 2025
Judith “Judy” Liefeld (Foss) May 17, 1943 – July 9, 2025
Judith May Elizabeth Liefeld (née Foss), of Ballwin, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and music. Born in Minneapolis on May 17, 1943 — famously in the backseat of a car en route to the hospital — Judy’s life was marked by grace, humor, and quiet strength.
She was a...
Keith Jump
Jun 25, 2025
Jump, Robert “Keith,” 82, of Moscow Mills, MO, died June 25, 2025.
Keith was born in Lebanon, MO, on June 30, 1942 but spent most of his youth in Park Rapids, MN. He was a star player on the Park Rapids High School basketball team. He graduated from North Dakota State University in 1964 and remained a loyal fan of the...
Bettie Lanham
Jun 24, 2025
Bettie Jean Lanham, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 24, 2025. She was 92 years old. Bettie was born on February 13th,1933 in Owensboro, Ky., the first child of Conrad and Martha Payne and graduated from St Francis High School.
She is survived by her children, Joseph P. Lanham, Jr. (Carol), Patrick...
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