Obituaries

Feb 13, 2024

Steffen, Daniel Lee, 66, of St. Charles, MO, died on February 13th, 2024.Dan was born in St. Louis, MO and graduated from Hazelwood East High School before being selected for technical training in the U.S. Air Force civil engineering mechanical and electrical field at Sheppard AFB in Texas.Dan worked as an airplane machinist with Boeing for many years where he got...

Feb 13, 2024

Sarah Ann Johnson was born to Harvey and Anna Johnson on June 23, 1962, in Waynesville, Missouri. She died peacefully on 02-13-2024 at the age of 61 from complications from follicular lymphoma.

Sarah grew up in Big Piney, Missouri. She attended a two-room school in Big Piney from first through eighth grade and graduated from Plato High School in 1980.

Sarah attended...

Feb 12, 2024

Strunk, Kitty Ann (nee Beach) 68 of Hannibal passed on February 12 2024.Kitty was born in West Plains MO and graduated from St. Charles High School, she then continued to Lindenwood University to receive her bachelors degree in Botany. Kitty retired from Monsanto doing what she loved, working with and researching plants. Kitty enjoyed visiting family, gardening, cheering for her favorite...

Feb 3, 2024

Daphne Choate, 61, of St. Charles, MO (formerly of Canton, MA) passed away on February 3, 2024 after suffering a long term illness. 

Daphne was born in Phoenix, AZ on February 23, 1962, and grew up in Massachusetts. She graduated from Norwood High School in 1979. Daphne worked her entire life as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Ellis Nursing Home...

Jan 29, 2024

Helen Burns of St. Louis County Missouri passed away at the age of 98 on Monday, January 29, 2024.   She was born in November 1925 in Gentry County, Missouri.  Helen was the eldest child of Harvey and Ruth Jameson Childers and the sister of the late Barbara and James D. Veron, the late Geraldine Sue and Albert Ziegemeier, the...

Jan 29, 2024

With great sadness we announce the passing of Elizabeth J. Schuler of Union, MO. She passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024 at the age of 75. She is survived by her husband John, sister Linda, son Brian, daughters Stacy and Susan, step-daughter Sheila, grandchildren Mary, Jilly, Katie, Henry, Alex, Jakob, and Nick, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Jan 27, 2024

Jan 25, 2024

Ronald James Whiting, Jr., passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on March 2, 1942, in Miami, FL.

Ron led a life filled with remarkable achievements. After graduating from the Citadel in 1964 he proudly served his country as an Army 1st Lieutenant. He later embarked on a successful career as an...

Jan 19, 2024

Hurd, Richard “Dick” Eugene, 91, of St. Charles, MO died on January 19, 2024.

Dick was born in Pine Bluff, AR on January 1, 1933. His family survived the depression through owning a donut shop. He moved to Froid, MT as a teenager to work on a potato farm and graduated high school at Froid High School.

After high school, Dick joined...

Jan 17, 2024

Karen Gerard Frankenreiter was a loving grandmother, mother, wife, sister, and friend. She passed away at her home on January 17, 2024 after a decades long battle with heart disease. She was 65 years old, born on September 29, 1958.



Karen was raised in Orchard Farm Missouri by Theodore and Bernardine Boerding. Together her parents installed in her and her 7...

Jan 17, 2024

Sharon was one-of-a-kind, she lived life on her own terms. She was intelligent, artistic, witty and caring. She had beautiful blue eyes that she passed down from generation to generation. She had long brown hair that she loved to braid. She passed away peacefully. She will be missed by many.

She is preceded in death by her father Glenn Crocker, her...

Jan 11, 2024

Gus Lee Bell, 78, Superior WI and Bridgeton MO, passed with his daughter at his side at 3:52pm on January 11th, 2024, at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton MO.

He was born in Superior WI on May 19th, 1945, to Mary (Martin) Goodell and Leslie Bell Sr.

He had a vast array of talents including IT, survivalist living, gardening, and fixing ANYTHING. He...

Jan 10, 2024

Shaw, Betty Ann (nee: Smith), of St. Charles, MO, passed away on January 10, 2024 at the age of 94.

Loving wife of the late Jim B. Shaw.

Loving and dearest mother of Cynthia Scott, Donna Shaw, and Judi Harmon.

Preceded in death by her first born and only son, Jim C. Shaw on Friday, January 5, 2024.

Dearest mother-in-law...

Jan 2, 2024

Hoekenga, April Kay (nee: Blessman), 67, of St. Charles, MO, died on January 2, 2024.

April was born in Peoria, IL on June 16, 1956 and graduated from Easton High School in IL, she continued on to Western Illinois University to receive her Masters in Academic Counseling.

April worked as an Academic Counselor at Jefferson Community College and St. Charles Community College...

Dec 30, 2023

A beautiful soul who always put the needs of others ahead of herself, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2023. Lynda Sue “Susie” Burch (nee Ritcher), age 73, of St Louis County, MO(originally Herculaneum, MO), died of a massive heart attack at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St Louis, MO on December 30th, 2023. Immediate family and relatives knew her as Susie,...

Dec 27, 2023

 

Charles Ray McKee (61) passed away on December 27,2023 in St. Charles Missouri.

Born on August 3rd, 1962 to Ronald and Patsy McKee. He was preceded in death by his Father Ronald McKee.

He is survived by his Mother and sister Patsy Burnett and Cheri Zumbehl and two daughters Angela McKee and Carey (David) Rawlings.

Charles also has five...

Dec 22, 2023

Mark Chiappini, 48, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on December 22, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments. He was born on May 1, 1975, in Aurora, Illinois. He graduated from Fort Zumwalt High School in 1993.

Mark was proceeded in death by his sister, Kimberly; his grandparents, Alfred and Marie...

Dec 22, 2023

Michael Joseph Gleba, 49, of O’Fallon, MO, died Dec. 22, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital-Lake St. Louis.

 He was born May 21, 1974, in St. Louis to Richard John Gleba Sr. and the late Sharon Lee Gleba (Parrinello).

In addition to his father, Michael’s survivors include his brother, Richard John Gleba Jr., and his niece, Chelsea Lee Gleba. Michael...

Dec 21, 2023

Sterkin, Daniel (Dysphonix) 48, of St. Peters, MO, passed away peacefully with Kristie by his side on December 21, 2023. 

This only makes sense, of course, because he loved the Winter solstice as it is the longest night of the year. He was a definite night owl of sorts. 

Daniel was born in St. Petersburg, Russia and was a genius at everything...

Dec 17, 2023

Michael Glenn Fieweger was born May 15, 1961 and died peacefully on Sunday December 17, 2023 at home.

Mike was married to Ginny Gilbertsen on November 21, 2015.  Mike worked in the audio-visual field driving a truck and serving several businesses in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas for over 30 years. Mike was an avid fisherman who also...