Obituaries
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...
Mark Douglas Eads
Jun 23, 2025
Mark D. Eads June 13, 1955 – June 23, 2025
Mark D. Eads, age 70, of Florissant, Missouri, passed away on June 23, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1955, in Lebanon, Indiana.
A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Mark went on to build a 30-year career as a dedicated print pressman. He was a quiet, humble man...
Ellen Yvonne Walters
Jun 15, 2025
Ellen Yvonne Walters
Ellen Walters, 79, of St. Charles, MO passed away on June 16, 2025, after a short illness. She was born on November 9, 1945, in Charleston, IL and is the only child of Wilbert “Bo” and Bettie Rose (Arney) Walters. She grew up in Ashmore, IL, where she attended Ashmore Grade School, just across the street from her...
Linda Susan Liosis
Jun 14, 2025
Linda Susan Liosis (nee Rubino), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 74. Loving wife of the late Andrew Christopher Liosis; beloved daughter of the late John Rubino; devoted mother of Chris (Ashley McDonald) Liosis and Jennifer Coplin; cherished grandmother of Indy Liosis, Zane Coplin, Savannah Coplin, and Liam Coplin.
Linda was married to...
Myrna Knickmeyer
Jun 13, 2025
Myrna Lee Knickmeyer (b. February 6, 1940) passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 13th, 2025. She was surrounded by her family.
Myrna is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Knickmeyer; her father Robert Byrd; her mother, Ruby Grace Byrd; and her brother Donald Byrd. She is survived by her beloved partner in life of 24 years, Paul Makki;...
Ron Tanner
Jun 8, 2025
Ron Tanner
December 17, 1943 – June 8, 2025
Ron Tanner, a devoted husband, father, proud grandfather, and spirited friend to many, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, in St. Charles, Missouri. He was 81 years old.
Ron simply loved being around people. Whether he was telling a story, cracking a joke, or launching into one of his classic “…and he says…”...
Mary French
Jun 6, 2025
Mary Alice French, 96, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in her daughter’s home, surrounded by love and family. Born on Gentry Road in Sedalia, Missouri, on June 13, 1928, Mary Alice lived a life defined by strength, joy, and an adventurous spirit. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lula Florence Hauk, and her father, Charles Melvin...
Holly Gail Newell
May 28, 2025
Newell, Holly Gail
July 14, 1955 – May 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Holly Gail Newell, who left us on May 28, 2025. Holly was born in St. Louis to Edwin and Audrey Mills, and lived in the area for nearly all of her life. Her childhood was one of large and happy family...
Richard Scott Schneider
May 27, 2025
Richard Scott Schneider, of Wright City, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at the age of 63.
Richard was the devoted husband of six years to Donna Schneider and the loving father of Zachary (Stephanie) Schneider. He cherished his bond with his stepchildren Amanda Egli, Shawn Willyard, Rhiannon Sigmund, and Alan Willyard, as well as his godchildren, Josh...
Michael Crescenzo
May 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Michael J. Crescenzo
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael J. Crescenzo of O’Fallon, Missouri, on May 25, 2025. Born on June 10, 1945, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Jesse and Helen (Baltic) Crescenzo, Michael was raised in Wegley, PA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over...
Bill White
May 19, 2025
White, William (Bill) Clark, 83, of St. Peters, Missouri died on May 19, 2025 at the Villages of St. Peters, in St. Peters, MO. William (Bill) was born on October 25, 1941 in Marshall, Missouri and graduated from Marshall High School and then continued on to receive his Degree from the Missouri Central College and Teaching Certification from the State...
Jay Bowman
May 18, 2025
Jay Allen Bowman, 56 of O'Fallon, MO died on May 18, 2025.
Jay was born in Pomona, CA and received his general education degree, he continued on to Sawyer College of Pomona, where he received his degree in Computer Electronics.
Jay worked as a warehouse manager in St. Louis, MO for many years, but eventually went on to Travel and work part...
Stephen Wells
May 10, 2025
Wells, Stephen James, a resident of Wildwood, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 43. Son of Patricia (nee Price) and Oscar Wells, Jr., father of Zachary James Wells, partner of Olivia Holloway, the brother of Kevin Wells, and grandson of Kathryn Wells. Preceded in death by Patricia Ellen Wells (nee Price)
Laval W. Shrum
May 8, 2025
Laval W. Shrum,
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Veteran
April 26, 1954 – may 8, 2025
Laval W. Shrum, age 71, of Warrenton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A proud American and decorated veteran, Laval lived his life with integrity, grit, and a deep devotion to both country and kin
Born April 26, 1954, Laval...
Ruoni Zhu
May 8, 2025
With deep sorrow, we’d like to announce the passing of Ruoni Zhu, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and cherished friend, who departed this life peacefully at the age of 81 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in 1944, Ruoni lived a life marked by grace, intelligence, and compassion. A proud alumna of Tsinghua University, she adapted to many transitions of...
Christopher Steinmann
May 1, 2025
Christopher ‘Baron Vaughan‘ Steinmann, 33, of Cedar Hill, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2025.
Chris was born April 16, 1992, to Pat and Markus Steinmann in St. Louis, MO. Growing up, he loved music. As a young child (what his Grandpop would call a ‘nipper’), Chris’ favorite cassette was the soundtrack to the Sound of Music. He sang in...
Gary Lee Burgstead
Apr 28, 2025
Gary Lee Burgstead, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on April 28th 2025 at Progress West in O’Fallon, Missouri surrounded by family. Gary was 66 years old, and passed of natural causes.
Gary was born in St. Louis, MO the middle son of Dale H. Burgstead and Elaine H. Burgstead (Tetrault) on December 7th, 1958.
Gary attended Francis Howell High School. He...
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