Obituaries
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...
Sarra Morris
Apr 21, 2025
Sarra Morris, 84, of St. Charles, Missouri passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at Sunterra Springs in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri. The daughter of John L. and Edith L. [Harbison] Money, she was born June 14, 1940 in Fairfax, Missouri.
On June 13, 1981 at Cameron, Missouri, she married Donald Morris and he survives.
Also surviving her are: two sons, Rex Dugger and...
Gerald Raymer
Apr 19, 2025
Gerald Edwin Raymer “Jerry” died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the age of 81 with family by his side. Jerry was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 26, 1943, and was the oldest son of James Martin and Dorothy Martin (Tanner) of Owensboro, Kentucky.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents,...
Theresa Dykes
Apr 15, 2025
Theresa “Terri” Beth Dykes (nee Baker) passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 15, 2025. She is survived by her husband of almost 47 years, John, her children Meredith (Ed), Michael (Christie), Melissa, and Mark and her grandchildren Amelia and Jonathan. She is also survived by her mother, Maxine, and her siblings Denny, Judi, David (Judy), and Steve,...
Wesley Reynard
Apr 10, 2025
On April 10, 2025, Wesley Reynard passed away at the hospital surrounded by loved ones.
Wesley was a well-known, energetic, caring soul born in Kansas City, MO. From there he grew up and worked various jobs gaining friendships that will not be forgotten. Through these friendships, he brought love, laughter, and cherished memories. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and exploring new...
Michael Alan Abbott
Apr 8, 2025
Michael Alan Abbott, 40 of St. Ann, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in St. Ann.
The son of Tracy and Angie Abbott, he was born August 10, 1984 in St. Louis, Missouri.
He leaves to mourn his passing, parents, Tracy Abbott and Angie Abbott; his siblings, twin brother Matt Abbott and Matt's wife, Kristin, sister Amanda Abbott and brother Alex...
Becky Sherrard-Hutt
Apr 6, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" Ellen Sherrard-Hutt (nee: Reichmuth) born on August 6, 1959 in Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away on April 6, 2025 in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri at the age of 65. Preceded by parents Frank and JaDeane Reichmuth (nee: Evans). Preceded by her brother Frank "Buddy" Reichmuth Jr and Robert "Bob" Reichmuth.
Becky was preceded in death by her former husband...
Beverly Sue Brown
Mar 28, 2025
Our dear mother, Beverly Sue Brown, sadly passed away on March 28, 2025 at the age of 80. She was a wonderful mother and loving grandma. She put all of her heart and soul into raising two boys, mostly on her own. She was overwhelmed with joy every time she saw her granddaughters and loved to spoil them. Everyone in...
Daniel Peanick
Mar 25, 2025
Daniel Gene Peanick, 66, passed away on March 25, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1958, in Pond (now Wildwood), Missouri. Dan was one of four brothers raised by a hardworking single mother. His mother, a dedicated postal worker, instilled in him the value of perseverance, while his father, a World War II veteran, passed down a deep respect...
Karen K. Hall
Mar 23, 2025
With sadness but grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of Karen K. Hall, who passed away on March 23, 2025. She was a fiercely independent woman who raised her daughters, Gail Hall Carlock and Stacie Hall Herr, with strength, love, and unwavering determination.
Karen is now reunited in heaven with her beloved daughter, Michelle, and her parents, Thomas and Helen Tesone....
Dennis B. Austin
Mar 21, 2025
Dennis B. Austin, 64 of Defiance, Missouri, died Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home.
Dennis was born and raised in Defiance and attended Francis Howell High School.
He was accompanied by his partner, Diana Thurber, sharing a happy life for 35 years.
Dennis worked as an owner/operator of his own hauling business. He contributed to most of the residential areas of St....
Dennis Yancey
Mar 19, 2025
Dennis Riley Yancey, of O'Fallon, Missouri, passed away on March 19, 2025 at the age of 76. Survived by life partner, Mary Ann Lehnen, Two Children, Christopher Yancey and Katie Pfitzer. Dennis also had an extended family, Marty and Deanna Baker of Wentzville and their two children Isabella and Sophia Baker. Preceded in death by Sister Diane Yancey of Paducah...
Richard M. Stewart
Mar 12, 2025
Richard Marion Stewart, 71, of O’Fallon, MO died on March 12, 2025. Rick was born in St. Louis, MO and graduated from McCluer High School. He continued his education at the University of Missouri St. Louis where he played baseball. He went on to Arizona State and then came back to UMSL to finish his BS degree.
Rick went on to...
James Edward Powers
Mar 1, 2025
James Edward Powers, Jr. born May 1, 1961 (63) of St Louis, MO died on March 1, 2025. He was born in Los Angeles, CA and graduated from Roosevelt High School. James worked several jobs over the years, most recently home improvements. He is survived by his oldest daughter Jasmine Powers from his first marriage. He is also survived by...
Linda Marie Hill
Mar 1, 2025
Linda Marie Hill 63, of St. Charles, MO, died on March 1, 2025.Linda was born in St. Louis, MO at Bethesda General Hospital and graduated from Fox Senior High School on May 31, 1979.Linda was married to Terry L. Hill on November 8, 1980. They were married for 16 years.
Linda’s career began as a Professional Secretary. She worked for Ralston...
John D Pickering
Feb 22, 2025
John D. Pickering, of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away February 22, 2025 at 81 years of age. Born in Unionville, Mo in 1943, John graduated from Missouri State Teacher’s College (now Truman State University) before embarking on a career as a middle and high school biology teacher. He met his wife of 59 years, Susan Bennett, in college. They married in...
Loretta Ann Kleffner
Feb 19, 2025
Loretta Ann Kleffner (née Hoelscher) passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 81. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Lawrence Kleffner and a devoted mother to Russell Kleffner and Michael (Stephanie) Kleffner. A cherished grandmother, Loretta’s love extended to Brandy (Joe) Alonso, Nicholas, Benjamin, Lily, Max, Laney Kleffner and great-grandmother to Adaline Alonso
Born on June 19,...
Karen Cook
Feb 10, 2025
Karen Elsa Fullilove Cook, 73, of St. Charles, MO, passed away on February 10, 2025, just days shy of her 74th birthday. Born on February 22, 1951, in Bronx, New York, Karen was the beloved daughter of Pastor Harry and Ruth Fullilove. Throughout her life, she was a devoted mother, sister, and friend, with an inquisitive spirit that touched the...
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