Obituaries

Oct 31, 2021

Michael Cerutti - a St. Louis principal, slow-pitch softball player, saxophonist, bass fisherman, husband, father, grandfather and genuinely good man - died peacefully from cancer on Oct. 31 at his home. He was 78. Mike was born in Houston, Texas, and grew up in the Clifton Heights neighborhood of St. Louis. He is one of four brothers. Larry was the...

Oct 24, 2021

Kious, Mary Sue "Suzy" (nee: Hunter), 72, of St. Charles, MO, died on October 24, 2021.Suzy was born in St. Charles, MO and graduated from St. Charles High School.Suzy was married to Franklin Kious on May 24, 1975, and they were married for 43 years.Suzy was  a sampler of all things. Moved off to the "big city" to live in New...

Oct 22, 2021

Oct 18, 2021

Dennis Edwin Shaver, age 89, of Chesterfield, MO passed away peacefully at his home on Mon, Oct 18, 2021.Dennis was born in Des Moines, IA, son of Glenn Shaver Sr and Alta Shaver. He proudly joined the USMC in 1952 and served in the Korean War until he was honorably discharged with a Korean Service Medal, a U.N. Service Medal,...

Oct 17, 2021

Newingham, Robert Lee of St Louis, MO passed away on October 17, 2021 at the age of 75. Loving father of Ruby (Steven), Tina, Rob, Grady (Rhonda), David (Maria), and Tony (Samantha). Fun Grandpa to Valerie, Heather, Nicole, Brad, Austin, Kelton, Whitney, Grady Jr, Kobe, Samantha, Menina, Alyssa, Ellie, Caleb, Mason, Ava and Kaitlyn. Bob was preceded in death his...

Oct 12, 2021

Tague, Harry Francis II, 80, of St. Peters, MO, went home to be with the LORD on October 12, 2021.Harry was born in Oakland, California and graduated from West High School in Denver, Colorado where he met the love of his life.Harry and Sandra married on October 24, 1959 and were married 62 years.Harry worked in the trucking industry in...

Oct 12, 2021

Oct 12, 2021

Joseph L. Draper, 55, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday October 12th, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones.Joe was born in St. Louis, MO on October 22nd, 1965 to Joseph and Shelby Draper. He graduated High School in 1984 from Francis Howell High School in St. Charles, MO. Where he continued to work as a Mechanic, eventually gaining...

Oct 12, 2021

JoAnn Worful died on October 12, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born on June 22, 1930, the daughter of Lowell and Ruby Farless of Elkland, MO. She married James L. Potter on August 28, 1949. They lived in Buffalo, then moved to Fulton, MO where Jo lived until 2000. Jim died unexpectedly in April 1985. Jo met...

Oct 11, 2021

Oct 11, 2021

Oct 11, 2021

Larry Wayne Vincent, 81, of Warrenton, Missouri, fell asleep in death on October 11, 2021 at home with his wife by his side. Larry was born in Cooper Hill, Missouri, October 15, 1939 to Wilbur and Agnes Vincent.Larry was united in marriage to Patsy Decker on December 5, 1959 and was a member of the Warrenton Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses....

Oct 8, 2021

Omey, Elizabeth (Betty) Louise (nee: Kleeschulte), 69, of Calverton Park, MO, died on October 8th, 2021.

Betty was born at Burtonwood Air Force Base, United Kingdom, and graduated from Berkeley MO High School.

Betty was married to Leroy Omey on July 4th, 1997; they were married for 24 years.

Betty worked as a Nanny and housekeeper for the Desloge family, then on to...

Oct 6, 2021

Scher (Koschnik), Terrance George, 65 of O’Fallon, MO formerly of Chicago, IL died on October 6, 2021. Born in Chicago, IL on January 18th, 1956 to Charles George Koschnik and Theresa Ann (Tuman). Terry graduated from Romeoville High School, Romeoville IL, 1974.Terry served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged with rank of AG3. While in the Navy...

Oct 5, 2021

Miller, Mary Margaret (nee ) of Florissant, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the age of 74.Mary was born in Alton, IL to her parents, Eugene C. Miller and Margaret Stone (nee: Ventress). She graduated from Alton High School where she played softball for the Alton Lakers.Margaret worked for McDonell Douglass/Boeing and volunteered at the a Shelter Workshop...

Oct 2, 2021

Kathleen “Kathy” Orcholski, 71, joined her beloved sheltie Spencie in heaven on October 2, 2021. Kathy was born in Milwaukee, WI.She traveled the country as a flight attendant with TWA/AA, where she retired after 36 years. It was working in the airline industry that she met her lifelong sweetheart, James "Jim" Ellis. They shared over 25 years together.Kathy was truly...

Oct 1, 2021

Lederer, Patricia Ann (nee: Faltersack), died peacefully on October 1, 2021 at home in Wentzville, MO where she had lived for the past three years.Patricia, “Pat”, was born in Milwaukee, WI, January 16, 1933. She graduated from high school early to marry Harvey Lederer on October 14, 1950. They were married 59 years.Pat was secretary at MacArthur Elementary School in...

Sep 29, 2021

Sep 12, 2021

Nicholas Drew Copeland (Nick), 31, of Arnold, MO passed away on 9/12/2021 at 430pm, unexpectedly at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.Nicholas was born in Alton, IL on 5/12/1990. He was born to Michelle L. Hayes and the late Frank A. Romine. He graduated from Alton High School.Nicholas was engaged to Charly Desherlia; they were together for 13 years.Nicholas worked as...

Sep 4, 2021

Baldas, Barbara Anne (nee: Dohms), 82, of Florissant, MO, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021 surrounded by her beloved children and husband by her bedside.Barbara was born in Louisiana. She graduated from University City High School.Barbara was married to Robert C. Baldas Sr. on June 8, 1957. They were married for 64 years.Barbara attended Hickey Business School. She worked as...