Obituaries

Jul 8, 2023

David Lee Cato passed away July 8, 2023, at SSM Saint Joseph Medical Center in St Charles, MO. David was born April 11, 1936 to the late Rosetta Statler and the late James Cato. David was married to Laura Jean Williams for 46 years until she preceded him in death.

David was very communicative and a hard worker. David...

Jul 4, 2023

Martin, Thomas L. Husband of Bette (nee Woodin) for 77 years.  

Tom, better known to his family & friends as Poppa/Papa gained his wings on July 4th 2023. At 97 years old he lived a long-accomplished life. He was born in Princeton, KY to his parents Lee and Grace Martin. He moved to St. Louis at a young age where...

Jul 3, 2023

McCafferty, Douglas, 55, of Dardenne Prairie, MO, died on July 3, 2023. 

Doug was born in St. Louis, MO and graduated from high school in St. Petersburg, FL. He continued on to join the United States Marine Corp.  

Doug was very family-oriented and made the decision to be a full-time caregiver to his father, mother and grandchildren. Doug enjoyed...

Jul 1, 2023

Merklin, Anton, 76, of Ofallon MO, died July 1, 2023.     Anton Lawrence Merklin was born on November 9, 1946 to Dr. Anton and Alice Merklin.  He received a catholic education graduating from Cristian Brothers College High School with honors.  Shortly after high school he joined the army reserve as a medic. He attended college in pursuit of his degree...

Jun 30, 2023

Jun 30, 2023

Clark, Phillip Clayton, 60, of St. Charles, MO, died on June 30, 2023.

Phil was born in St. Louis, MO and graduated from Berkley High School.

Phil proudly worked as a truck driver for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, barbecuing, and gathering with friends and family. He never met a stranger and would go out of his way to...

Jun 29, 2023

The family of Mary-Elizabeth Marie Skaggs is profoundly saddened to announce her passing on June 29, 2023. Mary-Beth, age 37, was a graduate of Brentwood High School in 2004, and received her bachelor's degree from Fontbonne University. She fought hard against the vicious disease of ovarian cancer. She did her best to continue with everyday life as though she wasn’t...

Jun 27, 2023

William (Bill) Matthew Hindle Jr, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the age of 64. 

Cherished son of William Matthew Hindle Sr, step-son of Wanda Hindle, and son of the late Marilyn Miller (Emerson), devoted father of Koda Lochlan and William Mathew Hindle III, step-father of Megan Sona, dear brother of Douglas (Kathleen) Hindle, and...

Jun 25, 2023

 

Gladney, Brenda Jean, St. Louis, MO, transitioned to Glory on June 25th, 2023.

She was born in Detroit, MI on March 24th, 1945. She later moved to Mississippi and then settled in St. Louis.

Brenda birthed and raised three beautiful and successful children, Sharon Gladney, Reginald Gladney, and Jeffrey Gladney. 

Brenda sacrificed to provide a loving home and good...

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Jun 20, 2023

On June 20, 2023 Austin (AJ) James Willfred, 23, passed away suddenly in his hometown of Bridgeton, Mo. He was born in St. Louis, MO on November 4, 1999 to Tracy and Jim Willfred.   AJ was spontaneous, wild, outgoing, caring, loving and funny. AJ never met a stranger. He made friendships wherever he went. His thoughtfulness guided him to...

Jun 19, 2023

Darrel V. Colville passed away on June 19, 2023, at a local care facility.  He was born to Robert and Clara Lucille Colville on August 27, 1937, in King City, Missouri.   After graduating from high school, he joined the Army and served our country.  On returning, he took various insurance classes and started work at the Silvey Company.  He...

Jun 17, 2023

Frances Schilling Marek, 88, of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 4, 1935 to Donald and Ruth Schilling and lived a full and adventurous life.

Due to her father’s military service, she lived in France for a time after high school graduation. She married, and her first...

Jun 15, 2023

Joyce E. Colville, 81, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at a local care facility.  She was born to Edwin and Iva Westbrook on September 25, 1941, in Columbia, Missouri.   She graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.  She was employed as a personnel interviewer with the MU Medical Center.  Following her...

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