Obituaries

Nov 18, 2023

 

Retzler, Diane Lee, 74, of O’fallon, MO, died on 11/18/2023. Diane was born as Diane Lee Haynes on July 4th 1949 in St. Louis MO. She has gone home to be with her parents, sister Joyce,  brothers Carl & Paul, grandson Thomas, granddaughter Crystal. She will also be with her son Tony Jr.

Diane was no longer married, by choice,...

Nov 15, 2023

 

Dennis James Brown, 70, of Bridgeton, MO died on November 15, 2023.

Dennis was born in St. Louis, MO and graduated from Pattonville High School.

Dennis worked in auto transport for 40 years as a Manager and Owner.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Lorraine Brown, and his son, Jason Brown. He is survived by...

Nov 13, 2023

Don will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, Biopy (grandpa) and napping buddy to his favorite four legged companion Cody. He was always there ready with a kind word and helping hand. Don loved spending time outdoors camping with his family and hunting or fishing with his son and hunting buddies. Don proudly served his country in the...

Nov 10, 2023

Linda S. (Riley) Helt, 75, of St. Paul, Missouri, died on November 10, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Linda was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 3, 1948, to Louis (Sam) Thomas Riley and Helen J. Riley. Linda married the love of her life, Bill, in 1968. In 1978, Linda moved to the O’Fallon/St. Paul area...

Nov 10, 2023

Richard Thayer (82) passed away Nov. 10, 2023, after several medical challenges. He was a loving, caring, funny guy and the life of the party.

A jokester to the end, he loved art, football, golf, all roller coasters, 50’s Rock-n Roll music, and traveling to his resort condo in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Having taught for the Ferguson Florissant School District...

Nov 9, 2023

Thomas F. Bankston III, 76, a husband, stepfather, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on November 9, 2023. He couldn’t go long without telling a joke or a silly rhyme (he was a poet and didn’t know it, but his feet sure showed it, longfellows) so he’d probably rather you laugh while you...

Nov 9, 2023

James (Jimmy) M Dortch III, 53 of Imperial MO, born May 20th, 1970,  died November 9th, 2023.

James was born in St. Louis Mo, Attended Fox High School.

James is survived by his parents James and Sandra Dortch Jr, his sister Jaime (Edward )Stout, nephews Shawn and Zackary Viehland, his one son and grandsons Oliver and Milo Dortch as well...

Nov 8, 2023

Barbara Jean Yanick (Weise) - A Life Remembered

Barbara Jean Yanick, a beloved matriarch, peacefully passed away on November 8, 2023, at the age of 91. Born on June 27, 1932, to John and Marguerite Weise, she was the eldest daughter, and cherished sister to Jack and Rick Weise and Carole Bernsen.

An honors graduate of Incarnate Word Academy in...

Nov 4, 2023

Nov 4, 2023

Doris Ann Neill, 81, of Wright City, MO passed on November 4th, 2023 in his home with her loving family by her side.

Doris was married to Daniell Williaby Neill on July 2, 1960 in Arnold Missouri.  They were married for more than 63 years.

Doris was a loving and devoted wife, mother, homemaker and business owner.  Along with her...

Nov 2, 2023

Oct 31, 2023

Dr. H Kenneth Gilbertson II, DC, of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Judith Simms-Brown; cherished son of the late Bernice and Dr. Harold Kenneth Gilbertson; devoted father of Becky (Jonathan) Webb, Brett Gilbertson, Amy (Drew) Pochapsky, and the late Marty Gilbertson; loving grandfather of Caden, Baylor and Piper...

Oct 31, 2023

Jacob Daniel Spavale, 26, of St. Charles, MO, passed away on October 31, 2023. 

Jacob was born in St. Charles, MO on March 14, 1997. He graduated from Francis Howell Union High School.  

Jacob worked as a warehouse employee for Amazon. He enjoyed anime and spoiling his cat, Luffy.  

Jacob is survived by his parents, Warren and Maryann Bohnenstiehl; his sisters, Alexis Bohnenstiehl and Daniella Bohnenstiehl; his grandparents, Gerald and Mary Spavale, Lirio Bohnenstiehl, and Daniel Bohnenstiehl, his aunt...

Oct 29, 2023

Raymond A. Harrison,68, of Troy, MO, passed away on Oct 29, 2023 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Ray and his twin brother Robert Harrison were born on February 24, 1955 to James and Rosella (Grass) Harrison. After Ray graduated from Hazelwood Central High School in 1973, he went on to work for McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for 30 years....

Oct 29, 2023

Jean Marie (Gerdes) Rucker, of O'Fallon, MO died on October 29, 2023 in her home. In the care of her family, of a long 1 year illness. Mrs. Rucker was preceded in death by her parents, Dwight A. and Barbara J. Gerdes of Lake St. Louis.

Mrs. Rucker is survived by her husband, Paul F. Rucker, two children, Jon-Paul...

Oct 28, 2023

Oct 27, 2023

Carol Anne Nelson [nee Pfaff], 71 years of age, born in St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Carol graduated from St. Charles High School in 1970 and continued on to receive a Nursing Degree from from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO, in 1983, after dedicating over 10 years to being a nursing tech. Carol was married to Joseph Nelson of St....

Oct 26, 2023

 

Mary Ruth McGoogan beloved wife of Matthew H. McGoogan, mother of Paris William McGoogan and Conner Joseph McGoogan; daughter of Jean Muanger and the late William DeCamp; sister of Linda Thomson, Marnie Louise Jones, and Terry Gene DeCamp.

We celebrate the wonderful life of our beloved wife and mother. Mary was a beautiful light in all our lives. Her...

Oct 23, 2023

James (Jim) M. Chapman, 76, of Wheatland, MO passed away October 23, 2023, with his beloved family by his side.

Jim was born December 23, 1946, in St. Louis, MO to parents Wilbur and Dorothy, graduated from McClure High School, he continued to Washington University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering.  His career spanned over 50 years...

Oct 23, 2023

Lucille Elizabeth Panza, née Blouin, 96, of Sun City, CA passed away on October 23rd, 2023.

She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on April 26, 1927 and graduated from St. George High School in Manchester, NH. She continued on to receive a nursing certificate. Shortly afterwards, she and her friend, Monique, moved to California, where she spent the next 70...