Obituaries

James Scott Ph.D., Scholar, Filmmaker, FriendJames (Jim) F. Scott, age 85, of St. Louis, MO died surrounded by his family on Friday, September 13, 2019 after a sudden brain hemorrhage from a fall. Born July 9, 1934 in Atchison, KS he was the son of the late James B. Scott and Helen E. Frazier Scott. He grew up in Kansas...

James (Jim) F. Mooney, 80, of O’Fallon, MO died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home after a battle with cancer. Jim was born in Chicago, IL on June 4, 1936 to Edward F. and Julia C. (Hajostek) who preceded him in death along with his only sister Mary Therese "Tinnie".Jim was graduated from St. Mary’s College in Winona, Minnesota, in...

Janice S. Laskey, 75, of St. Charles, MO, passed away on June 23, 2021, with her family by her side. Janice was born on March 20, 1946, in Granite City, IL, to George and Lottie Ostresh. Janice married Richard Laskey on September 22, 1972. Janice served in the Air Force as a law clerk and was later the proud owner of The Enchanted Florist in Derby, KS. Janice loved to travel, a good game of bridge, anything relating to cats, and spending time...

Sucsy, Jean W., 97, of Saint Louis, Missouri, died on July 7, 2020.Jean was born in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, 1922.  Her father served as superintendent of the school districts of Pineville, KY and Barbourville, KY.  Jean enjoyed lead roles in high school plays and was twice honored by being elected as queen of the Mount Laurel Festival.   She attended Union...

Jeanne Marie Trotter, nee Schmierbach, 66, recently of St. Charles MO (formerly of Columbia IL) born October 22, 1953 passed away October 25, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital with her daughter by her side. Jeanne was a Claims Processor for J.W. Terrill a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company at the time of her passing. Jeanne had a passion...

Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ Middendorf of Foristell, Mo passed away on Sunday April 14, 2019 at the young age of 45 after a 10 month battle with gastroesophageal cancer.   Devoted husband and friend to Jennifer Middendorf (NÉE: Shine); loving father of Taylor, Will, and Kate; cherished grandfather of Landry and Mason. Dearest son of Richard Middendorf (Mary) and Sandra Shine; beloved brother of...

Jeremy Phillip Bennetch, age 32 years, passed away in his sleep on December 9, 2019 at his condominium in St. Charles, Missouri. He was born on March 31, 1987 in Richmond, Virginia to James (Jim) Ira and Marilyn Phillips Bennetch.Jeremy grew up in Glen Allen, Henrico County, Virginia. At a very early age, he set a goal to become an astronaut and the first man to land on Mars.  Although he never became an astronaut, he did...

Joan Edla Kinney (née Larson) peacefully passed away and went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 20, 2020 in Saint Louis, Missouri at the age of 84. Joan was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend. Joan is survived by her daughter Amy Jo (Rohn) Shearer of Grand Meadow, Minnesota; son Tony...

John Dee Mitchell Sr., 84, of St. Charles, MO, passed away on August 29.2019. John was married to Betty on October 27,1965; they were married for 54 years.John worked as a mechanic and licensed inspector for Good Year. He retired in 1979 after many years of service. John enjoyed gardening, woodwork, bowling, and working on vehicles.John is survived by his beloved wife, Betty, children; Yvonne, Patricia, John Jr., Michael, and Ray, siblings; Mamie, Charmie,...

John K. Fuszner of O’Fallon, MO, passed away at the age of 66 on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.  John was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Margaret (Fitzgerald) Fuszner.He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Fuszner, his children Tara and Sean (Emily), and his grandchildren Chelsea and Tyson.John will be dearly missed by all who knew and...

John S. Whitnell, 35, of St Louis, MO, passed away on 10/16/2021.John was born in Decatur, IL on 03/25/1986.John is survived by his mother, Phillips Whitnell, his brother’s Jerry Whitnell (Delenia) and Jimmy Whitnell (Amber); his sisters Vickie Hults, Lisa Howdeshell, Joyce Hug (Jeff), and Jan Whitnell; and his beloved children Jazlyn Whitnell and Stephen Hayes.John is preceded in death by his father James S. Whitnell, who passed on 10/31/1992.In...

On November 21, 2020, in true reclusive style, John Thomas Bennett, of St. Charles, Missouri, decided to depart this life alone and enter the kingdom of God. John was born in Bedford, Ohio in 1961, the second of five children to his parents, Frances and the late William Bennett, who passed away in 1989. As a child, John excelled at...

John W. Hendren III, (JW to those who loved him).  His private circle sometimes referred to him as Jeeves. Born September 25, 1981. On April 11, 2019 his remains were located.  It is hoped he passed away peacefully doing what he enjoyed most.  Preceded by his mother Linda D. Hendren. He leaves behinds his father John W. Hendren Jr (Jay),...

Joseph F. Arnet, Jr. of O'Fallon, MO fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the age of 64. Devoted husband of the late Linda Arnet (nee Lockard); dearest son of Joseph F. Arnet, Sr. and the late Marian Arnet (nee Siebert); loving father of Ryan (Lauren) Arnet, Kelly (Michael) Mammoser, and Courtney (Zack) Hess; beloved "Papa Joe" of Peyton and Charlotte Mammoser...

Mrs. Joyce Ann Boeck (Bonham), 67, of St. Ann, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Saint Louis University Hospital on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Joyce was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on February 18, 1952, the second child of Robert and Vivian Bonham. She was preceded in death by her father Robert. Joyce is survived by her...

Judith Ann Seavert (nee Maxiner), of Florissant, MO, passed away Tuesday September 1, 2020 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Seavert; cherished daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Maxiner; devoted mother of Patricia Bunner and the late Doug Gray; step-mother of Barbara Lococo and Frank Seavert; loving grandmother of Kelly (Andrew) Presley, Emilie Gray,...

Judy Ann (Putnam) Clark went home to Jesus on April 16, 2021 at age 74.

Judy was born to Glenn and Mary Elizabeth Putnam on June 16, 1946 in Moberly, Missouri. As a child, she enjoyed riding horses with her brother and playing the piano. After Judy graduated from Salisbury High School in 1965 then went on to college at Hannibal-LaGrange....

Julie Elizabeth King, “Jules”, 56, of Lake St. Louis, MO, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 23, 2021. Julie was born in Birmingham, England, brought to the US when she was 5 years old and grew up in west Michigan, graduating from Hopkins High School. She went on to work at General Motors at the age of 18 where...

Keith Donald Bier (Bierman to his hockey team) Born April 10, 1960 and passed away on August 15, 2021 in St. Charles MO, Keith was 61 years old.He passed away on a sunny and very warm day a normal day to most, but this was not just any day to his family, this day 34 years ago we would say...