Obituaries

Barbara Sandra Smith

Barbara Sandra Smith

Nov 3, 2024

Barbara Sandra Smith (nee Hofmann), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the age of 86. Cherished daughter of the late Edith and Russell Hofmann; devoted mother of Christina Kraml, Dawn Goodman, and the late Evon Brocksmith; loving grandmother of 6; and treasured great grandmother of 2. 

Barbara was a talented and creative soul who loved crafting, woodworking,...

Doris M. Beard

Doris M. Beard

2024

Doris M. Beard (nee: Shelton), 95, of Lake Saint Louis, died on October 27, 2024. Doris was born in St. Louis, Mo., in 1929 and graduated from Rosati-Kane Catholic Academy on Lindell Boulevard. 

After graduation, she worked in a hospital but could not afford nursing school. She became a wife and homemaker when she met the handsome John M. Beard, a...

Jeanne Davis

Jeanne Davis

Oct 13, 2024

Jeanne Lorraine Davis, 73, of O’Fallon, Missouri, died on October 13, 2024.

Jeanne was born in Tampa, Florida and lived there until 2007, where she participated in many community and senior activities. Jeanne loved Jesus with all her heart, soul, mind, and strength. For many years, Jeanne was a member of Central Christian Church in Tampa, Florida. More recently, Jeanne participated...

Arthur Paul Messner

Arthur Paul Messner

Oct 5, 2024

Arthur Messner, 78, of West Alton, MO, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024

.Born in Dayton, OH, Art graduated from Cahokia Senior High School in 1964. Shortly after, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army, where he served his country with honor.

After his military service, Art worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for St. Louis County, where his hard work...

John Andrew Hammock

John Andrew Hammock

Sep 30, 2024

John Andrew Hammock, 67, passed away on September 30, 2024, in Defiance, Missouri.

Born on March 26, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri. John finished high school in Springfield MO and went on to attend the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

John married Lilley Anne Woolfolk in June of 1985; they were married until their separation in 2012. During their marriage they raised two...

Gene I. Bradbury

Gene I. Bradbury

Sep 27, 2024

Gene I. Bradbury, born on March 25, 1952, and a cherished member of his community, passed away on September 27, 2024 Gene's legacy is defined by love, devotion, and a remarkable ability to connect with others, all of which have left an indelible mark on the lives he touched throughout his journey.

Gene was a loving husband to Meg Bradbury, with...

Anthony J. Cerra

Anthony J. Cerra

Sep 20, 2024

Anthony (Tony) Cerra passed away peacefully on September 20*, 2024 with his family by his side.

Tony was born in Farrell, Pennsylvania on January 11", 1945, to Anthony and Eleanor Cerra.

In 1967, he graduated from the University of Maryland on a football scholarship.

He began his career in 1967 with Westinghouse Electric/ABB. After a long and influential career in the electrical power...

Joyce Marie Kettenbrink

Joyce Marie Kettenbrink

Sep 19, 2024

Joyce Marie Kettenbrink (nee: Sieber) left us on her 93rd birthday, September 19, 2024, having lived a full life filled with love and laughter.

Joyce is sorely missed by her three children, Kathy Lands, Susan Kettenbrink and Steve (Terri) Kettenbrink; her four grandchildren, Donna Sanders, Bridget (Jameson) Allen, Grace Kettenbrink and Cameron Lands; and her six great grandchildren, Collin, Teagan, Claire,...

Levi Daniel Cole

Levi Daniel Cole

Sep 17, 2024

Levi D. Cole, 43 of Wright City MO passed away on September 17th, 2024. Levi was born to Timothy and Lucinda Cole on March 27th, 1981, in Sioux City, Iowa. 

He quickly became a True St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and developed a strong passion for food and cooking. He was a very loving person who could make you laugh and...

Paula Dale Heleine Wallace

Paula Dale Heleine Wallace

Sep 13, 2024

Paula Dale Wallace, age 73, of Wentzville, Missouri was received into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on September 13, 2024.

Paula was born to John Paul Heleine and Naomi Katherine Heleine in Robinson, Illinois on July 11, 1951. She was preceded in death by both her parents. She is survived by her children, Courtney Brophy, Amanda Low, Joshua Wallace,...

Edna Anne Dowson

Edna Anne Dowson

Sep 13, 2024

Our beloved Mother, Edna Ann Dowson, passed away in Clayton Missouri on 9/13/24, at 88 years old after a brief illness.

Edna had a passion for Tennis, Gourmet Cooking, Gardening, Sewing and Travel. She had a relentless drive for perfection in everything she did. Born in Liverpool, United Kingdom in 1935, she experienced WWII and the Battle of Britain as a...

Donna Brandt

Donna Brandt

Sep 10, 2024

Donna Brandt went to be with Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer on September 10, 2024. She was 70. Donna was born on March 4, 1954, in South City St. Louis. She attended Southwest High School. In 1980, she moved to Berger, Mo., where she met her husband, Calvin Brandt. He farmed the land around her home, and it...

Margaret Louise Wulff

Margaret Louise Wulff

Sep 7, 2024

"And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There...

Diana F. Watkins

Diana F. Watkins

Sep 6, 2024

Diana F. Watkins, 80 years old, of St. Charles, MO passed on September 6, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. 

Diana was born in St. Louis, Mo to Burton and Edna Gallagher. She is survived by her 3 children: Brett Wright, Mitchell (Dolly) Wright, Dina Rufkahr. She was a beloved grandmother to AJ Siscoe, CJ (Logan) Watson, Ben (Taylor) Rufkahr, Dalton Wright,...

Robert E. Sanford

Robert E. Sanford

Sep 5, 2024

Robert E. Sanford, Jr. 78 years old died September 5, 2024, in St. Charles, Missouri. Loving husband of Norma R. Sanford (nee Hoover) and father of Robert N. Sanford; brother-in-law of Robert J. Hoover (Joyce) and dearest uncle, cousin and friend. 

Robert graduated from Riverview Gardens High School. He later attended Florissant Valley Community College, University of Missouri and Fontbonne University....

Mike Heidenry

Mike Heidenry

Aug 26, 2024

Mike was born on August 23, 1941 and entered into rest on August 26, 2024 at the age of 83 years. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Audrey Heidenry, his brother James Heidenry (Donna), his spouse Roberta Sterling and former spouse C. Teresa Heidenry (Reilly) of which he is survived by his four loving children Christine...

Gregory L. Graves

Gregory L. Graves

Aug 23, 2024

Graves, Gregory Lewis (nee: Brother), 57 years old, of O’Fallon, MO, died on August 23rd, 2024.

Greg was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from Hickman High School, joined the Army in 1986, serving his country for 10 years, he continued on to Columbia College to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Arts (Cum Laude), Major in History Government, minor Criminal Justice...

Daniel Lee Schmitt

Daniel Lee Schmitt

Aug 17, 2024

Daniel Lee "Buzz" Schmitt passed away on August 17, 2024, in St. Louis, MO, at the age of 59. Born in St. Louis on April 20, 1965, he spent his life embracing the spirit of the city and the natural beauty of its surrounding areas.

Dan was known for his carefree spirit and his dedication to living life fully. An amateur...

Timothy "Tim" Meehan

Timothy "Tim" Meehan

Aug 12, 2024

Not so long ago in a galaxy not so far away on June 25, 1964, in the star system of Lincoln, Nebraska, a new hero was born Timmothy "Tim" Meehan. This beloved soul departed our realm on August 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy as grand as the stars themselves, at the age of 60. 

Tim's journey began in the vibrant...

Warren James Jones

Warren James Jones

Jul 17, 2024

Warren Jones was born 6/25/1961 and passed 7/17/2024. He was a loving partner, father, and pawpaw who left us too soon. He loved fishing, hunting, being at the river lot, and spending time with his family. 

He is survived by his four daughters (Devon Jones, Katrina Jones, Lindsey Beckett, and Laura Baker), and his grandson Gavin Giesing, his loving partner Kathi...

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