Obituaries

Dec 13, 2024

Dec 6, 2024

Douglas Lee Faulkner, 48, of St. Peters, MO, quietly slipped into eternity on December 6th peacefully at home. 

Douglas was born in St. Louis, MO on July 1st, 1976, to Barbara C. Faulkner (nee Hodge) and Leslie (Lee) A. Faulkner. He graduated from high school in Doniphan, MO in 1996.

Douglas was preceded in death by his father, Leslie A. Faulkner and...

Dec 5, 2024

The family of Lamont (Monty) Patton of St. Charles, MO is deeply saddened to announce his passing on December 5, 2024, at 72 years old.

Monty will be lovingly missed by his wife of 53 years, Cathy (Wiest) Patton; his children Aaron (Jen), Nikki, Andrea and Kimberly; grandsons Gage (Brittney) Patton, Ty Patton, Giovanni Patton and Kingston Seiler; great grandsons Grayson...

Nov 25, 2024

Mary Margaret Rickman Simmons passed away peacefully at her home in St. Peters, MO, on the morning of November 25, 2024, with her husband and daughter by her side.

Mary was born on April 29, 1949, to Harry and Eileen Rickman in St. Louis, MO. She grew up in Bridgeton, MO, and graduated from Pattonville High School in 1967. She met...

Nov 25, 2024

Robert "Bob" Michael Reichmuth born on March 22, 1952 in Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away on November 25, 2024 in Troy, Missouri at the age of 72. Proceeded by parents Frank and JaDeane Reichmuth (nee: Evans). Proceeded by his brother Frank "Buddy" Reichmuth Jr. Survived by his sister Rebecca Sherrard-Hutt. He also leaves behind his nephews, Clayton (Melody) Sherrard, and Christopher...

Nov 24, 2024

Beloved husband of Ronica ‘Rhodes’ Orf, father of Jerred Orf and Dustin Orf (Jessica Lowe Orf), Papa of grandchildren, Anthony 'Tony' Orf, Abigail ‘Abi’ Orf, and Jude Orf, passed away on Sunday, November 24th. Alan was preceded in death by his father, Gerald ‘Jerry’ Orf and his son, Jerred Orf.

He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Martha Orf, his...

Nov 15, 2024

Brown, Gerald "Jerry" Matthew, 83, of Troy, Mo, died on November 15, 2024.

Jerry was born in St. Louis, MO on October 2, 1941, and graduated from University City High School in 1960, he continued on to serve in the U.S. Navy for 4 years.

Jerry was married to the late Nancy Swyers on March 29, 1968, for 54 years.

Jerry worked as...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...