Obituaries

Mar 25, 2025

Daniel Gene Peanick, 66, passed away on March 25, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1958, in Pond (now Wildwood), Missouri. Dan was one of four brothers raised by a hardworking single mother. His mother, a dedicated postal worker, instilled in him the value of perseverance, while his father, a World War II veteran, passed down a deep respect...

Mar 23, 2025

With sadness but grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of Karen K. Hall, who passed away on March 23, 2025. She was a fiercely independent woman who raised her daughters, Gail Hall Carlock and Stacie Hall Herr, with strength, love, and unwavering determination.

Karen is now reunited in heaven with her beloved daughter, Michelle, and her parents, Thomas and Helen Tesone....

Mar 21, 2025

Mar 12, 2025

Richard Marion Stewart, 71, of O’Fallon, MO died on March 12, 2025. Rick was born in St. Louis, MO and graduated from McCluer High School. He continued his education at the University of Missouri St. Louis where he played baseball. He went on to Arizona State and then came back to UMSL to finish his BS degree.

Rick went on to...

Mar 1, 2025

James Edward Powers, Jr. born May 1, 1961 (63) of St Louis, MO died on March 1, 2025. He was born in Los Angeles, CA and graduated from Roosevelt High School. James worked several jobs over the years, most recently home improvements. He is survived by his oldest daughter Jasmine Powers from his first marriage. He is also survived by...

Mar 1, 2025

Linda Marie Hill 63, of St. Charles, MO, died on March 1, 2025.Linda was born in St. Louis, MO at Bethesda General Hospital and graduated from Fox Senior High School on May 31, 1979.Linda was married to Terry L. Hill on November 8, 1980. They were married for 16 years.

Linda’s career began as a Professional Secretary. She worked for Ralston...

Feb 22, 2025

John D. Pickering, of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away February 22, 2025 at 81 years of age. Born in Unionville, Mo in 1943, John graduated from Missouri State Teacher’s College (now Truman State University) before embarking on a career as a middle and high school biology teacher. He met his wife of 59 years, Susan Bennett, in college. They married in...

Feb 19, 2025

Loretta Ann Kleffner (née Hoelscher) passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 81. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Lawrence Kleffner and a devoted mother to Russell Kleffner and Michael (Stephanie) Kleffner. A cherished grandmother, Loretta’s love extended to Brandy (Joe) Alonso, Nicholas, Benjamin, Lily, Max, Laney Kleffner and great-grandmother to Adaline Alonso

Born on June 19,...

Feb 10, 2025

Karen Elsa Fullilove Cook, 73, of St. Charles, MO, passed away on February 10, 2025, just days shy of her 74th birthday. Born on February 22, 1951, in Bronx, New York, Karen was the beloved daughter of Pastor Harry and Ruth Fullilove. Throughout her life, she was a devoted mother, sister, and friend, with an inquisitive spirit that touched the...

Jan 29, 2025

Arthur L. "Art" Keefe III, 71, passed away on January 29, 2025, in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his loved ones. 

Born on August 29, 1953, in Corning, Iowa, Art graduated from Corning High School in 1971. He continued his education at Southwest Iowa Community College before embarking on a lifelong career as a salesman in the laundry and dry-cleaning...

Jan 29, 2025

Imelda Ann Gavin "Ann" as she was known was born in St. Louis and lived all her life in various areas around the city. Sadly, she lost her mother @ age 11 and had a sometimes-difficult upbringing with her father. But Ann persevered and accomplished many things in life.

She became a champion Fly Caster for which she was featured on...

Jan 27, 2025

Christine "Aunt Nina" Cardinale, born on June 16, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Agostino and Marie Cardinale, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025.  

Christine was a devoted sister to Sam (Verna), Frank (Dorothy), Marie (Dominick Theodosis), Nicolas (Rita), Joseph (Johnnie), Lawrence (Sandra). She was the beloved aunt of 21 nieces and nephews, 41 great-nieces and nephews, and 22...

Jan 21, 2025

Robert Donald Leath, Sr. (aka “Don” and “Pop”) peacefully passed away on January 21, 2025, at the age of 84.

July 1, 1940, was a great day in Haleyville, Alabama when Don was born to John and Florene Leath. He spent his early life in Alabama and Mississippi, then moved to Memphis, TN. There he met his beloved wife, Sandra, when...

Jan 21, 2025

Diane R. Coleman, 68, of St. Peters, MO, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with diabetes.

Born March 1956 in Los Angeles California, Diane was a beloved mother, sister, aunt and great aunt, and a cherished friend to all who knew her. She will be remembered for her warm heart, unwavering kindness, big personality, and her...

Jan 15, 2025

Michael Eugene Baerman, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the age of 59. Mike was born on September 21,1965 in St. Louis, MO and attended Ritenour High School. 

Beloved husband of Gina Baerman (nee: White); cherished son of Arthur (Sue) Baerman and Janet (late Mike) Reigle. Loving father of Bryan Tyler (Kimberly) Coleman, Holly Baerman and Alyssa...

Jan 14, 2025

Virgil Leroy Hill, of Dardenne Prairie, MO, passed away on January 14th, 2025, at the age of 85 (just 5 days short of his 86th Birthday). He was the Son of the late Albert and Mabel Hill; devoted father of James (Michelle) Hill and Stacey (Michael) Pederson; loving grandfather of Noelle Himmes, Faith and Gavin Pederson, Michael and Mackenzie Hill,...

Jan 6, 2025

Gregory Alan Deuser, 67, of St Charles, MO, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 6, 2025, while recovering from an acute respiratory illness. Greg was born on July 17th, 1957 to Viola Lucille (Kneezle) Deuser and Edmond Louis Deuser in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from Normandy High School Greg joined and served in the United States Navy.He...

Jan 5, 2025

Linda Sue Lord, of Winfield, MO passed away on January 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

She was born on March 26, 1952, in Marked Tree, AR, a daughter to the late Alvin Tyger and Corine (Heugel) Nelson.

Linda is survived by her 3 children: Tammy and husband John Nicholson of Winfield, MO, Lee Gaddis and special friend Jennifer Bouwhuis of...

Dec 21, 2024

Nancy E. Wilson (Plackemeier) passed away on December 21, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born January 11, 1957, to John and Lee Plackemeier. She is survived by her brother John Plackemeier, sister-in-law Michele Plackemeier and brother-in-law Ben Gemmill. She is also survived by her nephew Max Gemmill, and nieces Natalie Plackemeier and Allison Plackemeier. She was preceded...

Dec 19, 2024

Deborah (Debbie) S. Smith (nee Constantine), of O Fallon, MO, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the age of 70 after a long and fulfilling life.

Debbie was born on July 26, 1954 in St. Louis to Jack and Betty Constantine. She was the youngest of three girls. Debbie enjoyed playing softball and tagging along with her older sisters, Linda...