Obituaries

Oct 2, 2021

Kathleen “Kathy” Orcholski, 71, joined her beloved sheltie Spencie in heaven on October 2, 2021. Kathy was born in Milwaukee, WI.She traveled the country as a flight attendant with TWA/AA, where she retired after 36 years. It was working in the airline industry that she met her lifelong sweetheart, James "Jim" Ellis. They shared over 25 years together.Kathy was truly...

Oct 1, 2021

Lederer, Patricia Ann (nee: Faltersack), died peacefully on October 1, 2021 at home in Wentzville, MO where she had lived for the past three years.Patricia, “Pat”, was born in Milwaukee, WI, January 16, 1933. She graduated from high school early to marry Harvey Lederer on October 14, 1950. They were married 59 years.Pat was secretary at MacArthur Elementary School in...

Sep 29, 2021

Sep 12, 2021

Nicholas Drew Copeland (Nick), 31, of Arnold, MO passed away on 9/12/2021 at 430pm, unexpectedly at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.Nicholas was born in Alton, IL on 5/12/1990. He was born to Michelle L. Hayes and the late Frank A. Romine. He graduated from Alton High School.Nicholas was engaged to Charly Desherlia; they were together for 13 years.Nicholas worked as...

Sep 4, 2021

Baldas, Barbara Anne (nee: Dohms), 82, of Florissant, MO, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021 surrounded by her beloved children and husband by her bedside.Barbara was born in Louisiana. She graduated from University City High School.Barbara was married to Robert C. Baldas Sr. on June 8, 1957. They were married for 64 years.Barbara attended Hickey Business School. She worked as...

Sep 1, 2021

Aug 31, 2021

Margaret “Mog” Jane Roberts, of O’Fallon, MO, at the age of 84, passed into heaven to her eternal home on August 31, 2021 at 1:05am.She was born at home in Puxico, MO, on February 11, 1937, to Lona and Lester Roberts. She is survived by one sister, Virginia Andrews of Puxico, MO and a sister-in-law Dorothy (Charles) Roberts of Advance,...

Aug 18, 2021

Michael Andrew Bates, 64, of Hannibal, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Pathways Group Home in O’Fallon, MO. Mike loved to hunt and fish and was an avid bird watcher. He also loved people, dogs, and nature.Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas A. and Eva L. (Sebers) Bates, grandparents, Thomas O. and Ida M. (Farell)...

Aug 12, 2021

Aug 8, 2021

Russell "The Muscle" Damon Morgan May 13th, 1961 - August 8th, 2021Russell passed from this life on the morning of Sunday, August 8th, 2021, after years of battles with his health.  He passed while at home with no pain. His wife, Amanda (Johnson) Morgan and youngest son, Eric, were there with him until the end, and we are forever grateful. Russell was...

Aug 7, 2021

Lela Rebecca (Crow) Baird of St. Peters, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the age of 62. She was preceded in death by her dear mother Jessie Rebecca (Becky) Crow. Beloved mother to Amy Shirley and Eddie Baird (Elisabeth) and grandmother to Blaine, Conner, Reece and Eva. Devoted sister to Paul Crow (Julie) and Linda McAdams (Mike); dear...

Aug 6, 2021

Shake, F. Randy, 74, of St. Louis, MO, died on August 6th, 2021.Randy was born in St. Louis, MO and graduated from Rosary High School, he continued on to Ranken Technical College to receive his degree in auto mechanics.Randy was married to Debbie Claggett on September 20,1969. They were married 52 years.Randy went on to work in the auto industry,...

Jul 31, 2021

Rickermann, Betty Jane, 90, of St Louis, MO died on July 31, 2021.Betty is survived by one child, Greg (Mikki) Kiefer.  Eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, other extended family, neighbors, and friends.She is preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Agnes Rickermann.No services are planned at this time.Memorial Donations can be made to Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, St Louis, MO.

Jul 30, 2021

Jul 27, 2021

Meadows, Ginger (Virginia Jean Avery), 73, of Winfield, MO passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in her daughter’s home in Winfield, MO. She was born to Oscar and Beverley Avery, St. Louis, and graduated from Roosevelt High School. Ginger spent her professional career workings as a secretary.She was known as a generous, kind, and compassionate person, who loved...

Jul 26, 2021

Jul 25, 2021

Cynthia Lynne Thornton (nee Westmorland), 67, was granted her angel wings on Sunday, July 25, 2021.Cindy was born in St. Louis, MO on July 26, 1953 to the late Perry Westmoreland and Lorraine Wittneber. Beloved wife of Daniel for 51 years. Loving mother of Jennifer (Brian) McCullough, Heather (Darrin) Sharp and Daniel (Daina) Thornton; cherished grandmother of Makenzie and Alex...

Jul 13, 2021

Jul 13, 2021

Kathryn Lynn Sharkey (Kathy), 72, of St. Charles, Mo. Passed on July 13th, 2021Kathy was born in St Louis, Mo. and attended Laboure High School. She continued her education at Florissant Valley Junior College and earned her Nursing Degree, starting her career at St. Vincent's Hospital, later moving on to what would evolve into an over 30-year career at Christian Northwest...

Jul 10, 2021

Judy Ann Shives of Foristell, MO, passed away Saturday July 10, 2021, at the age of 58. She was a Devoted Mother of Ernie (Andrea) Washburn Jr, Carrie (John) Washburn, and the late Cheyenne Shives; adored grandmother to Jesse McFadden, Austin McFadden, and Zachary McFadden; cherished daughter of the late Frank B. McMullen Sr and Helen Geraldine McMullen; loving sister...