Obituaries

Oct 8, 2020

Oct 8, 2020

Ottwell, Valeria Jean (nee: Boschert), 54, of St. Charles, MO, died on October 8, 2020.Valeria was born in St. Charles, MO and graduated from St. Charles High School.Valeria was married to Craige Ottwell on May 18, 1985.Valeria worked as an office manager for Rogers and Hollands.Valeria is survived by her husband Craige Ottwell; her daughters, Rachel (Don) Maxwell and Rebecca...

Oct 3, 2020

Boehle Sr, Donald Francis, 73, of House Springs, MO, died on October 3, 2020.Donald was born in St. Louis, MO and was a retired Machinist from Anheuser-Busch.Donald enjoyed hunting and fishing.  His passion was gardening and being outdoors.Donald is survived by his two children, Donald F (Jane) Boehle Jr and David Boehle.  His grandchildren Cody Boehle, Abbygail (David) Wilson, Austin...

Oct 2, 2020

Oct 2, 2020

Lynch, Robert Nathan, 92, of Saint Peters, Missouri died on October 2, 2020.Bob was born in East St. Louis, Illinois June 28, 1928. He graduated from Normandy High School and enlisted in the US Navy. After his honorable discharge he worked 32 years for Falstaff Brewing Corporation.Bob’s employment was interrupted when he was drafted in the US Army. He was...

Sep 29, 2020

Shawn Mark Moots, 36, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on September 29th, 2020.Shawn was born in St. Charles County, Missouri and attended schools in Wentzville MO and Cape Canaveral FL. He continued to Vatterott College in St. Charles to receive certification in Heating and Air Conditioning.Shawn was briefly engaged, to his fiancé Michelle Peasel, and was excited about expecting a...

Sep 28, 2020

September 28th saw the transition of John Mackey from this world to his next adventure. He departed from home, three months shy of his 90th birthday, for which he wanted a tattoo, surrounded by family and friends.   A pioneer in the development of flight simulation, he was also expert in advanced mathematics, physics, philosophy, classical music and in creating the...

Sep 27, 2020

Alvin Ray Byington, 74, of Chesterfield, Missouri, passed away on September 27, 2020. Al was born in Jonesville, Virginia and graduated from Jonesville High School in 1964. He earned his Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, then went on to serve in the United States Army, and complete his education in 1973 at the University of Tennessee...

Sep 23, 2020

LaRocca, Virginia (Ginny) Mae nee: Matlock,  89 of St. Louis, Mo died on September 23rd, 2020.

Virginia was married to I. John LaRocca until his passing in 2019.  She worked with John at the family restaurant for years.She was an outstanding cook but rarely used recipes.Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren all adored their “Nana”.She is survived by three children, Mark...

Sep 23, 2020

Daven, Dustin Carroll, 38, of St. Charles, MO, passed away on September 23, 2020.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Dustin Carroll Daven announce his passing on September 23, 2020 at the age of 38 years.

Dustin is survived by his parents, Reba Carroll and Gene Daven, his sister, Sarah Daven, his nephew, Austin Daven, his niece, Madlyn Daven...

Sep 19, 2020

On Saturday, September 19, 2020, Lloyd J. Keshinover passed away at the age of 78. A heartbreaking loss due to COVID-19, he spoke his final words to close family members who were able to be virtually present during his final days.Lloyd was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 7, 1942 to Philip and Mollie (Miller) Keshinover.  He attended high...

Sep 18, 2020

Edna Marguerite “Marge” Locke (nee:  Hansmann) of O’Fallon, MO, died on Friday, September 18th, 2020 at the age of 82.Marge was born in Rolla, MO on October 7, 1937.  Her family moved to St. Louis, MO in the 1940s where she graduated from Hadley Technical High School in 1956 specializing in Bookkeeping.  She spent many years working as a waitress...

Sep 17, 2020

Edward Milton James, 92, of St. Louis (Creve Coeur) Missouri passed away Thursday September 17, 2020 in Creve Coeur, MO.Edward was born November 29, 1927 to Louis Milton James and Lavon (Barnard) James of Waverly Missouri and graduated from Waverly High School in 1945. Edward was married to Bonnie (Ash) James in June 1961. They were married for 59 years...

Sep 15, 2020

Reed, Patricia "Pattie" Anne (nee: Wernli), 54, of St. Charles, MO, died on September 15, 2020

Pattie was born in Englewood, NJ and graduated from Francis Howell High School in St. Charles, Mo. She went on to receive her cosmetology license and later worked for St. Charles county for 20+ years

Pattie had a heart of gold and was always there to lend...

Sep 13, 2020

On Sunday, September 13th, 2020, Samuel Slater passed away at the age of 32. Sam was born in Orlando, Florida on May 21st, 1988. He graduated from Francis Howell Central High School and continued an elite education program at Saint Charles Community College and obtained his RHIT. Sam was a Coding Specialist for BJC Healthcare for 6 years. Sam is...

Sep 8, 2020

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Leslee Margherio (née Morris), loving wife and mother of two children, passed away peacefully at home in St. Louis, surrounded by her family. She was 70 years old.Leslee was born on October 9, 1949, in Great Lakes, Illinois, and moved to St. Louis at a young age. She attended high school at Whitfield School and...

Sep 4, 2020

Patricia Ann Scarfino, 66, died September 4th 2020 with her family by her side.Patricia was born May 17th 1954, in Saint Louis, Missouri to Dolores Floyd and Edward Caplin. She had a passion for travel and loved to be on the water. Mom was happiest when she was sitting on the beach breathing in the “positive ions of ocean water”.She...

Sep 2, 2020

Opal Loretta Eaker of Wentzville, MO passed away in her home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at the age of 78.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 1 PM at the First Assembly Church, 4750 N Service Rd, St Peters, MO 63376 where Opal was a member.Opal was born June 25, 1942 in Zalma,...

Sep 2, 2020

Skinner, Patricia (Patty) Louise, of University City, MO, died September 2, 2020.Business partner, confidant, best friend, hero, sister.  Patty lost her valiant fight with cancer early morning September 2, 2020.  She is survived by family and friends that will love her always.Born September 22, 1946 in Kansas City, Kansas to Walter and Rose Skinner.  From the beginning she embraced her...

Aug 29, 2020

On Saturday august 29, 2020 Rocky E. Hawthorne passed away. Rocky was born on October 21, 1961 in Grayson County Texas. He is survived by his children- Rocky Hawthorne Jr., Joshua Gober, Rebecca Hawthorne; his mother and stepfather Gerry and Reno Monolo; his brother Jimmy Hawthorne and family; and his cousins, aunts, and uncles. Proceeded in death by his father,...