Obituaries

Mar 10, 2024

Richard (Rick) Olsen, 79, of Wentzville, MO, died on March 10, 2024.

Rick was born in Kenmare, ND and attended Bowbells High School before entering the Navy when he turned 17.

Rick was married to Patti (Neary) Olsen on July 19, 2008.  They were married for 15 years.

Rick is survived by his wife Patti Olsen; two children, Guy (Karen) Olsen and Jeffrey...

Mar 7, 2024

Becky S. Cashill, DOB 10/19/1948, Husband John Cashill, daughter Jada Cashill both of Lake St Louis, MO., and Son Jim Bernstine, Hudson Ky. She passed at her residence on 03/07/24.

Mar 3, 2024

McCrady, John Francis, 79, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on March 3, 2024.John joined the St. Louis County Police Department in 1966.  He achieved the rank of Lieutenant during his career and after 35 years of service he retired from the Department in 2001.John is survived by his four children, Kim (Brian) Lane, Jennifer McCrady, John McCrady and James...

Feb 25, 2024

Stacy Twellman, born in Grand Forks, ND, on October 3, 1974, left this world on February 25, 2024. She was a loving mother and grandmother, leaving behind her children, Kaitlyn Jean Sheppard, Matthew Richard Twellman and Amie Marie Twellman; as well as her grandchildren, Colton Matthew Twellman, Alivia Kristine Twellman, Joseph Richard Twellman, Peyton Marie French, Michael Richard French, Issac Guy Sheppard, Carson Charles...

Feb 19, 2024

Smith, Martha Wathen (nee: Musselman), age 77, of Creve Couer, Missouri, died on February 19, 2024.

Martha was born in Louisville, Kentucky and graduated from Presentation Academy and continued to Eastern Kentucky University. Thereafter, she lived for many years in University City, Kirkwood, and Creve Couer, Missouri.

She was married to Stephen Smith on May 1, 1993, to whom she has been...

Feb 19, 2024

Beverly (Bev) Kay Cason, 76, of St. Charles, Missouri passed away on February 19, 2024. Beverly was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 17, 1947, although her family eventually moved to Rolla, Missouri. She earned a diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Maryville University. Before her retirement, Beverly worked for many years as...

Feb 17, 2024

Rhonda Cunningham, Aged 71 of St Charles passed away peacefully on February 17 2024, She was born in Savanna Illinois to Franklin and Hazel Fehler.She married Dan Cunningham in 2008 and worked as a bartender at St Louis Airport for 34 years.Her passions was fishing for trout and spending time with her husband and her dogs, She is survived by husband...

Feb 13, 2024

Steffen, Daniel Lee, 66, of St. Charles, MO, died on February 13th, 2024.Dan was born in St. Louis, MO and graduated from Hazelwood East High School before being selected for technical training in the U.S. Air Force civil engineering mechanical and electrical field at Sheppard AFB in Texas.Dan worked as an airplane machinist with Boeing for many years where he got...

Feb 13, 2024

Sarah Ann Johnson was born to Harvey and Anna Johnson on June 23, 1962, in Waynesville, Missouri. She died peacefully on 02-13-2024 at the age of 61 from complications from follicular lymphoma.

Sarah grew up in Big Piney, Missouri. She attended a two-room school in Big Piney from first through eighth grade and graduated from Plato High School in 1980.

Sarah attended...

Feb 12, 2024

Strunk, Kitty Ann (nee Beach) 68 of Hannibal passed on February 12 2024.Kitty was born in West Plains MO and graduated from St. Charles High School, she then continued to Lindenwood University to receive her bachelors degree in Botany. Kitty retired from Monsanto doing what she loved, working with and researching plants. Kitty enjoyed visiting family, gardening, cheering for her favorite...

Feb 3, 2024

Daphne Choate, 61, of St. Charles, MO (formerly of Canton, MA) passed away on February 3, 2024 after suffering a long term illness. 

Daphne was born in Phoenix, AZ on February 23, 1962, and grew up in Massachusetts. She graduated from Norwood High School in 1979. Daphne worked her entire life as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Ellis Nursing Home...

Jan 29, 2024

Helen Burns of St. Louis County Missouri passed away at the age of 98 on Monday, January 29, 2024.   She was born in November 1925 in Gentry County, Missouri.  Helen was the eldest child of Harvey and Ruth Jameson Childers and the sister of the late Barbara and James D. Veron, the late Geraldine Sue and Albert Ziegemeier, the...

Jan 29, 2024

With great sadness we announce the passing of Elizabeth J. Schuler of Union, MO. She passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024 at the age of 75. She is survived by her husband John, sister Linda, son Brian, daughters Stacy and Susan, step-daughter Sheila, grandchildren Mary, Jilly, Katie, Henry, Alex, Jakob, and Nick, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Jan 27, 2024

Jan 25, 2024

Ronald James Whiting, Jr., passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on March 2, 1942, in Miami, FL.

Ron led a life filled with remarkable achievements. After graduating from the Citadel in 1964 he proudly served his country as an Army 1st Lieutenant. He later embarked on a successful career as an...

Jan 19, 2024

Hurd, Richard “Dick” Eugene, 91, of St. Charles, MO died on January 19, 2024.

Dick was born in Pine Bluff, AR on January 1, 1933. His family survived the depression through owning a donut shop. He moved to Froid, MT as a teenager to work on a potato farm and graduated high school at Froid High School.

After high school, Dick joined...

Jan 17, 2024

Karen Gerard Frankenreiter was a loving grandmother, mother, wife, sister, and friend. She passed away at her home on January 17, 2024 after a decades long battle with heart disease. She was 65 years old, born on September 29, 1958.



Karen was raised in Orchard Farm Missouri by Theodore and Bernardine Boerding. Together her parents installed in her and her 7...

Jan 17, 2024

Sharon was one-of-a-kind, she lived life on her own terms. She was intelligent, artistic, witty and caring. She had beautiful blue eyes that she passed down from generation to generation. She had long brown hair that she loved to braid. She passed away peacefully. She will be missed by many.

She is preceded in death by her father Glenn Crocker, her...

Jan 11, 2024

Gus Lee Bell, 78, Superior WI and Bridgeton MO, passed with his daughter at his side at 3:52pm on January 11th, 2024, at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton MO.

He was born in Superior WI on May 19th, 1945, to Mary (Martin) Goodell and Leslie Bell Sr.

He had a vast array of talents including IT, survivalist living, gardening, and fixing ANYTHING. He...

Jan 10, 2024

Shaw, Betty Ann (nee: Smith), of St. Charles, MO, passed away on January 10, 2024 at the age of 94.

Loving wife of the late Jim B. Shaw.

Loving and dearest mother of Cynthia Scott, Donna Shaw, and Judi Harmon.

Preceded in death by her first born and only son, Jim C. Shaw on Friday, January 5, 2024.

Dearest mother-in-law...