Obituaries

Aug 31, 2023

Amanda May Pfingsten, 37, of Imperial, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother Lora Finney. Her survivors include 2 daughter’s Alexis Ellison and Tatum Yardley, father Jeffrey Shaver, stepmother Trica Shaver, and sister Lorraina Shaver.

She loved her two daughters very much and had a passion for life.

She...

Aug 29, 2023

Sheri Lynne Carriger (née Gates) was born on March 18, 1967 in Evanston, IL and placed in The Cradle Organization for adoption. She was always very thankful that her birth mom chose this path over other alternatives.

She was adopted by Wilton “Bill” & Sharon (née Brandt) Gates soon after her birth. Sheri grew up in the Chicago area but...

Aug 26, 2023

Bruce Edward Crothers, 75, of Chesterfield, MO, died on August 26, 2023.  He was surrounded by loved ones when he passed.

Bruce was born in Dayton, OH and was a proud Buckeye from Ohio State University. 

Bruce was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mary Crothers and best friend, Buck Crothers. He is survived by his two children, Robert Crothers...

Aug 25, 2023

Aug 24, 2023

Mary Catherine Raymond   Bernie, MO. 

Early in the evening of Thursday, 24th August 2023, Mary Catherine (Carrigan) Raymond, aged 88, left her earthly home in the presence of family members.  Mary was born to Lottie Vandally Gribble and Fred Carrigan, on 14th July, 1935.  Mary was a homemaker and a very talented quilter.  She made many quilts for her loved ones that will forever be cherished.  She enjoyed...

Aug 23, 2023

Jeanne Brown, 91, entered the church triumphant on August 23, 2023. For her, one journey ended; a new journey began. Born July 5, 1932, in Cape Girardeau, MO, this only child of Bruce and Mildred Goodwin was immersed in music from birth, her father a jazz pianist, playing on riverboats traveling the Mississippi during the Roaring Twenties, and later, in...

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Aug 12, 2023

In loving memory of John Arthur Polston, a true Missourian with a knack for fixing both cars and hearts. John, 70, of Hillsboro, Missouri, shuffled off this mortal coil on August 12, 2023, showing cancer that it can't outshine his spirit! #CancerSucks   Born in St. Louis on August 31, 1952, John took life's lessons from the prestigious School of...

Aug 7, 2023

Staeger, Todd, 66, of Florissant Missouri, died on August 7, 2023.     Todd was born on St. Louis, MO.  He lived his whole life in Florissant, MO.  He graduated from Northview High School.  He enjoyed going to his day care program of ARCH and doing activities or going out and serving the community with the ARCH staff.   He...

Aug 5, 2023

Zerr, Teresa Lynn (nee: Kaltenbach), 53, of O'Fallon, MO died on August 5, 2023.

Terri was raised in O'Fallon, MO and graduated from St. Dominic High School.

Terri was married to Anthony W. Zerr on May 20, 1995 and they were married for 28 years.

Terri worked in sales at Didion Orf Recycling for the past few...

Aug 3, 2023

Jim Luehrs, age 68, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on August 3, 2023.

Jim was born on November 23, 1954 in St. Louis, MO and graduated from Berkeley High School.  Jim married the love of his life, Linda, on October 9, 1976 and they were happily married for 47 years.

Jim had many occupations over the years, including serving as a police...

Aug 3, 2023

Tom Umlauf, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023.  He was born in Muncy, Pennsylvania and graduated from Muncy High School where he played football.  He went on to serve as a weatherman in the Navy in San Diego, Hong Kong, and Japan.  Later, he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh.  Tom and his spouse Maureen (deceased) moved...

Aug 2, 2023

Timothy Lee Perkins Sr. of Saint Charles, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023.

Timothy is survived by Daughter in Law – Barbara Perkins, Granddaughter – Alyssa Perkins, Grandson – Jacob (Jocelyn) Perkins, and 4 Great Grandchildren - Anthony Davis, Serenity Perkins, Ayden Davis and Nikolai Perkins.

Timothy is preceded in death by his Mother – Darleen Perkins nee Thebeau,...

Jul 29, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

Emily Lasance Ludwig, 38, of St. Charles, MO, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2023, due to brain damage sustained after a rogue tire collided with her on the highway on the evening of July 22. Her family and friends are overcome with shock and deep sorrow at this sudden loss. Emily's untimely departure leaves an irreplaceable void, and her...

Jul 28, 2023