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Linda S. Vef

Linda S. Vef

Sep 19, 2024

Linda Sue (Hickey) Vef, 73, of O’Fallon, Mo, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband and daughter after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born on November 16, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois, to Edna and Eddie Hickey, Linda embodied a vibrant and feisty spirit throughout her life. She was full of energy, always up for...

William George Cowley

William George Cowley

Sep 17, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle William (Bill) George Cowley. He passed away along with his wife, Gloria (Glo) Kolenc in Dardenne Prairie, MO on September 17, 2024.

On March 20, 1953, Bill was born to Frederic and Marion Cowley in Lake Odessa, Michigan. He graduated from Michigan State University with an...

Gloria Joan Kolenc

Gloria Joan Kolenc

Sep 17, 2024

With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt, great aunt, cousin, and devoted friend Gloria “Glo” Kolenc. She passed away along with her long-term partner and companion William “Bill” Cowley in Dardenne Prairie, MO on September 17, 2024. Gloria was born to Nathan and Molly Wexler on December 6, 1947, in Chicago, IL. She earned...

Thomas Raymond Sirna

Thomas Raymond Sirna

Sep 17, 2024

Thomas Raymond Sirna, of Berkeley, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 69. Loving husband of Geralyn "Geri" Sirna; beloved son of the late Pearl L. Sirna and Thomas Sirna; devoted father of James Sirna. dear brother of Suzanne (William) Drese.

Thomas was married for 46 years to his beloved Geri. He had a passion for hard...

James "Jim" Harris Jr.

James "Jim" Harris Jr.

Sep 17, 2024

James “Jim” Harris, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 57. Beloved husband of Melissa Harris; cherished son of Judy Harris and the late James Harris, Sr. Devoted father of Ryan Kimberlin; dear brother of Gary Harris and Emily Harris; son-in-law of Debbie Winkler and Roy Winkler; brother-in-law of Charity Schmidt. 

Jim had a...

Kenneth C. Emery

Kenneth C. Emery

Sep 17, 2024

Lt. Col. (Ret., USAF) Kenneth C. Emery, passed away on September 17, 2024. Ken was born on May 7, 1947, to Helen and Kenneth (K.C.) Emery in Palmdale, CA, and grew up in Lancaster, CA. He married Dana Mehrle on June 21, 1970.

Ken’s life was filled with learning and service. As a youth, he was active in the Boy Scouts...

Stephen Otto Gerke

Stephen Otto Gerke

Sep 17, 2024

Stephen Otto Gerke, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Sally Jo Gerke; cherished son of the late Otto H. and Jessie Mae Gerke; devoted father of Adrienne C. (Mike) Day, Jessica L. (Erin) Nuesse, and Stephanie P. (Dan) Suszko; loving grandfather of 7 with one on...

Michael James Talbert

Michael James Talbert

Sep 17, 2024

Michael James Talbert, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 77. Beloved husband of his first wife, the late Kathleen Talbert (nee McCafferty) and his second wife, the late Barbara Talbert (nee Randolph). Cherished son of the late James Calvin and Bernetta Talbert (nee White). Devoted father of Christopher (Nancy) Talbert and Theresa (Peter)...

Clemence "Clem" Echele, Jr.

Clemence "Clem" Echele, Jr.

Sep 17, 2024

Clemence “Clem” John Echele, Jr. of St. Charles, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 60+ years to the late Barbara Ann Echele (Luesse); cherished son of the late Clemence Echele Sr. and late Dionysia (Vogt) Echele; devoted father of Larry (Annette) Echele, Dianna (Mark) Knobbe, and Keith (Jenny) Echele; loving grandfather of...

Violet "Kay" Norman

Violet "Kay" Norman

Sep 17, 2024

Violet “Kay” Norman (nee Jones), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 73. She was born July 20, 1951, her daddy’s birthday. Beloved wife of the late James "Jim" Norman; cherished daughter of the late Lewis and Alice Jones. Devoted mother of Andrew Norman; dear sister of Debby (Doug) Galloway, Linda Turner, and...

Verna Hennen

Verna Hennen

Sep 16, 2024

Verna Hennen (nee Fix), of Lake of the Ozarks, MO, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Hennen; cherished daughter of the late Herbert and Elsie Fix; devoted mother of Lori (Rick) Pisani, Debbie (the late Dan) Carter, Alvin Hennen, and Bryan (Laura) Hennen; dear sister of Carol (the late...

Janice Louise White

Janice Louise White

Sep 15, 2024

Janice Louise White (nee Grieger), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Raymond White; cherished daughter of the late Melvin and Louise Grieger; devoted stepmother of Lisa (Dan) Halbert and Jeff White; loving grandmother of Allie (Abraham) Rivera, Skylar White, Jackson White, Ashleigh (Andrew) Jensen, Nicholas (Amber)...

Charles Brinker II

Charles Brinker II

Sep 14, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Brinker, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the age of 61. Beloved husband of 41 years to Laura Brinker; cherished son of the late Charles I and Margaret Brinker; devoted father of Toni (Don) Rozelle-Rosio, Catrice Stumbaugh and Charles (Amanda Gaither) Brinker, III; loving grandfather of Kane Christlieb, Caileigh Christlieb and Jude Brinker;...

Paul C. Blaha

Paul C. Blaha

Sep 14, 2024

Paul C. Blaha, of Columbia, MO, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 62. Loving husband of Dana M. DuBois; beloved son of Dorothea Elizabeth and the late Marvin Anthony Blaha; dear brother of Annette (Dale) Mudder, the late Michael Blaha, and Jon (Sheila) Blaha; cherished brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.

Paul proudly served in...

Silvian Ray King

Silvian Ray King

Sep 13, 2024

Silvian Ray King, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Jo Anne King; cherished son of the late Riley and Beatrice King; devoted father of Jeffrey (Stacie) King and the late Tamara King; loving grandfather of Andrew King, Austin King, Aiden King and Keith Gurthar; treasured great-grandfather...

Scott Thomas Smothers

Scott Thomas Smothers

Sep 13, 2024

Scott Thomas Smothers, of Saint Clair, MO, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at the age of 58. Beloved husband of Thea Smothers; cherished son of the late Curtis and Virginia Smothers; devoted father of Sandra (Doug) and Robert (Kat); stepfather of Marty (Deanna), Justin (Jessica), Lilith (Salem) and Kenneth; loving grandfather of 14; dear brother of Jerry, Viki and...

Doris J. Birmingham Fees

Doris J. Birmingham Fees

Sep 13, 2024

Doris Jean Fees (nee Birmingham), of O Fallon, MO, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late John William Fees; cherished daughter of the late Elmer and Bernadine Birmingham; devoted mother of Russell William (Rebecca) Fees, Robin Hampton and Christine Roark; loving grandmother of Curtis Roark, Patrick Hampton, Nicholas S. (Kristina) Hampton,...

Edith Naomi Shave

Edith Naomi Shave

Sep 13, 2024

Edith Naomi Shave, of Weldon Spring, MO, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Friday, September 13, 2024. 

Edie, daughter of Louis and Alta (Cross) Engel, was born on August 14, 1938, in Whitehouse, Ohio. She married Ken, who was career military where they moved 14 times during his time in service. She lived and raised her family in...

Robert R. "Bob" Crowley

Robert R. "Bob" Crowley

Sep 12, 2024

Robert R. “Bob” Crowley passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 12 just short of his 92nd birthday.

Bob was born on October 15, 1932, in Pine Lawn, MO to Leroy J. and Mathilda Crowley (nee Merod). He was part of the Normandy High School class of 1950 where he excelled in wrestling and football. This is where he...

John William Watson III

John William Watson III

Sep 12, 2024

John William Watson III, of Hawk Point, MO, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the age of 57. Cherished son of Joanne Watson and the late John William Watson, Jr.; devoted father of John William (Tiffani) Watson, IV; beloved husband to his “wife in the eyes of the Lord,” Martha "Marty" Benson; stepfather of Samantha Benson; dear brother of...

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