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Norma M. Freese

Norma M. Freese

Dec 15, 2024

Norma M. Freese (nee Corless), of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Richard H. Freese; cherished daughter of the late Clyde and Jessie Corless; devoted mother of Guy (Lynn) Freese and Gaye (Don) Graham; loving grandmother of Pam (Zach) Sharkey, Dave (Mairin) Freese, Marshall (Katie) Graham, Matthew...

Carol J. Michalik

Carol J. Michalik

Dec 14, 2024

Carol Joyce Christensen Michalik passed away on December 14, 2024. She would have celebrated her 80th birthday in February.

Carol was born on February 10, 1945 in Central Wisconsin. Hard work and commitment to a job well done were almost part of her DNA. She started her early education at Natwick School, a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Pittsville High School...

Joy Wyndham

Joy Wyndham

Dec 13, 2024

Joy Lynn Wyndham, born on April 13, 1964, in, Patchogue, New York, passed away peacefully in O'Fallon, Missouri. She was the beloved daughter of Ken and Barbara Kettenacker.

Joy is survived by her devoted husband, as well as her brothers Ken and Glenn. She also leaves behind a cherished extended family of cousins, nieces, and nephews who will forever hold her...

Patricia "Pat" Mannion

Patricia "Pat" Mannion

Dec 13, 2024

Patricia Lucille Mannion (née Prost) was called home on December 13, 2024. She will be forever reunited with her beloved late husband, William “Bill” Mannion.

She was known as “Pat” by her many friends, “Mom” by her children, and “Grandma” by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Pat is predeceased by her parents Leo and Alberta (née Naumann) Prost, as well as her...

Ruby Loraine Crabtree

Ruby Loraine Crabtree

Dec 12, 2024

Ruby Loraine Crabtree (nee Atchison), age 103, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, in Edwardsville, Illinois. Born on December 5, 1921, to Claud and Nellie (Bryson) Atchison. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond D. Crabtree, her son-in-law, Frederick H. Steinkuehler, granddaughter, Cheryl (Steinkuehler) Levering; and her siblings, Glen Atchison, Paul Atchison, Howard Atchison, Ruth Sevedge, and...

Daniel Edward Hogan

Daniel Edward Hogan

Dec 12, 2024

Daniel “Dan” Edward Hogan, of Saint Louis, MO, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the age of 62. Cherished son of Edward Sylvester and Shirley May Hogan; dear brother of Sharon (Greg) Husmann; beloved uncle of Julie (Mike) Miller and Colleen (Joe) Jordan; treasured great uncle of Jackson Jordan, Kinsley Jordan, and Leland Miller; cousin and friend to many. 

Dan,...

Frank J. Manaska Jr.

Frank J. Manaska Jr.

Dec 12, 2024

Frank Julian Manaska Jr., of St. Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Mary Catherine Manaska; cherished son of the late Ethel and Frank Manska, Sr. Devoted father of James "Jim" M. Manaska and Joesph Manaska; loving grandfather of James (Sara) Manaska, II and Jacob (Delaney) Manaska; brother-in-law of...

Mary Jean Grillo

Mary Jean Grillo

Dec 12, 2024

Jean Grillo (nee Fetsch), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Grillo, Jr.; cherished daughter of the late Jacob and Christine Fetsch; devoted mother of Debbie Grillo, Art (Cindy) Grillo, Jeff (Colleen) Grillo, John (Deby) Grillo, Jim (Judy) Grillo, Karen Steffen, Nancy (Edgar) Wilding, and Ed Grillo;...

Dennis Emil Ottolini

Dennis Emil Ottolini

Dec 11, 2024

Dennis Ottolini, devoted father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Wednesday December 11, 2024 at the age of 86. Dennis was born in St. Louis on May 1, 1938 to Emil Ottolini and Ida Mastrangelo Ottolini, who were both first-generation Americans. His Italian heritage was a source of great pride, and he carried those traditions throughout his life. Dennis was...

Nancy E. Ortwerth

Nancy E. Ortwerth

Dec 11, 2024

Nancy Elizabeth Ortwerth (nee Droesch), of Black Jack MO, passed peacefully in her sleep, the morning of Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Ortwerth; cherished daughter of the late Francis and Alice Droesch. Devoted mother of Douglas Ortwerth and Christopher (Cynthia) Ortwerth; loving grandmother of Rebecca (Ryan) Robertson; dear sister of...

Ruth Marian Lauer

Ruth Marian Lauer

Dec 11, 2024

On December 11, 2024, Ruth M. (Kessler) Lauer, at the age of 101, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home into the arms of Jesus. She is the wife of Virgil Lauer who preceded her in death in December, 1999. They were married in December, 1941, and shared 58 wonderful years of marriage together in Saint Charles County, where they raised...

Jerry Reid

Jerry Reid

Dec 11, 2024

PNCM(Ret) Jerry Harold Reid went to be with Jesus on 11 December 2024.

Jerry was 85 years old. He was born in St Louis on March 18, 1939.

Jerry was a graduate of Fairview High School in Jennings, MO and Tarkio College, in Tarkio, MO.

He currently attended Morning Star Church in Dardenne Prairie, MO

Jerry proudly retired as Command Master Chief Naval Reserve...

Mary Ann Williams

Mary Ann Williams

Dec 11, 2024

Mary Ann Williams (nee O'Connor), of O'Fallon, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Richard Williams; cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Mary O'Connor; devoted mother of Susan (Marlon) Calvert, Scott (Natalie) Thull, Brent (Donna) Thull, and Sara Milligan; loving grandmother of Devon, Hayden, Hannah, Brooke, Paige, Faith, Zack, Ashton, Marlon...

Helen Pyle

Helen Pyle

Dec 10, 2024

Helen Pyle (nee Jenkins), of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the age of 64. Loving wife of Douglas Pyle; beloved daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen Jenkins; devoted mother of Jessica Laurell and Glenn Pyle. 

Helen took great pride in her many years of driving a school bus for the Fort Zumwalt School District. She had...

Rick Bates

Rick Bates

Dec 10, 2024

Rick Bates, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Joan Mary Bates; cherished son of the late Martin and Darlene Bates; devoted father of Nathaniel Richard (Elizabeth) Bates and Ian Michael (Jessica) Bates; loving grandfather of Penelope Bates, Felix Bates, Margaret Bates and Henry Bates; dear brother of Margaret...

Sandra R. Braun

Sandra R. Braun

Dec 10, 2024

Sandra R. “Sandy” Braun (nee Plodzien), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Phillip Braun Sr.; cherished daughter of the late Christine and Walter Plodzien Sr.; devoted mother of Phillip (Jennifer) Braun, Jr.; loving grandmother of Taylor Braun, Brandon Braun, and Ryan Braun; dear sister of Steven...

Audrey J. Wilhite

Audrey J. Wilhite

Dec 10, 2024

Audrey J. Wilhite (nee Andrews), of O Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Roy Wilhite; cherished daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Andrews; devoted mother of Dan Wilhite, Scott Wilhite and Donna (Dean) Ochs; loving grandmother of Kimberly, Nicole, Jesse, Michael, Christopher, Jeffrey, Jessica, Joshua, Courtney and...

Douglas Ralph Wiesehan

Douglas Ralph Wiesehan

Dec 10, 2024

Douglas Ralph Wiesehan was born October 3, 1948 and went home to our Heavenly Father December 10, 2024. He was born in Florissant to Ralph and Merlyn Wiesehan. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and farmer for his 76 years of life. He married the love of his life Barbara (Geile) on November 24, 1973 and they were married...

Cale Steven Ohlms

Cale Steven Ohlms

Dec 9, 2024

Cale Steven Ohlms, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at the age of 28. Cherished son of Julie Anne (Jim) Lewis and Mark Steven Ohlms; dear brother of Zach (Miriam Kirchhofer) Ohlms; stepbrother of Kim (Bryan), Jenny (Daniel), and Ed; loving grandson of Shirley Priess, Edward (Vera) Priess, and Mary Jane and Richard C. Ohlms, Sr.,...

Esther Rogers

Esther Rogers

Dec 9, 2024

Esther L. Rogers (nee Hischke) born November 14, 1924 passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2024. Ever tenacious, she achieved her goal of celebrating her 100th Birthday before going home to be with the Lord.

Esther was a proud lifelong resident of St. Charles County. She enjoyed driving down the cobblestones of the historic downtown while sharing stories of growing up...

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