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Lillian "Lil" Marie Peckron
Jun 23, 2024
Lillian “Lil” Marie Peckron (nee Hebsacker), of Columbia, IL, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Peckron; cherished daughter of the late Karl and Alice Hebsacker; devoted mother of Sue (Larry) Cushman, Linda Guistiniano, Ted (Kathy) Peckron, Judith (Scott Egner) Zanti and the late Terry Shelton; loving grandmother of Sherry...
Justin M. Schulze
Jun 21, 2024
Justin Matthew Schulze, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at the age of 47. Cherished son of John (Pamela) Schulze; Significant other to Airel Brown; Daddy to Lera Brown; dear brother of Melisa Allen, Kayleigh (Josh) Jarolimek, Brian (Bethany) Schulze, and Elizabeth Schulze; loving uncle of Alissah, Makailah, Sadie, Bryce, HazelAnne, Emery, and Stevie; great uncle to...
Landon Delano Hefner
Jun 21, 2024
Landon Delano Hefner, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at the age of 86. Loving husband of Carol Jean Hefner; beloved son of the late Dallas William and Helen Anglee Hefner; devoted father of Kelly Hefner and Shari Hefner; stepfather of Rickey Lemons, and Robert Ray Lemons; dear brother of Margie Austin; cherished grandfather of eleven, and...
Debra R. Gaffney
Jun 20, 2024
Debra R. Gaffney (nee Stevens) of Wentzville passed away on June 20. Debra was born to Roy E. and Juanita M. Stevens and passed away surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer. She is now at peace.
She was a beloved wife of John P. Gaffney for 10 years. She is survived by John, her sons Michael Kuhn...
Catherine O'Connell
Jun 20, 2024
Catherine O'Connell (nee Sievers), of Saint Louis, MO, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late James A. O'Connell, III. Devoted mother of Christine (Dave) Trotter, Sandra (Dan) Doherty, and Rebecca O'Connell; loving grandmother of Christopher, Danielle, Colleen, Jimmy, Mary, Ashley, Abbie, Emma, Lilly, Joshua, and Cecellia; treasured great-grandmother of 4.
Catherine was...
Hulda L. Greb
Jun 19, 2024
Hulda Lorna Greb (nee Harms), aged 94, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, in St. Peters, Missouri. Born on June 3, 1930, in Willow Springs, Missouri, Hulda was a beacon of love and generosity, touching the lives of many with her kind spirit and infectious smile.
Hulda’s early life in Willow Springs laid a strong foundation for her lifelong dedication...
Karen K. Abbott
Jun 19, 2024
Karen K Abbott (nee Reid), of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Billy Ray Abbott; cherished daughter of the late Joyce E. and Wilma G. Reid. Devoted mother of Denise L. Quidley. loving grandmother of William D. (Michelle) Quidley and Amy L. (Robert S.) Barriger (nee Quidley); treasured great-grandmother...
Kathleen Mae Toppins
Jun 18, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Mae Henderson Toppins was born August 5, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio and passed from this earth on June 18, 2024, following a prolonged illness. Kathy was a kind and gentle soul, who faced life with grit and determination and brought much joy and many laughs to her family and friends. She had many challenges but was a model...
Kathy Plasick
Jun 18, 2024
Kathy Jean Plasick (nee Rolf), of Troy, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the age of 60. Beloved wife of Thomas E. Plasick; cherished daughter of the late Donald and Martha Rolf and Marilyn and the late Donald Grote; devoted mother of Zachary L. Sportsman (Jennifer), Jessica M. (Kevin) Smith and Brian Noble; loving grandmother of six; dear...
Dorothy E. Dixon
Jun 18, 2024
Dorothy E. Dixon (nee Head) passed away after a long but faithful journey on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the age of 88. Dorothy was born in Mount Vernon, NC as the cherished daughter of the late Ardie Inez Yelton. After graduating high school as Valedictorian, she moved to St. Louis, Missouri to attend Beland Pentecostal College. It is there...
William A. "Bill" Griesinger
Jun 18, 2024
William A. “Bill” Griesinger, of Lake St. Louis, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Debra E. Griesinger; cherished son of the late Alva and Myrtle Griesinger; devoted father of David (Helen) Griesinger, Diane Elliott, Dale (Diane) Griesinger and Dana Griesinger; loving grandfather of Wesley Griesinger, Wyatt Griesinger and Samuel...
Gwenivere Riegerix
Jun 17, 2024
Gwenivere Riegerix, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024. Beloved daughter of Robert and Kettena Riegerix; cherished granddaughter of Lewis Riegerix and Ronna Jones; dear niece of Rachel Gibbons and Debbie Rodden.
Gwenivere often played soccer with her mom’s bladder, which made her Viking dad very proud. Though Gwenivere is gone too soon, she will always remain in...
Rhonda Marie Wilkinson
Jun 17, 2024
In Loving Memory of Rhonda
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rhonda Marie Wilkinson (nee Starkey), of St Charles, Mo on Monday, June 17, 2024. Wife of Scott E. Wilkinson; cherished daughter of Richard and Linda Starkey; devoted mother of Joseph Scott Wilkinson and Shelby Marie Wilkinson; dear sister of Ryan and Kristen Starkey; beloved friend...
Leroy O. Jansen
Jun 17, 2024
Leroy Oscar Jansen, of Saint Louis, MO, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 61 years to Virginia Jansen; cherished son of the late Joe and Rose Jansen; devoted father of James D. (Kathleen Loness) Jansen, Jeff A. (Patty Johnson) Jansen, Deborah L. (Doug) Cockrell, Phillip W. (Ellen) Jansen and Daniel C. (Teresa...
Dorothy L. "Penny" Lorton
Jun 17, 2024
Dorothy L. “Penny” Lorton (nee Gehrke), of Wentzville, MO, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Lorton; cherished daughter of the late Samuel D. and Priscella A. Gehrke. Devoted mother of Dena (John) Manor and Deedra (Michael) Morgan; loving grandmother of Michael Delaney, Samantha Jaggie, Kevin Manor, Andrew (Shelly)...
Darla Mae Latham
Jun 16, 2024
Darla Mae Latham (nee Dahlke), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the age of 63. Loving wife of Mikeal Latham; beloved daughter of the late Joan and Frank Dahlke; devoted mother of Brittany (Sean) Mulvey and Adam (Shelby) Latham; cherished grandmother of Paxton Mulvey, Carson Latham, Andrew Latham, Molly Latham, and Collins Mulvey; dear sister...
William Eugene Scheffer
Jun 16, 2024
William E. "Gene" Scheffer, age 90, of St. Peters, Missouri, died on June 16, 2024.
Gene was born to Wilbert "Toots" and Agnes "Girlie" Scheffer on February 17, 1934 in the house at 1506 North Fifth Street, St. Charles, Missouri.
He graduated from St. Charles High School, served in the United States Army, and received a degree from Washington University. After 38...
Michael Lee Hittler
Jun 16, 2024
Michael Lee Hittler, of Saint Louis, MO, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the age of 69.
Beloved husband of Martha Hittler; cherished son of Charles Hittler, Jr., and the late Jeanetta Hittler (nee Marmon); devoted father of Alvaro Samaniego, Devon Fritz, and the late Robert Fritz; dear brother of Dennis Hittler, Keith Westin, Bruce Hittler, and Brian Hittler; loving...
Gary Francis Gagnepain
Jun 15, 2024
Gary Francis Gagnepain, of Normandy, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of 56 years to the late Mary Beth Gagnepain; cherished son of the late Charles and Marie “Mim” Gagnepain; devoted father of Kevin (Kathy Goforth) Gagnepain; Scott Gagnepain; and Melissa (Jim) Wilsonholme; loving grandfather of Miles Gagnepain, James, Isabelle, and...
Leward "Lee" Osthoff
Jun 15, 2024
Leward “Lee” Osthoff of St, Charles, MO, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on Saturday, June 15, 2024 after a short stay at Mount Carmel Communities. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Verna Osthoff.
Leward is survived by his wife, Fern; his sons Terry (Katie) and Danny (Pam); his grandchildren Connor, Matthew and Maura...
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