Obituaries
Search Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in St. Charles, Missouri.
Gerald E. Luetkenhaus
Nov 27, 2023
Gerald E. Luetkenhaus, of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Karen S. Luetkenhaus; cherished son of the late Bernard and Joy Virginia Luetkenhaus; Devoted father of Shane (Shawna) Luetkenhaus, Shannon (Kenny) Greiner, Kerry (Troy) Adams, Dawn (Steve) Bohning, and Derek (Danielle) Menne; loving grandfather of Michaela Geiger, Tyler (Shelby) Luetkenhaus, Riley...
Betty L. Greenlee
Nov 27, 2023
Betty L. Greenlee (nee Betty L. Daffron), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at the age of 82. Cherished daughter of the late Severt L. Daffron and the late Ida D. Hendrickson (nee Pendergrass); Devoted mother of Sherri (John) Gorman, Linda Greenlee and Amy Greenlee; friend and father of her children, Cecil Greenlee; loving grandmother of...
Yvonne Rankin
Nov 26, 2023
Yvonne Rachel Rankin, nee Davis passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26,2023 surrounded by her daughter and granddaughter.
Yvonne (Bunny) was born September 28, 1927, in Forest City, Iowa, to Ruthford Edmund and Rachel Lena Davis (nee Wortman)
On October 14th, 1947, she married her soul mate, Fain Middleton (Pete) Rankin Jr., at St. John Episcopal Church In Wichita Ks....
Maurice "Moe" Sandfort
Nov 26, 2023
Maurice Richard Sandfort, born December 5, 1943, to Waldo and Irma (Zumbehl) Sandfort of St. Charles, Missouri, died in the early hours of November 26, 2023. Maurice “Moe” was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marjorie W. Hingst of St. Charles.
Moe had an idyllic childhood growing up in St. Charles. After high school, he met the...
Sharon Kay Turpin
Nov 26, 2023
Sharon Kay Turpin (nee Woodring), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the age of 64. Beloved wife of 6 years to Michael E. Turpin; cherished daughter of the late Bill Hugh and Kathleen Lorraine Woodring; devoted mother of Kimberly Duncan, and Michael (Lisa) Duncan; loving grandmother of Alexis, Destiny, Isabella, Gemma, and Michael; dear sister of...
Virginia Reis
Nov 26, 2023
Virginia Reis (nee Dailey), of O'Fallon, MO, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Gregory Paul Reis; cherished daughter of the late Howard and Ethel Dailey; devoted mother of Margaret E. (her husband, the late Richard) Obremski, Karol A. Pesar, Diane V. (Chap) Adkins, Thomas P. (Linda) Reis, Deacon Timothy G....
Susan Kay Rickman
Nov 25, 2023
Susan Kay Rickman (nee Benda), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the age of 73. Beloved wife of the late Eddie Rickman; Cherished daughter of the late Vera Davis and the late William Robert Benda; devoted mother of Edie Oberhelman (Tony Dewrock), and the late Jeffrey Rickman; loving grandmother of Joshua (Krista) Rickman, Erika Oberhelman, Alek...
Carol Ruth Faulkner
Nov 25, 2023
In Loving Memory of Carol R. Faulkner
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol R. Faulkner, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother. Carol departed this world peacefully on November 23, 2023, surrounded by the warmth of her family's love.
Born on October 27, 1936, Carol was the beloved wife of Anthony (Tony) Eric...
Carolyn "Dolly" Rothermich
Nov 25, 2023
CAROLYN R. “DOLLY” ROTHERMICH (nee Wetter) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the age of 88. Cherished mother of Cynthia Forgy (Randy), Nancy Kohl (Don), Doug Rothermich (Maggie), and Phil Rothermich (Mike Hayes). Dear grandmother to Troy Douglas (Stacey), Lauren Douglas, Zack Forgy, Alexandra Rubach (Clayton), Colin Kohl, Claire Martchink (Nick), Taryn Kohl, Ashley Gusewelle (David), Marcus...
Glenn Elden Meredith
Nov 25, 2023
Glenn Elden Meredith, of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the age of 93. Loving husband of the late Jewel Meredith; beloved son of the late Modea and Pervia Meredith; devoted father of Michelle (David) Elbert; dear brother of Larry (Helen) Meredith; cherished papa of Kate (Matthew) Harris; treasured great-grandfather of Oliver, Jewel, Roman, and Jude;...
Walter "Wally" R. Kolkmeier
Nov 25, 2023
Walter R. (Wally) Kolkmeier entered eternal rest on November 25, 2023 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Dot) M. Kolkmeier (nee Oelklaus); proud father of Cheryl (Darrell) Benne, Wally (Kim) Kolkmeier, Pam (Phil) Sigmund, and Jeff (Debbie) Kolkmeier. Devoted Grandfather of Brad (Kristin) Benne, Wally (Ali) Kolkmeier, Erica (Wes) Coil, Wendy (Corey) Tucker, Christine Pirtle, Julia (Chris)...
Sonja Slack
Nov 24, 2023
Sonja Naomi Ophelia Williams Slack was born on March 12, 1938, the youngest and only girl to Reverand Emerall F. Williams and Esther Williams. Sonja was preceded in death, her parents, and brothers, Emerall Williams Jr., (Helen/Ruth), George and Rudolph (Victoria). Sonja married Arvell Slack and had twin daughters, Annette Slack, (Thomas Monroe) and Antoinette Ruth Love, who preceded her...
Anna Marie Kottmann
Nov 24, 2023
Anna Marie Kottmann (nee Haisilip), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of 67 ½ years to Vincent Theodore Kottmann; cherished daughter of the late Bernard and Celeste Haisilp; devoted mother of Debra Kottmann, Jeffrey (Christine) Kottmann, and the late Bradley Kottman; loving grandmother of Troy V. Kottmann, and Julia A....
Mary Janet "Jan" Rigdon
Nov 24, 2023
Mary Janet (Jan) Rigdon nee Tungett died peacefully on 11/24/2023 in the comfort of her home. Janet was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 22, 1939. She attended St. Francis Xavier and St. Augustine grade schools and Bishop Hogan High School graduating in 1956. She attended the University of Missouri at Columbia from 1957 to 1959 and earned a...
Gary P. Mills
Nov 24, 2023
Gary P. Mills, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 72. Beloved son of the late Jane M. and Charles E. Mills; devoted father of Katheen (Jason) Hediger.
Gary enjoyed staying busy, he was a patron of the Salvation Army and enjoyed spending time with friends. He was a fan of Kansas City Chiefs...
Pat Chapman
Nov 24, 2023
Pat Chapman (nee Lindsay), of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at the age of 91. Loving wife of the late Howard Chapman; beloved daughter of the late Jim and Pauline Lindsay; devoted mother of Paula (Steve) Minogue; cherished grandmother of Michelle (Josh) Blake, Patrick (Breanna) Minogue, and Laura (Andrew) Chael; treasured great-grandmother of Sophia, Mia, and like a...
Robert "Bobby" T. Bechmann Jr.
Nov 24, 2023
Robert “Bobby” T. Bechmann Jr., of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at the age of 46. Robert is survived by his devoted parents, Kathy M. and Robert Thomas Bechmann Sr.; beloved longtime girlfriend, Marlene McGee; daughter of his heart, Jazmine (Brian) Thomas; dear brother, Jeremy D. Bechmann; beloved nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Robert was...
Ricky Ray Rodewald
Nov 23, 2023
Ricky Ray Rodewald, of Lake Saint Louis, MO, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Brenda Rodewald; son of the late Curtis Rodewald and the beloved late Doris (William) Volle; devoted father of Derick J. Rodewald, and Matthew (Jackie) Rodewald; loving grandfather of Landen Rodewald; dear brother-in-law of Tim (the late Cheryl) Dwiggins; precious...
Matthew Herzberg
Nov 23, 2023
Matthew Ryan Herzberg, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the age of 41. Cherished son of John Herzberg and the late Candace Herzberg; dear brother of Michael Herzberg and John Eric Herzberg; treasured uncle of Gretchen Herzberg; nephew of Robert Herzberg and William Herzberg. Matthew is also survived by many cousins and friends.
Matthew was a talented individual...
LaVerne Mae Kern
Nov 23, 2023
LaVerne Mae Kern (nee Held), of Weldon Springs, MO, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the age of 90. Loving wife of Norman Henry Kern; beloved daughter of the late Fred and Gertha Held; devoted mother of Michael (Julie) Kern, Steven (Laura) Kern, and Daniel (Jacqueline) Kern; cherished grandmother of Meagan (Mark) Hillmann, Courtney (Kevin) Miller, Adam (Rosie) Kern, Stephanie (David) Hardy, Matthew Kern, Joel...
Discover heartfelt obituaries for St. Charles, Missouri, and neighboring areas on BAUE Funeral Homes' website. Celebrate the lives of your loved ones with our curated collection of tributes from St. Charles County and surrounding regions. Find comfort and solace as you honor those who have passed on in this close-knit community. Explore our obituary page today for cherished memories and heartfelt tributes.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.