obituaries

Mar 22, 2024

Benjamin "Ben" Louis Gadcke of Beaufort, MO passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 22, 2024 at the age of 31 years.  Ben was born August 23, 1992 in St. Louis, MO; the son of Dan Gadcke and Linda (Walkenhorst) Helmig.

Ben received his education from Union High School, graduating with the class of 2011.  He worked as a...

Mar 21, 2024

Paula Kay (Crafton) Pagan of Beaufort, MO was born December 11, 1966 in St. Louis, MO; the daughter of Jay Crafton and his wife, Pauline (Ross).  Paula passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the age of 57 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Pagan on March 20, 2022; her parents, Jay and...

Mar 20, 2024

Brenda Sue (Pepmueller) Hoemann of Marthasville, MO was born December 13, 1952 in Washington, MO; the daughter of Roland Pepmueller and his wife, Esther (Biermann).  Brenda passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the age of 71 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Esther Pepmueller; and one brother, Ron Pepmueller.

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Mar 17, 2024

Sylvia Mary (Guittar) Wells of New Haven, MO was born April 23, 1947 in St. Louis, MO; the daughter of Earl Guittar and his wife, Dolores (Henderson).  Sylvia passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the age of 76 years.

Sylvia loved her family and she doted on her grandchildren especially.  She also loved to read, sew,...

Mar 16, 2024

Carol Sue (Kelley) Kamper, 80, of Union, MO passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 peacefully at her home surrounded by family.  Carol was born March 16, 1944 in Washington, MO; the daughter of Carmen Kelley and his wife, Edna (Jenkins).  She was united in marriage to David W. Kamper on February 6, 1960 and the couple spent 64 wonderful...

Mar 15, 2024

Brenda Ann (Bennett) Maune of Leslie, MO was born September 8, 1949 in St. Louis, MO; the daughter of Russell Bennett and his wife, Eldora Porter.  Brenda passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 in the comfort of her home at the age of 74 years.

Brenda had a great sense of humor and always had a way...

Mar 15, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Humphries of Robertsville, MO was born September 22, 1955 in St. Louis, MO; the son of Junior Humphries and his wife, Louise (Shelton).  Larry passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 15, 2024 at the age of 68 years.

Larry loved hunting and fishing, particularly at Clearwater Lake in Piedmont, MO. He also enjoyed riding...

Mar 14, 2024

Benjamin "Ben" Downey of St. Clair, MO was born June 24, 1966 in Washington, MO; the son of Elmer Downey and his wife, Maudie (Sohn).  Ben passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the age of 57 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Maudie Downey; and two sisters: Carolyn DeClue...

Mar 12, 2024

Susan Rose Stout, of Leslie, MO passed away in St. Louis at the age of 67, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.  She was born in St. Louis, on December 14, 1956, to the union of Kenneth Cool and Loretta (nee Pingolt) Cool.

Susan was united in marriage to Hilary Stout, Jr.  Together they owned and operated H&S...

Mar 11, 2024

Dennis "Denny" Rickey of Villa Ridge, MO was born February 18, 1952 in St. Louis, MO; the son of Raymond Rickey and his wife, Edith (Kindle).  Denny passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at the age of 72 years.

Denny received his education from Affton High School, graduating with the class of 1970, before receiving his certification...

Mar 8, 2024

Buddy Reynolds, aged 89 of Union, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 16, 1935, to the union of Harry Reynolds and Ostella (nee Cline) Reynolds at the family home in Fairfield, Illinois.

Buddy proudly served his country in the United Sates Marine Corp.  After...

Mar 7, 2024

Shawn Roderick Allen of Hillsboro, MO passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the age of 48 years.  Shawn, the son of Roderick Allen and his wife, Sharon (Stone), was born August 3, 1975 in St. Louis, MO. He received his education from Hillsboro High School, graduating with the class of 1993, before receiving his associate degree in...

Mar 6, 2024

Bonnie Faye (Willard) Bane of Pacific, MO was born June 13, 1943 in Dyer County, TN; the daughter of Robert Willard and his wife, Lillie Mae (Bradley). Bonnie passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 surrounded by her family at the age of 80 years.

Bonnie received her education from Dyersburg High School in Dyersburg, TN.  She was...

Mar 5, 2024

Robert Cowsert, of Lonedell, passed away unexpectedly on March 5th, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 16, 1957, the son of Charles Cowsert, Sr. and Ingeborg (nee Klawikofsky) Cowsert.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. After his military service, he worked as a union carpenter. Robert...

Mar 5, 2024

Donald "Don" Eugene Jeffries of Villa Ridge, MO was born June 10, 1933; the son of Ollie Jeffries and his wife, Vivian (Wilken).  Don passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the age of 90 years.

He was united in marriage to Loretta (Price) on March 21, 1953 at Central Baptist Church in Eureka, and the couple...

Mar 1, 2024

Sheila Ann (Key) Hofstetter of St. Clair, MO was born December 12, 1950 in Washington, MO; the daughter of Kimber "Bill" Key and his wife, Ruth (Fuller).  Sheila passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 1, 2024 at the age of 73 years.

Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Ruth Key; and one...

Mar 1, 2024

Marie "Penny" (Mullett) Dwyer of Gerald, MO was born April 11, 1947 in East St. Louis, IL; the daughter of George "Harry" Mullett and his wife, Helen (O'Connell).  Penny passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 surrounded by family after a long, courageous three year battle with cancer.

Penny received her education from St. Theresa's High School in...

Feb 28, 2024

William "Fred" Gunter III of St. Clair, MO passed away unexpectedly at home February 28, 2024 at the age of 64 years.  Fred, the son of William Gunter Jr. and his wife, Eunice (Briggs), was born June 11, 1959 in St. Louis, MO.  He received his education from Pattonville High School in St. Louis, MO.  He was united in...

Feb 26, 2024

Edward "Ed" Parrott of St. Clair, MO was born April 27, 1970 in St. Louis, MO; the son of Dale Parrott and Judy Wright.  Ed passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at the age of 53 years.

Ed was employed at Sportsman Supply Inc in Fenton, MO and Rivers Edge in St. Clair, MO.  He loved hockey...

Feb 25, 2024

Patricia Marie Smith, 72, of Union passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 in Sullivan.

Patricia, daughter of John and Josephine Pelligrinni was born April 17, 1951 in St. Louis.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, John and Josephine Pelligrinni; her husband, Leonard Smith and one brother, Michael Pelligrinni.

She is survived...