obituaries

Jul 6, 2023

David Kendall Young, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Sunset Care Center in Union at the age of 84. David was born on January 22, 1939, to Everett Young and Charlotte Bass in Cadet, Missouri. He was married to Virginia Martak on September 26, 1964, and together, they shared many...

Jul 4, 2023

Janice Fay (Webb) Mwangi, 53, of St. Clair, passed away, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at her home.

On August 2, 1969, Janice was born to the union of David Webb and Virginia (Smith) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Janice attended Ritenour High School in Overland.

She worked for over 15 years as a Medical...

Jul 4, 2023

Billy Ray Hill of Lonedell, MO passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the age of 65 years.  He was born March 9, 1958 in Evansville, IN.; the son of Thomas Hill and his wife, Carolyn (Mitchell). Billy received his education from St. Clair High School and was united in marriage to Denise (Wall) on August 21, 1994.  He...

Jul 1, 2023

Bert D. Beagle, Jr., 79, of St. Clair, MO passed away with his family at his side at St. Clair Nursing Center on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Bert, the son of Bert D. Beagle, Sr. and his wife, Mary (Culley) was born in Eminence, MO on Friday, July 23, 1943.  He received his education at Valley Park...

Jun 21, 2023

Christopher Stephen Ripper, 75, of Washington, passed away, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at his home in the comforting presence of his wife.

On April 2, 1948, Christopher was born to the union of Clarence Ripper and Margaret (Lander) in St. Louis, Missouri.

He graduated from high school as well as college.

Christopher proudly...

Jun 20, 2023

Lester Sylvester Isgriggs of Bourbon, MO was born on June 23, 1942 in Cadet, MO; the son of Fred Isgriggs and his wife, Susie (Richards). Lester passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the age of 80 years.  He received his education from Fountain Farm School in Cadet, MO and St. Clair High School in St. Clair, MO.  Lester...

Jun 14, 2023

Joseph John "Joe" Moise, 72, of Catawissa, MO passed away on June 14th of 2023.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents Lionel and Grace Moise; his first wife, Carleen Barnes; and his siblings: Richard, Ronald, Carol, and Leroy.

He is survived by his brother, Edward and his wife Tracie; his daughter, Lisa and...

Jun 13, 2023

William "Bill" Hanley, 61, of St. Clair, passed away, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

On October 11, 1961, Bill was born to the union of Jack Hanley and Trudith (Lane) in St. Louis.

Bill attended Eureka High School but found a better fit for his educational needs through South County...

Jun 13, 2023

Maurice John Frick of Washington, MO passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the age of 81 years.  He was born in Marthasville, MO on August 23, 1941; the son of Louis Frick and his wife, Clementine (Eicholz).  He was united in marriage to Anacleta "Tootsie" Rohe on August 29, 1964 in Washington, MO., and four children blessed their...

Jun 9, 2023

Zachary Quinn Breeden, 33, of Washington, passed away, unexpectedly, Friday, June 9, 2023 at St. Louis University Hospital.

On February 16, 1990, Zach was born to the union of Jeffrey Breeden and Angela (Jean) in Washington, Missouri.

Zach was a graduate from Union High School.

He was a Christian and had a strong...

Jun 8, 2023

Robert "Bob" Phillips, 97, of St. Clair, passed away, Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the Missouri Veteran's Home in St. James, Missouri.

On December 26, 1925, Bob was born to the union of Paiton "Pate" Phillips and Mary (Banderman) in Morrellton, Missouri (Anaconda Community).

He proudly served his country during WW-II in the United States...

May 31, 2023

Diana Dawes Haynes departed this world as she lived, with grace and kindness, at home surrounded by her family. "Isn't it wonderful, to share love?" was her guidance she gave for touching others. Gracious, elegant, and kind were words universally shared to describe our Mother by anyone who knew her. Mother of Michael Preston, Melissa Juliann Arch, Bryan Dawes,...

May 29, 2023

Steven Lamar Rench, 68, of Gerald, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 29, 2023, at the age of 68 years.

He was born August 11, 1954, to the union of Maurice Rench and Marjorie (Yeldell) in Hannibal, Missouri.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Marjorie Rench; and one brother,...

May 29, 2023

Antonio "Tony" Torres of Union, MO passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at the age of 80 years.  He was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico on June 13, 1942; the son of Juan Torres and his wife, Angela (Lopez).  Tony attended school in Coamo, Puerto Rico before relocating to the United States. He was united in marriage to Joyce...

May 26, 2023

Michael Peter Bobe  of Gerald, MO passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at the age of 43 years. He was born in St. Louis, MO on October 11, 1979; the son of Peter Bobe and his wife, Donna (Baker). Mike graduated from Eureka High School and Ranken Technical College, and was employed at Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis.  He...

May 25, 2023

Earl Edward Zweifel Jr., 67 of Sullivan, passed away, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at his home in Sullivan.

On December 30, 1955, Earl was born to the union of Earl Edward Zweifel Sr. and Edna Bessie (McGee) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Earl received his education from Union High School.

He worked many years...

May 25, 2023

Diane Therese (Plaggenberg) McDevitt of Pacific, MO passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the age of 68 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Mary (Quinn) Plaggenberg; one son, Robert Denny; one brother, Chris Plaggenberg; and one sister, Valerie Antonopolis.

Diane is survived by two daughters: April Myers and husband...

May 24, 2023

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May 22, 2023

Paul Stephen Anthony Reichl, 77, of Union, previously of St. Charles, passed away, Monday, May 22, 2023, in the comforting presence of his loving family at his daughter's home.

On May 6, 1946, Paul was born to the union of Albert Reichl and Hildegarde (Ladner) in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Paul was drafted into the United States...

May 22, 2023

George Henry Jones of Union, MO passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at the age of 92 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Margaret (Harms) Jones; two brothers: Ernest Jones and Anthony Jones; eight sisters: Gertrude Jones, Ruth Butler, Augusta Todd, Bertetta Enloe, Olive Hoyt, Josephine Sohn, Margaret Kroeter, and Virginia Lindemann;...