obituaries

Nov 18, 2022

Michael James Hinson, 63, of Villa Ridge, passed away at his home on Friday, November 18, 2022

Michael, son of James Hinson and his wife Bernadine (Straatmann), was born on June 12, 1959, in Washington, Missouri.

He was united in marriage to Dawn Paparic, at St. John Gildehaus Catholic Church at Villa Ridge on October...

Nov 17, 2022

Dennis Leonard, 43, of Troy, passed away, Thursday, November 17, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield.

On January 18, 1979, Dennis was born to the union of James Leonard and Tina (Fredericks) in Troy, Missouri.

Dennis attended Troy School District.

He owned and operated AE Equipment Sales Service for three years in...

Nov 16, 2022

Paul Edward Yount, 77,  of Catawissa, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Town and Country.

Paul, son of Milford Yount and wife Lillian (Loague) was born on November 19, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was united in marriage to Kathleen Schneider on April 16, 1988, in Pacific.

Nov 16, 2022

Eva G. Holland (Mitchell), 92, of Union, passed away, Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at The Arbors at South Pointe in Washington.

On January 23, 1930, Eva was born to the union of Enis Mitchell and Lilly (Trigg) in Naylor, Missouri.

Eva was united in marriage to Harold R. Holland on September 10, 1949, in University...

Nov 14, 2022

Alec "Rich" Lawson, 78, of Union, passed away, Monday, November 14, 2022, at his home.

On April 14, 1944, Rich was born to the union of William Lawson and Anna (Bay) in Cuba, Missouri.

Rich was a graduate of Rhema Bible School.

He was united in marriage on December 4, 1964, to Marjorie...

Nov 14, 2022

Chris Schnapp, 64, of St. Clair, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, November 14, 2022, at his home.

On June 25, 1958, Chris was born to the union of Lawrence "Larry" Schnapp and Joyce (Kiel) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Chris was a graduate from Northwest High School.

He enjoyed being outdoors and fishing. Chris was...

Nov 13, 2022

Debra Jean Crowder (Todd), 67, of Washington, passed away, Monday, November 13, 2022, at her home.

On December 16, 1954, Debra was born to the union of Earl Todd and Shirley (Deaton) in Washington, Missouri.

Debra graduated from Sullivan High School.

She worked as a greeter at Washington Walmart for 7 years.

Nov 12, 2022

Walter Donald Bradley 88, Union Missouri passed away November 12, 2022, peacefully in his home.

Walter, son of the late William Bradley and wife Lillian, nee Carpenter was born June 23, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Walter was united in marriage to Viola December 21, 1974, and they enjoyed 48 years together. They made their...

Nov 12, 2022

Gary Lee Clapper, 59, of McAlester, Oklahoma died Saturday, November 12, 2022, at his home.

Gary Lee was born to James and Barbara (Stricker) Clapper on January 2, 1963, in Kirkwood, Missouri.  He attended Union, Missouri schools and graduated from Union High School in 1981.  Gary was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and St. Louis...

Nov 11, 2022

Susan Lankford, 65, of St. Clair, passed away, Friday, November 11, 2022, at Life Care Center of Sullivan.

On April 3, 1957, Susan was born to the union of Sherdel Davis Sr. and Katherine (Kelly) in St. Louis city, Missouri.

Susan was united in marriage to David Lankford on June 8, 1974, in St. Louis....

Nov 8, 2022

Marie (Husted) Gumpenberger, 70, of Villa Ridge, passed away, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

On November 13, 1951, Marie was born to the union of Lee Husted and Mary (Breen) in Ottawa, Illinois.

She received her education in St. Louis.

Marie worked for First Student as a driver.

Nov 8, 2022

David Alan Bahr, 73, of Union, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Dave, as he was known to family and friends, was born to the union of Leo Anthony Bahr and his wife Jenni (Musholt), in Battlecreek, Michigan, on November 16, 1948.

Dave was a self-employed house painter by trade.  He...

Nov 6, 2022

Keith Edward Kole Davis, precious and perfect baby of Richard and Tiffany (Brown) Davis went to the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Though his time on this earth was only for a short while, the imprint he has left on the lives of his parents and other family members will forever...

Nov 4, 2022

Lorraine Mae Johnson Alexander, 90, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, in Fenton, MO.

Lorraine, daughter of Knute Valdimar Johnson and wife Jenny Sophia Carolina (Lindberg), was born on November 18, 1931. She was the second of seven children born to Knute and Jenny. She was born at home in a two-room house that later became known...

Nov 4, 2022

Michael Louis Humphrey, 40, of Owensville, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur.

Michael was born in Rolla on May 8, 1982, to Michael R Humphrey and Margaret Ryerson.

Michael loved to spend his time listening to music, playing games with his son, watching "professional wrestling" programs, fishing, and...

Nov 1, 2022

Vernon Eugene Fryer Sr., 97 of St. Clair, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Gene, as he was known to family and friends, was born May 25, 1925 in South Point near Washington MO to Pierce Fryer and Elva (Meyers) Fryer.

He was united in marriage to Sarah (McPherson) Fryer, on...

Oct 29, 2022

Archie Roger Pier, 73, of St. Clair passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 in St. Clair.

Archie, son of Paul Pier Sr. and wife Pearl (Herndon) was born June 6, 1949 in Washington.

On June 29, 1991 he was united in marriage to Wendi Talleur in St. Clair.

Archie served in the United...

Oct 24, 2022

Mario Lennox Urruela III, 68, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 in Union.

Mario, son of Mario Urruela I and wife Zoila (Hiribarne) was born April 11, 1954 in Fort Rucker, Alabama.

Mario was a sports fanatic, especially when it came to his two favorite teams, Miami Hurricanes and the Miami Dolphins. He enjoyed taking...

Oct 23, 2022

Michael Joseph Zehnder, 52, of Richwoods, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Michael was born to the union of Joseph Zehnder and wife, Maria (Ready), on  June 23, 1970,  in St. Louis.

He was united in marriage to Selena Beelman on August 26, 1995 in Sunset Hills.

Oct 21, 2022

Shawn M. Kline, 49, of Cuba, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 21, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

On February 17, 1973, Shawn was born to the union of John Kline and Vicki (Anderson) in Sullivan.

Shawn worked for American Precision Die-Casting as a furnace tender and forklift operator.

He was a...