Obituaries

Jan 18, 2026

Jan 15, 2026

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Donald Leroy Pendegraft of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life in Chesterfield, MO on Thursday, January 15, 2026, having reached the age of seventy-six years, five months and fourteen days. Donald was born in St. Clair, MO on August 1, 1949, son of Earl Herbert Pendegraft and Pauline Pendegraft nee Bailey. On August 11, 1970 he was united in marriage...

Jan 11, 2026

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Michael Waldron Bradshaw of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Sunday, January 11, 2026, having reached the age of eighty-six years, three months and one day. Michael was born in St. Louis, MO on October 10, 1939, son of Robert Bradshaw and Mary Carmel Bradshaw nee Waldron. On December 1, 1962 he was united in...

Jan 9, 2026

Jan 9, 2026

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Michael Louis Schuetz of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Friday, January 9, 2026, having reached the age of seventy-one years, five months and nineteen days. Michael was born in Overland, MO on July 21, 1954, son of Rudolph Earnst Schuetz and Catherine Louise Schuetz nee Abbott. On July...

Jan 7, 2026

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Jodi Rae Swearingen of Arnold, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was fifty-six years old.

Jodi was born on December 17, 1969, in Sullivan, Missouri, the daughter of James Edward Wideman and Carolyn Mae Wideman (née Love). From a young age, Jodi had a light about her—an...

Jan 4, 2026

Jan 2, 2026

Jan 1, 2026

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Clinton George Balderson (Wallace) of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Thursday, January 1, 2026, having reached the age of forty-six years and one day. Clinton was born in St. Louis, MO on December 30, 1979, son of Deborah Ann Friesen. On May 17, 2014 he was united in marriage to Marie Frances Wilson and...

Dec 31, 2025

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Marko Creighton Glogovac passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving behind a profound sense of loss for all who knew and loved him. Though his life was tragically cut short, Marko’s final act was one of extraordinary generosity—he was an organ donor, giving others the gift of life and hope.

Marko was the beloved husband of Andrea Glogovac and a devoted father...

Dec 31, 2025

Bobby "Bob" Helton

March 24, 1962 - Dec 31, 2025

Bob was predeceased by his parents, Bud and Dean Helton; by his wife, LeLe Helton; by one brother, Al Helton; and by one nephew, Jimmy Helton.

Bob is survived by two daughters, Arleana Holtzmann (Keith) and Sheana Endicott (Mike); by three grandchildren, Rose, Sierra and Eddie; by one brother, Jim Helton; by one...

Dec 29, 2025

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Roger George Steinbach of Robertsville, MO departed this life in Robertsville, MO on Monday, December 29, 2025, having reached the age of eighty-seven years, ten months and one day. Roger was born in Appleton City, MO on February 28, 1938, son of George Steinbach and Lucy Steinbach nee Groner. As a young man he was united in marriage and blessed...

Dec 25, 2025

James “Brian” Robbins of St. Clair, MO, known to all as Coach Rob, departed this life in Washington, Missouri, on Thursday, December 25, 2025, having reached the age of fifty years, eight months, and sixteen days. Brian was born in Nuremberg, Germany, on April 9, 1975, son of James “Michael” Robbins and Margarete Robbins nee Duescher. On June 29, 2007,...

Dec 25, 2025

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Iris Jane Yarbrough of St. Clair, MO departed this life at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, December 25, 2025, having reached the age of eighty-four years, two months and twelve days. Iris was born in St. Louis, MO on October 13, 1941, daughter of Phillip Lloyd Sutherlin and Ruth Sutherlin nee Dunn. On May...

Dec 23, 2025

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Robert Lynn Hammonds of Sullivan, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, having reached the age of seventy-one years, ten months and one day. Robert was born in Camp Chaffee, AR on February, 22, 1954, son of J. L. Hammonds and Norma Jean Hammonds nee Wingo. On June...

Dec 20, 2025

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Letha Belle Hickinbotham of St. Clair, MO departed this life surrounded by her family at the Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital on Saturday, December 20, 2025, having reached the age of ninety years, ten months and twelve days. Letha was born in New Haven, MO on February 8, 1935, daughter of Clarence Laubinger and Gladine Laubinger nee Helling. As a young...

Dec 20, 2025

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Laura Rosalie Bell of Washington, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Saturday, December 20, 2025, having reached the age of ninety-two years, eleven months and twenty-five days. Laura was born in Villa Ridge, MO on December 26, 1932, daughter of Oscar Cleveland Bell, known to most as “Hawk”, and Olga Mary Bell nee Schmitz.

Laura is survived by her...

Dec 13, 2025

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Amanda Claire Sikes of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Creve Coeur, MO on Saturday, December 13, 2025, having reached the age of forty-three years, eight months and twenty-six days. Amanda was born in Kirkwood, MO on March 17, 1982, daughter of Thomas Michael Rudloff and Nanette Lea Rudloff nee Akridge. On September 29, 2001 she was united in...

Dec 9, 2025

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Kenneth George Wymore of Lonedell, MO departed this life in Lonedell, MO on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, having reached the age of sixty-four years, four months and twenty- two days. Kenneth was born in St. Louis, MO on July 17, 1961, son of George Wymore and Artie Esther Turner nee Johns.

Kenneth is survived by his brother Kevin Turner and wife...

Dec 4, 2025

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Timothy Claude McClearn of Dittmer, MO departed this life in Dittmer, MO on Thursday, December 4, 2025, having reached the age of thirty-eight years, ten months and sixteen days. Timothy was born in St. Louis, MO on January 18, 1987, son of Michael James McClearn, Sr. and Tammy Elizabeth McClearn nee Dodd. On September 10, 2006 he was united in...