Obituaries

Oct 26, 2025

Birk, Linda Joyce (nee Marchbank) passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at the age of 75. Linda was born and raised in St. Clair, Missouri but lived most of her life in Kirkwood, Missouri. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Roger A. Birk; parents Luren O. and Viola L. Marchbank; siblings Carolyn S. Engelken and Robert C. Marchbank....

Oct 23, 2025

OBITUARY Stephanie Louise Eads of Union, MO departed this life in Lonedell, MO on Thursday, October 23, 2025, having reached the age of fifty-two years, ten months and ten days. Stephanie was born in Farmington, MO on December 13, 1972, daughter of Thomas A. Warren and Jacqueline Ellen Warren nee White. As a young woman she was united in marriage...

Oct 11, 2025

OBITUARY Doyle Arthur Shoemaker of Lonedell, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Saturday, October 11, 2025, having reached the age of eighty-nine years, nine months and ten days. Doyle was born in Owensville, MO on January 11, 1936, son of Henry Logan Shoemaker, known to most as "Logan", and Sarah Edna Shoemaker nee Morgan, known to most...

Oct 10, 2025

OBITUARY Eva Marie Butenhoff of Lonedell, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Friday, October 10, 2025, having reached the age of ninety-three years, six months and nineteen days. Eva was born in Lonedell, MO on March 21, 1932, daughter of Ralph Isaac Lefler and Maude Lefler nee Ellison. On July 29, 1950 she was united in marriage...

Oct 10, 2025

Oct 7, 2025

OBITUARY Daniel Gerard Samel, known to most as "Danny", of Luebbering, MO departed this life in St. Louis, MO on October 7, 2025, having reached the age of sixty-three years, two months and twenty-seven days. Danny was born in Troy, MO on July 11, 1962, son of Robert Norman Samel and Cecilia Marie Samel nee Liikala. On September 21, 1985...

Oct 5, 2025

OBITUARY Selma Ray Head, known to most as Sam, of Salem, MO departed this life at her home, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, having reached the age of seventy-six years, one month and thirteen days. Sam was born in St. Clair, MO on August 23, 1949, daughter of James Willis Deaton and Frances Marie Deaton nee Downey. As a young...

Sep 30, 2025

OBITUARY Jeanette Lois Bruns of Ironton, MO departed this life, at her home, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, having reached the age of eighty-nine years, seven months and three days. Jeanette was born in Washington, MO on February 27, 1936, daughter of Carl Edward Flora and Opal Lucille Flora nee Wagner. On July 24, 1955 she was united in marriage...

Sep 25, 2025

OBITUARY Fay Dianne Vazquez of St. Clair, MO, entered into eternal rest in St. Louis, MO, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the age of sixty-three. She was born on October 27, 1961, in Griffin, GA, the cherished daughter of Alfred Eugene Smith and Bernice Jean (Maples) George. Fay began her life's journey with her soulmate, Deannie Lee Vazquez, with...

Sep 25, 2025

OBITUARY Shirley Jean Bay of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair on Thursday, September 25, 2025, having reached the age of ninety years, one month and one day. Shirley was born in Sullivan, MO on August 24, 1935, daughter of Vester Emil Sohn and Alverda Louise Sohn nee Bailey. As a young woman she was united in...

Sep 24, 2025

OBITUARY Victoria Dora Gloriod of Lonedell, MO departed this life at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, having reached the age of eighty-eight years, nine months and six days. Victoria was born in Munich, Germany on December 18, 1936, daughter of Mathias Niedermeier and Victoria Niedermeier nee Hayes. On August 3, 1963...

Sep 10, 2025

OBITUARY William Omeal Hutchison of Ballwin, MO departed this life at his home on September 10, 2025, having reached the age of ninety-one years, one month and twenty days. William was born in St. Clair, MO on July 21, 1934, son of Omeal William Hutchison and Edith Viola Hutchison nee Davis. On September 3, 1955 he was united in marriage...

Sep 6, 2025

OBITUARY Jay Tracy Nations, known to most as "Tracy" of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home on September 6, 2025, having reached the age of sixty-nine years, two months and twenty-seven days. Tracy was born in Ruth, MS on June 10, 1956, son of JT and Beneta Nations. On March 25, 2006 he was united in marriage...

Sep 2, 2025

OBITUARY William David "Whit" Whitfield, 69, of Dittmer, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, peacefully at home with his loved ones. Born September 8, 1955, in Williamson, Georgia, to William "Billy" Whitfield and Janet Callahan, David was a longtime electrician with Brown's Electric. He was known for his laughter and outgoing personality, steady presence in the lives of...

Aug 26, 2025

OBITUARY Opal Lee Kamper of St. Clair, MO departed this life at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, having reached the age of ninety-eight years, eleven months and twelve days. Opal was born in St. Clair, MO on September 14, 1926, daughter of Albert Harrison Sohn and Josephine Elizabeth Sohn nee Jones....

Aug 25, 2025

OBITUARY David Frederick Markland of Arnold, MO departed this life at in Owensville, MO on Monday, August 25, 2025, having reached the age of seventy-three years, two months and seven days. David was born in St. Louis, MO on June 18, 1952, son of Clifford Sutton Markland and Helen Marie Markland nee Stillman. About twelve years ago he began sharing...

Aug 24, 2025

OBITUARY Kathy Irene Busse of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Town & Country, MO on Sunday, August 24, 2025, having reached the age of seventy-three years and three days. Kathy was born in St. Clair, MO on August 21, 1952, daughter of Louis Edward Ziegler and Laura Bell Ziegler nee Hawkins. On June 15, 2006 she was united...

Aug 23, 2025

OBITUARY LaDonna Sue Wall of St. Clair, MO departed this life at her home on Saturday, August 23, 2025, having reached the age of eighty-three years, eight months and twenty-five days. LaDonna was born in St. Louis, MO on November 29, 1941, daughter of Robert Leroy Pilkenton and Naomi Elnora Pilkenton nee Lincoln. On August 24, 1962 she was united...

Aug 20, 2025

OBITUARY Clyde Eugene Parks, known to all as Gene, of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, having reached the age of ninety-four years, six months and fourteen days. Gene was born in Washington, MO on February 6, 1931, son of Clyde John Parks and Josephine...

Aug 18, 2025

OBITUARY Edward Byron Sneed of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Monday, August 18, 2025, having reached the age of sixty-nine years, one month and six days. Edward was born in East St. Louis, IL, son of Edward Benjamin Sneed and Phyllis Sneed nee Byron. On November 20, 1999 he was united in marriage to Kathleen...