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Walter Ervin Bryan, 91, Arnold

Walter Ervin Bryan, 91, Arnold

Walter Ervin Bryan, 91, of Arnold died Dec. 6, 2025, at his home. Mr. Bryan worked as a pipe fitter at Spire. Born March 9, 1934, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Theresa (Hartke) Bryan and Lee Bryan.

Ralph Wayne DeClue, 70, De Soto

Ralph Wayne DeClue, 70, De Soto

Ralph Wayne DeClue, 70, of De Soto died Dec. 10, 2025, at his home. Mr. DeClue was the owner of Ralph's Auto Body. He loved animals. In his free time, he enjoyed collecting, tinkering and scrapping things, watching old Westerns and spending t…

Benito Jaime ‘Benny’ Herrera, 57, Herculaneum

Benito Jaime ‘Benny’ Herrera, 57, Herculaneum

Benito Jaime “Benny” Herrera, 57, of Herculaneum died Dec. 14, 2025, in St. Louis. Mr. Herrera worked for many years as a service manager. He was a member of Our Lady Catholic Church in Festus. In his free time, he enjoyed attending tractor p…

John M. Ives, 75, Dittmer

John M. Ives, 75, Dittmer

John M. Ives, 75, of Dittmer died Dec. 5, 2025. Mr. Ives worked for Dieb Enterprises and retired from the U.S. Marine Corps. Born Sept. 22, 1950, in St. Louis, he was the son of Marjorie (Wantland) Ives of Victoria and the late John K. Ives.

Michael Anthony ‘Mike’ Chew Sr., 63, Plato

Michael Anthony ‘Mike’ Chew Sr., 63, Plato

Michael Anthony “Mike” Chew Sr., 63, of Plato died Dec. 12, 2025, at his home following a short battle with cancer. Mr. Chew attended school in Cuba, Mo. He pursued careers in construction, sanitation, auto repair and over-the-road truck driv…

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Patsy Gail Carter, 69, Festus

Patsy Gail Carter, 69, Festus

Patsy Gail Carter, 69, of Festus died Dec. 10, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mrs. Carter was a retired customer service agent for Chrysler Financial. She enjoyed fishing, scratching off lottery tickets and having fun with…

Judith Ann Bradford, 86, Festus

Judith Ann Bradford, 86, Festus

Judith Ann Bradford, 86, of Festus died Dec. 10, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Bradford was a homemaker. Born March 13, 1939, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Augusta Ruby (Horton) and James Harvey Thomas.

Ronald James ‘Ronnie’ Dunn, 76, St. Louis

Ronald James ‘Ronnie’ Dunn, 76, St. Louis

Ronald James “Ronnie” Dunn, 76, of St. Louis, formerly of Pevely, died Dec. 9, 2025, at Sherbrooke Village Living Center in St. Louis. Mr. Dunn attended the Missouri School for the Deaf in Fulton and the Rochester Institute of Technology in N…

Gale Franklin Strother, 91, Crystal City

Gale Franklin Strother, 91, Crystal City

Gale Franklin Strother, 91, of Crystal City died Dec. 10, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mr. Strother served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the Northampton CLC-1, the flagship for Command Strike Force, Atlantic.…

Peggy A. Datillo, 70, De Soto

Peggy A. Datillo, 70, De Soto

Peggy A. Datillo, 70, of De Soto died Dec. 2, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Datillo enjoyed swimming at Briarwood Lake, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Isaac Joseph Johnson, 14, Fenton

Isaac Joseph Johnson, 14, Fenton

Isaac Joseph Johnson, 14, of Fenton died Dec. 9, 2025, at the Children's Hospital in St. Louis. Isaac was on the C Team at Northwest High School and played for the Northwest Soccer Club Team. He loved Jesus and enjoyed eating ice cream and pe…

William A. Jeude, 93, Pevely

William A. Jeude, 93, Pevely

William A. Jeude, 93, of Pevely died Dec. 13, 2025, at his home. Mr. Jeude was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War. After his service, he worked as a carpenter, building custom homes throughout Jefferson County. He loved to garde…

Norma Lee (AuBuchon) Miller, 84, Hillsboro

Norma Lee (AuBuchon) Miller, 84, Hillsboro

Norma Lee (AuBuchon) Miller, 84, of Hillsboro died Dec. 9, 2025. Mrs. Miller Norma worked for many years as a teacher, where she was known for her gentle spirit, patience and genuine compassion. She loved quilting and cross-stitching. She als…

Donald Lee Webb Sr., 88, Hillsboro

Donald Lee Webb Sr., 88, Hillsboro

Donald Lee Webb Sr., 88, of Hillsboro died Dec. 9, 2025, at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis after a battle with an illness following a stroke. Mr. Webb served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960 and was a retired residential carpenter. He…

Judith Diane ‘DeeDee’ Thomas, 77, Fenton

Judith Diane ‘DeeDee’ Thomas, 77, Fenton

Judith Diane “DeeDee” Thomas, 77, of Fenton died Dec. 9, 2025. Mrs. Thomas will be remembered for her kindness and generosity. Born April 3, 1948, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Dorothy (Snodgrass) Freeman.

Robert A. ‘Bob’ Roth, 64, De Soto

Robert A. ‘Bob’ Roth, 64, De Soto

Robert A. “Bob” Roth, 64, of De Soto died Dec. 7, 2025, at his home. Mr. Roth was a senior systems analyst at Concentrix. He was a fourth-degree member of the Cardinal John J. Glennon Assembly Knights of Columbus Council 1185 in De Soto and a…

Laura J. (Keeven) Sheets, 60, Imperial

Laura J. (Keeven) Sheets, 60, Imperial

Laura J. (Keeven) Sheets, 60, of Imperial died Dec. 5, 2025. Mrs. Sheets was known as a strong-willed, honest woman who would often share what was on her mind. She loved spending time at her lake property, whether relaxing on the boat or enjo…

Stephen ‘John’ Carroll, 62, De Soto

Stephen ‘John’ Carroll, 62, De Soto

Stephen “John” Carroll, 62, of De Soto died Dec. 4, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mr. Carroll worked as a printer for Arnold Printing, Swift Printing and Concordia Publishing. He also was a mechanic for Cyclone Car Care a…

Susan Gay (Pashia) Emily, 63, High Ridge

Susan Gay (Pashia) Emily, 63, High Ridge

Susan Gay (Pashia) Emily, 63, of High Ridge died Dec. 5, 2025. Mrs. Emily worked in customer service for AT&T for more than 40 years. She loved playing bingo, watching TV and, most importantly, spending time with her family and friends. B…

Donna Dee (Chasten) Counts, 72, De Soto

Donna Dee (Chasten) Counts, 72, De Soto

Donna Dee (Chasten) Counts, 72, of De Soto died Dec. 1, 2025, at her home. Ms. Counts worked as a legal secretary with Thompson & Coburn until her retirement due to her battle with multiple sclerosis. She will be remembered as a smart, lo…

Sarah Beth (Keating) Kelmendi, 43, Affton

Sarah Beth (Keating) Kelmendi, 43, Affton

Sarah Beth (Keating) Kelmendi, 43, of Affton died Dec. 4, 2025, in Hillsboro. While Mrs. Kelmendi worked outside the home for many years, what she loved the most was being a homemaker and spending time with her family. Born July 5, 1982, in S…

Ruth Inez Bisch, 93, Festus

Ruth Inez Bisch, 93, Festus

Ruth Inez Bisch, 93, of Festus died Nov. 24, 2025, at Evelyn's House in St. Louis. Mrs. Bisch was known to many as Ms. Ruthie. She enjoyed reading the newspaper, keeping up with current events and advocating for education in the community. Sh…

Lloyd Leo Degnan Jr., 75, Imperial

Lloyd Leo Degnan Jr., 75, Imperial

Lloyd Leo Degnan Jr., 75, of Imperial died Dec. 4, 2025, in St. Louis. Mr. Degnan worked in auto paint distribution and was a member of the Elks. Born Sept. 19, 1950, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Alma (Kaufmann) and Lloyd Degnan Sr.