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November 16, 2020
Barbara K. Tymkew (nee Streb), 73, of Lemay, died peacefully at home Nov. 16 surrounded by loved ones. Barb was born June 22, 1947 to Robert and Virginia Streb (nee Wilson). She married John Tymkew Oct. 11, 1969. They were married for 48 years, raisDecember 26, 2020
Robert “Bob” Sontag, 68, died Saturday, Dec. 26. Beloved husband of Kathy (nee Sullivan), dear father of Kevin (Nicole), Eric (Stacie) and Julia; beloved grandfather of Andi; dear brother of Sandy (David), Chris and Phil (Keith); dear son-in-laDecember 17, 2020
John C. Caito died Thursday, Dec. 17. Beloved husband of the late Robbie L. Caito (nee Lackey); dear father of Dave (Nancy) Caito and the late Dan Caito; dear grandfather of Danielle (Jamie), Kelsey (Theo) and Jenee; our dear brother-in-law, uncle,December 17, 2020
Ramakrishna Nemani, 71, a 32-year resident of St. Louis, died Dec. 17, 2020. Ramakrishna was born March 6, 1949 in Andhra Pradesh, India and married Ramana Nemani in 1982 in India. He was employed by Webster University and Jefferson College for 13December 13, 2020
David E. “Dave” Samuels died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Teresa M. Samuels (nee Gorman); son of late Michel Bernard, Rose Dzialowski and late stepmother Lilly Goodman; grandson of late Benjamin and Emma Samuels; dear father of KurtDecember 8, 2020
Ronald Kuerz, 75, of Oakville, died peacefully Dec. 8, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Martha Kuerz for 42 years; dearest father of Megan (Robert) Winn and Todd (Michelle) Kuerz; loving “Pop” to Alex and Jake; dear brother of Kim (Diana) KNovember 16, 2020
Richard “Rick” John Thornton died Nov. 16, 2020. He was born in St. Louis city to Richard and Maxine Thornton. Rick served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1975 and was in the 101st Airborne Division. He jumped out of perfectly good airplNovember 19, 2020
Frances L. Goebel (nee Leaf), 93, of St. Louis, died Nov. 19 at Mercy Hospital South. She was born in St. Louis to Frank and Helen Leaf and married Ken Goebel at St. Paul United Church of Christ in St. Louis Sept. 17, 1949. She is survived by her dNovember 12, 2020
Michael James Randolph, 70, of Oakville, died Nov. 12 in St. Louis. He was the beloved husband of Hedy “Candy” Stapleton. They were married March 11, 1972 and enjoyed a loving 48 years together. Michael was born Sept. 7, 1950 in St. Louis to thJuanita F. Curcuru (nee Brink)
November 23, 2020
Juanita “Nita” F. Curcuru (nee Brink) died Monday, Nov. 23. Beloved wife of Jim Curcuru for 41 years; dearest mom of Tammy (Reggie) Manuel, Jimmy Jr. (Laura), Joe (Kelsey) and Matt Curcuru; loving grandma of Makenzie, Makaila, Ellie, Knox, RyderNovember 2, 2020
Charles W. Hanney, 85, of Sunset Hills, died Nov. 2 at Missouri Baptist Health Center in St. Louis following complications from surgery. He was born Nov. 10, 1934 in Shorewood, Wisconsin, to Viola Wendland Hanney and Edward Hanney. Charles owned anNovember 18, 2020
Rachel Ann McFarland, 36, of Fort Hood, Texas, died Wednesday, Nov. 18 at MD Anderson in Houston after a long-fought, courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, Myron McFarland; her caring and adoring mother, Mary C. LoscoOctober 31, 2020
Shirley Zella Kitzmiller, 85, of Ellisville, formerly of Niceville, Florida, died Oct. 31 at Mercy South de Greeff Hospice House. Shirley was born Aug. 27, 1935 in St. Louis to Leslie H. Broleman and Ella Zella Broleman. Beloved wife of the late WiMartha G. Smith (nee Gasbarre)
October 21, 2020
Martha Smith (nee Gasbarre), 93, of Kirkwood, died Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Bethesda Dilworth. Born March 1, 1927 in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania, Martha married William R. Smith, now deceased, in 1947. Loving mother of Julia Ann Smith of Monterey, CaliforSeptember 20, 2020
Dorothy Lee Kohne (nee Hankey), 92, of St. Louis, died Sept. 20. Known to friends as “Dot," Dorothy was born March 10, 1928 to Wayne and Francis Hankey. Dot had seven children. She is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildreGladys M. Hintz (nee Jaspering)
October 3, 2020
Gladys M. Hintz (nee Jaspering), of Fenton, died Oct. 3. Gladys was born Nov. 22, 1926 in Warrenton to Florence and Clara Jaspering. She was married to Harold “Heggie” Hintz Aug. 22, 1968. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter DelSheila I. Rodriguez (nee Cole)
October 2, 2020
Sheila Inez Rodriguez (nee Cole), 73, died Oct. 2 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. Sheila was born Oct. 5, 1946 in St. Louis to the late Oliver and Lily Cole. She was the youngest of three children, with the late Linda Burrows (Daryl) and BrOctober 25, 2020
Mike Scotino, son of Terri and Danny Scroggins and brother of Geneva Sims and Alan Scroggins, died Oct. 25 at the age of 44 from complications after open-heart surgery Oct. 13. He was preceded in death by his brother Dominic Scotino and grandparentsOctober 9, 2020
Jennifer “Jen” Marr (nee Gau), 46, died Oct. 9. Jen was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She is survived by her three children, who were her entire world: James, 15, Andrew, 13, and Samantha, 10. She embraced every moment she had with themPatricia S. Kiszczak (nee Luebbers)
February 29, 2020
Patricia S. Kiszczak (nee Luebbers) died Feb. 29, 2020. Beloved wife of Theodore Kiszczak; loving mother of Jennifer (Edward) Cracchiola, Stephanie (Nathan) Badgett and Thomas Kiszczak; cherished grandmother of Alexi, Annika and Jack; dear sister ofNovember 2, 2020
Dr. Lawrence Edward Schreiber Jr., 74, of Oakville, died Nov. 2 in Festus. He was born Oct. 17, 1946 in St. Louis to Lawrence Edward Schreiber Sr. and Helen Elizabeth (Albus) Schreiber. Larry worked as a pharmacist until his retirement. He enjoyedOctober 28, 2020
James Frederick Lovins Sr., 81, of St. Louis, died Oct. 28 at 10 p.m. due to complications suffered from a stroke. James was born April 25, 1939 in St. Louis to Frederick Lovins and Maria Patestas. He married Judith Mueller Aug. 8, 1959 in St. LouisSeptember 26, 2020
Alice Vivian Hertel, 90, of Batesville, Indiana, died Saturday, Sept. 26. Alice was born July 23, 1930 in Cleves, Ohio to the late Lester and Annie Graham. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, whom she married Jan. 14, 1950; daughteSeptember 27, 2020
Jane Marie Brase (nee Todd) died Sept. 27. Loving mother of Tess (Andy) Dyer, John (Allison) Brase, Kris Grimshaw and Scott (Wendy) Brase; cherished grandmother of Emily, Ben, Meghan, Max, Jacob, Noah, Ethan, Sam, C.J. and Quinn; dear sister of ButcSeptember 19, 2020
Theodore E. Kiszczak died Sept. 19. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Kiszczak; loving father of Jennifer (Edward) Cracchiola, Stephanie (Nathan) Badgett and Thomas (Jaclyn Schipper) Kiszczak; cherished grandfather of Alexi, Annika and Jack; dear