Obituaries
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Christopher "Chris" H. Francis
April 2, 2020
Christopher H. "Chris" Francis died on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Beloved son of Shirley (late Gary D.) Francis. Loving father of Adam (Jessica), David (Melissa), Amanda (Jared) Howe, Holly Francis. Proud and devoted PawPaw of six, dear nephew, cousMarch 8, 2020
Thomas Eugene Archer, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, died Sunday, March 8, 2020. Tom was preceded in death by his life partner, John Burke. He was born to Robert Archer, who survives in Celina, Ohio, and the late Anna Tangeman. TomFebruary 19, 2020
Keith D. Brooks died Wednesday, Feb. 19. Beloved husband of Toni Brooks; dear father of Angela Muegge and Natalie (Ryan) Chambers; dear grandfather of Sophia "Pea Pot," Henry "Baby Man" and Dominick "Jay Bird"; dear brother of Mary Lee (Fran) Zak,February 27, 2020
John Louis Messmer, 78, of St. Louis, died on his 78th birthday, Feb. 27. He was born Feb. 27, 1942, to Andrew and Meta Messmer. He married Bene Messmer (nee Benedek) on Aug. 31, 1963. Beloved husband of Bene Messmer for 56 years; loving fatherFebruary 12, 2020
Gary “Brit” Rose, 53, of St. Louis County, died Feb. 12. Gary “Brit” Rose was born to the union of Gary Rae Rose and Barbara Joyce (nee Thompson) Lowery on Oct. 18, 1966 in Honolulu. Brit resided in San Diego and Eldorado, Illinois throughouFebruary 13, 2020
Richard Emmett “Trey” Doran III, beloved son of Richard Emmett Doran Jr. and Kelli Denise Doran (nee Thompson), adored younger brother of Emily Nicole Doran, and friend to so many, died peacefully with his parents at his side Feb. 13, just two weCarol J. Wachter (nee Vineyard)
February 16, 2020
Carol Jean Wachter (nee Vineyard) died Feb. 16, 2020. Beloved wife of John “Jack” Wachter for 62 years; loving mother of Renee (Phil) Handtke, David (Michelle) Wachter and the late Johnny Wachter; cherished Nanny of Sara, Kyle, Erin, Kendall, SeJanuary 24, 2020
Carl E. Nappier, 93, of St. Louis, died Jan. 24. He was born Jan. 15, 1927 in Centerville, Missouri, to the late Cliff and Gladys Nappier. Carl was married to Melcenia Nappier (nee Baker) Dec. 4, 1948 in St. Louis. Carl was a U.S. Navy veteran andJanuary 19, 2020
Ronald Lee Richter, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, was drafted by the Angels Sunday, Jan. 19, back to God his creator, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron was a provider and a loving, supportive husband to Teresa (VisnovJanuary 21, 2020
Rev. Gloria R. Weber (nee Richie), 86, died Tuesday, Jan. 21. She is the beloved wife of the late John R. Weber for 57 years. Beloved mother of Julia Weber, Betty (Mark) Vitela, Ruth (Tom Wilson) Weber and John Jr. (Cami) Weber. Loving grandmotherJanuary 16, 2020
Lewis F. Montgomery, 96, died Thursday, Jan. 16. He was born June 11, 1923 in Vilonia, Arkansas to the late Jesse and Mamie Montgomery (nee Vaughn). Beloved husband of the late Betty Jean Montgomery (nee Alcorn); dearest father and father-in-law ofEdith C. Cunnane (nee McGarry)
January 3, 2020
Edith C. Cunnane (nee McGarry) died Friday, Jan. 3. Edith was a cherished and devoted wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, niece, cousin, aunt and friend. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Jim; her children, Jim Jr. (Jennifer) andJanuary 5, 2020
Charlie Ray Holland, 71, of St. Louis, died Jan. 5 at home. He was born June 1, 1948 in Salem to Charlie and Mary Holland and married Kathleen Holland (nee Witeka) Jan. 14, 1972 in St. Louis. He is retired from Coinco, where he worked for 40 years.December 6, 2019
Richard Joseph Weiler, of Hinsdale, Illinois, died Dec. 6 at age 82, after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Richard was born and raised in St. Louis in 1937, cherished son to the late August and Clara (Wagner) Weiler. His profeDecember 3, 2019
Patricia Wulfmeyer Duwe, 91, of Crestwood, died Dec. 3. Pat was born in St. Louis. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy. She attended Fontbonne and Washington universities. Pat was married to William (Bill) Charles Duwe from Jan. 29, 1949 untiNovember 22, 2019
Martin Anthony Flynn, 58, of Bridgeton, died Nov. 22. Born Feb. 9, 1961, he is survived by his wife, Kathryn Ann Magee Braasch Flynn; stepdaughter Angela Lea Braasch (Josh Payton); sister Michelle (Daryl) Flynn Wigglesworth; brother-in-law to ConnieDecember 20, 2019
J. Michelle Glossip, 60, of Sunset Hills died peacefully in her sleep Dec. 20, 2019. Michelle was born Feb. 5, 1959, in Kansas City to the late John and Juanita (nee Casey) Glossip. She leaves behind her husband of 15 years, Henry M. Mitchell; brothDecember 15, 2019
Wray Richard Malsch, 69, of St. Louis, died unexpectedly Dec. 15. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Carol, of 48 years, daughter Michelle (Rich), sister Valerie, mother-in-law June, brother-in-law Scott (Patty), niece Julia, nephew Jason (Angie), gDecember 4, 2019
Ronald Glen Buchanan passed unexpectedly Dec. 4, 2019. Beloved son of Forrest and the late Anna Buchanan; dear brother of Dennis Buchanan and Carla (Dave Long) Buchanan; uncle of Brandy and Taylor Buchanan; nephew, cousin and friend of many. In lieDeMonta E. Hegel (nee Niggeman)
December 6, 2019
DeMonta Edith Hegel (nee Niggeman) died Dec. 6. Beloved wife of the late George Hegel; dear mother of Robert (Elaine) and Glenn (Chris) Hegel; grandmother of Heather, Matthew, Maxx and Sonja Hegel; aunt, cousin and friend of many. Memorial donationNovember 29, 2019
Billy “Bill” Dale Coleman Jr., 56, died Friday, Nov. 29. He is preceded in death by his mother Patricia D. Simmons; father and stepmother Billy D. Coleman Sr. and Suzanne S. Coleman; sister Colleen Parsons; and brother Patrick Parsons. He leaveDecember 3, 2019
Earlene M. Judd (nee Evans), 82, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, Dec. 3. Beloved wife of Leroy “John” Judd Jr.; dear mother of Michael (Lisa) Burbes, Mark (Kimberly) Clements, Lisa Foster and Lynda Clements (John Sturm). Proud grandmother of LNovember 22, 2019
A retired St. Louis County police chief’s funeral services will be held Friday at the Cathedral Basilica, with visitation Thursday in University City. Retired St. Louis County Police Chief Jerry Lee, 71, died Nov. 22 after a battle with medicalNovember 9, 2019
Larry Albert Woehr, 70, of St. Louis, died Nov. 9 in St. Louis. Born Sept. 21, 1949 in St. Louis, Larry was the son of Albert Edward Woehr and Rea Christine (nee McManmie) Woehr. On Oct. 30, 1949, he was baptized at Holy Cross Lutheran, and on PalmNovember 14, 2019
Louis F. Schweiss was baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection Thursday, Nov. 14. Beloved husband of Lucille Schweiss (Flieg); dearest father of Carol (Robert) Emmett, Elaine (Dave) Kuhlman, Marietta (Douglas) Stiebler, Nancy Schweiss (John