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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter August 23, 2021

Hubert Reichert of South County turned 100 Aug. 18, and in that time he served in the Navy during World War II and experienced some of the most notable moments in St. Louis history. According to Ed...

101-year-old Crestwood resident gets honored by a union as oldest member

101-year-old Crestwood resident gets honored by a union as oldest member

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter August 14, 2019

At 101 years old, Crestwood resident Adam Tooley is the oldest living member of the Coalminers’ Union of Southern Indiana. Crestview Senior Living resident Tooley was honored by the miners’ union...

Christian pictured with some of her caregivers, including her great-grandaughter Sarah Heady, bottom left. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Affton 106-year-old credits her faith as the secret to a long, eventful life

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter August 9, 2019

Like many people, Belle Christian has a sweet tooth, especially when it comes to Oreos — her home is never without a package or two of the cookies. But unlike everyone else, Christian is 106 years old...

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