Memorials

Artist: Debbie Frueh; Published in Spectrum-Spring 1969
Our RamSite is dedicated to our friends and classmates that have passed away. One hundred and eleven Memorials are included on this page. If you know of anyone from the Class of 1969 that is not included, please Contact Us. Many of you have inquired about the circumstances and dates of our classmates' deaths, and we appreciate those of you who have shared such information. Also, we do not have obituaries for all of our departed and would be grateful to any of you who are able to provide an obituary. You may view the memorial and tributes on an individual Memorial by clicking or tapping on the "View Memorial And Tributes" link for that inidividual Memorial. You may post a tribute on an individual Memorial by clicking or tapping on the "Post Tribute" link for that individual Memorial. You may view the tributes on an individual Memorial by clicking or tapping on the "Tributes" link for that individual Memorial.
Golden slumbers fill your eyes...
Sleep pretty darling do not cry
And I will sing a lullaby.
Lennon and McCartney
1969 (Golden Slumbers)

Artist: David Gould; Published in Spectrum-Spring 1969

MEYERKORD MEMORIAL FIELD
Dedicated in honor of those Riverview students who fell on the fields of Vietnam
Dale Meyerkord
Terry Mills
Carl Scholemer
Bernard Murry
Robert Summers
David Weidner
Larry Buffington
Daniel Walters
Frank Lukitsch
Thomas Goszewski
On October 16, 1965, prior to the football game that Saturday afternoon, the RGHS football field was dedicated as Meyerkord Memorial Field in honor of Harold Dale Meyerkord, a 1955 graduate and the first Riverview student (and one of the first U.S. Naval Officers) to die in the Vietnam War. He was killed in a river assualt action in the Mekong Delta on March 16, 1965. Our own classmate, Tom Goszewski, a U.S. Marine, died of his wounds in South Vietnam on November 27, 1970. In all, ten Riverview students died in Vietnam. Their names are displayed on a Memorial installed at Meyerkord Memorial Field.


Rubbing of Harold D Meyerkord's name at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 1E Line 96,
by Don Hutchison on July 8, 2021
Don Hutchison and his wife, Joan, visited The Wall on July 8, 2021, during their great adventure circumnavigating The Great American Loop. Harold D Meyerkord's name is shown on Panel 1E, the panel in the center marked 1959 that contains the names of those earliest declared dead or status unknown (usually missing in action) during the war. His name can be found in Line 96. In the photo below (to the right), you can see Don's reflection in the panel as he takes the picture. Dale Meyerkord's name appears close to the top of Don's shoe on the left in the reflection. Don wrote about his experience viewing The Wall:
July 8, 2021

Don and Joan Hutchison visited The Wall on July 8, 2021. You can see Don's reflection in the panel (pink shirt). Dale Meyerkord's name appears close to the top of Don's shoe on the left in the reflection.

Harry Hargreaves
1951-06-23 1984-12-22
(Obituary published on December 24-25, 1984, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch; provided by Dan Johanningmeier)
HARGREAVES, HARRY A., Sat. Dec. 22, 1984, beloved husband of Deborah Hargreaves (nee Yocum), dear father of Monica and Sarah Hargreaves, beloved son of Warren and Madeline Hargreaves (nee Sissin), dear brother of Michaeline Wells, Kathleen Crowe and Cal Hargreaves, dear son-in-law of Willard and June Yocum, our dear grandson, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Funeral from KUTIS Funeral Home, 2906 Gravois, Wed. Dec. 26, 8:30 am., to St. Raymond Maronite Church, Mass 9 a.m. Interment National Cemetery. In parlor Mon., 2 pm.
Harry is interred...

Harry Zimmerman
2015-10-20
(Published on the Pitman Funeral Home website)
Harry Zimmerman passed away on October 20, 2015 at the age of 64. He is the beloved husband of Lana Zimmerman nee Shanks of O'Fallon, Missouri. He is survived by his three sons: Dustin Zimmerman of St. Peters, MO, Darrick (Deana) Zimmerman of Chesterfield, MO & Damon Zimmerman of Farmington, MO; three brothers: Darwin (Pat) Zimmerman of Wentzville, MO, Tom (Pat) Zimmerman of Wentzville, MO & Danny Zimmerman of Columbia, IL; sister, Sharon Northcutt of Collinsville, IL; five grandsons: Vincent, Dominick, Logan, Declan and Bronx. He was preceded in death by his parents: Melvin & Grace Zimmerman nee Schneider and brother, Melvin Zimm...

Helen Hunt (Mackey)
1990-08-13
(Published on August 15, 1990, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Hunt, Lynne-Helen (nee Mackey), Mon., Aug. 13, 1990, beloved wife of Richard A. Hunt, dear mother of Kathryn and Kimberly Hunt, dear daughter of the late George and Lynne Mackey, our dear daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, niece, cousin, and friend.
Funeral from White-Mullen Chapel, 118 N. Florissant Rd., Ferguson, Thurs., 11 a.m. Interment Lake Charles Cemetery. Mrs. Hunt was a member of Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, Librarian of Bellefontaine U. Methodist Church and secretary of Chautauqua Assn. Memorials to Bellefontaine U. Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd. 63137, preferred. Visitat...

Janis Reichardt (Rittel)
1951-10-31 1982-03-19
(Published on March 22, 1982, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Reichardt, Janis K. (nee Rittel), age 30, Fri., March 19, 1982, at Springfield, MO, formerly of St. Louis, dear wife of Paul F. Reichardt, dear mother of Eric P. Reichardt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rittel, sister of Carol Cox.
Services were held Mon. March 22 in Springfield, MO. Greenlawn Funeral Home South in charge of arrangements.

Jeff Hill
2014-08-09
(Published August 10, 2014, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Hill, Jeffrey L. passed away Aug. 9, 2014. In state Tues., Aug. 12 Noon till 1 pm, services at 1 pm. BUCHHOLZ Spanish Lake Mortuary.
Jeff is interred in New Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jim Barbour
1951-08-10 1982-06-24
(Published June 25, 1982, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Barbour, James C., St. Charles, MO, June 24, 1982, husband of Nancy Jackson Barbour, son of Harbert and Kathleen Barbour, father of Jeff and Jeanine Barbour, brother of Shirley Randolph, Frances Curtis, Harbert Jr., Richard, Charles and Timothy Barbour, dear son-in-law and brother-in-law.
Funeral 2 p.m. Sat., at the BAUE Funeral Home Chapel, 620 Jefferson St., St. Charles. Visitation after 5 p.m. Fri. Memorial contributions may be made to The Seventh Day Adventist Building Fund.

Jim Bradley
1949-09-08 2013-05-02
An obituary is not available for Jim.
Jim's remains are interred at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Jim Chaperlo
1950-02-03 2020-01-26
(Published on January 31, 2020, on the Hutchens Funeral Home website) (Thanks to Dan Johanningmeier for providing Jim's obituary on June 10, 2021.)
Jim Chaperlo, age 69, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Survived by his daughters Carolyn (Chris) Layloff, Teresa (Michael) Schmidt and Anna (Jarrod) Rogers. Dear brother of Marilyn Pearson and Patricia Chaperlo. Dear grandfather of Eva, Jordan, Maxwell and Avery.
Jim was a life long resident of St. Louis, MO. He attended Central Missouri State University, where he received a BS in Engineering. After graduation, he worked at McDonnell Douglas, later Boeing.
He was a big St. Louis spo...

Jim Maloney
1951-01-18 1980-09-15
An obituary is not available for Jim. According to the Springfield Leader and Press on September 16, 1980, Jim died in a traffic accident around 8:10 a.m. on Monday, September 15, 1980, on Phelps County O, nine miles south of Rolla, Missouri.

Jim Schneider
1950-09-02
(Published on the Hutchens-Stygar Funeral & Cremation Center website on April 18, 2014)
SCHNEIDER, JAMES E. "JIM" on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of 16 years to Donna M. (nee Roemmich) Schneider; loving father of Kurt Schneider, Jamie Brantly, Timmy (Lena) Schneider, Austin Schneider and the late Barry Schneider; dear grandpa of 6, dearest great-grandpa of 4, our dear brother-in-law, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Jim was a strong fighter to the end. He was a great husband and loved all of his family. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial garden will be constructed in honor of Jim. If yo...

John Africano
1951-02-08 2006-07-27
Obituary (John Louis Africano III, 1951-2006; Publishsed in the Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, v. 39, no. 4, p. 1051 in December 2007)
The orbital debris, space surveillance, and astronomical communities lost a valued and beloved friend when John L. Africano passed away on July 27, 2006, at the young age of 55. John passed away in Honolulu, Hawaii, from complications following a heart attack suffered while playing racquetball, which was his avocation in life. Born on February 8, 1951, in Saint Louis, Missouri, John graduated with a B.S. in Physics from the University of Missouri at Saint Louis in 1973, and received a Master's degree in Astronomy from Vanderbilt...

John Henry
1950-12-31 2018-11-20
(Published on November 24, 2018, on the Baue Funeral Home website)
John D. Henry
December 31, 1950 - November 20, 2018
Born in St. Louis, MO
Resided in O'Fallon, MO
Visitation: Baue Funeral & Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay, 63301, Tuesday November 27, 2018 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Funeral Service: Baue Funeral & Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay, 63301
Wednesday November 28, 2018 9:30am
Interment: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Wednesday November 28, 2018
Henry, John D. of O’Fallon, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Barb Henry (nee Kittel) for 45 years;...

John Kolve
1950-10-31 2024-01-08
(Published on Monday, January 15, 2024, on the Baue Funeral Homes website. Thanks to each of Bill Schulenburg and Karen Clubb McKenney for providing the link to John's obituary.)
John Kolve
October 31, 1950 — January 8, 2024
John Kealy Kolve, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, surrounded by his family, at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Chris M. Kolve; cherished son of the late Hilarion Kolve and the late Dolores Kolve; devoted father of Angela Kolve and Jeffrey (Lauren) Kolve; loving grandfather of Leo and Maebry; dear brother of Sunshine Kolve, Hilary Kolve, Pat (Steve) Jeffries, Michael (the late Kim) Kolve and Jim (Shelley) K...

John Lindquist
1951-08-16 2022-11-27
(Published on November 29, 2022 on the Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory website; thanks to Runa Caquelard Swofford for providing John's obituary.)
John M. Lindquist, Beloved Teacher and Coach, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Sunday, November 27, 2022. Beloved husband of Christine Lindquist. Dear father of Alison (Adrian) Hartman and Brad Dees. Loving Pop Pop of Addie and Axton Hartman. Dear brother of Craig (Judy) Lindquist and the late Gary Lindquist. Brother-in-law of Barbara Johnston, Peggy (Jay) Toalsen, Bob (Sue) Behlman, David (Lynn) Behlman, Mary (Tim) Kuhn and the late Greg (Karen, survives) Behlman. Uncle of J.T. (Erica) Lindquist, Scott (Anna) Lin...

Ken Bonroe
1950-09-04 2021-04-05
(Published on Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home website)
Kenneth Charles Bonroe, 70, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Monday April 5, 2021 at 11:20 pm at Carle Foundation Hospital.
Kenneth was born September 4, 1950, the son of Francis C. and Mildred E. (Edward) Bonroe in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Velva Jo "Jodi" Newell on July 2, 2000 and she survives in Marion.
He attended First Church of God in Marion and was a volunteer for Ameri-Corp.
In addition to his wife, Jodi, he is survived by his son, William Bonroe of Kentucky, sister, Mary Hodge of St. Louis, Missouri, and father-in-law, Phillip Newell of Marion. He was preceded in...

Kevin McHugh
1950-12-06 2023-07-26
(Published July 31 and August 1, 2023, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Thanks to Dan Johanningmeier for providing Kevin's obituary.)
Kevin James McHugh, 72, lost his lengthy battle with cancer and peacefully took his last breath at Veterans Memorial Hospital with his loving children by his side on July 26, 2023.
Kevin was the fourth of eight children born to Virgil Elmer McHugh and Mary Caroline McHugh (nee Brunot) on December 6th, 1950 at Firmin Desloge Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Kevin attended Corpus Christi grade school in St. Louis, MO. He left high school to enlist in the US Navy, earned his diploma while serving, and was honorably discharged...

Larry Stillman
2012-04-25
(Published on Legacy.com)
Lawrence "Larry" R. Stillman, 60, of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at his residence.
Hough & Sons Funeral Home, Hillsboro, is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Miller (Henry)
2010-10-11
(Published on October 14, 2010, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Miller, Linda L. at age 59, of Arnold, MO, passed on October 11, 2010 with her family by her side. Loving mother of Teresa Miller, David Miller and Joseph Ledbetter, dear grandmother to Jonathan Ledbetter, beloved sister to Cathy Stock and Susan Maddox, preceded by brother Steven Henry, father Walter Henry: dear aunt, niece, cousin and friend to many.
Services: Visitation to be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, at Kutis Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Road, Affton, MO 63123 from 1-3 p.m.; Memorial Service: 3 p.m.

Linda Mueller
2022-09-26
(Published in October 22 on the Kutis Funeral Home website) (Thanks to Jerry Turnbow for providing Linda's obituary.)
Mueller, Linda L. Monday September 26, 2022. Beloved sister of the late Shirley Beckley. Dear aunt of William (Sheri) Beckley, Melinda Beckley and David Beckley. Our dear great aunt and friend of many.
Memorial service at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Saturday October 15, at 3:00 pm. Service concludes at the funeral home. Contributions to Faith Church, 13001 Gravois Rd. (63127) appreciated.

Linda Nehring (Young)
1951-08-27 2020-06-25
Linda's daughter, Chandra Sullivan Walden, posted the following on Facebook on Saturday, June 27, 2020:
It is with extreme sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Linda Nehring, on Thursday night, less than 24 hours after my Uncle, Terry Young.
We will be holding a visitation for both my mom and uncle at Hope Lutheran in Granite City on Wednesday, July 1 from 4-8 p.m.
We will also have a brief visitation for Mom from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, followed by her funeral at 11 a.m. Immediately after, we will travel to Mt. Olive Cemetery in Lemay for burial.
We will have a private family gathering at Jefferson Barracks Na...

Maria Gahr (Bommarito)
1951-05-23 2023-07-06
(Published on the Hutchens Mortuary and Cremation Center website)
Maria E. Gahr (nee: Bommarito) into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Beloved wife of Mark S. Gahr for 44 years. Loving mother of Bob (Tammy) Tresch and Megan (Jörg) Augustin. Dear Nana of Nick and Tim Tresch and great-granddaughter Savannah Tresch. Dear sister of JoAnn (Bill) Klees and Sam (Mary) Bommarito. Cherished aunt of Bill (Trisha) Klees, Joe (Michelle) Klees and Kathy Bommarito. Dearest friend to Jackie Ellis. Our dear great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Funeral Thursday, July 13, 10:30 AM at Hutchens Mortuary & Cremation Center, 675 Graham Rd. Florissant, MO 63031. Inter...

Mariann Schandler (Willman)
1951-07-20 2017-03-10
(Published on the Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home [Bathalto, IL] website)
Mariann Pamela Schandler, 65, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017, at OSF St. Anthony Health Center. She was born on July 20, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Edward and Patsy (Rogers) Willman. Mariann married Dominic Schandler on October 9, 1971, in Clayton, Missouri. He survives. She worked as a secretary for the public school district for many years prior to retiring in 2010. Mariann had a love for fishing but her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mariann is survived by two children, Shelly Schandler-E...

Mike Amend
1951-10-26 1990-12-28
(Published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch) (Thanks to Wanda Bell Davis for providing Mike's obituary on 9/16/2018.)
AMEND, LOUIS MICHAEL (MIKE), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Fri., Dec. 28, 1990, beloved husband of Lorraine Amend (nee Englert), loving father of Samantha, dearest son of Louis and the late Ann Amend, dear brother of Kathy Amend-Rabbitt, our dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, godfather and friend. Mike was a member of Ferguson K. of C. Council #4061. Funeral from JOHN STYGAR AND SONS, 9825 Halls Ferry Road on Thurs., Jan. 3 at 9:30 a.m. to Sts. John and James Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Calvary Ce...

Mike Bauer
1951-09-21 2016-10-02
(Published on October 5, 2016, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Bauer, Michael E., "Mike Bauer, South St. Louis" baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Sunday, 10/2/ 2016, age 65. Beloved husband for 36 years of Joan E. Hoppe-Bauer. Beloved father of Colleen (Richie) Nigro, Erin (Matthew) Sauro and Joan Michelle Bauer; Loving grandfather of Sebastian, Charlie and August; Brother of Carolyn (Dave) Graham; Dear brother-in-law of Ed (Celeste) Hoppe, Dan Hoppe, Terry Larson, Tom (Ginger) Hoppe and the late Peggy (Ken surviving) Milford and Eileen Hoppe; Dear nephew of Helen Bauer. Uncle, godfather, cousin and friend to many. Mike was a member of St. Stephen Holy Name Soci...

Mike Dunham
1951-05-06 2022-08-09
(Published August 16, 2022 by St. Louis Cremation at stlouiscremation.com/obituaries/michael-dunham/)
Michael James Dunham, age 71, of Wentzville, MO peacefully passed away on August 9th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with cancer.
Michael was born on May 6th, 1951 to Rosemary and David Dunham in the bustling City of St. Louis, MO. After Michael graduated from Riverview in 1969, he went on to work in the Textile Industry. Mike enjoyed playing golf, bowling, drinking gin and tonics, and spending time with his friends and family!
Mike married his wife, Karol Dunham, in 2001. The Brady Bunch had a blended family of 5 children...

Mike Owens
1951-06-05 2016-02-23
(Published on the Paul Funeral Home website)
Michael "Mike" Patrick Owens of O'Fallon, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, Februray 23, 2016. Mike is survived by his Son--Andrew (Christina) Owens, Brothers--Kelly (Patricia), Tom (Julie), John (Christy) Owens, Sisters--Mary (Fred) Creamer, Anne (Denny) Holdmeyer, Peggy (Dave) Sobkoviak, and Grandchildren--Olivia and Liam. Mike was preceded in death by his Parents--Andrew and Margaret Owens and his Brother--Andrew Owens. Mike was a Counsin, Uncle, Great Uncle, and TrueFriend to Many.
Memorial Service: Saturday, March 5, 2016 St. Stanislaus Church, 10:30 am
Address: 1413 N. 20th Street, Saint Louis, MO 63106

Mike Pitts
1951-01-13 2023-03-31
(Published on April 3, 2023, on the Pitman Funeral Home website) (Thanks to Runa Caquelard Swofford and Cheryl Niebur Lapinski for providing Mike's obituary.)
Michael David Pitts passed away on March 31, 2023 at the age of 72. He was the beloved husband of Tracy Pitts nee Obermoeller of Wentzville, Missouri; He is survived by his mother, Marion Atwell of O’Fallon, Missouri; step-mother, Eunice Atwell of Hillsboro, Missouri; sons, Michael Pitts Jr of St. Louis, Missouri, Andrew (Melissa) Pitts of Kansas City, Missouri; step-son, Daniel Davis of St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren, Emerson, Lillian & Bennett; step-brothers, Richard Atwell, Jr (Jens Hager) of Republic, Missouri, J...

Mike Robertson
1951-02-27 2016-12-11
(Published by Dignity Memorial)
William Michael Robertson, age 65, passed away suddenly on the 11th of December 2016, at his home in Houston. The son of Mildred Smith and William Robertson, "Mike," as he was known to his friends, was born on the 27th of February, 1951 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Mike was a graduate of the University of Houston where he became a member of SIGMA CHI Fraternity and remained a life loyal SIG. Mike spent 41 years in the Financial Industry, during which time he founded Robertson Wealth Management. He also formerly served as Senior Vice President of Dean Witter. In addition, Mike was also known as the host of the popular radio program "Straight Talk Mone...

Mike Wehrheim
2014-01-28
(Published January 30, 2014, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Wehrheim, R. Michael Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Best friend and spouse of Karen J. Wehrheim (nee Hall); dear father of Kirsten (Eric) Carlton; dear brother of Jackie (Ron) Hunt, Robert (Pat) Wehrheim, Gregg Hall, Raymond (Cindy) Hall, Brian (Christy) Hall and the late Alan Hall; dear uncle, great uncle, cousin, nephew and friend to many.
Services: Funeral from Hutchens Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd., Florissant 8:15 a.m., Sat., Feb. 1 to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, Ferguson, MO. for 9:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation 4...

Pat Gibbs (Thouvenot)
1950-12-13 2025-01-17
(Published on the Kassly Mortuary [Fairview Heights, IL] website)
Patricia Gibbs, age 74, of Fairmont City, IL, born on December 13, 1950, in St. Louis, MO, died on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Pat found immense joy in her life, but her greatest pride and happiness came from being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
An active and cherished member of her church and community, Pat served selflessly in numerous roles. She was the treasurer of the 55 Plus Club, the secretary for the Holy Rosary Lady Sodality, and a member of the Holy Rosary Saint Vincent de Paul Society and the Caseyville Senior Group....

Pat Lowrie
1951-02-24 2013-07-27An obituary is not available for Pat. Pat died in a traffic accident around 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2013, on Interstate 44 near Grand Avenue in St. Louis. He was 62.
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Phil Zib
1951-11-29 2025-04-19
(Published on the Kutis Funeral Home website)
Philip Robert Zib, age 73, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 19, 2025. Born November 29, 1951, Phil was known for his quick wit, kind heart, and fiercely loyal nature.
A true creature of habit, Phil found joy in the little things: his daily crossword from the Post-Dispatch, an episode (or three) of Jeopardy!, and reruns of The Three Stooges, whose slapstick antics never failed to make him laugh. He was a trivia guru...
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Ralph Wayne Beam
1950-03-14 2009-08-17
Birth: March 14, 1950, Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC
Death: August 17, 2009, Perryville, Perry County, MO
A funeral will be held Thursday, August 20, 2009, for 59-year-old Ralph Wayne Beam of Perryville, who died Monday, August 17, 2009 at his home. He was born March 14, 1950, the son of the late Ralph L. Beam and Buna (Presnell) Beam, who survives in Troy, IL.
He married Catherine Phillips on August 25th, 1969. She survives in Perryville. He is also survived by three daughters: Rebecca (Dan) Buck of Ironton, Rachel Beam of Perryville, and Renee (Mike) Dodd of Perryville; two sisters: Phyllis (Don) Guess of Marion, Kentucky, and Carol (Kim) Dan...

Rick Jolliff
We found the following obituary for Michael Kesler, who we believe to be the half-brother of Richard (Ricky) Jolliff and Ricky's twin sister, Rita. The obitituary provides that Ricky preceded Michael Kesler in death and that Rita Jolliff-Marsh survived Michael. Other than this obituary, we have not been able to locate any other information regarding Ricky's passing and would appreciate hearing from anyone who might have any information.
(Obituary published in the Cremation Society of St. Louis website at the time of Michael Kesler's death in November 2012)
Kesler, Michael R, of Corpus Christi, Texas, was born July 9, 1947, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Richard an...

Roger Siemsen
1985-12-05
(Published on December 9, 1985, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Siemsen, Roger A., Thurs. Dec. 5, 1985, beloved son of Ernest A. and Dorothy Siemsen (nee Doppler), dear brother of Kenneth Siemsen, brother-in-law of Janet Siemsen, nephew of Marie Burgess, uncle, cousin and friend.
Funeral Wed., Dec. 11, 2 p.m. from Math Hermann & Son's Chapel, 10212 Halls Ferry Rd. to Valhalla Chapel of Memories. Memorials to charity of your choice preferred. Visitation Tues. after 4 p.m.

Ron Curtis
1950-12-14 1978-08-14
An obituary is not available for Ron. He is interred in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. He served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam.
The following article was published on August 15, 1978, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Sailor From County Missing In Crash
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ronald H. Curtiss, 27, of 527 Topaz Drive, Bellefontaine Neighbors, is missing and presumed dead in the crash of a Navy plane in the Pacific Ocean near Guam Monday. The plane was carrying several Interior Department and Navy officials.
The victim's stepfather, Royce Nobles, said today that Curtiss' wife, Janice, and his two children,...

Rose Eckert (Gober)
1950-04-04 2015-03-13
(Published on www.tributes.com)
Rose Gober Eckert. Rosalia was born on April 4, 1950 and passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015. Rosalia was a resident of Saint Ann, Missouri.
Visitation Wednesday, March 18, 11:30 AM until time of Mass 12:30 PM at Holy Spirit Parish 3130 Parkwood Lane (Maryland Heights). Interment-Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108.

Rosemary Henson
1951-01-08 2023-06-16
(Published on June 17, 2023, on the Hutchens Funeral Homes website)
Rosemary J. Henson
January 8, 1951 — June 16, 2023
Rosemary Jean Henson, age 72, passed on Friday, June 16, 2023. Rosemary was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Gene and Willa Jo Henson. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Lou Ann Tolbert and Theresa Ginter.
Loving Mother of Uriah (Sarah) Schaffer; dear sister and sister-in-law of Joy Henson and Dan Ginter. Dear Aunt Rosie, cousin and friend to many.
Rosemary loved to work in the garden, the Cardinals, oil painting and photography. She loved arts and crafts projects and was very artistic.

Russell Sutterer
1951-07-01 1998-10-18
(Published on October 21, 1998, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Sutterer, Russell Howard, at home with the Lord, on Sun., Oct. 18, 1998, dear son of Howard and Jeanette Sutterer, dear brother of Betty (Michael) Mercer and loving companion of Nancy Powell, dear nephew, cousin and friend.
A memorial service will be held on Fri., Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at Math Hermann & Son Chapel, 10212 Halls Ferry Rd.

Sandy Thone
1950-12-18 2017-02-21
(Published by Cremation Society of Missouri)
Born in Saint Louis, MO on December 18, 1950.
Departed on February 21, 2017 and resided in Florissant, MO.
Sandra M. Thone of Florissant, MO passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the age of 66. Loving daughter of Eileen M. Thone and the late William O. Thone. Dearest sister of Donna L. Payne (John), William J. Thone (Judy), Barbara A. Lange (Lee), Lawrence A. Thone (JoAnn), and Carol J. Drachnik (Stephen), and the late Robert T. Thone.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 27, 2017, at Baue Funeral Home, 311 Wood Street, O'Fallon, MO 63366.

Sandy Williams (Elmer)
1951-05-26 2013-06-11
(Published June 16, 2013, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Sandra Lee Williams (nee Elmer), age 62, died peacefully in her home on June 11, 2013. Born on May 26, 1951, Sandy was a lifelong St. Louis resident and pediatric healthcare provider. She attended Riverview Gardens High School before receiving her RN at the Barnes Hospital School of Nursing and her PNP at Washington University School of Medicine. Sandy worked at DePaul and Cardinal Glennon Hospitals, and in private practice, before opening After Hours Pediatric Urgent Care in 2001. A true trailblazer in her field, Sandy cared for pediatric patients and their families with an unrivaled combination of knowledge, compassio...

Scott McDaniel
1951-04-26 1986-04-04
An obituary is not available for Scott.
Scott is interred at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Sharon Otten
1951-05-10 1988-06-10
An obituary is not available for Sharon.

Sonja Carter (Giraud)
1950-08-04 2005-12-04
(Published from December 6 to December 12, 2005, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Carter, Sonja M. (nee Giraud), resting in the arms of the Lord, on Sun., Dec. 4, 2005. Loving wife of Edward J. Carter; beloved mother of Heather (Tom) O'Malley and Amanda Carter; dearest grandmother of Micah John O'Malley; dear daughter of Lewis and the late Irmgard Giraud; dear sister of Ingrid Giraud; dear sister-in-law of Beverly Carter; our dear aunt and friend to many. Services: The Stygar Family of Funeral Service is caring for Sonja's family at the Stygar Florissant Chapel, 13980 New Halls Ferry Rd. (at Lindbergh), where services will be conducted on Thurs. at 10 a.m. Interment Jefferson B...

Stan Deptula
1950-10-06 2021-07-28
(Published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on August 1, 2021)
Deptula, Stanley C., Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Private services will be held. BOPP CHAPEL.
(Published on the Bopp Chapel website on August 8, 2021)
Stanley Chester Deptula, October 6, 1950-July 28, 2021. Loving father of Corrie (Bruce) Gibbs and Kevin (Nicole) Deptula; grandfather of Taylor and Addison Gibbs, Hunter and Ella Deptula. Son of Frank and Eleanor Deptula. Brother to Dorothy Rogers, Dan and Larry Deptula. Stan went to Riverview Gardens High School and earned his bachelor degree at UMSL. He proudly served his country in t...

Steve Younger
1951-05-28 2002-04-02
(Published on April 3, 2002, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Younger, Steve Allen, Dellwood, MO, April 2, 2002, age 50; dear brother of John Younger (Pam); stepbrother of Curt Vancil (Connie).
The family is being served by The Baue Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay, St. Charles, MO. There is no public visitation or service. Memorials to American Heart Association, preferred.

Susan Chappell (Hynek)
1951-01-16 2023-05-26
(Published on June 1, 2023, on the Baue Funeral Homes website)
Susan Chappell
January 16, 1951 - May 26, 2023
Susan Marie Chappell (nee Hynek), of Florissant, MO, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of Carl Chappell; cherished daughter of the late Raymond and Marjorie Hynek; devoted mother of Julie (Scott) Lappin, Aaron (Michelle) Chappell, and the late Stephen (Tracy survives) Chappell; loving grandmother of Jonathan, Lauren, Colin and Miles; dear sister of Raymond (Sandy) Hynek, Patricia (John) Oakes, Rick (Pam) Hynek and Mike (JoAnn) Hynek.
Susan met the love of her life, Carl, in her freshman year of high sch...

Syd Ortmann (Lawrence)
1951-04-28 2007-02-12
(Published on February 14, 2007, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Ortmann, Sydney J. (nee Lawrence), Monday, February 12, 2007, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection.
Beloved wife of Richard L. Ortmann; dear mother and mother-in-law of Samatha (Douglas) Sneed, Kathryn (Gregory) Meyer and Jacob Ortmann; dear grandmother of Killian, Brady, Alyssa, Alexis and Greg; dear daughter of Beverly and the late Jay Lawrence; dear sister and sister-in-law of Linda (Mark) Grinter and the late Christopher Lawrence; our dear aunt, cousin and friend.
Services: from Ortmann's, 9222 Lackland, Overland, Thursday, February 15, 9:30 a.m. to All Souls Church f...

Tim Miller
1951-04-12 2005-02-10
(Published on February 12, 2005, in The Birmingham News)
Miller, Timothy Robert, 53, of O'Fallon, MO, formerly of Birmingham, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2005, at his home. Tim was born in St. Louis, MO and attended Riverview Gardens High School. He later attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where he studied music. Hired by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in 1972 as a percussionist, he soon became the youngest principal player in the country. Tim performed with the Alabama Symphony for 23 years, most of that time as a principal percussionist and assistant principal timpanist. He performed many solos and has recorded several CDs. In 1994, Tim returned to St. Lou...