Obituaries

Constance C. Mann Age 95, died peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Lester Mann.  Born March 8, 1928 in Springfield MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Mabel (Bartholomew) Cooper.  She was an accomplished teacher who taught children with learning…...

Donna Jean Howlett Byron Donna Jean Howlett Byron was born on June 14th, 1924 in Mason MI. She graduated from Michigan State University and was an active sister of Alpha Chi Omega. Her sorority sisters were lifelong friends meeting regularly for reunions throughout the country until Jean was the last one surviving. While…...

Betty Ann Brueggeman Betty Ann Bussmann Ribbing Brueggeman died peacefully October 10, 2023. She was 78 years old. Betty was born July 17, 1945 to Harry T. Bussmann, Jr. and Billie Ruth Faessler Bussmann in St Louis, MO.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her elder sister…...

Cecelia M. Nangle Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, Sun. Oct. 8, 2023.  Beloved daughter of the late Judge James F. and Harriet (Shafer) Nangle.  Cele was the 5th of 12 Nangle siblings.  She is survived by her siblings, Kathleen Nangle (John Shaefe), Harriet (the late Dr.…...

Emily Roseman (nee Schulte), May 10, 1927 – September 25, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Wallace Roseman, former wife of the late Joseph Mikecin, loving mother of Christine (Rob) Garrison, Mary (Carl) Toler, Shelly (Brad) Neudecker, Terry (John) Vogt, Margie (Casey) Murphy, Joe (Lisa) Mikecin, Monica (Craig) Dinsmore and…...

Donald C. Shea Don passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the age of 90 after battling two cancers for over seven years.  Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church.  Don was the son of Joseph Shea and Margaret (Niehaus) Shea.  He had one sister, the late Dolores…...

Theresa M. Reynolds (nee Ressel), Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, Tuesday, September 12, 2023.  Theresa is survived by her brother Fred (Linda) Ressel of St. Charles, MO as well as many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by parents Mose and Iva Ressel and…...

Gabriel Akinyinka Vidal Gabriel Akinyinka Vidal is the second child of Omobolaji Nicholas Vidal and DeNay A. Vidal. He was born on September 7th, 2023. His first name, Gabriel, is Hebrew for “God is my strength.” His middle name, Akinyinka, is Yoruba (Nigerian) for “surrounded by warriors.” He is named…...

Lily Rengstorf Impeccably attired in hat, earrings, and gloves, Lily was ready to meet the world head on.  Through a century of change including the depression, war time, and relocation, she moved on to a fulfilling career, volunteering, and ever devotion to family, friends, and the Blessed Mother.  Lily was…...

IN MEMORY OF JANET WATSON O’NEIL May 4, 1944  –  September 8, 2023 Janet Watson O’Neil was not a spectator in life – she was a full “all in” participant.  She was smart and she was wise.  She was energetic, focused, adventuresome, caring and inclusive.  She focused her life on…...