Obituaries

Kathleen K. Dixon Kathleen K. Dixon, PT, BS, MEd, passed away on Sunday, November 5th, 2023 at the age of 90. She earned her degree in physical therapy from the Medical College of Virginia and a master’s degree in education from Johns Hopkins.  Serving as the Chief Physical Therapist at…...

Joy L. Kopp (formerly Joy Davis), born in Luling, Texas, and raised in Kilgore, Texas. Joy Kopp earned a PhD in History at Texas Christian University, in Ft. Worth, Texas.  She taught American History and World Civilization at East Central College (ECC), in Union, Missouri, from 1978 to 2005.  Also…...

Thomas Kevin Reilly Tom is survived by his wife Joyce, daughter Peggy Reilly Tharp and son-in-law Matt Tharp.  He is also survived by his daughter Maureen and her children – Nora, Thomas and Mary Kate Barnes.  He was pre-deceased by his parents, Tom and Sally Reilly, and his brothers, Patrick…...

Marie H. Minneman Age 97, Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. Born on February 12, 1926, to Joseph and Angela Boedges in South St. Louis. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald J. Minneman. Marie attended Our Lady of…...

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…...