Obituaries

James Alexander Stafford James ‘Alex’ Stafford passed away at his home on January 24, 2023 after a 5-year battle with GIST cancer at age 45. He was a devoted husband and father and friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Renee; daughter, Kylie; father, James Stafford; mother, Mary…...

Clara Marie Lamb Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at the age of 96. Beloved husband of John Lamb for 61 years; loving mother of Katie Lamb, John Lamb (Sue), the late Patti Simonis (Vic);  sister-in-law of the late Nicholas Lamb, Mary…...

Kristin Campbell Accurso On Tuesday, January 10, 2023,  Kristin passed away at the age of 39 due to complications of chronic autoimmune disease. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Kristin was born on May 13, 1983 in Stamford, Connecticut to Anthony and Lisa Accurso. After graduating from…...

Lily Trout Duggan Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, Friday, January 20, 2023. Lily was born on December 9, 1935, the older of twin girls and fourth child, to Louis and Helen Trout in Saint Louis, MO. She enjoyed a wonderful childhood growing up on Lindell being…...

Ann Sullivan Griesedieck passed away on January 18, 2023, due to complications associated with a long battle with cancer.  She touched many in her life and is survived by her husband of over 35 years, Ed, and their children Theresa (28), Edward, IV (26) and Margaret (21); her mother JoAnn…...

John Charles Schnellmann 77, of St. Charles, Mo., died Friday, January 13, 2023. He is survived by Teresa Schnellmann, his wife of 21 years; two brothers, Lewis Schnellmann of Oracle, Ariz., and Donald Schnellmann of St. Louis; two children, Joni Goodrich of Thomson, Ga., and Joe Schnellmann of Johnson City,…...

Mary Ann Ritzka (née Bienkowski), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday, January 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, James J. Ritzka; dear mother of Gerard Ritzka, Regina (Steve) Miller, Timothy (Darla) Ritzka and Anne (Dale) Spindler; dear grandmother of…...

Sophia Agnes Czarnecki (nee Mileszko) Went to be with the Lord at the age of 98, Thursday, January 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Jerome F. Czarnecki, dear sister of Pauline Rueckert and the late Stanley Mileszko, Ignatius Mileszko, Leo Mileszko, John Mileszko, Stephanie Fister, and Helen Stringer, dear…...

Peggy Ann Nuske (nee Bowcock) Resting in The Arms of The Lord, Saturday, January 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Steven L. Nuske, dear mother of Laura (Chris) Nebel and Becky Nuske, dear daughter of the late Robert F. Bowcock and Dorothy C. (nee Hartzelle) Bowcock, dear grandmother of…...

Nicholas J. “Nick” Verzino, Sr. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church at age 94, He was called to Heaven on Wednesday January 4, 2023 with his family at his side. Son of the late Alfonso Verzino and Elizabeth “Pearl” Verzino (née Caruso), brother of the late Marie Schmidt…...