Obituaries

 Catherine “Cathy” Dunsford Birdnow Sustained with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church and died in her arms on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Beloved wife of Tim Birdnow; loving daughter-in-law to Jim and the late Jan Birdnow; cherished sister of Clare Dunsford (Stephen Pfohl), Mark Dunsford, Dr. Maggi Dunsford Coplin (Bill),…...

Dorothy G. Wennemann Friday, December 5, 2025, preceded in death by Bernard and Alvina Wennemann; Roy, James (Joan), Harold, Donald (Jacqueline), and Eugene (Maureen) Wennemann; beloved aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt to many. Services:  Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, December 16 at St. Catherine Labouré Catholic Church, 9740 Sappington Road,…...

Jaclyn “Jaci” Lawson On Thursday, December 11, 2025 Jaclyn Rose went home to be with Jesus as her loving family ushered her onward in prayer. She now joins her husband, Charles William, after he entered heaven almost 12 years ago to the week.  Jaci, as she was affectionately known, is…...

John Philip Capellupo John Philip Capellupo of St. Louis went home to the Lord and to his wife of 63 years, Mary Ann (neé Truesdale, who passed in 2020), on Monday, December 8, 2025, aged 91.  “Cap” to his close friends, John was a man of unshakable faith and generosity,…...

Georgia Lee Worley At Home with God, at the age of 87, Sunday, December 7, 2025. Beloved wife of Jan Eugene Worley married for 67 years, dear mother of Michael (Carla) Worley, Tad Worley, Karen (John) Martin and the late Steven (Laura) Worley, dear grandmother of Joshua Worley, Aryn Lomeli,…...

Elise Jacqueline Woods (nee Bouchard) Born February 15, 1984, passed in her sleep on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Elise was a beloved daughter, sister, and mother.  She is survived by her three children, Harriett Woods (age 13), Finnley Woods (age 10), and Weston Woods (age 10), father Philip Bouchard (wife…...

Barbara Strauss McKelly Barbara Strauss McKelly died on Sunday, November 30, 2025, having received the plenary Sacraments of her Catholic faith.  She was a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and friend whose loyalty, devotion, generosity of spirit, and generosity of deed suffused each of these roles. Barb was…...

Daniel Brian Mertens Daniel “Dan” Brian Mertens of St. Louis, Missouri. passed Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Evelyn’s House Hospice Center, BJC West, St Louis County. Dan, age 63, was born June 12, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri.  When was about 10, he and his parents, Evelyn and Edwin Mertens,…...

John August Yates, Jr. Departed this life, Sunday, November 16, 2025. Beloved husband of Georgia Cherie Yates (nee Cook), dear father of John August Yates, III and Jeffery Andrew Yates, dear father-in-law of Cecelia Yates and Lucy Yates, dear son of John August Yates, Sr. and Virginia Kathryn Yates, dear…...

Donald Joseph Kain 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of service, adventure, and deep devotion to family and community.  Born in Manhattan, New York City, Don lived a life as vibrant and dynamic as his hometown. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Don continued his commitment…...