Obituaries

Marilyn Louise (Anderson Wilson) Morrison died peacefully at home in the early hours of January 22, 2022, following a long battle with breast cancer.  She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on September 29, 1939, to the late Dwight and Mildred Anderson.  She grew up in Edina, Minnesota, before moving to…...

Mary A. Hughes Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sunday, January 16, 2022.  Beloved wife of 63 years of the late Robert E. Hughes, Jr., dear mother of Catherine Stark, Theresa Libby (Larry Marks), Robert Hughes III, and Patrick (Rebecca) Hughes, dear grandmother of Vincent (Kristy), Erin, Alex…...

Rosina  ‘Nana’ Balestreri (nee DiMarco) joined her beloved husband of 68 years, Joseph J. Balestreri, Sr.  A devoted mother, she will be missed by her children Rosemarie Connett (Don Domina), Jim Balestreri, Annette (Ed) Culbertson, Anthony (Ellen Cordeal) Balestreri, Mark Balestreri, John Balestreri, Frances (Jerry) Epplin, Louise (Tim) Mattingly, and Chris…...

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Bannister 85, passed away peacefully Monday, January 10, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee O’Hara) Bannister, devoted father of Mary, Anne and Catherine Bannister, dear brother of Barbara Galli (Louis) and Kathleen Brady, dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin, godfather and friend. He was preceded in…...

Maximilian ‘Max’ S. Kaiser Jr. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Monday, January 10, 2022, passed away from complications of cancer. Beloved son of the late Max S. Kaiser Sr. and the late Mary Grace Kaiser (nee Walsh), dearest brother of Mary Grace (John P.) Thompson, Thomas W.…...

Violet Genevieve Scherbel passed away the morning of Sunday, December 12, 2021.  Earlier this year she celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends in St Louis.  She is preceded in death by her husband and WWII veteran, Anthony Scherbel, her two sisters, Thelma and Venita, and her daughter, Donna.…...

Daniel D. Dowling of St Louis, MO peacefully passed away at home at the age of 89 on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Dan will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his children Daniel Dowling Jr. (Maureen), Donald Dowling (Valerie), and Diane Kramer (John); grandchildren Jake Dowling (Lindsey) and Stephanie…...

Paul Arthur DeSmedt Baptized Into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection, suddenly at the age of 76, Friday, December 10, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Jane Marie DeSmedt (nee Halbruegger), dear father of Paula Meyer, Nicholas DeSmedt and Hannah Reinhardt, dear father-in-law of Kyle Reinhardt, dear son of the late…...

Robert J. Maloney, Sr. fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thursday, December 16, 2021. Beloved husband for 63 years of Susan Maloney (nee Metzger), dear father of Susan (Mike) Nowak, Ellen (George) Smith, Carol (Dan) Mulick, Rob (Eleni) Maloney, Jr., and Meghan (Brian) Waeckerle, dear grandfather of twelve,…...

Robert F. Lanham passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline B. Lanham.  Dearly loved father of Michael C. Lanham and Paul J. (Lori) Lanham.  Robert was preceded in death by two infant children: Robert F. Lanham Jr. and Barbara L.…...