Obituaries

George T. Metzger, Sr. Entered Into Rest on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Beloved husband for 58 years to the late Jo Ann Metzger, dear father of George (Laura), Michael (Julie), Mary (James) Cowart, Ann, Carolyn (Jim) Naumovich and the late Amy Fernandez, grandfather of 12, and great grandfather of six. …...

Mary Patricia Kolb Hazelwood Mary’s life was defined by the joy she received by bringing joy to others.  She had a unique gift for making people feel special.  Born on January 24, 1940, in Alton, she was the third child of Alfred and Florence (Fuser) Kolb. Mary grew up alongside…...

Earl Michael Hess, Jr. At the age of 88, Tuesday, October 14, 2025.  Beloved husband of the late Kathleen M. Hess (nee Moore); dear father of Michael E. Hess, Daniel M. Hess (Brent Baker), Julia D. Freeman (Shawn), Matthew M. Hess (Michelle), and Patrick C. Hess (Toni); dear grandfather of…...

William D. “Bill” Kerckhoff, Jr. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sunday, October 12, 2025. Dear father of Eleanor Grace “Ellie” Kerckhoff and William Daniel “Danny” Kerckhoff, III, dear son of Margie Kerckhoff (nee Aldrich) and the late William D. Kerckhoff, dear brother of Sandi (Scott) Keating and…...

Mary Margaret Krchma (nee MacDonald), 78, passed away on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. Born on January 2, 1947, Mary grew up in Kansas City, Missouri.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northern Illinois University.  Her professional life reflected her deep love of nature and…...

Mary Magdalen Knollmeyer Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sun., Oct. 5, 2025.   Beloved wife of the late George Knollmeyer. She is survived by her children Mary, George, Mike, Ed, and Greg Knollmeyer, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as her brother Urban Hubert.   Born in…...

Richard Ruland Richard “Dick” Ruland, distinguished professor and scholar of American literature, and accomplished amateur jazz musician, died peacefully Monday, September 29, 2025 of complications from brain cancer. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Birgit, and his four children Joe, Mike (wife Mary), Paul and Susan (partner…...

Marilyn Regina Stolwyk (nee Reppell), 96, of Richmond Heights, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.  Beloved wife for 68 years of the late David; loving mother of Mark (Betty), Mary Kate (Kevin) O’Linn, Matt (Doris, m.2022, Kris, d.2017) and Liz (Dan) Kennedy; beloved…...

Ciro ‘Jerry’ Joseph Anzalone Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, October 2, 2025. Beloved husband of Sandra Jean Anzalone (nee Berger), dear father of Lisa Broadbent (Todd), Tony Anzalone (Lora), and Mary Anzalone Smith (Kyle Evans), dear grandfather of Elliot Broadbent, Amy Smith, Ciro Anzalone, Grace…...

Pattie S. Stolze 77, of St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25th. 2025  surrounded by her loving family. Born December 16th, 1947 in Festus, MO to Ralph and Nadine Tynes, Pattie attended Festus High School before graduating from Southeast Missouri State University and moving to St. Louis…...