Obituaries

Walter Edward Burtelow, Jr. August 11, 1928-September 22, 2018. Beloved husband of Joan Dickhaus Burtelow for 67 years, loving father of Lucy (Jerry), Betsy (Jim), Polly (John), Anne (Bob), Michael, and the late Matthew grandfather of 9, great-grandfather of 8, also survived by siblings Rosemarie (Vic), Patty, Jim (Claudia), Jack (Ann),…...

Briggson, James A. of St. Louis and Fort Lauderdale, passed away suddenly at the age of 82 on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Jim graduated from Southwest High School and Washington University, where he received his BS and MBA degrees. His career included Falstaff Brewing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, and…...

Lynn Smallwood It is with great sadness, but heavenly joy that the family of Lynn Smallwood announce her passing on September 8, 2018 after battling ovarian cancer for the last 4 years.  Lynn would have celebrated her 52nd birthday September 22, 2018. Lynn will always be remembered by her husband of 21 years, Robert J.…...

Robyn Brainerd Gross Departed this life to go to her special place in heaven on her own terms at the age of 60 on Friday, September 7, 2018.  Beloved wife of 39 years to Gary M. Gross; adoring mother of Kaitlin (Jonathan) King, Joshua Gross, and Christine Gross (Matthew Kammerer); loving…...

Rev. Mr. Norman B. Werner fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Beloved husband of Mary Werner,  and dear father. Services:  Visitation and funeral Mass will be held Saturday, September 15 at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church, 401 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 63131. Visitation at…...

Audrey Carolyn Kriegshauser Kriegshauser, Audrey Carolyn (nee Kelsey) of Saint Louis entered into rest at the age of 63 on Friday August 31, 2018 while surrounded by family at Evelyn’s House Hospice Center. Love of a lifetime to husband Michael A. Kriegshauser for 40 years. Devoted mother to Michael P.…...

Marianne Finnegan (nee Grimm) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday, August 31, 2018. Beloved wife of the late James P. Finnegan, Jr., dear mother of James J. Finnegan (Susan), Brian J. Finnegan (Barbara), Neil P. Finnegan, Carolyn Finnegan Desloge (Phillip), and the late Sharon Finnegan Brennan (John…...

Caroline Katrina Guerdan, 86, a life long resident of the St. Louis area, entered into eternal peace on Friday, August 24, 2018.  Caroline was born on April 30, 1932, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Krail.  She graduated from Central High School in 1950, where she excelled in…...

JEAN CRAKE  Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, August 24, 2018 at the age of 92.   Jeanne was a loving Aunt to Edward Stoller and many honorary nieces and nephews whom she called family.  Jeanne said “ they were not related by blood but by…...

John Edward Cramer III Cramer, John Edward III, fortified with the Holy Sacraments, died July 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.  A steadfast gentleman with a delightful smile and sense of fun, John was the beloved husband for 52 years of Gladys Cramer.  Treasured father of…...