John "Jack" FELTER

John "Jack" Shirling Felter, 71, a member of Countryside Christian Church and The Gideons, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008 at his home. Jack was born April 10, 1936 in Jamaica Long Island, New York to John and Ethel Schroeder Felter. In 1954, he graduated from Ladue Horton Watkins High School in St. Louis and then earned a BS in business administration from Washington University, St. Louis. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He was married to Dee Ann Dickens on June 13, 1959 at Webster Groves Christian Church, St. Louis Mo. He was employed by the 3M Company for 15 years. In 1972 he moved to Pittsburg to join his father in the asphalt emulsion business as owner operator of Emulsion Tectonics Inc., with plants in Pittsburg and Eldon, Mo. He retired in 1991. He is survived by his wife, Dee Ann and daughters Allison Felter of St. Louis, Mo; Jennifer Felter of Parsons, Kansas and Amy Stricker and husband Arnold of St. Louis, Mo. Son and daughter - in - law John Christian and Judy Felter of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Five grandchildren. A brother and sister - in- law Richard and Marilyn Felter of St. Louis, Mo; and sister and brother - in - law Linda and Bill Peterson, of Mobely, Mo. [published in The Morning Sun (Pittsburg, KS) on March 4, 2008]

John "Stormy" VARNER

VARNER, JOHN C.,of Miami, FL, baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection, Friday, April 14, 2000; beloved husband of Nancy Johnson Varner; dear father of John C. Varner, Jr., Patricia A. Spence, Mary J. Lockard and Susan Lynn Ashland; dear grandfather of nine; dear brother of the late Leo W. Varner, Sr.; and uncle. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr 17, 2000]

WERREMEYER, ARTHUR, on Sunday, January 18, 2004; beloved husband of Jennie Werremeyer (nee Read); dear father of Robert (Susan) Werremeyer and Gretchen Floresca; dear grandfather of Alex and Nico Floresca and friend to many. A Ladue High School graduate, Mr. Werremeyer received a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Westminster College and a degree in Print Management from Carnegie Mellon. In 1962, Mr. Werremeyer started a successful marketing and communications firm currently named Werremeyer-Floresca, now owned by his daughter. He received countless awards and one of his projects from the bicentennial celebration is now in the Library of Congress archives. He was a Boad member of Eden Theological Seminary, Evangelical Children's Home and Old Webster Business District. [published in St. Louis Post Dispatch on Jan 21, 2004]

Jeanette died of cancer in 1982. She was married to Don Schroeder, class of 1956.

Reginald DRANT

Reginald passed away in 1975.

Jean HUSCHEK Beirne

BEIRNE, JEAN,63, of Port Hueneme, CA, passed away Oct. 15, 2002, at her residence, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born Dec. 6, 1938, in St. Louis, MO and had been a county resident for 19 years. She was a bookkeeper for twenty years, the last 11 years at American Horticultural Supply, Inc., in Camarillo, CA. She was an avid gardener and incredible cook who opened her home often to family and friends. She was a life-force that was ahead of her time: during the 60's, for St. Pat's day, she dyed her hair green to match her mini-dress and shoes. She is survived by her sons and their wives, Kevin and Christine Beirne of Oxnard, CA, Kerry and Susan Beirne of St. Louis, MO and Kent and Darcy Beirne of Westminister, NH; best friend of 52 years, Joan Dierberg of Port Hueneme, CA; grandchildren, Daniel, Alex, Casey and David of Oxnard, CA, Sean and Justin of St. Louis, MO, Michael and Mark of Westminister, NH; stepfather, Ed Nauyoks of Ventura, CA; as well as her beloved cat of 19 years, Charles. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Oct 18, 2002]

MARVEL, MARY (MIMI) HAMILTON,( 63), Mimi was born in St. Louis, MO, on November 1, 1939 and passed away January 28th, 2003. Mimi grew up in St. Louis, graduated from Ladue High School in 1957 and attended Stephens College, Columbia, MO. She enjoyed a successful career with City Bank/Boatman's Bank. In 1982, she married John (Jack) T. Marvel and began blending a large family of eight. In 1985 they moved to Brussels, Belgium where they enjoyed two magical years of travel and exploration. While Jack was on assignment with Monsanto, Mimi worked with the Brussels Chamber of Commerce. They later moved to Baton Rouge, LA, where they lived from 1988-94. In Baton Rouge, Mimi was an active volunteer board member with the Baton Rouge Symphony League. In 1994, they retired to Tucson, AZ where she also volunteered with several charity groups and served as an officer with the Welcome Wagon Club. All those who knew Mimi, will remember her for her delicious laughter, joyful spirit, extraordinary good taste and kind disposition. Mimi embraced life with a positive attitude and saw the good in all people and all things. Her seasoned soul and unique wisdom made her a counselor to many. Her children considered her to be not only a wonderful mother but also a dear friend. Mimi's greatest happiness was her partnership with her husband, together they built a life filled with laughter, adventure and unconditional love. Her parents, Charles F. and Helene G. Hamilton and her brother, Michael Hamilton preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, John T. Marvel; loving daughters, Elizabeth (Gary) Archer, Leawood, KS, Anne (William) Holliday, Baton Rouge, LA, Kathryn (Scott) McKinzie, Tucson, AZ; brothers, Douglass M. (Nancy) Hamilton, Portland, OR, John (Mary) Hamilton, St. Louis, MO, Todd (Rhonda) Hamilton, Baton Rouge, LA; sister-in-law, Mollie Marvel, Tucson, AZ; stepsons, Scott T. (Felicia) Marvel, Dallas, TX, Chris (Sue) A. Marvel, Austin, TX, Carl Randall (Jennifer) Marvel, Coppell, TX; adoring grandchildren, Michael and Elise Archer, Jordan, Connor and Benjamin Holliday, Claire and Mary Henry (McKinzie), Reed and Brooke Marvel.

Richard H. Fendell, a partner in an automobile transporting business, 48, of Frontenac, died Thursday (April 15, 1988) at Barnes Hospital after long illness. He was graduated from Ladue High School, attended the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and was graduated from Washington University. He was a member of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. In the late 1960s, he was an owner and the president of Midland Management, a family-owned finance business. The business was sold in the early 1970s to U.S. Life Credit Corp. and Mr. Fendell became vice president there. In 1983, he joined Passport Transport, an automobile transporting company, as a partner in charge of finance.He was a fund-raiser for the Jewish Federation and the National Kidney Foundation. He was a member of Congregation Shaare Emeth, the Missouri Athletic Club and Westwood Country Club. Surviving are his wife, Betsy; a daughter, Amy Marie Fendell of Frontenac; three sons, Charles "Chip" Fendell, Christopher Lee Fendell and Matthew Tracy Fendell, all of Frontenac; a sister, Nancy Lurie of Huntleigh; and a grandchild. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on April 9, 1988]

Ellen MORRICAL

SUN VALLEY - Ellen Elizabeth Morrical, 67, teacher and school administrator, died at her home from complications of pancreatic cancer on Friday, Jan. 25, 2008. Ellen was born June 19, 1940, in Camden, N.J., the daughter of Keron Caldwell and Dorothy Evans Morrical. She was raised in St. Louis and graduated from Ladue High School in 1958. Ellen was active in school sports and student leadership. She spent many happy summers in Colorado as a camp counselor. It was here she began a love affair with the mountains and the outdoors. She developed an early affinity with animals, loved to ride her own horse and was never without her dog. Ellen spent her working life as a teacher and school administrator. She earned her BA degree in psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., and her master's degree at the University of Wyoming at Laramie in 1964. She received the Letter of Commendation from Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne in 2000. She first taught school in Sunnyvale, Calif., then at the Idaho School for Deaf and the Blind in Gooding. She came to the Wood River Junior High School in 1974, where she taught English and social studies. She became head teacher at the Hailey Elementary School in 1976, and then served as principal and school administrator from 1988 until her retirement in 2000. Ellen had numerous hobbies and interests focused on her love of nature, the mountains and animals. She was an avid hiker, skier, biker and scuba diver, diving in New Zealand and the Carribean. She was also a serious collector with many interests, including art, sculptures (especially animals), sea shells from around the world, Christmas ornaments and more. She was a voracious reader but always was grounded in her love for her "kids." She was honored in the Wood River Journal in 1997 in the Business and Professional Women's feature and in a Times-News article, "Meeting at Camp Morrical," in 2000. The library at the Hailey Elementary School was dedicated as the "Ellen Morrical Library" on May 2, 1992. Ellen first came to Sun Valley to ski in 1969, and she knew this area was a "special place" and stayed. She has been an inspiration and mentor to generations of kids for more than 30 years of teaching. She was the daughter and granddaughter of teachers, and education was in her blood. Throughout a difficult illness, she maintained a positive "can do" approach to life. Last fall, she hiked to "Shangri-la" at Saddleback Lakes while worried able-bodied friends waited for her at the bottom. Ellen was a true professional who loved her job and the people around her - the teachers, kids, parents and wonderful friends. Ellen is survived by two brothers, John (Karen) Morrical of Carmel, Ind., and their children, Ann-Marie Deets and John K. Morrical Jr., and Richard C. (JoAnne) Morrical of Davenport, Iowa, and their children, Heather Morrical and Gregory Morrical. Her parents preceded her in death. [published in The Times-News (Twin Falls, ID) on Jan 30, 2008]

Phyllis B. Hager, 59, Kansas City, MO passed away November 3, 2000, at St. Joseph Health Center. Mrs. Hager was born June 15, 1941 in St. Louis, MO. She attended Ladue High School in St. Louis, MO and St. Louis University and St. Luke's School of Nursing in St. Louis. She formerly worked at United Telephone. She owned and operated Leawood Floral & Gift for ten years. She was a devoted mother having been both a Brownie and Cub Scout Leader. She participated in many activities with her children, including swimming, diving, dancing, gymnastics, golf, horseback riding, and baseball. She assisted her husband in 3 & 2 Baseball, as he has been president for 25 years. She was presently employed as the office manager of Hager, Snoke, & Wight P.C. Survivors include her husband, John Hager, of the home; son, Scott Michael Hager and his wife, Cheryl Sue Hager of Sweet Springs, MO; daughter, Stephanie Diane Hager of Kansas City, MO; and granddaughter, Olivia Jo Lynn Hager. [published in The Kansas City Star (MO) on Nov 5, 2000]

KRAMER, MARSHALL J.,December 14, 2003; beloved husband of Judi Kramer; dear father and father-in-law of Becky (Brian) Goldberg and Jennifer (David) Shanahan; dear brother and brother-in-law of Michael Kramer and Cynthia (Alan) Sandler of Boca Raton, FL; dear grandfather of Spencer Goldberg and Jack Shanahan; our dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

LINDSBORG -- Roger H. Bishop, 62, Lindsborg, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005. Mr. Bishop was born April 1, 1943, in St. Louis. He was a professor at Bethany College. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve, of Lindsborg; two sons, Andrew P. of McPherson and Timothy J. of Spearfish, S.D.; two daughters, Sara E. Bishop of Lindsborg and Katherine A. Bishop of Wichita; and a sister, Barbara Keels of Ellicott City, Md. [published in The Salina Journal (KS) on Oct 20, 2005]

Bonnie CASSETT Fisher

Fisher, Bonnie Cassett died on Monday, November 12, 2007 at her home in Los Angeles, California, after a valiant four-year fight with kidney cancer. She was 64 years old. She was born on November 25, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri to Dorothy Cassett and the late Louis Cassett. Bonnie grew up in St. Louis where she attended Ladue High School. In 1963 she married her childhood sweetheart, Robert, and then graduated from Washington University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She taught public elementary school for several years. During the 1970's and 80's her professional life was devoted to inner city arts education. At this time she achieved an advanced degree from Washington University in Dance. After moving with her family to Los Angeles in 1987, she pursued a Masters degree in Dance Therapy from UCLA, after which she focused on the treatment of patients with schizophrenia. Wanting to expand her therapeutic skills, she earned a Masters Degree in Marriage, Family and Child counseling from the California Family Counseling Center. She developed an active private psychotherapy practice, which she maintained until she became ill. Bonnie was a gifted cook and a natural gardener. She traveled extensively with her husband and children. Bonnie enjoyed a life-long appreciation of the Arts. She was an incredibly generous person who touched countless lives. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Robert C. Fisher, her children, Carrie Fisher Okmin, her husband, Cary and their children, Gabe and Jeremy of Los Angeles, Jacqueline Dawn Frager, her husband, Scott, and their children, Elizabeth, Joey and Sammy of Los Angeles, Cass Fisher, his wife, Mariana of Tampa. Her mother, Dorothy Cassett of Miami Beach, Florida. Her sister, Mary Gail Dalton, her husband Richard of St. Louis, Missouri. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov 15, 2007]

Joe FLYNN

Joseph E. Flynn, Jr., 64, of Blue Springs, Mo., passed away October 9, 2006, at his home. Joe was born June 20, 1942, to Dr. Joseph and Marietta (Muckerman) Flynn, Sr., in St. Louis, Mo. He was an Urban Planner-City Administrator. He attended St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. He was a member of the American Planning Association, International City Planners Association, and a 32-year member of the Friends of Bill W. He was Chairman of the Blue Springs Charter Commission, member and Chairman of the Jackson County Planning Commission, member of the Blue Springs Planning Commission and scholar of the Limbaugh Institute for Advanced Conservative Studies. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother David Flynn. Survivors include his wife Dixie Flynn of the home; sons Joseph Edward David Flynn, III, Memphis, Tenn., Christopher and Carmen Carney, Monroe, Ohio; brothers Dr. John Andrew and Monica Flynn, Baltimore, Md., Stephen and Nancy Flynn, Littleton, Colo.; sisters Mary and Paul Shuff, LaDue, Mo., Lucie and Mike Convy, Kirkwood, Mo., and Noel Flynn, of Brentwood, Mo.

Anne MCCULLOUGH

Anne passed away on Dec 16, 2001.

Elaine NIEDERKORN Stroud

Stroud, Elaine M. (nee Niederkorn), died in her home on Sept. 17, 2006 with family at her side. Beloved wife of 42 years and best friend of Dick Stroud; beloved mother of Renee (Don) Jackson and Ricky Stroud; dear sister of Anita (Tom) Gamble; dear grandma of Olivia Jackson; sister-in-law of Earl (Carole) Stroud; daughter-in-law of Veda Stroud. She was loved and will be dearly missed by numerous family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rosemarie Niederkorn, and father-in-law, Earl Stroud, Sr. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on September 22, 2006]

Harold W. PLENGEMEIER

Harold William Plengemeier, a longtime restaurateur in Clayton, died Tuesday (April 5, 1994) at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur after suffering from cancer. He was 50 and lived in west St. Louis County.Mr. Plengemeier was co-owner of the old Branding Iron Restaurant for about 18 years. He had worked in the family-owned business for about 28 years. He was a past chairman of the board at Hamilton Christian Church in Creve Coeur. Mr. Plengemeier was born in St. Louis. He graduated from Horton Watkins High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. He served in the Army in the mid-1960s. He was the son of Louise Krigbaum Plengemeier, who died in 1968. Among the survivors are his wife, Linda Plengemeier; three daughters, Lorie Plengemeier of New Zealand, and Christina Plengemeier and Kimberly Plengemeier, both of West County; his father and stepmother, Harold B. and Virginia Plengemeier of Ladue; two sisters, Sandra Vitt of Creve Coeur and Susan Vogt of West County; and a brother, David Plengemeier of Chesterfield. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 12, 2006]

John SHER

SHER, JOHN, September 7, 2002; beloved father of Kim Sher; dear son of Hanford and the late Madeline Sher; dear brother and brother-in-law of James Sher of Durango, CO and Jeff (Cheryl) Sher; dear uncle of Joshua and Jacob Sher; our dear nephew, cousin and friend. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sep 11, 2002]

MALL Gayle joined her Savior on July 19. Gayle fought a courageous battle against cancer for many years. Her faith in God and family gave her the strength to carry on each day. Gayle was born on July 21, 1944 in St. Louis, MO, to the late Dorothy & Robert Gisburne. Gayle graduated from Horton Watkins High School in St. Louis in 1962. She attended the University of Kansas and returned to St. Louis, MO. Gayle began her business career with Mississippi River Transmission and Marsh McClellanInsurance. On May 25, 1968 Gayle and Gene were married and shortly thereafter moved to Louisville, KY and then in 1974 moved to Edmond, Oklahoma. Colin, her son, was born on August 24, 1977. Gayle lived in Oklahoma & began a successful real estate profession which lasted over 18 years. Gayle was very active in church activities at Messiah Lutheran Church & was very happy in working with the youth groups. In the last 8 years, Gayle participated in the cancer societies "Relay for Life" both inobtaining solicitations and participation in the event. Gayle had many loves, including vacations to Canada, camping, NASCAR races and gardening, which was a very rewarding experience for her. Gayle was and is a shining star in how she always put others ahead of her own needs and desires. Gayle always thought first of her fellow man and how she could address their needs. In her eyes, no problem was too large to overcome. It was her faith in God and in herself that allowed her to reach heights which weall should hope to achieve. The smile on her face was like a brilliant diamond that will always retain its luster. Gayle was the youngest sister of St. Louis residents, Robert M. Gisburne, Jr. (Lucy) and Marguerite G. Likes (Ted). Gayle spent many fun-loving times with her brother's children, Bob (Becky), Don (Cheri), Lisa, and Marc (LeAnn) and with her sisters children, Janet, Ted Jr. (Nicole), Terry (Tammy) and Andy (Brandy). Gayle became the great aunt of Jennifer, Nicholas, Kyle, Connor,Hank, and Lauern. Gayle is survived by her loving husband Gene and her beloved son Colin. Gayle was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend to everyone. [published in the Daily Oklahoman on July 20, 2000]

Carol JONES Tribble

TRIBBLE, CAROL A. (nee Jones), age 58, formerly of Dellwood, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 29th, 2002, in Birmingham, AL. She was born February 16th, 1944 in St. Louis, MO, the only child of Capt. and Mrs. Charles A. Jones Jr. She is survived by and was the beloved wife of 39 yrs. of John Rick Tribble; mother of three sons, John Jr. (Bernadette) of Buffalo, NY, Timothy Charles Tribble (Shelli) of Bloomington, IL and Christopher George of Hoover, AL; grandmother of Ryan Timothy Tribble and Tyler Jordan Tribble of Bloomington, IL; daughter of Sue Hendrickson Jones; aunt of Allison Tribble Payne of Talahasse, FL and Keith B. Tribble of Baton Rouge, LA. She was preceded in death by her father and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. George J. Tribble of Baldwin. A graduate of Ladue High School in 1962, she was an alumni of the University of Missouri. She was a member of Ladue Chapel, serving as a Deaconess and worked as a volunteer at St. Lukes Hospital. Mrs. Tribble was active in the Dellwood community serving as a Cub Scout Den Mother and was chairman of several committees for local parent teacher organizations and youth athletic programs. Until recently, Mrs. Tribble was a teacher aide at the Mothers Day Out Program at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Trussville, AL. [published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on June 1, 2002]

Edward Wm. MOELLER

MOELLER, EDWARD WILLIAM 'BILL' JR.,58, died suddenly on February 10, 2003; beloved husband & friend for 38 years of Cheryl Moeller (nee Kammermeyer); dear father of Craig (Anne) Moeller, Stacy (Matthew) Cline & Ed Moeller; dear brother of Joan Moeller & Jeanne (Ray) Burke; grandfather of Zachary, Scott, Devin, Kelly, Chase & Daniel; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, neighbor & friend. Bill was a veteran of the United States Navy. He will be sorely missed. We love you, Dad. To our family & friends: Remember him always, he loved you all. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Feb 13, 2003]

Bill NEUKOMM

William "Bill" Patrick Conrath, 57, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2002. Bill was born in Creve Coeur, MO, the son of Rose and John Conrath. He graduated from Ladue High School in 1963 and served in the United States Air Force at Richards Gebaur from 1964-66. In 1966 he began his career with W.T. Grant in Kansas City, MO, as the General Manager. He was Vice President of Douglas Products and Packaging in Liberty, MO, from 1971-2002. Bill was a member of The Kansas City Club and an avid supporter of many civic organizations in town. He especially loved the Lyric, the Kansas City Symphony and Friends of the Zoo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and John Conrath. He is survived by his friend and companion of more than 25 years, Jimmie D. Mooney; his sister, Dorothy Linnenman and her husband, Harry of Ballwin, MO; and his brothers, Tommy Conrath and his wife, Mary of St. Louis, MO and Robert Conrath of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He leaves nine nieces and nephews to mourn his death. Bill will be missed terribly by his lifelong friends, Hank and Maude, and the many friends he had throughout the world and most especially here in the United States. The "Little General," as he had been called for many years, will be missed by all who came in contact with him. He changed us all and always for the better. [published in the Kansas City Star (MO) on Sept 12, 2002]

James MCCOLLUM

James passed away on March 7, 2000.
SEABROOK ISLAND - James David McCollum, 54, a retired district manager with Southwestern Bell and president and founder of McCollum Aviation in McKinney, Texas, died Tuesday. Mr. McCollum was born in St. Louis, a son of James A. McCollum and Catherine E. Dinger McCollum. He was a graduate of Ladue High School in St. Louis and Trinity University in San Antonio. He was a member of John's Island Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Manne McCollum; two sons, J. Scott McCollum of Magoyo, Japan, and J. Chris McCollum of Austin, Texas; a sister, Catherine Ann M. Alexander of Blairsville, Ga.; and a brother, J. Charles McCollum of Kiawah Island. [published in The Post and Courier [Charleston, SC] on Mar 9, 2000]

Anne SKINNER Wulfing

WULFING, ANNE SKINNER, age 60, died Thursday, June 9, 2005; beloved wife of William W. Wulfing; dear daughter of Stuart M. and Margaret L. Skinner of Philadelphia; loving mother of Margaret W. (Erik) Schultz, William W. Wulfing, Jr., Bryan S.(Elizabeth) Wulfing; dearest sister of Stuart M. Skinner, Jr. of Norwood, MA, Marion C. Skinner of Dedham, MA and Julia S. Frater of Fish Creek, WI; cousin, aunt and friend to many. Anne died after a one year courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on June 13, 2005]

DINEEN, GAIL ALISON SELANDER,57, of Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2003 after a short illness. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Gail graduated from Horton Watkins High School in 1964. She went on to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority and received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 1968. Upon graduation, she joined the Naval Nurse Corps and it was through her assignment in Virginia that she met and married Marine Lt. Col. Michael J. Dineen (Ret). After much travel and relocating, Gail eventually settled in Springfield, MO. She went on to earn her Masters in Counseling at Southwest Missouri State University, and began a 22 year career in health care and education at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She is preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Kierer Selander and Gerald Edward Selander; her sister, Lynn Elaine Selander Slein; her aunt, Helen Kierer Buchert and uncle, Dr. Russell W. Buchert. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Katherine Lynn Dineen, 33, of St. Louis and Dana Margaret Dineen, 28, of Savannah, GA; nephew, Philip Gregory Slein of St. Louis; niece, Alison Elaine Slein of Buffalo, NY; and their father Theodore Slein, also of St. Louis. In addition to her family, Gail will be sadly missed by her loving and adoring group of friends. Her generous heart, gracious manner and quick wit will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug 31, 2003]

Harlan Lee SORKIN

Ashley ZACK

Dr. Ashley S. Zack, 56, formerly of Leawood, KS, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2002. Dr. Zack was born April 5, 1946, to Nellie and the late David Zack of Olivette, MO. Dr. Zack graduated and received his medical degree from the University of Missouri. He completed his residency training in Pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Dr. Zack practiced pediatrics for over 28 years in the Kansas City area at Pediatric Care Specialists, P.A. In 1980, he was the medical director of St. Joseph's Hospital new pediatric intensive care unit, and instrumental in using life flight in connection with Children's Mercy Hospital. He served on the board of directors for Kehilath Israel Synagogue and was active in numerous organizations including Pediatric Mentorship program at the University of Kansas and University of Health Sciences, Greater Kansas City Pediatric Society, Metro Medical Society, Academy of Pediatrics and Advisory Board of the telephone triage at Children's Mercy South Hospital. Dr. Zack loved children and above all enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed theater, tennis, racquetball, jogging, boating and traveling the world. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Linda Zack, daughter, Heather and son-in-law, Jason Kort, son, Aaron Zack, sisters, Claudia Cofman and Barbara Hubble, brothers, Ron and Mark Zack. [published in the Kansas City Star on April 12, 2002]

Carolyn CARDER

I am sad to report the passing of my sister, Carolyn E. Carder on September 23, 2004. She passed away in Menlo Park, California after a long and valiant fight with breast cancer. Her husband Jim proceeded her in death on August 4, 2004. She is survived by her parents, Homer and Wendy Carder of Columbus, NC, her brother Stephen ('67) and stepbrothers Randy Bowcott ('67) and Greg Bowcott ('65).

Ken LIPSITZ

Kenneth S. Lipsitz, a former businessman, concert promoter and environmentalist, died Aug. 7, 1993, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Town and Country after suffering from multiple sclerosis. He was 46 and a resident of Frontenac. Mr. Lipsitz was diagnosed with the disease when he was 25. He led a varied and prosperous career, owning more than 20 different businesses. He started his first business - a leather goods shop - in 1967 while attending the University of Denver. A year later, he opened a similar business in Clayton called Hide Side. He later opened four other stores in shopping malls in the area. He later started Chrysalis health food store on Ladue Road and the Upper Half and the Lower Half boutiques in Clayton. He turned the operation of the leather shops over to his brother, Ted Lipsitz, and moved to Truckee, Calif. There he started a ski, mountaineering and leather goods shop; an ice cream parlor; and a restaurant. He ran those businesses from 1972 until 1978. As a rock concert promoter in the 1970s, he brought to St. Louis many famous singers and groups, including the Who, the Rolling Stones, Alice Cooper, Carol King, John Sebastian and Black Sabbath. All of his businesses were eventually liquidated when he became too ill to continue. Since the late 1970s from his wheelchair, he spent his time trying to save whales and dolphins from slaughter by humans. He was honored in 1987 by the Center for Environmental Education in Washington for his contributions. Mr. Lipsitz was born and reared in St. Louis. He graduated from Ladue High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver. Among the survivors are his parents, Abe and Marion Lipsitz of Frontenac; three sisters, Nina Pitkin of Springfield, Va., Babette Stein of Concord, N.H., and Rochelle Lipsitz of Washington; and a brother, Samuel T. "Ted" Lipsitz of Burlington, Iowa. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug 15, 1993]

Pamela PITCHERON Goltermann

Goltermann, Pamela Pitcheron Monday, May 7, 2007. Beloved wife of Louis S. Goltermann Jr.; loving mother of Louis S. Goltermann III (Stacey) and Christen Goltermann Lindstrom (Kent); dear grandmother of Garrett 'GiGi' Goltermann; loving sister of John G. Pitcher (Barbara); dear sister-in-law of Jane G. Snyder (James) of Arbor Vitae, WI, Julie G. Hagnauer (Theodore), Thomas C. Goltermann (Lucy), Laurie G. Shiell (Andy), Chris S. Goltermann (Cathy) and the late John C. Goltermann (Peggy Engler); aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend of many. Pamela was a lifetime resident of St. Louis, Graduate of Horton Watkins High School and Briarcliff College. Pamela enjoyed her travel to Caneel Bay, drawing, interior decorating, cooking and feeding her animals. [published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 10, 2007]

Mary TUREEN Crank

Mary passed away on Aug 15, 1999.

Peggy Aussieker Price, a former elementary school teacher, died Sunday (April 20, 2003) of brain cancer and heart failure at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She was 55 and lived in Chesterfield. Mrs. Price was born in St. Louis. She graduated from Ladue High School. She earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia in 1969. She began her teaching career in the Ritenour School District where she taught at Buder Elementary until 1975. In 1973, she married Howard Price, owner and chief executive of Howard Price Turf Equipment. The company makes self-contained wing mowers and landscaping equipment. Mrs. Price became vice president of finance for the company in 1975. Mrs. Price was an avid gardener and an active member of Women's Connection Network, where she had served as treasurer. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Betsy Price of Chesterfield; and her mother, Marjorie Aussieker of St. Louis. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on April 23, 2003]

David BERGMANN

BERGMANN, DAVID W., a respected executive and community volunteer, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2004 after falling through the ice on a pond near his home while successfully rescuing his beloved dog, Red. He was 55 and a resident of Huntleigh, Mo. Mr. Bergmann was an experienced venture capitalist and investment professional. In 1992, he co-founded Advantage Capital Partners, a venture capital and private equity firm focused on raising investment capital for entrepreneurs in states and communities historically underserved by venture capital. To date the firm has raised $650 million in institutional capital with more than 40 employees in St. Louis, New Orleans, New York, Tampa and other cities. Mr. Bergmann's tireless work through Advantage contributed dramatically to the growth of many entrepreneurial businesses and the creation of thousands of jobs at these firms, including such Missouri companies as Birch Telecom, Savvis Communications and Stereotaxis. Fulfilling the hopes and dreams of entrepreneurs was a passion of Mr. Bergmann's throughout his career. Reflecting his keen interest in small business capital formation, in 1995 he served as a delegate to the White House Conference on Small Business. In 1998, Mr. Bergmann was presented an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for being a supporter of entrepreneurship. In 1999, he received a Financial Services Advocate award from the U.S. Small Business Administration. He was a member of the National Venture Capital Association and the Missouri Venture Forum. In addition to enjoying his family and his Welsh Springer Spaniels, Mr. Bergmann was active in the St. Louis community. Most recently he was a business edition leader of the 2004 campaign of the Old Newsboys Charities, a non-profit organization formed by the Suburban Journal newspapers of St. Louis that annually funds more than 300 organizations serving children in the St. Louis area. Mr. Bergmann was involved with Old Newsboys for several years and in 2003 received a Golden Plate award to recognize his commitment to the lives of area children. Mr. Bergmann was the son of John Hermann Bergmann and Dorothea Maier Bergmann, both deceased. Born and raised in St. Louis, Mr. Bergmann graduated from Horton Watkins High School. He attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., and Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned an MBA degree. Mr. Bergmann began his professional career with the investment firm of Halsey, Stuart & Co. in Dallas in the 1970s and subsequently joined the local office of Drexel Burnham Lambert. While in Texas he married the former Peggy Timmons in 1979 and four years later they moved to Los Angeles, where Mr. Bergmann joined Drexel's High-Yield Securities Department. In 1991, Mr. Bergmann returned to St. Louis and soon afterward partnered with Steven T. Stull to found Advantage. Mr. Stull moved to New Orleans to open Advantage's Louisiana office; Mr. Bergmann opened a St. Louis office. In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Katherine A. Bergmann, and a son John D. Bergmann, both of the home; a sister, Susan Bergmann Calhoun of St. Louis, Mo., a brother, J. Stephen Bergmann and his wife, Nancy, of Jamestown, R.I.; a sister-in-law and brother-in law, Janette and Terry Caviness of Amarillo, Texas; and six nephews, Michael Bergmann of St. Louis, Scott Calhoun of St. Louis, Brian Calhoun of Tahoe, Nev., Rodney Calhoun of Chicago, Trevor Caviness and his wife, Sarah, of Amarillo, and Regan Caviness of Amarillo. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec 27, 2004]

Bruce GAIMAN

GAIMAN, BRUCE S., age 53, died suddenly on Monday, December 9, 2002 in Ramat Gan, Israel; dear son of Herman and Sara Gaiman; beloved husband of Haya Ziv Gaiman; beloved father of Karen and Nadav; dear brother of Barry Gaiman; beloved nephew, cousin, uncle, and brother-in-law. Bruce was a graduate of Ladue High School and the University of Oklahoma. Contributions to Shaare Zedek Synagogue or the charity of your choice. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec 11, 2002]

Douglas HOFSTEIN

Doug passed away on May 19, 2006.

Hofstein, Douglas Neal, 56, much loved son of Johanna Hofstein and the late Jerome Hofstein, brother of Mark (Ros), John (Donna), Lewis (Vicky), uncle of Debbie, Jason, Jeremy, Daniel and Becky, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Doug served honorably in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He enjoyed a successful career at Smith-Barney before retiring and moving to San Diego. There he soon grew bored with retirement and launched a successful career in real estate. Doug graduated from Ladue High School in 1967 and earned degrees in business and real estate. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 23, 2006]

Myra Aronson, 51, of the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, who was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11 from Boston, which was the first jet to be crashed into the World Trade Center. Aronson graduated from Ladue Horton Watkins High School in 1968. Evelyn Aronson of Ladue, mother of Myra Aronson, said Monday that she feared from the beginning that her daughter was aboard one of the doomed flights. "I had spoken to her the day before and knew she was flying to LA," Evelyn Aronson, who still lives in Ladue, said Monday. "I knew she was flying early. As soon as I heard about this, I had a gut feeling that she was on one of those planes." She said her son, Jules Aronson of Washington, called her that afternoon with word from a friend of Myra Aronson's in Boston that she had been on Flight 11. She had called the friend just before boarding the Boeing 767 in Boston. The jet was flown into the north tower at 8:48 a.m. (St. Louis time), 18 minutes before a second jet struck the south tower. Myra Aronson was the third of four children of Evelyn and the late Dr. Abraham Aronson of Ladue. After high school, she graduated from Miami University of Ohio then moved to Boston to earn a master's degree in communications from Boston University. At Ladue, Myra Aronson participated in theater productions, the pep club and student council, and played the oboe in the symphonic and marching bands. Her mother said she had lived in the Boston area since attending graduate school and worked in corporate communications for several companies. At the time of her death, she worked for Compuware Corp., a software company, providing information to trade publications and securities analysts. Evelyn Aronson said her daughter was active in Boston as a volunteer publicist for a choral society and as a volunteer for medical programs that assist AIDS patients. She also was a fitness enthusiast. Myra Aronson, who was single, also is survived by two sisters, Deborah Aronson of St. Louis, and Elyse Van Bremann of Clearwater, Fla. Her parents are natives of Chicago, and the family moved to St. Louis in 1964. Dr. Aronson, who died in 1980, was a psychiatrist on staff at St. Louis University Health Center. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sep 18, 2001]

Carla GREENBLATT Argetsinger

Carla S. Argetsinger, a project manager at the Busch Learning Center at Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. in St. Louis, died of cancer Friday (Dec. 19, 1997) at her home in Ballwin. She was 47. Mrs. Argetsinger had worked at Anheuser-Busch for more than 20 years in various sales positions in New York and here. She had been a project manager since the early 1990s. Born in St. Louis, she attended the University of Missouri at Columbia and earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. Among the survivors are her husband, William Argetsinger; two daughters, Amy Argetsinger and Beth Argetsinger, both of Ballwin; her fa ther, Harold Greenblatt of Olivette; and a brother, William Greenblatt of Ballwin. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec 20, 1997]

Bruce HARRIS

HARRIS, BRUCE MICHAEL, July 4, 2002; beloved husband of Sue Harris; dear father of Eliott, Christopher (Stacy), Carri, Sara, Rachel, Sara Jane, and Annie; beloved son of Florence and the late Eli Harris; beloved brother of Richard (Judy) Harris; our dear uncle, cousin and friend. Mr. Harris was a Mason. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Todd Harris Fund, c/o the J.C.C. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on July 6, 2002]

FRIED, JOAN SUSAN LIPSITZ, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2003 surrounded by her beloved family and friends at her home in Chesterfield, MO, after a courageous 4 year battle with cancer. She was born on March 15, 1951 in St. Louis, MO. Joan graduated from Horton Watkins High School, earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, a Master's degree in Education from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and a Master's degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Joan traveled the world and spent time working on a kibbutz in Israel. She taught industrial arts and worked in the behavioral health field in the greater Kansas City area during the 1980's. In 1990 Joan moved to California, where her children were born. She was an artisan with a wonderful talent for remodeling older homes in both Kansas City and California. Joan returned to Chesterfield in 2002 due to her illness. She enjoyed life to the fullest. Joan was loved by all and will be deeply missed by those whose lives she touched. Joan is survived by her children, Ari and Hannah, who are her greatest accomplishments; her parents, Robert J. and Janice Hoffman Lipsitz; her brothers and sisters, William (Malu') Lipsitz, Nancy Stein, Larry Lipsitz and Lisa (Robert Fulsom); and nieces and nephews whom she adored. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug 31, 2003]

Mark RAIFFIE

Mark Raiffie was killed at his place of business on May 24, 1999.

Mark Raiffie and his cousin Leonard Raiffie operated the Raiffie Vending Co. in St. Louis, which was founded in 1946 by Mark Raiffie's father, Seymour Raiffie, and uncle Harry Raiffie, a former Democratic state representative. Born and reared in St. Louis, Mark Raiffie graduated from Ladue High S chool and earned a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He was an assistant buyer for May Department Stores Co. Inc. before starting full time in the family business. He also served in the Army Reserves in the 1970s. Among his survivors, in addition to his father, are his mother, Yetta Raiffie; and two sisters, Marcia Feit of Creve Coeur and Carol Glick of Ladue. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 27, 1999]

Claudia SILVER -Huff

SILVER-HUFF, CLAUDIA J., 1951-2005, passed away January 16, 2005 at her home in Salt Lake City, Utah after a 10 year battle with breast cancer. Claudia was born in St. Louis and graduated in 1969 from Ladue Horton Watkins High School. On May 19, 1977 Claudia earned her Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Tulsa, OK and was a member of the State Bars to practice law in the states of Colorado, Missouri, and Oklahoma. She had a very successful career as an Oil and Gas Attorney for the State of Utah at the time of her retirement. Claudia is survived by her loving husband, Richard E. Huff; daughter, Leah Meredith Huff; mother, Florence Schreiber Silver; brother, Jeffrey Silver; nephew, Andrew Silver; niece, Melissa Silver; and great-niece, Rachel Silver. Claudia is preceded in death by her father, Israel S. Silver. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Feb 1, 2005]

Caplin, Barry Wayne, left this life, unexpectedly, on Sept. 9, 2005 in Cedar Park, Tx.. He had an aneurysm. Barry was born Dec. 18, 1951 in St. Louis, MO., the only child of Jack and Addie Caplin; his father and grandparents pre-deceased him and his beloved mother still lives in St. Louis; his only child, Bianca Caplin, of Phoenix, AZ and his two granddaughters, Alex and Kori survive him as well; he is also survived by his best friend/former wife/housemate, Linda Caplin, of Austin, TX, the 12 “furry kids” they shared together and Linda's children, Jason Jewert of Pflugerville, TX, TX and their families; other survivors include all his colleagues and customers of the Nordstroms' family, and his many friends in Austin and St. Louis. He worked in Personal Touch at Nordstrom's in Austin, doing what he did best; giving great service to help people look and feel terrific. Nordstrom's was a perfect fit for Barry's talents and as Lisa, the store manager said, “Barry was a perfect fit for Nordstrom's“. Barry also loved animals and rescued many over his lifetime. Other passions of Barry's included great clothes, watches, jewelry, white castles, twinkies, the ladies and music—especially The Rolling Stones. He saw them many times and took great pleasure in knowing that he and Keith Richards shared the same birthday!. He was a Buddy Rich fanatic and, as a drummer himself, bought new drums every time Rich did, but sold his last set when Buddy died. Barry was flawed, as we all are, and lived life in his own way on his own time. But he was a kind and generous man, with a great sense of humor. He was loyal to his friends, amazing with animals and was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Oct 7, 2005]

Michael COLLINS

Michael G. Collins, 48, of this city and formerly of Longmeadow, Mass., an Emmy Award winning video editor, died Tuesday in New York City. He received an Emmy Award in 1983-1984 for his work with "A Walk Through the 20th Century with Bill Moyers, PBS." He was a self-employed videotape editor. He worked in New York City as M.C. Edit for the past two years and worked previously at e-m@gine Video and Unitel, also in New York. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he lived in St. Louis, Mo., and Longmeadow, Mass., before moving to Wayne 19 years ago. He graduated from Horton Watkins High School in St. Louis in 1970 and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, with a bachelor of arts degree in communications in 1975. He was a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church. He leaves his wife, the former Elizabeth Ford; a son, Jeremy M. of Wayne and Sarasota, Fla.; four daughters, Caitlin M., Jillian L., Shea E., and Shannon R., all at home; his parents, Paul F. and Gloria (Brunner) Collins, and a brother James, all of Longmeadow. [published in the Union-News (Springfield, MA) on Jan 25, 2001]

David PEARLMUTTER

Pearlmutter, David, artist and writer passed away, December 25, 2007 in Simi Valley, California. He was 66. The reason was kidney failure. He graduated from Ladue High School, and attended Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles, and continued his professional career as an illustrator, graphic designer and screenplay writer. David Pearlmutter served in the U.S. Army reserves, and in the 1960's while living in Israel, served in the Israel Defense Force reserves. He is survived by an older brother, Daniel Pearlmutter, and Daniel Pearlmutter's three daughters, Eve and Shana (Simo) Pearlmutter, and Wende (Donald) Meissner and their mother, Jan Pearlmutter. His late father, Morris Pearmutter founded the St. Louis Jewish Light, and David Pearlmutter's late mother, Stella Pearlmutter was a nationally recognized artist. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec 30, 2007]

Tommy passed away in New York City on April 30 1992.

Deborah KROST Wallace

WALLACE, DEBORAH-ANN, April 4, 2005; beloved wife of Jerome Wallace; dear mother of Joseph Wallace; dear sister and sister-in-law of David Aaron (Nancy) Krost and Jonathan Michael (Rachel) Krost; dear daughter of the late Leonard S. Krost and the late Cecile Krost and the late Rosalie Krost; dear grandmother, aunt, niece, sister-in-law, cousin and friend. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on April 6, 2005]

Louis SEYFRIED

SEYFRIED, LOUIS R., died Saturday, August 6, 2005, in Rancho Mirage, California; he was 52. Born in California at Santa Margarita Naval Hospital, Oceanside, he was raised in St. Louis. He was a National Honor student at Ladue High School. Louis graduated from University of California-Berkeley in 1975 with a degree in Zoology. He enjoyed a successful career as Vice-President of the Eastern Hemisphere for Gyrodata, Inc., an oil service company, headquartered in Houston, TX, where he traveled the world. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, he made many friends, enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and truly embraced the Scottish culture. Louis leaves behind many friends who loved him dearly and who remember him for his sense of adventure and fun. Louis was a kind and generous soul with a big heart. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Seyfried of Rancho Mirage, California; his brother, Scott Seyfried (Alice) of St. Louis; his sister, Sally Hanger (Mac) of LaJolla, California; 4 nieces, a nephew and partner of many years, Sherry Engler. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug 12, 2005]

Barry died in a tragic accident on June 8, 2007

TOWN AND COUNTRY - As shocking as Dr. Barry Goldstein's death was, no one was surprised to hear it happened while he was hiking along the edge of a towering cliff in a national park. "He loved to exercise; he loved to be outside," said Harold Dielmann, a former neighbor and the mayor of Creve Coeur. Dr. Goldstein, 53, an anesthesiologist, fell Friday afternoon while coming down the Angels Landing Trail at Zion National Park in Utah. Dr. Goldstein exercised daily, mostly running, and loved to hike, said one of his partners in private practice, Dr. Christopher Felling. Dr. Goldstein visited Vail, Colo., about twice a year, where he explored the mountain trails. "Hiking was his thing," Felling said. More surprising to those who lived near Dr. Goldstein was that he had time to take a vacation. He was remembered as a dedicated physician who worked long hours. "He'd go to work in the dark and he'd come home in the dark," said Jayne Rains, a former neighbor. Dr. Goldstein graduated from Ladue High School in 1972. He and his wife, Cathy, sent their two children to that same school district. The family lived for about 20 years in a ranch house in a tree-lined subdivision of Creve Coeur. A year ago, neighbors say, the Goldsteins moved to a larger house in Town and Country. Janet Zimerman, who lived across the street in Creve Coeur, said the Goldsteins gutted and rehabbed their new house before moving in. "This guy finally lives his dream, moves to a big house and..." said a neighbor, Dr. Ray Rains, his voice tapering off. Dr. Goldstein had worked for several years at DePaul Health Center before joining a private practice about five years ago. Cindy Duggins, clinical operations manager for surgical services at DePaul, said Dr. Goldstein had administered the anesthesia when she had a Caesarean section seven years ago. "He was more than concerned about my well-being," Duggins said. Dr. Goldstein was one of 13 partners at Ballas Anesthesia, which he joined about five years ago, co-workers said. He worked mostly as the head anesthesiologist at the Des Peres Square Surgery Center. The center is owned by Orthopedic Associates, a group Dr. Goldstein helped form about seven years ago. Co-workers described Dr. Goldstein as an excellent doctor. He was funny, easy-going and enjoyed wine, Felling said. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1980. Among the survivors are his wife; two children, Alissa and Brent; his mother, Carla Weintraub; a brother, Bill Goldstein; and two sisters, Jan Burts and Joni Goldstein. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jun 11, 2007]

David B. ROSS

DYVIG, JOANNE JEAN (GANS), dear wife of Steven E. Dyvig and loving mother of Ashley Brooke Gans; dear stepmother of Todd Justin Dyvig and the late Lindsay Elizabeth Dyvig; Joanne passed away after a brief battle with cancer and now rests eternally in peace and comfort; beloved daughter of Gilbert (Barbara) Gans and L. Sue Cole (Carl) Smith; sister to Richard (Lisa) Gans and James (Tracey) Gans; granddaughter of Alan (Marianjean) Lewin, the late Jeane (Earl) Susman and the late Mildred and Samuel Gans; aunt to Rebecca, Jeffrey, Tyler and Rachel; niece of Mary (Marv) Cummins; dear cousin of Ed Harris, Jean (John) Sekora and Michael (Marni) Boeger; Joanne was our friend and co-worker. Contributions to American Cancer Society. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 13, 2004]

Don GOLDENHERSH

Goldenhersh, Don Robert, 50, of Columbia, MO, passed away March 28, 2006 after a courageous yearlong battle with lymphoma. Donnie was a lover of nature, lifelong hiker and backpacker, and had a keen concern for and awareness of the environment. He loved exploring, especially the great outdoors and open spaces of this country. Magic tricks were among his many hobbies, and he was a fervent collector of antiques. He was an avid reader of American history historical novels, periodicals on outdoor life, antiques. He was an avid reader of American history historical novels, periodicals on outdoor life, antiques and collectibles, and woodworking. His greatest pleasure was socializing and celebrating with friends and family. He was known and appreciated for his wit and sense of humor. He founded his own business, Total Environments Garden Center, in 1980. Due to his strong work ethic, ceaseless passion for our natural surroundings and especially his sincere rapport with customers, his business thrived. Many who began as customers became friends. He was truly beloved in his community and touched the lives of many people. 'You enriched my life by sharing your kind and adventurous spirit from me,' wrote a lifelong friend in a recently received letter that echoed the sentiments of all those close to Donnie. He is survived by a large and loving family to whom he was always devoted, including his wife of 26 years, Elizabeth; and their two children, Rachael Lee and Jonah Samuel; mother Frieda Goldenhersh, of St. Louis; sister and brother-in-law, Jo Ellen and Steven Cohen, of Denver, CO; their children, Blake and Grant; brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Jennifer Goldenhersch, of Del Mar, CA; and their children, Heather, Samantha and Josephine. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on April 2, 2006]

Sally SOMMER Flynn

Sally Sommer Flynn, 49, a resident of Northfield, died July 11 at her home after a prolonged battle with cancer. Mrs. Flynn was born in St. Louis, Mo. and graduated from Ladue High School in Ladue, Mo. She attended DePauw University, graduating with a bachelor's of science in nursing in 1977. Following her marriage to Kevin M. Flynn in 1977, Mrs. Flynn embarked on her first career as a clinical nurse. She worked at Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Hospital while her husband completed a law degree. When he commenced his law practice in 1978, she completed her master's in business administration at night while continuing her full-time employment at Rush. Upon completing her master's in 1980, she began her second career as a marketing director with Baxter Healthcare, where she remained employed until 1990. During her tenure with Baxter, Mrs. Flynn developed the marketing plans for some of Baxter's most innovative and commercially successful products and worked with former Baxter senior executives Harry Kramer and Lester Knight during their own formative years with the company. Following her retirement in 1990, Mrs. Flynn published an advertising directory called Chicago Wedding Guide. She continued her publishing business until 1992 when she sold the publication to begin raising her children. Mrs. Flynn began her 28-year battle with cancer in 1975. For the rest of her life she participated in cancer survivor programs, counseling numerous young women cancer survivors on fertility and adoption opportunities. She was an active member of Kenilworth Union Church, teaching Sunday school and participating in several of the church's many philanthropies. Before moving to Northfield in 1992, she served on the board of directors of the North Avenue Day Nursery, a cooperative day-care facility serving the Wicker Park community in Chicago. Since 1980, she participated in a wide variety of fund-raising efforts on behalf of the American Cancer Society. Despite her many medical challenges throughout her entire adult life, Mrs. Flynn was an avid sportswoman. She competed in several triathlons, including the 1984 Chicago Triathlon in which she finished in the top ten in her age group. Until her recent illness beginning in October 2003, she enjoyed golf, paddle tennis, aerobics and weightlifting. Survivors include her husband, Kevin M. Flynn; two daughters, Genevieve Hanson Flynn and Katherine Sommer Flynn; her parents, Ross Baker and Jane Sommer of Ladue, Mo.; one brother, Rand Washburn (Debra) Sommer of Clayton, Mo.; two sisters, Susan Ann Sommer of Clayton, Mo. and Mary Beth Sommer of Chicago; one brother-in-law, Martin J. (Eleanor) Flynn of Bethesda, Md.; and three sisters-in-law, Sheila Flynn (Michael) Boone of Parker, Colo., Caroline Martin of Cleveland, Ohio, and Victoria Martin of Alexandria, Va. [published in Wilmette Life (IL) on July 15, 2004]

James Paul Eder, 48, of East Street died yesterday morning at home after a long battle with cancer. Born in St. Louis on Sept. 17, 1956, son of Patricia Routman Eder and the late Ray Eder, he graduated from Ladue High School there and received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1979 from Washington University, also in St. Louis. Mr. Eder owned Seven Hills Inn in Lenox with his wife's family from 1994 to 2004. He moved to the Berkshires in 1984 and was employed by GE. Before that, he worked for Texas Instruments in Dallas. He was co-president of the board of the Lenox Children's Center and volunteered with the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. While at Seven Hills, he hosted fund-raisers for the Children's Center, the Berkshire Humane Society, Berkshire Southern Literacy, Edith Wharton Restoration and the American Cancer Society. He and his wife, the former Pati Flores, were married Aug. 31, 1986, in McAllen, Texas. Besides his wife, and mother of St. Louis, he leaves two daughters, Emily Ray Eder and Eliza Claire Eder, both at home; a sister, Goldie Eder of Cambridge, and two brothers, Andrew Eder of Southport, Conn., and Elliot Eder of Vienna, Va. [published in The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, MA) on June 13, 2005]

George KEKERIS

KEKERIS, GEORGE C., peacefully passed away on July 11, 2005; dear son of Constantine J. and Catherine T. Kekeris; dear brother of John C. (Mary) Kekeris, Jim C. (Cleo) Kekeris and William C. Kekeris; dear uncle of Alexandra Kekeris; dear cousin and friend to many. George was an outstanding football and wrestling athlete at Ladue High School, class of 1974. [published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on July 13, 2005]

David SANDWEISS

David was killed in an auto accident on May 9, 2005.

SANDWEISS, DAVID LAWRENCE, 49, of Liberty, MO, passed away May 9, 2005. David was born April 29, 1956 in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from Horton Watkins (Ladue) High School in Ladue, MO and from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia. David was a founder of Sandweiss Advertising in Parkville, MO, a company he operated for the past 20 years. He leaves his wife, Lana; twin daughters, Abbi and Carli; a stepdaughter, Kara Geisert and her husband Chris, Liberty; his parents, Jerry and Kay Sandweiss, St. Louis; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Brent and Wendy Sandweiss, Tucson, AZ, and Barry and Dana Sandweiss, St. Louis; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Charla and Bob Hutkins, Lincoln, NE and Ellen and John Riegerix, St. Louis; nieces and nephews, Samuel, Sophie and Ethan Sandweiss, Anna and Jacob Hutkins, John Jr., Joseph and Melissa Riegerix; two step-grandchildren, Drew and Alex; Lana's parents, David and Dona Blackburn; Lana's siblings and their families, as well as many friends, business associates and clients for whom David cared deeply. [published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 12, 2005]

Andi SMITH Remmier

Andi died of cancer in May of 2001.

Louis H. "Hank" Budke III age 49 died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday January 20, 2006 at St. John's Mercy Medical Center. Beloved son of William Phelan Budke Sr. (Martha) of Jacksonville, FL; dear brother of William P. Budke, Jr. (Kathryn Kiel-Budke) and Allison Budke Weiland (Robert K.) of Jacksonville, FL and special friend of Mary Sherrill. Hank was a CLU and ChFC with Equitable Life (AXA Financial) for over 20 years. He was a graduate of Ladue High School 1975 class, attended Westminster College in Fulton and Missouri University at Columbia. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jan 26, 2006]

Roland KAPPESSER

KAPPESSER, ROLAND C., JR., age 45, a resident of Utica, MO, passed away in Livingston County, MO, on Mon., April 28, 2003; he was born on Sept. 13, 1957, the son of Dr. Roland C. and Dr. Netajean (Broome) Kappesser. Ronald was a graduate from Ladue High School in St. Louis and a graduate of Washburn University in Topeka, KS, with a history major. He had lived in Utica since 1999 after moving from Ladue, MO. He was baptized at Clayton Methodist Church and confirmed at Central Presbyterian Church in Clayton, MO. He was a certified scuba driver and has a Black Belt in Karate. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Roland C. and Dr. Netajean Kappesser of Utica, MO; a brother, Carl Christian Kappesser of Utica, MO; a nephew of Russell Kappesser of St. Louis, MO and Helen Broome Jeude of Trophy Club, TX; cousin of Marilyn, Russell Jr. and Roy Kappesser, Krista Bishop, Kathy Higgins, Lt. Col. Merid Dates, Elaine Worrell and Bill and Rea Myers. [published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 2, 2003]

Jeffrey LIEBERMAN

Jeffrey Lieberman, 43, of Highland Park, was killed June 14, 2000 near West Lafayette, Indiana when a semi-truck hit his vehicle from the rear as he slowed to merge to one lane before a construction zone. Seriously injured in the accident were his wife Maryclaire Collins, 42, and children Megan, 12, and Joseph, 8. Jeffrey Lieberman had recently left a law firm to work as division counsel for the Heartland region of the Central Division of PaineWebber in Chicago. The position provided him with more opportunity to be with his children, attend their soccer games and ski with them in winter. Native to the St. Louis area, Jeffrey Lieberman earned his law degree from the University of Chicago School of Law. He also was a graduate of the University of Michigan, and very much loved the school. His license plate read "Go Bloo 1." [published in the Highland Park News (IL) on June 29, 2000]

Lonna J. Jones, 47, of Solon, died of cancer Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, in Mercy Iowa City. A memorial fund has been established in her memory to benefit her children. She worked as medical technician at Mercy Iowa City and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics since moving to this area about 15 years ago. Her family includes her two children, Alex and Ben Jones; two brothers, Mark Jadwin and wife Debbie and David Jadwin and wife Monique, all of St. Louis, Mo.; a sister, Christina Rounds and husband Duncan of Clifton Park, N.Y.; and her biological father, Jim Johnson of St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her parents who adopted her as a child, Fred and Sandra Jadwin. [published in the The Gazette (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) on Dec 10, 2005]

Keith LEWIS

Hal QUEATHEM

Hal passed away on Aug 4, 1999.

Tom SIMON

SIMON, THOMAS DANIEL, 45, a resident of Montgomery, died suddenly Wednesday, August 4, 2004. Survivors include his wife, Dana Simon; daughters, Chelsea Simon, Shelby English & Leslie English; mother, Mary Alice Simon; sisters & brothers-in-law, Margy & Wally Darneille, Jayne Simon Hillner; brother, Robert Jackson Simon Jr.; nieces & nephews, Jason Darneille, Meredity Darneille, Jennifer Darneille, Marshall Darneille, Trevor Hillner, Courtney Hillner, Whitney Simon, Jackson Simon. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug 5, 2004]

LIBRACH, ROBERT ALAN, May 24, 2000. Formerly of St. Louis, lived in Boulder, Colorado; beloved son of the late Bernard and the late Audrey Librach; dear brother of Cathy Hethcote and Karen Librach; dear uncle of Lindsey Hethcote. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on June 4, 2000]

Robert LIBRACH

LIBRACH, ROBERT ALAN, May 24, 2000. Formerly of St. Louis, lived in Boulder, Colorado; beloved son of the late Bernard and the late Audrey Librach; dear brother of Cathy Hethcote and Karen Librach; dear uncle of Lindsey Hethcote; dear friend to all who knew him. [published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on June 4, 2000]

Stephanie ZWIBELMAN Holley

HOLLEY, STEPHANIE A.,Jan. 31, 2001; beloved wife of David Holley; dear mother of Paige Erin Holley and Sean Wesley Holley; dear daughter of Lonnie and the late Wallace Zwibelman; dear daughter-in-law of Betty and the late Sidney Holley; dear sister and sister-in-law of Jeffrey (Melissa) Zwibelman; dear sister-in-law of Denise (Jay) Fetsch, Diane (Gary) Dry and Debbie Oszman; dear niece, aunt, cousin and friend. Memorial contributions to Lawrence Feldman Memorial Scholarship Fund, 844 Woodmoor Dr., St. Louis, MO 63132. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on on Feb 1, 2001]

BERG, MORRIS STANLEY, April 18, 2000, in Los Angeles, CA; beloved son of Norma Sue (Al) Scher and the late Donald Berg; dear brother of Kim (Neil) Bernstein of Tampa, FL and the late Stacie Berg; beloved grandson of Sarah and the late Dr. Edward I. Berg and the late Louis & Mildred Kline; special friend and cousin of Fran and Harlan Green; our dear nephew, cousin and good friend. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on April 22, 2000]

Ellen GROSSMAN

Grossman, Ellen J., April 7, 2006. Beloved daughter of Leroy and Doris Grossman; dear sister and sister in law of Karen (Jerry) Tabak and Marcene (Doug) Menendez; dear aunt of Rachel and Michael Tabak, Emily and Matthew Menendez; our dear cousin and friend. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on April 10, 2006]

Beasley, Keith entered into Rest on Mon., April 30, 2007. Beloved husband of Denise E. Beasley (nee: Bain); proud father of Kieferand Hanna Beasley; loving son of Carol and Ron Beasley; dear brother of Denise West; special friend of Patrick DePaepe; dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 2, 2007]

Peter passed away on Oct 15, 1998.

William HELBIG

William passed away in 1993.

Rae PISARIK

Rae passed away after complications arose while battling Crones Disease. She was a single mom with a little boy named Noah. Rae had an amazing spirit and her light shines on.

Peter SACHS

SACHS, PETER, Friday, July 25, 2003; beloved son of Nancy Sachs and Louis Sachs; beloved partner of Kim Winters; father of Sophie and Nina Sachs; brother of Stephen and Susan Sachs; our dear uncle, cousin, nephew, brother-in-law and dear friend. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on July 27, 2003]

Steve was killed in a car accident on December 31, 1984.

Shari ZUCKER

Shari Anne Zucker, an outside sales representative in retail advertising at the Post-Dispatch, died Saturday (Sept. 25, 2004) of cancer at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She was 40 and a resident of Maryland Heights. Ms. Zucker was born in St. Louis. She earned her bachelor's degree from Kansas State University. After graduation, Ms. Zucker worked as a sales representative in Chicago. She later returned to St. Louis when her mother, the late Ruth Zucker became ill. In St. Louis, Ms. Zucker worked in sales for Commerce Bank in Maryland Heights. In 2001, Ms. Zucker began her career at the Post-Dispatch, where she worked as a sales rep until the time of her death. Among the survivors are a sister, Marsha Marks of Olivette. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sept 29, 2004]

Irons, Ian N. passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2007. Beloved son of Larry R. and Sheri Rezak-Irons; dear brother of Elle; dear grandson of Sarajoan Rezak and Wynoka Irons; dear step-grandson of Mieka Rezak; our dear nephew, cousin and friend. Ian was a graduate of Ladue High School and Bradley University. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on June 4, 2007]

Brian was killed in a car accident on September 8th, 1989. He was attending Mizzou at the time.

Michelle White died of an accidental head injury in 2003.

WHITE, MICHELLE ADRIANNE, Friday, May 2, 2003; daughter of Richard and Eve White; dear sister of Susan Elizabeth (Matt Scully) Curran; dear aunt of Scully and Chelsea Curran; dear friend of many. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 4, 2003]

BASS, SEAN EDWIN, on Saturday, May 25th, 2002, he was welcomed into the expectant, loving arms of God; he was the innocent victim of a failed carjacking attempt. Corporal Bass recently completed a tour of duty with the United States Marine Corps and remained active in the reserves. He was anticipating a career with the United Stated Immigration and Naturalization Agency and the start of his own music production company. Among his many interests, Sean was a voracious reader and he enjoyed music of all kinds. A deeply spiritual person, he loved to discuss theology, philosophy, religion and politics. He was an accomplished poet and was in the process of preparing an anthology of his works for publication. He was brn in Framingham, Massachusetts on August 13, 1972. Sean leaves behind to celebrate his wonderful life, parents, Jessie and Edwin; a sister, Courtney; a brother, Craig; a beloved nephew, Kyng and the Bass and Miller families and friends from around the world. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 29, 2002]

Dr. Heather Suzanne Romano of Longmont died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005, in Longmont. She was 31. She was born July 19, 1974, in St. Louis to David and Barbara (Hoffman) Baker. She graduated from Ladue High School in 1992. She earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and received her doctor of optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2002. She married Matthew Romano on May 25, 2002, in Philadelphia. She originally moved to Boulder for college and moved to Longmont in 2002 after her marriage. Dr. Romano was an optometrist at the Wal-Mart Vision Center in Longmont. She was devoted to her son, Charles, and especially enjoyed swimming with him at the park. She enjoyed dancing, bicycling, canoeing and being outdoors. She loved to help people. She is survived by her husband of Longmont; her son, Charles David Romano of Longmont; her parents of Ladue, Mo.; two sisters, Dr. Jennifer Baker-Cramer of Charleston, S.C., and Dr. Emily Jane Baker of Broomfield; her father- and mother-in-law, Victor and Marylou Romano of Turnersville, N.J.; a sister-in-law, Angela Romano Vosburgh of Philadelphia; and two grandmothers, Adelaide Benham and Lorraine Hoffman. [published in the The Daily Times-Call (Longmont, CO) on Aug 27, 2005]

Wiley passed away Monday, Sept 3, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Ben passed away in August 2004.

Campbell, Bryan Thomas 'Soupie'25 died on November 28, 2007. He was born on November 9, 1982 in Alton, IL to Timothy F. and Linda (Malmquist) Campbell. He graduated from Ladue Horton Watkins High School in 2001. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at the University of Missouri-Columbia where he graduated in 2006 with a degree in finance. He was a team leader for Special Olympics, an avid skier, boater, golfer, soccer player, as well as an All State cross country and track runner. He is survived by his parents and one brother, Matthew Campbell of Godfrey, one sister, Christin Campbell of Godfrey and two grandmothers, Virginia Malmquist of Scottsdale, AZ and Louise Campbell of Naples, FL, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorials can be made to First Presbyterian Church of Alton, The Bryan Thomas Campbell Fund for Leukemia/Oncology or The American Cancer Society. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec 9, 2007]

Charles SWINNEY

Nick Brown & Charles were best friends, and both were called home on January 25, 2004. They were the victims of a car accident on the way home to STL in a winter storm.

Nick passed away on January 25, 2004 in a car accident on his way to a rap gig. The snowy weather was the cause for the accident. Nick's best friend Charles Swinney, class of 2001, was also killed in the accident.

Matthew CLARK

Matthew died fighting for our country in Iraq and perished due to a roadside bomb.

Clark, Matthew W., LCpl USMC was born August 11, 1984 in St. Louis, MO and baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection. Matthew was active in modeling as a child and was captivated by theater performances. Matthew enjoyed traveling to see all that the world had to offer, such as the trip he and his mother took to France only a few years ago. From his 7th grade year until his sophomore year, he attended St. Louis Priory School. The final two years he attended Ladue High School. Evidence of dedication to his faith and friends, was exhibited by his sponsoring his friend, Dolph Spoeneman into the Catholic faith. Matthew reported to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on May 17, 2004 to achieve a life-long dream of becoming a United States Marine. He then went to Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West on August 17, 2004, where he earned the MOS 0311, Marine Basic Rifleman. He reported to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment at Kanehoe Bay, Hawaii on October 27, 2004. He returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in January, 2006. After a short time back in Hawaii, LCpl Clark then deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in September, 2006. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec 20, 2006]

Tony VRICELLA

Tony had cancer and died in February of 2007.

Tony Vricella baptized in the hope of Christ's Resurrection on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. Beloved son of Angelo J. and Rosanna Vricella (nee Costa); dear brother of Dr. Gino (Dr. Laura) Vricella and Vito Vricella; dear grandson of Louis and Rita Vricella, Nicola and Nina Costa; our dear cousin and friend. Tony attended the University of Missouri Columbia and Maryville University. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Feb 23, 2007]

Pearlstone, Matthew died suddenly on March 17, 2006. Beloved son of Anthony and Rebecca Pearlstone; loved brother of Katherine Pearlstone; dear grandson of Howard and Judy Pearlstone of Creve Coeur and Norman and Nora Jones of Jerseyville, IL; dear nephew to to Jane and Stan Vlasak, Melanie and Jeff Lapidus, Scott and Carolanne Pearlstone, Jon and Susan Pearlstone; cousin to Sara, Sam and Spencer Vlasak; Erin and Jodi Papidus, Eva, Noah, Isaac and Calista Pearlstone, Alex, Daniel and James Pearlstone, and dear friend to many. Matt was a 2005 graduate of Ladue Horton Watkins High School, an honor student, a National Merit finalist, a National AP Scholar, captain of the swim team and a member of the varsity water polo team. He was a freshman at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, majoring in computer science and electrical engineering. He was on the Dean's list and was a member of the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Team and a marathon runner. Donations appreciated to the Matt Pearlstone Scholarship Fund, c/o Ladue High School, 1201 South Warson Road, 63124. [published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on March 22, 2006]