of south St. Louis County, born November 17, 1925, was happy to meet her Lord God Almighty at age 94 as she passed peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2019.

Dear wife of the late Alvin Kuechler; dear mother of Donna (Don) Oppliger, Bonnie (Paul) Burckin, Roger Kuechler, and Darryl Kuechler; dear grandmother of Scott and Darren Oppliger, Melinda Winter, David Burckin, and Jessica Kuechler; dear great-grandmother of Addison, Peyton, Julia and Olivia Oppliger; dear sister of Jean (Bill) Armstrong, Karen Dennis and the late Wilma Karlson; dear sister-in-law of the late Emil and Gene Kuechler, and the late Neoma Azenhofer.

Marlyn, an avid gardener, is now gardening in heaven. She was also a lover of words who enjoyed reading along with word games and puzzles. She spent years raising her four children before working as a saleswoman at the old Famous-Barr, as a switchboard operator for Bayless School District and as an office worker at the Lutheran Laymen’s League. She was a longtime member of Salem Lutheran Church in Affton.

Services: Private family interment Tuesday, December 17. Memorial service Salem Lutheran Church, 8343 Gravois Road, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 17. Memorials to Salem Building Fund.

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Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Monday, December 16, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Henry Lachenicht; loving mother of Karen (Kevin) Hoffman, Tony (Becky) Lachenicht, Tim (Laura) Lachenicht; dear grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 9; dear sister of Joseph Novak; dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many. Services: Visitation at St. Simon Apostle Church, 11011 Mueller Rd., Thursday, December 19, 9:30 a.m. until the funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Backstoppers or Ronald McDonald House. A KUTIS AFFTON SERVICE.

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Hemmer, Oscar A. Sr. Tuesday December 17, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Hemmer (nee Moreno). Dear father of Susan (Clifford) Krause, Frances Hemmer and Oscar A. Jr. (Crystal) Hemmer. Dear grandfather of Jacob, Jacqueline, Clifford Jr., Michael, Chance, Savannah and Kale. Dear great grandfather of Mia, Ivan, Asher, Eli, Zoe, Cliffy III, Ella and Zaidyn. Dear brother of Ozzie (Edna) Hemmer, Dorothy Harrell and the late Donald (survived by Claudia) Hemmer. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and friend.

Funeral from Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Monday, December 23, 10:00 am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to any cancer awareness appreciated. Visitation Sunday 4-8 pm.

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Benedick, Albert L. Sr.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Tue., Dec. 17, 2019. Beloved husband of Carol Benedick (nee Sthair) for 60 years; dearest father of Albert Jr. (Christine) Benedick, Robert (Holly) Benedick, Jane (John) Wiegers, Edward (Jennifer) Benedick and Carla (Jeff) Herberholt; loving grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 10 with 1 on the way; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Retiree of Mehlville Fire Protection District after over 30 years of service.

SERVICES:  Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road Mon., Dec. 23, 12:30pm to St. Bernadette Catholic Church for 1pm Mass. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. Visitation Sun., 4-8pm.

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(nee Strother) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, at the age of 100, on Wednesday, December 18 , 2019. Beloved wife of the late Francis P. Dobberstein; dear mother of Mary (Steven) Karten, Jim, Roger (Jessica) and the late Keith Dobberstein; dear grandmother of Cory, Eily (Scott), Sean (Ryan), Lauren (Pat), Emily (Dwane), Colin (Lissa), Kristen (Chris) and Kimberly (Drew); dear great-grandmother of 10; our dear aunt, great-aunt and friend.

Services: Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Saturday, December 21, 10 a.m. to St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Mrs. Dobberstein was a member of Taste and See at St. Catherine Laboure. Contributions to St. Catherine Laboure parish appreciated. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m.

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Rasch, Bernice M. Tues. Dec. 17, 2019, Beloved daughter of the late Robert & Katherine Rasch.

Services: Visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Imperial), Fri. Dec. 27, 10 a.m. until funeral mass at 11 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Church Cemetery. KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY SERVICE.

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MAY 14, 2019
(NEE CARDWELL) OF SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI PASSED AWAY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019 AT THE AGE OF 85. IVA WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS RAYMOND AND ETHEL CARDWELL AND HER HUSBAND NORMAN REED ARANT. DEVOTED MOTHER TO GREGORY ARANT AND KAREN (PAUL) KANYUCK. DEVOTED GRANDMOTHER TO RICKY, MATTHEW, RYAN, KYLE, CHRISTOPHER (AMANDA), AND BRANDON. DEVOTED GREAT GRANDMOTHER.
SERVICES: A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY DECEMBER 21, 2019 11:00 AM AT KUTIS FUNERAL HOME, 10151 GRAVOIS RD.

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Wray Richard Malsch, 69 years old, of St. Louis, MO passed away unexpectedly Sunday Dec. 15, 2019.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Carol, of 48 years, daughter Michelle (Rich), sister Valerie, mother-in-law June, brother-in-law Scott (Patty), niece Julia, nephew Jason (Angie), great-nieces Savannah and Makenna, as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Wray was a proud Marine Corp Veteran.  He loved to walk in the park with his companion of 11 years, his beloved Brutus.  He also was a big football fan and especially fond of the Philadelphia Eagles. He retired from pharmaceutical sales and soon after accepted a great opportunity as a substitute teacher at the Hancock School District.  He really enjoyed working at Hancock School District and working with the staff and the students.

Both Visitation & a short Memorial service is Saturday 12/28, at Kutis South County, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis 63129. Visitation 1:00-3:00 p.m. & memorial service at 3:00 p.m.  He will be cremated and no burial is planned.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Semper Fi Fund at https://semperfifund.org/ or APA Adoption Center of St. Louis, Stray Rescue or the Humane Society of Missouri.

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Karen Marie Peterson of Dallas, Tx, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2019.

Karen was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Walsh, and brother, William Lohmann; her mother Vera Lohman and father William.  Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 29 years, Joseph Walter Peterson; her sons, Brent Frerck and Mark Frerck; and many other family members and dear friends.

Karen was born in St. Louis to William and Vera Lohmann on June 5, 1941.  She received bachelor degrees and teaching certificate from the Houston Baptist College where she graduated with honors.  She went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Houston at Clear Lake, earning honors as well.  Her chosen career of teaching spanned over 30 years and included both high school and senior high school classes in History, English and Psychology.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, she will be missed by all who knew her.  She was a devout Christian and a member of Bethel Church in Dallas, Texas and Grace Reformed Christian Church in Harrison, Arkansas. Graveside Services will be held at park Lawn Cemetery (St. Louis, MO) Friday, December 20, 12 Noon,  (Meeting at cemetery Gates) 11:45 a.m.

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(nee Stolarski) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother church, Thursday, December 19, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Carl D. Krull; loving mother of Christopher (Erica), Julia and Matthew (Katherine) Krull; dear grandmother of Jessica, Joshua, Nicholas, Eloise and Josephine; dear great-grandmother of 2; dear daughter of the late Roman and Helen Stolarski; dear sister of Marcella (the late Al) Weigel, Michael (Janet) Stolarski and the late Roman (surviving Virginia) Stolarski; dear sister in law of Eleanor (the late Kenneth) Wisniewski, Bro. Tom Krull O.F.M. and the late Richard (Rosemary) Krull and Mary Margaret Krull. Our dear aunt, godmother, regional matriarch, cousin and friend.

Services: Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Rd., Friday, Dec. 27, 9:30 a.m. to St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Int. J.B. National Cemetery. Mrs. Krull was a founding member of the Little Sisters of the Poor Auxiliary. Donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor appreciated. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m.

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Passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

Beloved husband of Trudy Hall (nee Melcher); loving father of Phillip (Elizabeth) Hall, Marcia (Brad) Brown, Cindy (Bill) Fitzgerald and the late Allan (surviving Rita) Hall; adoring grandfather of Tyler, Taylor, Emerson, Evan, Aiden, Liam, Tully, Talyn, Maysen and Harper; cherished great-grandfather of Chandler; our dear brother, brother-in-law, nephew, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend to many.

SERVICES: Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Rd., Monday, December 23, 9:30 AM to St. Michael Archangel for 10:00 funeral service. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

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Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.  Dear son of the late William A. and Rose Mary Wigand.  Dear brother of Mary Jane (the late Jerome) Matejka and Michael (Patricia) Wigand.   Dear uncle of Tommy (Amia) and Daniel Matejka, Joyce (Jorge) Gallegeos and Matthew (Maryl) Wigand.  Our dear great-uncle, cousin and friend.

Services: Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Rigali Center Chapel at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to Vision of Peace Hermitages, appreciated.  KUTIS AFFTON SERVICE.

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Layton, Shirley F., Age 72, Wed., Dec. 18, 2019. Dear sister of Phillip (Mary) Kenneth (Miriam), Peggy (Jim) Tucker, twin Sheila and the late Johnny Layton; our dear aunt, cousin and friend. Retired clerk of St. Louis City Police Department. SERVICES: Visitation Sun., Dec. 22 from 4-8pm and funeral Mon., Dec. 23 11am at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road. Burial at Brown Cemetery (St. Mary’s, MO) 1pm.

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Valenti, Marie A.

(nee Studnicki) Age 97, At home with Christ on Wed., Dec. 18, 2019. Loving mother of John (Pamela) Valenti and Sharon (Michael) Savens; awesome grandmother of Anthony (Elizabeth) Savens, Christine (Doug) Savens, John (Samantha) Valenti and Patricia Savens-Luedde; great-grandmother to John Valenti, Matteo and Mauriella Savens and Tayler Luedde; our dear aunt and friend. Services: Visitation at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (Kingshighway) Mon., Dec. 23, 9 a.m. until funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY.

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Reininger, Angela C. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thursday December 19, 2019. Beloved daughter of Gregory (Rita) and the late Barbara Reininger. Dear sister of Theresa Ruckenbrod (Derek Davies). Dear aunt of Jessica (Matt) Tharp, Maggie and David Ruckenbrod. Significant other of Tom Jobe.

Funeral from Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Monday December 23, 10:30 am to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church for 11:00 am Mass. Contributions to the Missouri Baptist Cancer Research Foundation, 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, Mo. 63131 appreciated. Visitation Sunday 4-8 pm.

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 Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thursday, December 19, 2019 at age 80. Beloved wife for 56 years of Robert Schoenstein; loving mother of Robert (Jo Ann), Julie, Eric and Tasha Schoenstein; dear grandmother of Alex, Morgan, Holly, Abby and Robbie; dear great-grandmother of Adam. Dear sister of Shirley (Ken) Cole, Terry (Shirley) Knipp, Connie (Jim) Reichert and the late Donald Knipp.

Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Monday, December 23, 10:30 a.m. to Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church for 11 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to The Pink Sisters (Mount Grace Convent, 1438 East Warne Ave. 63107) appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 4-8 p.m.

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Thursday, December 19, 2019. Beloved husband for 67 years of June O’Connell (nee Meyer); loving father of Joe (Susie) O’Connell and Diane (Craig) Lillard; dear grandfather of Kate (Billy) Graft, Meg (Jeff) Larkin, Joe T. O’Connell, Charles (Dana) Akers, Stacey (Tim) Buske, Amber Lillard, Paige Lillard and Michael Lillard; dear great grandfather of Kate and Emily Larkin, Corinne and Alice Akers, Tre Lillard and Sullivan Buske; dear brother of Rich (Audrey) and the late Carl (Linda) Sambo; dear uncle, great-uncle and friend.

Services: Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital appreciated. A service of KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL.

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Passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019.  Beloved husband of Vicki Geiler (nee: Reidel).  Loving father of Alison (Robert) Nixon and Edward (Kim) Geiler III, Dearest Pawps of Justin, Hannah, and Adam Nixon, Megan Geiler and Justin Petrovic.  Dear brother of Sally (Fred) Hooper, Jennie (Roger) Phelps, Leslie (Rick) Atchley and the late Susan Miller. Dearest son of the late Edward, Sr. and Lillian Geiler  Our dear brother-in-law, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend.  SERVICES:  Memorial visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, on Monday, December 23 from 3pm until memorial service at 6pm.  Private interment. In lieu of flowers donations to Stray Rescue,appreciated.  Ed was a former President and Coach at Affton Athletic Association and the Affton Schools Floor Hockey League. He was a beloved employee at Sam’s Club in Crestwood, MO.  Ed was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals and Blues Fan and best friend to his dogs, Bandit, and Leo.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church Monday, December 16, 2019.

Beloved husband of Annette A. Franz (nee DeLarber); loving father of Yvonne (Jim) Elchinger, Terrence (Tammy) Franz, Suzette (Michael) Scherrer, and Robert (Jaclynn) Franz; dear grandfather of Katie (Keith), Shauna (Chuck), Michael, Eric (Lisa), Brian (Angela), Keith, Daniel (Moriah), Kristie (Tavis), and Bobby (Anna); dearest great-grandfather of Alayna, Avery, Adalyn, Liam, Brodie, Scarlett, Rudy, Colton, Aurora, Fox, Winston, Sophia and Logan; dear brother of Thomas Franz; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.

SERVICES: Memorial visitation at St. Catherine Laboure Church, 9740 Sappington Rd., Friday, January 3, 9:00 AM until the funeral mass at 10:00 AM. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Red Cross. A KUTIS AFFTON SERVICE.

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Sargent Helmut Charles Muehlhauser, 89, of St. Louis, died Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Stonecrest at Burlington Creek for Senior Living, surrounded by his family.  The son of John Otto and Emilie (Taubald) Muehlhauser, Helmut was born December 16, 1930, in Nurnberg, Germany. During 1932 Helmut came over from Germany and became a citizen after World War II in 1945. Upon becoming a U.S. citizen he chose Charlie Grimm’s name of the Cubs as his U.S. citizen name, Charles, and went by Chuck.

Chuck grew up in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and spent his summers working in a cherry canning factory picking cherries. A veteran of the Korean War for 3 years; he served as a medic on the front lines. He graduated from Lawrence with a BS in Science and from Kansas State with a Masters in Geology.

Chuck met Susan Wright during college and they were married within a year. Chuck had met the love of his life and loved her dearly. Together they enjoyed traveling, playing bridge and valued their loving family. Chuck retired from Defense Mapping Agency in St. Louis. In his spare time he took up baking and was an avid tennis player; he took 2^nd place in the Senior Olympics. Chuck loved sports and was a diehard Cardinals and Green Bay Packers fan.

He is survived by his son, Chuck Muehlhauser of St. Louis, MO; his daughters, Susie Iiams and Beth Muehlhauser both of Kansas City, MO. Chuck will be fondly remembered by his two grandchildren, Callie (Joe) and Jason; and two great grandchildren, Matthew and Nell all from Kansas City, MO. He is preceded in death by his wife, Susan, his parents John Otto and Emilie, and his sister Sigrid Muehlhauser.

Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Monday, December 30, 10:00 a.m. until service at 12:00 noon. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association – Great Missouri Chapter, 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132 or to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, PO BOX 98018, Washington, DC 20090-8018 appreciated.

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