survived by his wife Patricia A. Catanzaro (nee. Swetz), was called home to God on Sunday, April 26, 2020 after a valiant monthlong battle with the covid virus. In ICU he developed heart complications involving a cardiac cath and stents. He was doing well, recovering at a rehab hospital, determined to come back home, when he died suddenly and went home to God instead. Born June 13, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, Phil attended St. Stephen, St. Raphael, CBC, SLU and served in the army reserves. Phil and his wife Patty reside in Chesterfield. They shared 48 years of faith and love for one another, living life to the fullest. In addition to other occupations, Phil worked in the family business, St. Louis Banana & Tomato Co. and operated the original Chesterfield License Bureau.
He is survived by his brothers Charles Catanzaro (Sharon), Sam Catanzaro, Jr. (Deborah), sisters Christine Rodemacher (Rick), Deborah Campa (Michael). Brother-in-law to Debra Swetz and uncle to Zac Swetz. Dear uncle to Tracey Bidlack (Marcus), Jeff Catanzaro, Todd Catanzaro (Katie), Dana Marton (Jim), Ricky Rodemacher (Beth), and Gabrielle Campa. Great-uncle to Beau, Scott, Bridget, Hannah, Elizabeth, Michael, and Ruby. Godfather to Tracey, Jordan and Holland. He is predeceased by his parents Sam Catanzaro, Sr. and Shirley Catanzaro (nee. Gray)
He will be deeply missed and forever in the hearts of relatives and friends from all parts of his life.
All are invited to attend a walkthrough viewing at Kutis Affton Friday, May 1, 10:30-12:30 and /or join in a procession at 12:45 to Resurrection for an outside burial service. Social distancing will be adhered to at all times (masks required inside). A Memorial Mass at Ascension in Chesterfield TBD. Thanks to all who took care of him especially Drs. David Schlitt, Robert Ferrara and Timothy O’Connell.
In lieu of flowers/donations we request that you do everything you can to fight this horrific COVID virus.

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(nee Hansel). Baptized in the hope of Christ’s resurrection, after a brief illness, died April 22, 2010.
Preceded in death by her husband, Bill; loving mother to her sons, Timothy (Shari) Blanner, and Jeffery (Mary) A. Blanner, Sr. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Hailey, & Savannah Blanner; and Katherine, Jeff Jr., Emma, Abigail, Maria, Aliza, JohnPaul & Simon Blanner. Dog mom, sister, and friend.

Visitation and Memorial postponed until a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated in Carol’s memory to St. Vincent DePaul Society, Holy Infant Parish, 625 Dennison Drive. Ballwin, MO 63021.
May the angels lead her into Paradise.

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Betty Jean Edwards (86) born in Lesterville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2020.

Betty retired from Baldor Electric Company as an armature winder.  She enjoyed spending her time with her late husband, William Edwards, in Blue Eye, Missouri on Table Rock Lake.  Betty enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, quilting, cooking, camping, boating, and traveling.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William Edwards; son, David (Margo) Owens, and siblings: Dewell Troutman (infancy), Ralph (Delsie) Troutman, Forrest (Sue) Troutman, Louise (Donald) Carty, Rayma (James) Midyett, Delmar Harbison, and Joann Troutman.

She is survived by siblings Nina Harbison, Smithton, IL and Carter (Lynn) Troutman Mission, TX as well as her grandchildren: Mary (Guy) Wagner, Jennifer (Nicholas) Hearne, Lora Owens, and David (Layla) Owens, great-grandchildren: Kamryn, Joey, Owen, Ethan, Devin, Emily, and Eli, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

 Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd, Monday, May 4, from 11 a.m. until time of service 1 p.m. Interment Shepherd Hills Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Betty’s memory to the local Humane Society.

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Virgil “Bud” Watson passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. He was born near Rolla, Missouri on August 29, 1922.

He was married to his beloved wife Edith Watson (nee Key) on April 21, 1951 until her death in 2011. He is preceded in death by his brothers Cecil and Alfred and sisters Hazel and Rachel. Dear father of Barbara (Joe) Kellar, Candace (Mike) Exler, David (Janet) Watson, and Stanley (Tina) Watson. Cherished grandfather of Coral, Craig, Marty, Matt, Andy, David, Ben, Paul, Amanda, Jenn, Keith, Adriane, Rachel and Connor. Dear great grandfather, great great-grandfather, uncle, and friend to many.

Bud served in the Army in World War II from December of 1942 to November of 1945 having fought on D-Day and in the Battle of the Bulge. He worked for General Motors at the Chevrolet assembly plant in St. Louis for 30 years when he retired in 1977.  He and Edith raised their children in Affton and moved to Indian Hills Lake in Cuba, Missouri where they enjoyed retirement among family and friends.

Visitation and services at Kutis Funeral Home in Affton will be private. A celebration of Bud’s life including full military honors will be held later this year.

Donations to the Missouri Honor Flight are appreciated in lieu of flowers.

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Matthews, Edward A.

Age 97, Thursday, April 30, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie “Luffy” (nee Nussbaum). Ed was one of seven children born to Edward and Agatha Matthews of St. Louis, MO. Dear brother of the late Lorraine (Joe) Swartz, the late Mary Margaret (Edward) Mahen, Jean (Francis) Steffen, Fred (the late Shirley, surviving Beverly) Matthews, Ted Matthews (Mary Helen) and Shirley (the late John) Bish. Ed and Luffy had no children, but he was “Uncle Ed” to nineteen nieces and nephews.

Ed was the radio operator and gunner on a B25 in the South Pacific during WWII and flew 43 combat missions. On the 21st mission, his plane was shot down and after a week of RR he returned to service. He received commendations including the Purple Heart and Distinguished Service Medal.

After the war, Ed worked for the post office as a letter carrier in the south St. Louis, Bevo Mill community; he also was the editor of the Neighborhood Newport News. Ed especially enjoyed telling war stories and repairing clocks and watches. He also was a skilled woodworker and built cabinetry and beautiful detailed furniture pieces. He enjoyed 55 happy years with his sweetheart, Luffy, until her passing in 2003.

Due to current national health guidelines, there will be a private visitation at Kutis South County Chapel. Private interment at J.B. National Cemetery. The family wishes to say a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Delmar Gardens South for the love, care and affection given to Edward during his residency there, and to Pathways Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice, or consider committing a random act of kindness in remembrance of this honorable and kind man.

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Crow, Melba L.  (nee: Stevenson)  Thursday, April 30, 2020

age 93, beloved wife of the late Harold Crow.  Beloved mom of James (Debbie), Alan (Kathy) and Craig (Roxanne) Crow,  Dear Meme, great Meme, great great Meme.  Due to the pandemic there will be no public viewing or visitation.  Private interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Association 9370 Olive Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63132-3214.

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Overkamp, Robert W. Sunday April 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Kathleen A. Overkamp (nee Myerscough). Dear father of Bob Overkamp and Brent Overkamp Sr. Dear grandfather of Bobby (Kara)  Schafer Overkamp, Amber (Dan) Webb, Tony, Alan, Brent Jr. and A J Overkamp. Dear brother of Bill Overkamp, Pat Tabaka and Judy Overkamp. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend. His family would like to thank the many people at ALSV for the loving care they gave Bob in the last 17 months. They are truly the heroes. God bless you all.

Services: Memorial visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Thursday May 7, 3-6 pm. Memorial service private for family. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Parkinson’s Disease Association, the National Kidney Foundation or the Down Syndrome Association appreciated.

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Taormina, Charles J. Thursday, April 30, 2020. Beloved husband of Peggy J. Taormina (nee Hubbard). Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Imperial) Tuesday May 5, at 11:00 am. Service concludes at church. Private interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Kutis South County service.

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Wednesday April 29, 2020.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Mary Ann Williams, age 90, passed away peacefully at the Nazareth Living Community in St. Louis, on April 30, 2020.   Born in Emerson, Nebraska on July 3, 1929 to Anna and Roy Greenwood, Mary Ann was an outgoing and giving woman, who lived her life with the strength of her faith and love of family.

While attending community college in Hollywood, CA, Mary Ann met Basil (Bay) Williams.  Bay joined the Air Force, they married in 1949, and spent their next 62 years together as part of the active and retired Air Force community.  Assignments took them from California, to Arizona, to Ohio, to Arkansas and New York.

Ultimately settling in St. Louis county, Mary Ann and Bay were active parishioners of Assumption Catholic Church.   Mary Ann was Assumption’s “go-to” post-funeral planner.  For decades, she was the person who made sure that grieving families had a welcoming setting and plenty of food and drink for visiting family and friends after Assumption funeral services.  It was a position she cherished and her organization served as a model for those succeeded her.

Mary Ann and Bay also spent many years as volunteers for the USO at Lambert International Airport.  They enjoyed spending the time together, greeting and providing food and “sage advice” to all traveling members of the armed services, whether new recruits or seasoned  veterans.

Having always wanted “as many children as God would let me have”, Mary Ann was an amazing mother and stalwart supporter to her 7 children:  Barbara Williams (Loren Kuta), Carol Bartlow (Stephen), Debra Miller (Fred), John Williams (Cathy Shanks), Mary Pople (Mark), Michael Williams (Jacqueline), and Nancy Lovett (Chuck).   Lucky enough to have had a happy grandma in their lives, Mary Ann’s grandchildren include: Jennifer, Cristy and Lauren Miller; Angela Pople and Alicia Kintz; Shannon Jackson and Sean Williams; and Joel and Grace Bartlow.  Known affectionately as “La-La” to her 8 great-grandchildren, her home, and even her apartment at Nazareth, were sure to be decorated with pictures, cards and heartfelt drawings from family that simply loved spending time with her.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister, Lucille Beal and her granddaughter, Erika Miller.

The Williams family warmly thanks the staff at Nazareth Living Community for their care and support during Mary Ann’s final days.

Those whose lives were touched by Mary Ann, are invited to attend a funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 6^th, 11:00am., at ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4725 Mattis Rd, Mehlville, 63128.   This service will also be LiveStreamed at:  assumptionlive.com.  It will remain on that site for 48 hours.  Mary Ann will be buried, next to her husband, in a private ceremony at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: the USO at: USOMissouri.org and/or Assumption Church at:  Assumptionstl.org.  Both sites allow specific, donation options.

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Grant, Patricia L.  Saturday, April 25, 2020

Beloved mother of Wenetta (Kirk) Tsiaklides, Wilbert (Andrea) Grant and Melinda Grant-Kendall (David Hawkey).  Loving grandmother of Bianca Grant, Christopher Grant, Aaron Kidd, Athina Tsiaklides, Lael Grant, Alek Grant, Nicholas Kendall, Jordan Kendall and Shelby Kendall.  Great-grandmother of Aaron Jr., Adrian, Amber, Aiden, Sindel, and Eliana.  Our dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.

Visitation at Kutis South County 5255 Lemay Ferry Road Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 10 am until service 11 am.  Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.

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(nee: Gomoluh) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. On Thursday, April 30, 2020.

Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Schultz. Loving mother of David (Beth), Linda (Tom) Overton, Maria (Joe Placht) Faunce, Donna (Mark) Schultz and Debra (David) Eagan. Dear grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

Services: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois, on Tuesday, May 5, 3:00 PM until service at 4:00 PM. Interment private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions appreciated to Bethesda Dilworth to offset cost of PPE.

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Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Harry Toczylowski; loving mother of Gary (Theresa), Carol and Michael (Linda) Toczylowski; dear grandmother of Angie (Michael), Gary (Amanda), Jessica (Curtis), Rachel, Aaron, Mandy, Kristy, Michelle and Michael; dear great-grandmother of 13 and great-great-grandmother of 7; dear sister of Agatha and the late Katherine, Ella, Carl and Richard; dear aunt, sister-in-law and friend.
A special thank you to Kristy, Mandy, Michelle and Brian Martin.. her special caregivers and Vitas Hospice workers, Sabine, Allie, Sandra and Tracy.
Services: A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Vincent DePaul Society appreciated. A service of KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL.

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Passed away on Friday April 17, 2020 at age 85. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to late wife Jane (Boettigheimer) Coy; loving father of son Patrick E. Coy; uncle to nieces Donna (Walt) Lehman, Patricia Coy and Janice (the late Steve) Subracko. Also a loving uncle, great-uncle, great-great uncle to Coys and extended family, Boettigheimers and extended family, Subrackos and extended family, Wrays and extended family; best friend to Norma Scheller and friend to many.
In 1957, Ed enlisted in the US Army where he was a private and served as a unit supply specialist until 1963. He worked for Kas Potato Chip and late Allen Foods (now US Foods) for about 15 years. Ed also belonged to the Lamba Beta Lambda Fraternity.
Services: Funeral procession from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Wednesday May 6, 10:30 a.m. to St. Paul Churchyard for 11:00 a.m. graveside service. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials to American Diabetes Association appreciated.

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Thursday, April 30, 2020.

VISITATION at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois Wednesday, May 6, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Interment Private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

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Collins, Robert E.  Friday, May 1, 2020

Dearest husband of Judith “Judy” Collins.  Beloved father of Patrick (Julia) and Julie (Grant Henderson) Collins.  Loving grandpa of Zachary (Hannah) Hayes, Jacob Collins, Zoe Collins and Emmett Colllins.  Beloved brother Eugene, Michael (Lori) and the late Richard (survived Mary) Collins, brother- in- law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Bob served in the United States Marine Corp. in Vietnam and was a St. Louis City police officer.

Due to the pandemic no public visitation or service.  Private interment Resurrection Cemetery.  A memorial will be held at a later date.  Kutis South County Chapel.

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Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Saturday, May 2, 2020. Beloved husband of Beverly Wolz; loving father of Deborah (Jim) Mayberry, Carey Wolz, Rhonda Wolz, and Jennifer (Matt) Ruyle; dearest grandfather of DeAnna, Cheri, Brandi, Falon, Holly, Jack, Sam, Grace and Luke; dear brother of Raymond Wolz and the late Robert Wolz; dear stepfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend.

Services: The Mass and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. A service of KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL.

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Meine, Craig J. Thursday April 30, 2020. Beloved son of Noeleen Miller and Hank Meine. Dear brother of Scott and Todd Meine. Dear uncle of Mason, Chad, Brooke and Blake Meine. Our dear nephew, cousin and friend.

Memorial visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Saturday May 9, 1:00 pm until memorial service at 3:00 pm.

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Swallow, George R. baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on May 2, 2020.

Beloved husband of the late Naomi “Jackie” Swallow (nee Neels); loving father of Dan (Cheryl), Tim (Sue), Greg (Lisa) and Brad (Laura) Swallow; cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 8; our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. George proudly served our country on the USS Idaho during WWII in the U.S. Navy.

Service: Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Services to be held at a later date. A Kutis South County Service

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Geiler, Daniel J.

On Saturday, May 2, 2020. Beloved husband of Nancy Geiler (nee Hart). Dear father of D.J. (late Marilyn) and James Geiler. Dear grand father of Darrion, Ali (Justin) Miller, Nathan (Emily) Geiler, Matthias and Michael Geiler. Great grand father of Evelyn

Services; Visitation at Kutis South County (5255 Lemay Ferry) on Tuesday May 5, 11AM until service at 1PM. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery.

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