All Obituaries

Loren C. Bates, 59, of Pacific, passed away on April 11, 2024. Mrs. Bates, daughter of the late Blasé Susnic and Sandra nee Patchin, was born on January 19, 1965, in St. Louis. She received her education from Pacific High School and the University of Missouri Rolla. On June 6, 1987, she was united in marriage to Michael Bates in Washington, MO. She was preceded in death by her father, Blasé Susnic. Among her survivors are her husband, Mike Bates of Pacific; mother, Sandra...

Linda M. Schneider, 74, of Pacific, passed away on March 25, 2024. Mrs. Schneider, daughter of the late John L. Tobey and Zella nee Pemberton, was born on February 7, 1950, in Washington. She received her education from Pacific High School. On August 21, 1993, she was united in marriage to Kevin Schneider in Richwoods, MO. Linda was a hairdresser in Pacific for over 51 years.  After Linda retired, she enjoyed following her grandson Ryan's career in education, and his coaching...

Kathleen Nickelson, 64, of Florissant, formerly of Pacific, passed away on February 6, 2024. Kathleen, daughter of the late Burley Nickelson and Genevieve nee Cain, was born on December 12, 1959 in Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Roland Nickelson, Lindell Nickelson, Donald Nickelson, Nancy LeClaire, Ester Young, Bertha Nickelson, Marsha Ferguson, Christine Waggoner, and Letha Hafley. Among her survivors are her siblings, Rosemary Witcher, Danny Nickelson...

 Christian John Haas, of Pacific, MO passed away on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024, at the age of 53.    Christian John Haas was born December 24, 1970, in Chesterfield, MO, one of three children of the late Joan Claire (Aumiller) Haas, and loving son of his father Tom Haas, and Elizabeth Haas.    Chris was survived by his two beautiful children Samantha Claire, Stephanie Haas, and Haily Kaup, and his brother Mike Haas, and sister Julie (Mark) Boewer.  He had 4...

Louis E. “Bud” Brundick, 90 , of Pacific, passed away on December 21, 2023. Mr. Brundick, son of the late Albert Brundick and Melba Fay (Bruns) Brundick, was born on January 7, 1933 in Pacific. He received his education from St. Bridget Grade School and Pacific High School, completing his diploma while in the Air Force. On September 20, 1958, he was united in marriage to Barbara Titter at the St. Bridget’s Church. Bud served his country honorbaly as a member of the United...

Jarrod Donnelly Willige ,33, of Pacific, passed away on December 8, 2023. Jarrod, son of the late Frederick “Donn” Willige and Sharon nee Cleaver, was born on August 21, 1990, in Oklahoma City, OK. Jarrod was a very humorous, compassionate, and talented guy. He enjoyed studying history, golfing, playing the drums, and mixed martial arts. He was very proud of being the student ambassador to Greece for Webster University where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in...

Chris T. Johnson, 82, of Union, passed away on November 2, 2023 at the New Haven Care Center. Chris, son of the late Thomas C. Johnson and Vivian nee Anderson, was born on May 14, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN. He received his education from Berkley High School in Missouri and later earned his Associates Degree from a community college. On May 21, 1960, he was united in marriage to Claire Craighead. This year they celebrated their 63rd Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Johnson worked in various fields of...

John Ray Hartman, 72, of Pacific, died Wednesday November 1st, 2023, at St. Clare Hospital, Fenton. Mr. Hartman, son of the late Clarence Hartman and wife Virginia, nee Rowland, was born on January 27th, 1951, in St. Louis. He received his education from St. Francis Borgia in Washington. On April 23rd, 1976 he was united in marriage to Patricia "Patty" Faszold in Pacific. They were blessed with two children. Mr. Hartman was a member of the Warren County Thrashers Club &...

Margaret A. Phelan, 88, of Pacific, passed away on October 17, 2023. Mrs. Phelan, daughter of the late Henry Brandt and Mary nee Roth, was born on April 11, 1935, in Pacific. She received her education from St. Bridget’s Catholic Grade School and Pacific High School. On May 1, 1954, she was united in marriage to Edward J. Phelan Jr. at St. Bridget’s Church in Pacific. Mrs. Phelan loved to travel, bowl, and play cards. First and foremost, she loved her grandchildren. She was...

Nellie Elizabeth (Close) Mueller of Pacific, Missouri passed away June 17, 2023, at the age of 80. Nellie was born on November 5, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to Charles H. and Vera E. Close. She graduated from Pacific High School as class valedictorian in 1960, also being the first female from the district to receive a dual scholarship to attend Ohio State University where she earned her Physical Therapy degree in 1964. She was united in marriage to James A. Mueller on February 20, 1965, at...