All Obituaries

Janet Sue Fitts, 59, of Pacific, passed away on January 15, 2023. Mrs. Fitts, daughter of the late George H. Jones Jr, and his wife Peggy, nee Thompson, was born on April 7, 1963 in Kansas City, MO. On October 14, 1989, she was united in marriage to Thomas Fitts at the Catawissa Union Protestant Church. Janet graduated from high school in 1981 and studied music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where she participated in a number of orchestras including the Kansas City Symphony. She...

John A. Painter, 58 , of Pacific, passed away on January 3, 2023 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. John was born on June 9, 1964 in Maryland Heights and was adopted by the late George Painter and Florence Borreson. He graduated from Pattonville High School in 1982 and received his Masters degree in Mathematics from St. Louis University. He was a successful engineer and spent the last 20 years working remotely as a consultant for Panasonics Industrial Division based in Chicago....

Carroll D. Miner, 91, of Villa Ridge, passed away on December 22, 2022. Mr. Miner, son of the late James Miner and Grace nee Smith, was born on August 1, 1931 in Greeley, MO. He received his education from Bunker High School. On November 6, 1971, he was united in marriage to Ruth Brandt at St. Bridget’s Church in Pacific. Mr. Miner loved being on the water with his boat. He enjoyed drinking wild cherry pepsi and had a love for all animals. Carroll loved people and never met a...

Joe Bunch, 92 of St. Charles, MO passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday November 22, 2022 at Mount Carmel Senior Center in St. Charles, MO Joe Bunch, born Joseph Mitchell Bunch September 14, 1930 in Eadsville, KY to Eaph Bunch and Hattie Lair Bunch. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Marshal, George and Robert, his sister Ethyl, his daughter-in-law Elizabeth Bunch and her son Shaun. Joe is survived by his wife of 69 years, Agnes M. Bunch, his children Linda Bunch...

Beverly A. Schneider, 89, of Pacific, passed away on November 9, 2022. Mrs. Schneider was born on August 19, 1933 in St. Louis. She received her education from St. Catherine LaBoure High School. On January 29, 1958, she was united in marriage to Robert Schneider at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Jennings, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Schneider; brother, Gerald Mossinghoff, and son-in-law, Robert Rumley. Among her survivors are five daughters, Mary...

William Henry Troutman, 78 , of Labadie, passed away on October 27, 2022. William, son of the late Melvin Troutman and Marguerite nee Riddle, was born on August 30, 1944 in Princeton, IN. He received his education from Pacific High School, an Associates Degree from Meramec College, and also attended Missouri S&T in Rolla. On March 23, 1968, he was united in marriage to Barbara Warnebold in Labadie. Mr. Troutman served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army. Bill...

Alice Poertner, second eldest of 9 children of Donald and Rosalie Chase, passed away on September 26, 2022. Alice was born on June 3, 1951 in Peace Valley, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. She leaves two sons and four grandchildren, as well as many cousins, niece's, nephew's, and friends from New Jersey to North Dakota to Arkansas to Arizona to Florida and the Czech Republic. Alice has worn "many hats" in her life. The one most loved are...

Barbara A. Watters , 78 , of Pacific, Missouri, passed away on September 16, 2022. Mrs. Watters, daughter of the late John Higgins and Theresa nee Zoppe, was born on December 23, 1943 in St. Louis. She received her education from Affton High School. On February 11, 1965, she was united in marriage to Charles A. Watters in St. Louis County. Barbie, as she liked to be called, was a member of the Eastern Star in Robertsville and later in Pacific. She had many hobbies over the years but her...

Horst D. Gerkens, 83 , of Pacific, passed away on September 3, 2022. Horst, son of the late Otto Gerkens and Anna nee Steffens, was born on July 25, 1939 in Hollen, Germany. He received his education from Hollen High School in Germany. On October 7, 1961, he was united in marriage to Erika Adler in Maplewood. Horst loved camping, building RC planes and boats, and carpentry. Mr. Gerkens was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ralph Gerkens and siblings, Hinni, Heinrich, Karsten, Metta,...

Sidney M. Morel, 82 , of Pacific, went to his heavenly home on August 29, 2022. Sidney, son of the late Rena and Raoul Morel, was born on November 16, 1939 in Convent, LA. He received his education from Romeville High School in Convent, Louisiana. On August 6, 1960, he was united in marriage to Barbara Duncan in Pacific. Mr. Morel served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army at Nike Base in Catawissa, Mo. Sidney enjoyed dancing, watching football, eating...