St James High Missouri Alumni Obituaries

At 222pm on December 30 2025 Gary Dean Forgy laid down his hardfought heartfelt beenthrough hell Hallelujah at the feet of Jesus having won his years long battle with cancer. Gary was born on November 23 1969 in St. Louis Missouri to Gary Edward Forgy and Cheryl Denise Forgy. Gary was born the first...

Gretchen June Wendt Dunkerley passed away peacefully at home December 4 2025 after a 12year battle with cancer. She spent her final days at home surrounded by her beloved family and dogs. She was a devoted wife former elementary school teacher and mother of four children. Gretchen June Wendt Dunkerl...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of David Wayne Payne 66 of Houston Texas on Friday January 9 2026. David lived a life full of humor hard work and a deep love for his family. David was born in St. Louis Missouri on August 4 1959 to Wayne and Katie Payne. As a youth he l...

Gerald Thomas Vitela 73 of Warrensburg Missouri passed away on Sunday January 17 2026 at his home. Born on November 23 1952 in St. Louis Missouri Gerald was the son of Severo Vitela Sr. and Rosedare Hensley Vitela. Following his graduation from Lafayette High School he enlisted in the United States ...

Donna K. Hackmann 66 of Hermann MO passed away Sunday January 25 2026 at Hermann Area District Hospital. Donna was born in Washington Missouri on January 25 1960 the daughter of the late Herbert Sr. Dorothy Bacon Strubberg. She was the wife of Ricky Hackmann Sr. They were united in marriage on June...

Ruth Ellen Campbell 82 my aunt has gone home to heaven to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 31 2025 at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City. Ruth was born on August 3 1943 in St. Joseph Missouri the daughter of Carl N. and Elsie B. Campbell. Ruth is survived by one brother Ben Campbell...

Christopher Chris Michael Stith age 71 a lifelong resident of Daviess County Missouri passed away on Thursday January 22 2026 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph Missouri. Chris was born on November 7 1954 at the home of his grandparents Earl and Maggie Creekmore in Winston Missouri. He was the son of...

Michael “Bucket” Wayne Sellers, 66, of Mokane, passed away on November 27, 2025, at his home. He was born on March 25, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late William and Mary (Laughlin) Sellers.Mike proudly served in the United States Navy. After his time in the service, Mike spent many years wor...

Jason Daniel Ballard, 53, of Auxvasse, passed away on January 6, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family and friends.Jason was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 31, 1972 to James Ballard and the late Christina (Barnhouse) Ballard.On November 25, 2012, he was united in marriage to Tony...

Keith Andrew Ingram passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, he was born on Saturday, June 15, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Eugene and Janet (Ernst) Ingram. Keith was the...

Opie John Russell was born on May 15 1941 at St. Louis Missouri the son of Opie and Opal Wilson Russell and passed away on January 28 2026 at the age of 84 years. He was preceded in death by his parents two 2 sisters Jorena Ham Janice Hall and one 1 greatgranddaughter Brielle Bittle. He is survived ...

Gail Anderson was born on February 15 1947 at Nebo Kentucky the daughter of Dean and Mary Trousdale Hurt and passed away on January 14 2026 at the age of 78 years. Gail was preceded in death by her parents her husband Robert Anderson Sr. who she married in 1972 at St. louis Missouri one 1 brother Do...

Hobert Gale Slinkard Jr. was born May 25 1930 to Franklin Gale and Lily Rhodes Slinkard in Marquand MO. Hobert graduated from Lutesville High School and attended the Free Will Bible College in Nashville Tennessee. He is survived by two 2 sons Daniel Gale Lisa Slinkard David Edward Jan Slinkard three...

DeWayne Matthew Crannick, age 54, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his home. He was born July 5, 1971 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Nancy J. (nee Gegg) and Donald Raymond Crannick.He is survived by his siblings Joyce (Keith) White of Herculaneum, Missou...

Mary Anne Schwent, age 86, of Festus, Missouri, passed away peacefully Sunday January 4, 2026 at her home. She was born July 4, 1939 in St. Louis Co. Missouri, the daughter of the late Goldie (nee Wilson) and Ernest Roth.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband John Joseph...

Mark Frederick Funston, age 78, of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri. He was born March 26, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Elizabeth (nee Johnston) and Walter Funston.He is survived by his wife Bonnie (nee H...

Frank Watz, Jr., age 88, of Festus, Missouri, passed away at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Desoto, on January 11, 2026. He was born July 10, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Frank and Evelyn Watz.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wives Joyce Daniels and Roberta Willey; he...

Winona Kathleen Helenschmidt, age 95 of Festus, Missouri passed away January 24, 2026, at Crystal Oaks Nursing and Rehab in Festus. She was born May 14, 1930, in Belgique, Missouri, the daughter of the late Sophie (nee Klobe) and Comiel Bert.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by he...

Stanley Clifford Galczynski, age 67, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home. He was born March 31, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Estella (nee Bland) and Francis Galczynski.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Sandra Jean ...

Hartwig Gary Ray passed away on Saturday January 17 2026. He was a beloved husband father grandfather brother uncle cousin and friend to many. Born in St. Louis Missouri on March 6 1951 Gary lived a life filled with love loyalty and deep devotion to the people around him. He is survived by his wife ...

Tullock Linola Jean ne Norman passed away in Chesterfield Missouri at St. Lukes Hospital on Tuesday January 20 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Born in St. Louis Missouri on May 9 1947 Jean was the eldest child of the late Billy and Ann Norman. A proud 1965 graduate of Ritenour High School...

David Winslett born in Newport Wales was a loving son a devoted husband father grandfather brother and man of deep faith sharing 57 loving years of marriage with his wife Cynthia. Together they raised three children Dawn Mike Ulman Robin Kelly and Nick Susan and were blessed with nine grandchildren ...

Our role model and hero John William Steurer 88 passed away peacefully on January 18th 2026 in his hometown of St. Louis Missouri. John attended CBC High School earned bachelors and masters degrees in aeronautical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and pursued doctoral studies at the Univ...

Elaine M. Smith ne Martinez 74 of Wildwood Missouri passed away on Sunday January 18th 2026 with family after multiple health struggles. Elaine was the beloved wife of 49 years to Vernon C. Smith devoted mother of Rebecca Kris Yust and Lindsey Adam Wood cherished grandmother of Lainey Abigail Vincen...

Ruthie Ruth Fern SmithFulhorst daughter of the late Jesse Martin Prater and Elsie Minnie Douglas Prater was born in Oates Missouri on October 7 1935. She departed this life in St. James Missouri on December 4 2025 at the age of 90. On April 13 1951 in Bismarck Missouri Ruth was united in marriage to...

Patricia Ann Warren daughter of the late Geneva Sweetin Robertson and Jesse Earl Robertson was born in St. Louis Missouri on March 22 1938. She departed this life at Gasconade Manor in Owensville Missouri on November 14 2025 at the age of 87. On March 3 1956 in St. Louis Missouri Patricia was united...

Trent Eric Bowen son of Alice Johnson Bowen and the late Joseph Franklin Bowen was born in Rolla Missouri on February 21 1968. He departed this life in St. Louis Missouri on December 11 2025 at the age of 57. Trent was a proud Local 396 Union Iron worker for 15 years and then became a truck driver. ...

Fern Neomia Highley daughter of the late Ernest Leman Black and Hattie Belle Watson Black was born in Bunker Missouri on March 18 1929. She was called to her Heavenly home on November 18 2025 in Springfield Missouri on November 18 2025 at the age of 96. On February 28 1953 in St. Louis Missouri Fern...

Randy Leo Cash son of Jimmy Cash and the late Bonnie Prater Cash was born in St. Louis Missouri on July 15 1957. He departed this life at Iron County Hospital in Pilot Knob Missouri on December 20 2025 at the age of 68. On February 2 2000 Randy was united in marriage to Vicki Lynn Miner. Randy atten...

John Dale Bonney son of the late Walter Clay Bonney and Elma Elizabeth Dennison Bonney was born at Bonneyville in Black Missouri on September 12 1941. He departed this life at Mercy Washington Hospital in Washington Missouri on January 27 2026 at the age of 84. On October 28 1960 in Oates Missouri J...