All Obituaries

Roman George Wunderlich, 93, of Washington, passed away on September 27, 2022. Mr. Wunderlich, son of the late Peter Wunderlich and Catherine nee Ballmann, was born on November 4, 1928 in Washington, Missouri.  He received his education from St. Francis Borgia Grade School.  He started working in fifth grade shining shoes and went on to work at Missouri Creamery. He wanted to go to high school but instead continued to work to help financially support his family. He later received...

Jonathan Thomas Robertson was born in Washington, MO on April 21st, 1997. He was appropriately named after the warrior Jonathan, Son of Saul , from the Bible and proved to be a fighter his entire life.    Jonathan, or 'Jon' was a vibrant, beautiful, kind, and generous soul. He was the second born child to Bill and Jeanne Robertson, being a source of encouragement and love to those around him but especially to his siblings. He loved his entire family fiercely and would...

Mary Jane Hilke, 75, of Washington, passed away on September 23, 2022. Mrs. Hilke, daughter of the late Theodore Noelke and Olivia nee Lamke, was born on December 12, 1946, in Washington. She received her education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On April 22, 1967, she was united in marriage to Wilbert Hilke at St. Francis Borgia Church. Mrs. Hilke loved to play bingo and enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino. She enjoyed canning food that she picked from her garden, working at...

Constance J. "Connie" Conrad, 87, of Washington, passed away on September 20, 2022. Mrs. Conrad, daughter of the late Robert V. Marchbank and Martha E. Marchbank, nee Danielson, was born on July 29, 1935 in Marceline, MO. She received her education from Washington High School. On August 31, 1957, she was united in marriage to Donald C. Conrad in Tulsa, OK. Connie was a very talented artist and loved painting with oils and acrylics. She also enjoyed crafting, getting ready for...

Shirley Mae Martin of Columbia, passed away on September 19, 2022. Mrs. Martin, daughter of the late Milton “Bud” Peters and Lillie nee Mills, was born on May 27, 1933 in Washington. She received her education from Washington High School. Mrs. Martin loved to go fishing on the Missouri River. She also enjoyed spending time with her cousins, playing cards, and making quilts. She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Billie Lee Daniels and Milton...

Leonard “Red” C. Doorack Sr., 90 , of Labadie, passed away on September 14, 2022. Mr. Doorack, son of the late Andrew Doorack and Laverna nee Wheeler, was born on July 31, 1932 in Reydon, OK. He received his education from Eugene Coyle High School in Kirkwood. On December 1, 1951, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Williams. Mr. Doorack was employed as a stone mason his entire life. Leonard’s greatest joy in life, was spending time with his family. In his younger years,...

Barbara L. Monzyk, 69 , of Fenton, passed away on September 13, 2022. Barb, daughter of the late Wayne Crews and Loretta Buersmeyer, was born on September 26, 1952 in St. Louis. She received her education from Rosati Kain High School and attended Meramec Junior College.  On December 2, 1977, she was united in marriage to Kevin Monzyk. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Kathy Crews. Among her survivors are her husband, Kevin Monzyk of Fenton; two children,...

John J. Miller, 57, Washington, passed Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Festus. John, son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Francis and Jacqueline Post- Miller, was born November 2, 1964 in Washington, He was preceded in death by both his parents. John was an avid outdoors man including both hunting and fishing. His passion was Turkey hunting and mentoring other friends of Bill W. John’s favorite past time was watching Cardinals baseball. GO CARDS! John never had a loss...

Donald Francis Becker, 92, Labadie, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 31, 1929 to Annie (Walter) and Francis Becker. Donald grew up on the family farm in Labadie. He attended Labadie Elementary and graduated from Washington High School in 1947.  In 1949, Donald married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy (Meyer) Becker. Two children, Dean and Debbie were born before Dorothy’s death in...

Ruth M. Holtmeyer, 95, of Washington, passed away on September 6, 2022 in Washington. Mrs. Holtmeyer, daughter of the late Edward "Pap" Scheper and Mildred (nee Becker), was born on January 16, 1927 in Dayton, OH. She received her education from Villa Madonna Academy in Covington, KY and graduated from the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music with a Master's Degree in Piano Music. She came to Missouri after college, and was the first lay teacher at St. Francis Borgia...