All Obituaries

Harold L. Brinker ,75, of Washington, passed away on November 25, 2023. Harold, son of the late Herbert G. Brinker and Hildegard nee Frankenberg, was born on December 5, 1947 in Washington. He received his education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On April 29, 1972, he was united in marriage to Diane Schroeder at St. Mary’s Church in Moselle. Harold served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army. He was a member of VFW 2661 in Washington for over 50 years....

Harlan R. Filla, 87 , of Washington, passed away on November 24, 2023. Mr. Filla, son of the late Roman Filla and Rose nee Altemueller, was born on September 22, 1936 in Washington. He received his education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On February 11, 1961, he was united in marriage to Marie Maune at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Washington. Mr. Filla served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army. He was a member of St. Francis Borgia Church and the Knights of...

William W. Stockhorst, 85, of Washington, passed away on November 19, 2023. Mr. Stockhorst, son of the late Gerard Stockhorst and Dorothy nee Koenig, was born on September 20,1938 in Americus, MO. On January 30, 1960, he was united in marriage to Norma Eggenberg at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. His hobbies included playing music; he was involved with several bands over the years but most notably the Music Makers. He and his wife Norma were dedicated members of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in...

Charles R. Mantle, 91, of Washington, passed away on November 17, 2023. Mr. Mantle, son of the late Raymond Mantle and Helen nee Neier, was born on October 15, 1932 in Washington. He received his education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On September 29, 1956, he was united in marriage to Leola Marquart at St. Gertrude’s Church in Krakow. Mr. Mantle served his country honorably as a member of the United States Navy. Charlie loved to dance, hang out at the club house, being...

Keith C. Ballmann, 64, of Union, passed away on November 17, 2023. Keith, son of the late Charles Ballmann and Darlene nee Hoelscher, was born on March 4, 1959 in Washington. He was a 1977 graduate from Washington High School. On May 5, 1984, he was united in marriage to Brenda Frankenberg at St. Francis Borgia Church. Together, they made their home in the Krakow area where they were members of St. Gertrude Church. They were blessed with 2 children. Keith loved spending time with his...

Mariann Louise Newman of Labadie, MO, passed away on November 16, 2023, at the age of 63. She is survived by her children Nathaniel Arcelona, Leia Struckhoff, and Christian Arcelona. She is also survived by her siblings Rosalee Newman, Linda Canziani, and Merle James Newman as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Mariann was preceded in death by her parents Merle and Rose Newman. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at...

Kathleen F. Richter, 69, of Washington, passed away on November 15, 2023. Mrs. Richter, daughter of the late James Murphy and Mary Ellen nee Hightower, was born on February 2, 1954 in St. Louis. She received her education from Hazelwood Senior High School. On June 26, 1976, she was united in marriage to Wilfred Richter in St. Louis. For forty years, Kathleen was a Payroll Program Manager and Human Resources Manager before retiring in 2021.  She enjoyed shopping, finding...

David D. Walls, 57, of Washington, passed away on November 13, 2023. David, son of the late Carroll Walls and Barbara Jane Thacker, was born on October 12, 1966, in Poplar Bluff, MO. He graduated from Parkway West High School in 1985. He later went on to graduate from the St. Charles County Police Academy in 1991. David served as a Police Officer, Field Training Officer and Detective in the St. Louis City and County police departments for 15 years. He retired from the police force...

Kimberly M. Dawson, 43, of Washington, passed away on November 13, 2023. Kim, daughter of Gregory Warren and Julia nee Rosemann, was born on November 20, 1979, in St. Louis. On July 31, 2004, she was united in marriage to Matthew Dawson at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington. Kim loved watching her childeren grow and seeing their perfomances in Band, Choir, various school plays and other events and activities.  She was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and involved in...

Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Krafft, 86, of Washington, passed away on November 7, 2023. Jackie, daughter of the late Lester Mittler and Virginia Muench nee Graves, was born on May 7, 1937 in Washington. She received her early education in the Washington School District and graduated from Washington High School in 1955. Jackie attended the University of Missouri Columbia where she attained a bachelor’s degree of Science in Education. Jackie devoted her career to the Washington...