All Obituaries

Mildred Ann Reiter (nee Eichholz), 100, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Washington. She was born on February 8, 1919, in Concord Hill to the late Herman and Frances (nee Sickmann) Eichholz. Mildred loved to stay busy and had an enormous love of life, she began working at the shoe factory in Washington as soon as she was able to as a teenager and stayed until the factory closed in 1970. She married the late August “Bob” Buhr on February 6, 1937, and together they had two...

Carroll Carey, 92 , of Washington, passed away on May 18, 2019. Mr. Carey, son of the late William Carey and his wife Grace NEE Carroll, was born May 21, 1926 in St. Louis. He served his country honorably as a member of the United States Navy in WW II. He was united in marriage to Flora Poe for 61 years.  Carroll retired from the Ford Motor Co. after working there for 35+ years. Among his survivors are his children, Carolyn Walka and husband Dale, Pat Stroud and husband Rich, Bob Carey...

Nicole B. Barton, 43 , of Washington, passed away on May 16, 2019 in St. Louis. Nicole, daughter of the late William Dobsch and his wife Lucille NEE Walter, was born June 1, 1975 in Creve Coeur. She received her education from Washington High School and had a bachelors degree in accounting. On June 19, 1999, she was united in marriage to Billy Barton. Nicole loved going to St. Louis Cardinal baseball games, taking trips to the beach, and most of all she loved to volunteer and attend Ella and...

Eleanor J. Eckelkamp, 81 , of Washington, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield. Eleanor was born January 9, 1938, the daughter of the late Cornelius Frankenberg and his wife Clara NEE Toben. On August 3, 1957, she married the love of her life, William O. Eckelkamp at St. Francis Borgia Church. They were blessed with three children. Eleanor loved being with her family. She especially loved making cookies with her...

LaVerne M. Maune (nee Boland), 86, of Washington, passed away on April 30, 2019. LaVerne, the daughter of the late Lawrence Boland and Ada (nee Rush), was born on January 24, 1933 in Washington. LaVerne married the love of her life, Kenneth J. Maune, on May 3, 1952, at St. Francis Borgia Church. Together they had four children. Laverne truly loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and going on trips with her husband, Kenneth. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Maune;...

Judith Marie Marquart (nee Crews), 78, of Washington, passed away at home surrounded by family on April 29, 2019. Judith was the daughter of the late John Crews and wife Dorothy (nee Briggs). She was born on May 15, 1940 in Sullivan. She graduated from Washington High School and was married at St. Francis Borgia Church on October 7, 1961, to Lou Marquart. Family was the most important thing in her life, and she cherished the time she spent with her children and grandchildren. Special...

James “Jim” E. Murphy, 87, of Washington, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019, in Washington. Jim was born on July 30, 1931, in St. Louis to the late Perry and Eva (nee Copelin) Murphy. He was united to the late Mary E. Hightower on December 24, 1952, in St. Louis after she preceded him in death, he married Peggy Sue Green on February 12, 2006, at the Methodist Church in Washington.  Jim was an avid St. Louis sports fan and spent many long afternoons and evenings...

Maxine M. Obermark,96, of Washington, passed away on April 27, 2019 in Washington. Mrs. Obermark, daughter of the late Louis Kappelmann and his wife Lydia NEE Krattli, was born August 26, 1922 in Gerald. She received her education from Pin Oak School. On April 19, 1947, she was united in marriage to Adolph Obermark at St. Francis Borgia Church. Maxine was a member of St. Francis Borgia Church,  Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. Among her survivors are two...

Daniel (Dan) B. Litzsinger of New Haven, Missouri. passed away on April 26, 2019, at the age of 61. Dan was born on July 7, 1957, in Kirkwood, Missouri. He received his education from Lafayette High School and was united in marriage to Valerie (nee Greenwood) Litzsinger on December 4, 1988, in St. Charles, Missouri. He was employed as a Foreman and equipment operator for the City of Washington Landfill. Dan enjoyed camping, fishing and everything outdoors. He LOVED all animals and was loved...

Betty L. Nelson (nee Powell), 80, of Washington, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019, in St. Louis, Missouri. Betty was born on January 15, 1939, to the late Norman and Ruth (nee Troutt) Powell and baptized on January 25, 1953, at Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan. Betty was a proud alumna of the first graduating class of East Central Junior College and had a long career spanning several decades assisting people through state and federal government agencies. She adored her grandchildren...