All Obituaries

James "Jim" Anthony Unnerstall passed away peacefully at his home in Washington, Missouri, on July 9, 2026, at the age of 91. Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Theresa (Chapek) Unnerstall; his parents, Henry and Clara (Eckelkamp) Unnerstall; his brothers, Elmer, Marvin "Sparky," and Harold Unnerstall; and his sister, Rita (Unnerstall) Loethen. Jim is survived by his sons, Ronald (Allison) Unnerstall and Alan (Teresa) Unnerstall; and his four ...

Alisa G. Conrad, 65 of Washington, passed away on July 9, 2026. Alisa, daughter of the late Donald C. Conrad and Constance nee Marchbank, was born on January 17, 1961, in Washington. She received her education from Autumn Hill State School in Union. Alisa brought joy, laughter, and warmth to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Alisa took great pride in her work at the Sheltered Workshop (Empac Group) in Washington were she was employed for 44 years.  She cherished her job ...

Faron L. Kasmann,72, of Washington, passed away on July 8, 2026. Mr. Kasmann, son of the late Virgil Kasmann and Dorothy nee Althage, was born on July 8, 1954, in Washington. He received his education from Union High School. On July 17, 1976, he was united in marriage to Dana Howard at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington. Mr. Kasmann served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army. Faron found joy outdoors. He especially loved hunting, fishing, and trapping. He ...

Grant C. Peters,82, of Villa Ridge, passed away on July 5, 2026. Mr. Peters, son of the late Owen Lester Peters and Leona nee Latos, was born on January 16, 1944, in St. Louis. He received his education from Pacific High School. On September 17, 1965, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Thrasher. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carolyn Peters, and four siblings, Marshall Peters, Violet Peters, Audrey Andrews, and Barbara Conway. Among his survivors are two daughters, Karla ...

Donald John Maune, 82, of Washington, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, in Washington, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on May 2, 1944, in Krakow, Missouri, to Frank and Margaret (Gildehaus) Maune. On June 27, 1970, he was united in marriage to Joan Marie Kehr, Our Lady of Lourdes, Washington, Missouri. Together they shared 56 years of marriage. Don is survived by his devoted wife, Joan Maune; his sons, Brad Maune and wife Kelly of New Haven, Tim ...

Patricia A. Parsons,94, of St. Louis, passed away on June 29, 2026. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 23, 1932, and grew up in San Diego, CA. Pat graduated from the Washington University School of Dental Medicine in 1957 and received a master’s degree in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Michigan, followed be a fellowship in 1960. She then returned to St. Louis and joined the Dental School faculty and spent her entire career in academics, rising up to Professor and ...

Shirley Kelle, 88, of Washington, passed away on June 16, 2026. Mrs. Kelle, daughter of the late John Manor and Adele nee Senner, was born on June 29, 1937, in Wisconsin. On November 12, 1955, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Kelle in Oakdale, IL and soon started a family. Shirley and Ken lived in Ferguson, MO for many years before moving to Washington, MO in 1985. Shortly after, she took a job at Cedarcrest Manor, where she made many friends over the years, retiring in 2015. After ...

Rev. John M. Essary, 75, of Berger, passed away on June 13, 2026. He was the son of the late John C. Essary and Jacqueline Louise Smith and was born on September 3, 1950, in Milan, Tennessee. In 1976, he was united in marriage to Zelda Ginn in Tyler, Texas. John found great fulfillment in his many interests, including fishing, hunting, Bible study, woodworking, gardening, and cherished time spent with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Cathy Halliburton ...

Harry D. “Danny” Strubberg, 74, of Washington, passed away on June 10, 2026. Mr. Strubberg, son of the late Harry L. Strubberg and Mildred "Irene", nee Seamon, was born on February 24, 1952, in Washington. He received his education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On May 16, 1970, he was united in marriage to Carol St. Cin at St. Claire Catholic Church in St. Clair. Danny loved spending time with his family, especially his wife Carol, who is the love of ...

Lucille Mary Meyer (nee’ Himmelberg), 93, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Homestead at Hickory View, in Washington, Missouri, peacefully, with her daughter Pamela Rufkahr at her side.  She was born February 19, 1933 to the late Albert Louis and Mary Ann (nee’ Alfermann) Himmelberg at home assisted by her grandmother, the late Mary C. Alfermann (nee’ Ballmann). She attended St. Francis Borgia Grade School and St. Francis Borgia High School.  Unable to attend ...