All Obituaries

Richard K. Howell, 18, of Augusta, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Rick was born in St. Louis on December 8, 2000, to Brian and Dawn (nee Brueggemann) Howell and grew up in Augusta. From the time he was a boy, he loved the outdoors and exploring the woods and creeks near their home. As he got older, his respect and love of nature expanded in include hunting and fishing. He loved the time with the quietude of wind, building a close relationship with his two Labradors, Buck and Boone, on...

Janice Hardesty (nee Richards), 67, of Union, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at her home. Janice was born on January 12, 1952 in Poplar Buff, Missouri, to the late William and Eva Richards. On October 14, 1983, she married her husband, Fred Hardesty in downtown, St. Louis. Together they had one child and Fred adopted Janice’s oldest son. Janice was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, William, and Joe Richards. She is survived by her husband, Fred Hardesty of...

Daniel Bailey, 69, of Union, passed away on July 13, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. Daniel was born on October 10, 1949, in St. Clair, to the late Daniel M. Bailey and Mary (nee Carter). On February 8, 1975, Daniel married his wife, Diane (nee Gumpenberger), at St. Peter’s U.C.C. in Washington. Daniel loved to spend time outdoors, camping, and fishing. He also enjoyed bowling and occasionally playing a round of golf. Mostly, Daniel cherished the time he spent with his...

Amanda L. Stevens (nee Bowman), 36, of Washington, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. She was born on October 23, 1982, in Washington to Kevin Bowman and Stacy (nee Glaser) Bowman. Amanda loved to interpret the world around her through artistic expression, creating beautiful wood burnings, paintings, and drawings.   A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019, from noon until time of service at 2 pm. Inurnment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations...

Betty A. Bueker (nee Eckelkamp), 74, of Washington, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She was born on May 12, 1945 in Washington, to the late Raymond and Marie (nee Yenzer) Eckelkamp. Betty was a member of the Washington Fire Department Ladies Auxillary, WHS Band Boosters, the Girl Scouts, and the Pregnancy Assistance Center. She generously volunteered her time at the Knights of Columbus Hall, the Elks, Sharpshooters, and the VFW post 2661. Betty was also a loving mother to her...

Thomas J. Hellmann, 54, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was born on January 19, 1965, to the late Joseph and Rose Mary (nee Jasper) Hellmann. Tommy was a talented local drummer and a great friend to many people. He was a loving dad who especially loved spending time with his kids hunting and fishing.   A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019, from 10 am until time of service at noon at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, 1206 Jefferson St.,...

Richard A. Herholz, 72, of Washington, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Richard was born on July 13, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois to Lottie (nee Krohn) and the late Egon Herholz. He attended Culver-Stockton College in north-eastern Missouri to complete his bachelor’s degree and continued his education at Northeastern Missouri State, completing his master’s degree. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict and was awarded the...

Elizabeth L. Heidmann (nee Schonberger), 75, of Washington, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019. She was born on August 28, 1943, to the late Louis and Geraldine (nee Christman) Schonberger in Washington. Elizabeth was a loving mom who enjoyed being active in their childhoods as a stay at home mom, from room mother at school to cheering them on in the evenings and weekends while they played ball, she was always there. When needed though, she was proud to help support the family financially...

James Schmucke, 72, of Washington, passed away on July 2, 2019, at his home. Jim was born on July 9, 1946, to the late August and Mary (nee Miesner) Schmucke in Washington. Jim served in the United States Army National Guard, was a member of the Veterans Foreign Wars Post 2661 Auxiliary, and Knights of Columbus Siesl Council 1121. He loved to enjoy the outdoors, hunting and fishing trips with friends and grandchildren. He had a knack for fixing nearly anything.   A Funeral Mass will...

Harry “Lefty” Boland of Washington, fortified with the sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, passed away on June 29, 2019. Mr. Boland, son of the late Harry J. Boland and his wife Ella NEE Arnsmeyer, was born February 14, 1925 in Washington. He received his education from St. Francis Borgia Grade School. On September 25, 1948, he was united in marriage to Bertha Konys at St. Francis Borgia Church. Lefty served his country honorably as a member of the United States Navy in WWII on...