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City Justice Center death is part of statewide crisis, with city and county jails serving as de facto mental health wards.

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Headlines from the Feb. 8, 1926, front page include: Two East St. Louis youths were sentenced for the murder of a deputy sheriff.

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July 26, 1949 - January 23, 2026

Donald Lee "Don" O'Moran, entered into rest on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 77. A proud veteran and a dear friend to many. For service info visit www.hoffmeistercolonial.com or call 314-832-7770.

June 21, 1943 - February 2, 2026

December 8, 1943 - January 16, 2026

Donald W. Williams, December 6, 2025. Updated funeral details: Memorial Service Saturday, February 21, 11 a.m., at St. Clement Catholic Church, 1510 Bopp Rd., 63131. Celebration of life to follow. See boppchapel.com for more details.

Passed away at 101 years old on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Rosemary donated her body to St. Louis University School of Medicine. Her family will have a private memorial mass to celebrate her life. Please consider memorials to St. Agnes…

Jan 31, 2026

Patricia J. Braun, born August 12, 1956, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Patricia Pray, and her daughter, Angie.

Emmett Carmody, 74, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Visitation at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., in Kirkwood on Sunday, February 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with funeral service from 1 to 1:45 p.m. For more info…

August 9, 1949 - February 1, 2026

Alford, Sr., Bobby - St. Louis, MO

Lunt, Joseph G., baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Officers were called at about 7:20 p.m. to the 10400 block of Olney Drive on a report that shots had been fired, the North County Police Cooperative said.

Officers were called at about 9:40 p.m. to the 12400 block of Jerries Lane, St. Louis County police said.

Bill McClellan writes: I have had my vegetable peeler for many years. I have no emotional attachment to it — it’s not a family heirloom — but its disappearance hit me hard.