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Americans were expected to spend $902 on average on holiday expenses in 2024 — a new record — according to the National Retail Federation.

Here are this week's local business hires, appointments and awardees.

Here are this week's local business expansions, milestones and awards.

Beloved husband of the late Carol Warth; dear father of Howard Warth, Barbara Weisman (Leo), and Steven Warth (Deanna); dear grandfather and great-grandfather; dear son of the late Herman and the late Esther Warth; dear brother of the late Irvin…

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Grace Ann Ceriotti passed away Fri, Jan 3rd Visitation at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa on Fri, Jan 17th, from 9 am until 10:45 am then to St. Gabriel Church, 6303 Nottingham for a 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment at Jefferson…

Passed away, Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Jayne Berry; loving partner of Mary Lou Richardson; dear father of Kathy (Rob) Bonnell, Caro (Kevin) Williams, and Chris (Bob) Randoll; beloved Paw Paw of David Bonnell, Rob (Kelly)…

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In Loving Memory

January 1, 2025, age 64. Gathering, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Baue Funeral Home, 2:00 pm. Contact (636) 940-1000 or visit baue.com.

Andrus, Gregory Philip — St. Louis, MO

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Gregory Philip Andrus, age 76, of Saint Louis, Missouri passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 26, 1948, to Michael and Virginia (nee: Poehlman)…

Asleep in Jesus. Beloved wife of Brian Benz; dear mother of Stephanie, Sarah and Noelle; dear grandmother of 4; loving daughter of Carol Schweppe and the late John (Linda) Schweppe; dearest sister of Angela Dietrich; dear niece, aunt, cousin and…

Edward William Rataj, born on October 14, 1947, passed away on January 6, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Betty, children Ed (Erin), Suzie, Annie, Tom (Erin) and Charlie (Jennifer), brother Don (Diane), sister Mary…

Asleep in Jesus, January 4, 2025 at age 95. Preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Walter M. Schulz. Survived by her children, Steve (Kathy) Schulz, Anita (Mike) Abrams and Dale (Kristie) Schulz; six grandchildren; and four great…

(nee Piskulich), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Thur. Dec 19, 2024. Loving wife for 56 years of Ed, cherished mother of Diana (Joe) and Michael (Melanee), devoted grandmother of Lillyanna and Michael, Jr. For Memorial info…

Funeral at Kutis South County (5255 Lemay Ferry) on Monday 1/27 at 12PM. Interment JB National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 1/26 4-8PM.

Born July 9, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan. Died January 1, 2025, in Saint Louis, Missouri. Preceded in death by her parents, Raymond E. and Connie (Melton) Rowland, her loving husband, Robert C. Strain Sr, her brother and twin sister Raymond…

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Chrissy was the beloved daughter of the late John Richard and Marian Lucille Sullivan; loving sister of John (Sharon) Sullivan, Kathy (Darryl) Swearngin, Michael (Christina)…

Columnist Bill McClellan writes: Bob McCulloch "was unforgiving of sinners. His bumper sticker read, "Release Fish Not Felons.