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John Berry Meachum and the Steamboat School That Defied the Law

4 months 4 weeks ago
At a time when learning was a crime for Black Missourians, John Berry Meachum found a way to teach freedom. His story exemplifies Black resilience, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of liberation through education. Born into slavery in Virginia in 1789, Meachum spent much of his early life in Kentucky before using the earnings he …
Lauren Mitchell

Bartels, Donald L

4 months 4 weeks ago
Donald Bartels, 85, of Glen Carbon, Illinois, passed away July 2, 2025. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. β€” 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester, Illinois with a service immediately following.

Bouckaert, Phyllis J. (nee: Becker)

4 months 4 weeks ago
Dear daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (nee: Beiter) Becker. Beloved wife of George P. Bouckaert. Dear mother of Karen Sue Bouckaert, Mark George Bouckaert (deceased), David Allen (Donna) Bouckaert, and Kenneth J. (Carla) Bouckaert. Dear grandmother of Mark…

Greeen, Maureen "Mo"

4 months 4 weeks ago
(nee Massey) passed away on July 16, 2005 at the age of 75. She was born in St Louis and attended Mehlville High School. She lived most of her life in Texas, returning in the spring of 2024. She is…

Morris, Johanna B.

4 months 4 weeks ago
Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Mon. July 21, 2025. Loving wife of the late Larry Morris; beloved mother of Christine Morris, Cathy (Jerome) Klipfel, Larry (MaryAnn) Morris and the late Corinne Portalatin; cherished grandmother of Jennifer…