John Lightsey Rast, 67, of Saint Louis, MO, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His life was defined by hard work, devotion to those he loved, and numerous selfless sacrifices. John found…
Visitation at Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Sunday, April 6, from 2-6 p.m. For more info see Schrader.com.
Michael “Mike” Casserly of St. Charles, MO passed away Thursday, March 27th, 2025 age 86. Loving husband of 61 years to Jean (nee Budzinski); Father of Denise (Ken) Buckles, John (Sandi) Casserly, Kathie (Dave) Howard. Memorial Mass Friday 4/11/2025 St.…
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on March 29, 2025. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother , aunt and friend. Visitation at Fey Funeral Home on Thursday, April 3 from 4-8 p.m. and Friday, visitation at Immaculate Heart…
Age 81. Services: Visitation Thursday, April 3, 2025, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 10:00 am — 11:00 am. Mass to follow at 11:00 am. Contact 636-946-7811 or visit baue.com.
Passed away, Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a proud Washington University Alum and former executive with Monsanto and Ralston Purina.
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Mary Ann(Komadina) Waeltermann; cherished son of the late Vincent J. and Hennrietta(Dillon) Waeltermann; devoted father of Lawrence(Lisa) Waeltermann Jr.,…
Wurdack, Dana Elise (née Cusanelli), 11-20-45, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, surrounded by those she loved and loved her. Dana will be remembered as a kind, loving person with a big heart and a sharp sense of humor.…
Wegmann, Gertrude nee Auer Passed away on Monday 3/31. beloved wife of the late Herman. Loving mom of Tom (Melissa), Marilyn (Terry) Tekotte, Mark (Linda), and the late Russell. Grandmother of Steven, Paul, Todd, Sarah, Trish, Christa, and Julie. Great-grandmother…
SERVICES: Memorial Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church (12 W. Glendale Rd., 63119) on Saturday, April 12, 10:30 a.m. Inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery. See more at www.kutisfuneralhomes.com/wilson-judith-m-nee-aubuchon/
ALTON - Incumbent David Goins prevailed in the competitive Alton Mayor race, with 1,656 votes for 39.39 percent of all votes cast on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Alderman Ray Strebel was second with 1,348 votes or 32.06 percent of the vote and Brant Walker finished with 1,200 votes or 28.54 percent of the vote. In another contested race, Lauren Wilson emerged with a victory in the Alton City Clerk's race with 2,093 votes or 54.70 percent of the vote to Cheryl Ingle's 1,733 votes or 45.30 percent of the overall vote.
Mike Trout, widely regarded as one of the greatest ballplayers of his generation, has rave reviews of St. Louis, especially for the city's baseball culture and the long-lasting impact of Albert Pujols.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Voters from across St. Clair County cast their votes in the April 1, 2025 consolidated elections. Here’s a first look at the unofficial Election Night results: Collinsville Sees City Council Contest The race for Collinsville City Council saw four candidates compete for two open council seats. Councilman Donna Green won her re-election bid with 45% of the vote. This marks Green’s second consecutive re-election victory after being first elected to the council in 2017 and re-elected in 2021. She will serve another four-year term which expires in 2029. Three other candidates faced off for the vacancy left by Councilman David Jerome, who did not seek re-election. David Seaton Jr. won a seat on the council with 35% of the vote, defeating challengers Eric M. Nagel and Alonzo J. Skipper III, who earned 27% and 19% of the vote respectively. O’Fallon Re-Elects Treasurer O’Fallon voters saw a couple of contested races, one for City Treasurer
Kyren Paris hit a tiebreaking single in the 11th inning, Yoan Moncada followed with a two-run double and the Los Angeles Angels beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-7 on Tuesday night.
GODFREY - Mike McCormick emerged victorious in the Village of Godfrey mayoral race, securing 2,219 votes, or 59.28 percent of the total, in the election held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Craig Lombardi received 1,104 votes for Godfrey mayor, accounting for 29.50 percent of the vote tally, while Beth Johnes garnered 420 votes, or 11.22 percent. Following the announcement of the results, McCormick expressed his gratitude for the turnout at the Sportsman’s Club. "I am very, very happy and overwhelmed," he said. He credited his campaign manager, Deb Detmers, and his wife, Linda, for their unwavering support throughout the campaign. "They helped me along a long campaign time," McCormick noted. Reflecting on his plans for the next four years, McCormick emphasized the importance of completing a bike path and continuing efforts to maintain local roads, particularly through Jim Lewis's chip-sealing process. He also highlighted the goal of keeping taxes down as a priority for his administration.
Cam Fowler scored with 1:34 remaining in overtime and the St. Louis Blues won their 10th straight game, 2-1 over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.
BELLEVILLE – As unofficial results roll in from election night on April 1, 2025, it appears Belleville voters have elected a new mayor. The City of Belleville saw multiple contested races this spring, including those for Mayor, City Clerk, and Second and Fifth Ward Alderpersons. Incumbent Mayor Patricia A. Gregory lost her re-election bid against challenger Jennifer “Jenny” Gain Meyer. Meyer secured 46 % of the vote, while Gregory earned 28 % of the vote, with all 38 precincts reporting. As the current City Clerk, M e yer chose not to run for re-election, aiming instead for the mayoral bid. She will become the City of Belleville’s second-ever female mayor, preceded only by Gregory. Two candidates ran to replace Meyer as City Clerk, with Michelle “Shelly” Schaefer securing the victory. Schaefer tallied 49 % of the vote on Tuesday night while Irma G. Golliday totaled 23 % of the vote, with all precincts reporting. Aldermani
The measles outbreak is not going away and RFK Jr. is making it worse. There is no need for equivocation in that statement. The facts are plain for all to see. Through a combination of half-hearted statements on getting the MMR vaccine followed up first by a pivot to nutrition, then another pivot to purposeful […]
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