Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thur., Mar. 4, 2010. Beloved husband of Agnes Sis M. Beck (nee Albenesius) for 63 years; dearest father of Patricia Jacobi, Kathleen (Chuck) Zoeller, JoAnn (Dan) Bokermann, Thomas (Karen) Beck and Mary Ann (Jim) Wolf; loving grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 12; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, greatuncle, cousin and friend to many.

Clarence was a retired Fire Captain for the City of St. Louis after 34 years of service. He was a highly decorated WWII Veteran, having received 4 bronze stars and a purple heart bronze service medal. He will be greatly missed and his spirit will never leave our hearts.

Services: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd (at Butler Hill), Saturday, March 6, 9:15 a.m. to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Backstoppers appreciated. Visitation Friday, 3-8 p.m.

On February 22nd at age 41, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Loving father of Ryan Schormann. Beloved son of Rose Szarwinski and the late Charles. Dear brother of Sean, Patrick, Michael and Daniel Szarwinkski.

Charles was a firefighter and a Paramedic with Hazelwood Fire Dept., a member of IAFF 2665, and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Services: Funeral Mass, 10:00 am, Thursday, February 25, 2010, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Wentzville, MO. Interment will be in the Our Lady cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm., Wednesday at Pitman Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville.

Memorials are preferred to Missouri Childrens Burn Camp or Back Stoppers in care of Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Wentzville, MO. Share your condolences and memories at www.pitmanfuneralhome.com

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of former Pattonville Board Chairman, and friend, John Foley, who died this morning, February 10, 2010 at age 49.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 12, 2010, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Collier Funeral Home at 3400 North Lindbergh Blvd., St. Ann, Mo. 63074. Pattonville will be furnishing a Honor Guard during this time. The Planning Team will be working on the details tomorrow. We will also be planning to use 4815 for a single unit flag raise during the visitation.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Saint John Bosco Catholic Church, 12934 Marine Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63146 (314) 434-1312. We will plan to have a Honor Guard entry/exit and at two unit flag raise with 4835 and 4815 during the mass. Burial will be at Calvery Cemetery in St. Louis, with a gathering at the Local 2665 Union Hall following.

Please keep the Foley family in your thoughts and prayers.

Terry E. Loehrer, Fire Chief
Pattonville Fire Protection District

It is with deep regret that the University City Fire Department announces the death of Captain David Gavwiner.

Captain Gavwiner, age 55, died February 3, 2010.

Captain Gavwiner joined the University City Fire Department November 8th, 1983, and was promoted to Captain on May 3, 1995.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 3pm to 8pm at the Kutis Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. (Butler Hill location), St. Louis, Mo. 63129. Casket vigil will take place from 3pm to 8pm. A firefighters walk through is scheduled to begin at 7pm. Contact Firefighter Paramedic Teresa Colp to assist at (314) 277-8978.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 8, 2010 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 6901 Mackenzie Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63123. Any department wishing to be in the procession please contact Chief Tom Vinyard at (314) 713-4814.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Missouri Mules, 1038 Driftwood Trails, Florissant, Mo. 63031. A portion of this donation will also go to the Backstoppers.

Honor guards are requested to assist with visitation and funeral services. Interested honor guards should contact Firefighter Paramedic Teresa Colp at (314) 277-8978.

Additional information can be obtained from Missouri Fire Service Funeral Assistance Team website at www.mofirefuneral.org.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Dear husband of Anita; loving dad of Sherry, Jerry Buzz (Julie) Moore and Terry (Mark) Olliges; grandfather of 9; great-grandfather of 7; dearest brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

Jerry was a retired City of St. Louis Firefighter and member of Local 73. Also member of Rollo-Calcaterra Post 15. Memorial contributions to Backstoppers or St. John the Baptist Church Adopt a Student.

Services: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd (at Butler Hill), Saturday, February 6, 9:15 a.m. to St. John the Baptist Church on Delor for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 5-9 p.m.

fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Fri., Jan. 22, 2010. Beloved husband of Sharon K. Geiler (nee Burgess); dear father of Kelly (Ed) Whitsell and William (Nora) Geiler; dear brother-in-law of Gary (Nancy) Foster and Jerry (Julie) Foster; dear son-in-law of Dorothy and the late Dale Foster; our dear uncle, cousin and friend.

Services: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. (at Butler Hill), Tues., Jan. 26, 1 p.m. Interment National Cemetery.

Member of American Legion Post #162 and retired City of St. Louis Firefighter. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Backstoppers appreciated. Visitation Mon. 4-9 p.m.

St. Charles, Missouri, died on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at the age of 90. Beloved husband Ruth G. Altemeyer (nee Schroeder); dear son of the late Henry A. and Josephine Altemeyer; devoted father of Patricia Read; cherished grandfather of John (Fern) Angelbeck and Jerry (Maura) Angelbeck; dearest great-grandfather of John, Jeremy, Emily, Joe, Jack, Megan, and Erin; dear brother of Geraldine Lauge, the late Margaret Percell, and the late Lou Gross; dear brother-inlaw of Bernice (the late Wilbert) Wiegers. Bill was a beloved uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

Bill was employed as a District Manager at the National Life Insurance Company for 25 years and worked as a Security Guard at Jefferson College during his retirement. He was a member of Bogey Hills Country Club, was a volunteer Assistant Fire Chief in Carsonville, MO, served as an Elder at Immanuel Lutheran Church, and was a Wiseman for 10 years at the Boar Head Festival at Church.

Services: The family is being served by The BAUE Funeral Home, 620 Jefferson Street, St. Charles, MO where visitation will be held Saturday, January 9, 2010 2:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Service 1:30 p.m, Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 115 South Sixth Street, St. Charles, MO with a visitation prior to the service from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Loving Care Hospice. Share your condolences and memories at baue.com.

O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the age of 58. Dearest husband of Darlene Casey (nee: Zeiss); dear son of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Casey; cherished father of Dana Casey and Sara (Shawn) Stark; beloved grandfather of Emma and Ella Stark; dear brother of Danny (Sue) Casey, JoAnn (Bill) Horvath and Betty Sims; also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Teddy was a proud Firefighter Engineer with the Jennings Fire Department for 38 years, a member of Assumption Catholic Church and Local 2665 International Association of Firefighters.

Services: The family is being served by The BAUE Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO where visitation will be held Sunday, December 6, 2009 4:00-9:00 PM. Funeral Service 10:30 AM, Monday, December 7, 2009 at Assumption of the B.V.M. Catholic Church, 403 N. Main Street, O'Fallon, MO. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Backstoppers or American Cancer Society

Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Beloved husband of Dottie Moore (nee John); dear father of Kimberly (John), Thomas (Sue) and Mike (Patty) Moore; stepfather of Jim, Chrissie and Kurt (Cheri) Stevenson; dear grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 6; dear brother of Mary and Mike (Pam) Moore, Terry (Larry) Bennett and Patty (John) Wallingsford and the late Tim (Nancy) Moore; our dear brother-in law, uncle, great uncle and cousin.

Services: Funeral at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd (at Butler Hill) on Saturday, December 5, 11:30 a.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. Contributions to Backstoppers appreciated. Visitation Friday, 4-9 p.m.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Saturday, November 14, 2009. Beloved husband of Mary Delaney (nee Poiry); dear brother of Claudine Becker and the late Henrietta Koebe; our dear uncle and friend of many.

Mr. Delaney served in the U.S. Navy and was a St. Louis Firefighter for 28 years.

Services: Visitation Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 9 a.m. until Mass time at 10 a.m. at Seven Holy Founders Cathloic Chruch. Interment Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Backstoppers appreciated. A KUTIS AFFTON Service.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Fri., Sept. 25, 2009. Beloved husband of Betty J. Vetter (nee Bridges); loving father of Thomas J., Donald R. and the late Mark A. Vetter; dearest grandfather of Kari Vetter; our dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Captain Vetter retired from the St. Louis Fire Department after 30 years of service.

Services: Funeral from KUTIS CITY CHAPEL, 2906 Gravois, on Wed., Sept. 30 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Wenceslaus Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment J. B. National Cemetery. Member Local 73 St. Louis Firefighters and St. Louis Professional Retired Firefighters. Lifetime member of South Broadway Athletic Club. Memorials to the Backstoppers appreciated. Visitation Tues., 3-9 p.m.

At age 62, Retired Fire Fighter, Sept. 22, 2009.

Visitation Oct. 2, 9:30 a.m. Funeral 11 a.m Fountain Temple Church, St. Louis.

Saturday, September 19, 2009. Beloved husband of Joyce Slack (nee Goede); dear father of Edward (Jeanie) Slack Jr., Ricky L. (Deborah) Slack, Taffy Hux and Tonya (Joseph) Summers; dear grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.

Services: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. (at Butler Hill), Tuesday, September 22, 11:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 4-9 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 9, 2009. Beloved husband of Marie Thomas (nee: Satterfield); dear father of Michelle (Don) Schill, Mike (Michelle) Thomas, Jr.; proud grandfather of Michael, Brandon, Nathan, Jonathon, Brittney and Brett; dear brother of Robert (Jean), John Thomas and the late Janet Thomas; dear uncle, cousin and friend.

Mike was retired Captain serving the Ladue Fire Dept. for 28 years.

Services: the Stygar Family of Funeral Service is caring for Michael's family. Funeral Mon., Sept. 14 at 11:00 a.m. at STYGAR MID RIVERS Funeral Home, 5987 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. (St. Charles). Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Memorials to Backstoppers preferred. Visita tion Sun., Sept 13, from 4-8 p.m. www.Stygar.com

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Husband of the late Shirley F. Conley; beloved father of William J, Jr, (Antoinette) Conley, Patricia A. (Terry) Kirby, Kathleen M. Conley, Margaret Ann Kelly and Paul G. (Victoria) Conley; dear grandfather of 16, great grandfather of 5; brother of Robert C. Conley, and 4 loving brothers and sisters who passed away previously.

William was member of the 9th air force troop carrier command, being among the first planes to drop troops into enemy territory on D-Day. After the war he was a member of the St. Louis Police Department, then went on to join the St. Louis Fire Department where he retired as captain after 30 years of service.

Services: Funeral Friday Aug. 28, 9:15am from COLLIER'S Funeral Home, 3400 N. Lindbergh Blvd. (Bridgeton) to St Robert Bellar mine Church, Mass 10:00am. Internment Calvary Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3-8pm.

Asleep in Jesus August 7, 2009 in Maryland at age 74. Surviving are Susan, his wife; Sharon Diestelkamp his sister; Lynda Hayes, niece and many great nieces and nephews and one great-great nephew.

Alan served in the US Navy and as a St. Louis Firefighter and later worked at Fire Alarm Head- quarters. Alan and Susan moved to Maryland for Susan's job change.

Services: A Memorial service will be held in St. Louis at Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church, 11645 Benham Rd. on August 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association , or the charity of your choice. No immediate interment is planned.

At age 80, of O'Fallon, MO, on Mon., Aug. 17, 2009. Husband of the late Rosella Jane (nee Maxfield) Radel; father of Steven (Michele) Radel of Defiance, MO; grandfather of Eric Radel, Brian Radel and Jacqueline Miller; brother-in-law of Alice Maxfield; preceded by sister, Annette Schleicher.

Services: Funeral Service, Thurs., Aug. 20, 10 a.m., HEMPEN Funeral Home. Burial Greenmount Cemetery, New Baden, IL. Visitation on Wed., Aug. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thurs., Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Hempen Funeral Home, 15 East Hanover, New Baden, IL 62265. www.hempenfuneralhome.com.

Age 91, of Webster Groves, MO. Died peacefully July 31, 2009, at Laclede Groves Nursing Home. He was born April 29, 1918 in St. Louis to Adam and Blanche Kaminski. He was preceded in death by beloved wives Elizabeth and Antoinette; sisters Alyce Grabenschroer, Irene Hansen and twin brother John. He will be missed by sons Dennis (Georgia) Kaminski and Ted (Vivian) Kaminski and special son and daughter Bob Gilbert and Lori Maasen. He is survived by dear sisters-in-law Sue Kaminski, Edna Deardeuff and Ginny Dairaghi; granddaughters Stephanie (Todd) Deterding and Jennifer (Todd) Furlow; great-grandchildren Allison, Natalie and Charlie Deterding and Julius Furlow; nieces Deanna Hansen and Wendy Carroll.

Ted was a graduate of Washington University and retired engineer from McDonnell Douglas. He was W.W.II and D-Day Army Veteran. He was a member and past president of the International Twins Association, past president of the Manatee County Florida Hospital Volunteers and a former Webster Groves volunteer firefighter.

Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Mon., Aug. 3 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service Tues., Aug. 4, 11:30 a.m. at Kutis with interment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Backstoppers or Humane Society.

July 18, 2009. Beloved husband of Dessie I. (nee McMillian); dear father of Carol Winsett (Bob) and the late John (Jack) Hawkins; dear grandfather of John, Chase and Joshua Hawkins; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle and friend.

John served during World War II with the United States Navy. He also served as a firefighter for the St. Louis City Fire Department until his retirement and was a Director of the Spanish Lake fire Department.

Services: Graveside service and inurnment, Friday 11:30 a.m. I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Sullivan, Missouri, with full military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of ALEXANDER Funeral Home, 11101 St. Charles Rock Rd., St. Ann, MO. Memorials to Backstopper Fund preferred.

Friday, July 17, 2009. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann Thieret (nee McGauley); dearest father of Jennifer (Charlie) Stiffler and Kenneth T. (Amy) Thieret; dear grandfather of Jackson, Addison, Michael and Anthony; brother of Doyle Pollock (the late Ralph Pollock), Barbara Bunzel, Karl Thieret, JoAnn Malone, Glenda Barton, and Michael Gray; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, godfather, and friend of many.

Kenneth was retired from Florissant Valley Fire District after serving for 29 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all.

Services: Prayer service 10 am Tues., July 21 at HUTCHENS Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd., Florissant. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation 5-9 pm Monday.

Honor guard is requested. Please contact the duty Deputy Chief at 314-837-4894.

asleep in Jesus, Mon., July 13, 2009. Beloved husband of Barbara Thiel (nee Herrington); dear father of Michael (Jan) Thiel, Joyce Gross and Nancy (Tony) Ferrara; dear grandfather of Jamie, Matthew, Juliana and Thomas; dear great-grandfather of Alena; dear brother of Jack, Ted and the late Bob Thiel; our dear brother-in-law, uncle and cousin; dear friend of Carl, Bob and Gary.

Services: Service held at Concordia Lutheran Church, 505 S. Kirkwood Rd., 63122 Thurs., July 16, 10 a.m. with reception to follow at church. Contributions to Backstoppers or Concordia Lutheran Church appreciated. Former owner and operator of Bowling Grand. A KUTIS AFFTON Service.

Thursday, July 2, 2009. Beloved husband of Shaun Albright (nee Lyons); dear father of Zach Albright; dear son of Michael and Doylene Albright; dear brother of Kay (Danny) Burtzloff; our dear friend.

Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Monday, July 6, 10 a.m. Interment Clear Creek Cemetery, Springfield, MO.

Mr. Albright was a retired medic and Captain from the Affton Fire Department. Firefighter walk through, Sunday 7 p.m. Contributions to Missouri Region C Technical Rescue K-9 unit (11811 Larimore. St. Louis, MO 63138) appreciated. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Sunday, June 21, 2009. Beloved son of the late Peter and Adeline (nee Naber) and Isabel (nee Zeuner) Schmidt; dear brother of Marge (Frank-late) Lechner and Janie (Bob) Kaufman; dear uncle of Emily (Matthew) Leong and Angie Kaufman; dear great-uncle of Jackson Leong; our dear godfather, cousin and friend.

Bill was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War and a recipient of Distinguished war medals. He was also a firefighter, serving the City of St. Louis Fire Department for 34 years, retiring as Captain of FireHouse 22, and a member of The League of 1000 Men.

Masses Preferred or a donation to the charity of one's choice. Services: Funeral from JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN and SONS, 7027 Gravois (63116) Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m.

Asleep in Jesus on Fri., June 12, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Carol F. Campbell; loving father of Patti (John) Benfatto and Donna Brazill and the late Michael and Scott Campbell; loving grandfather of Nichole, Michael, Scott, Tiffany and Brittany; loving great-grandfather of Thomas; loving companion of Kay Jasinski; our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Retired Deputy Chief Campbell proudly served the Riverview Fire Protection District for 25 years.

Services: Funeral Tues., June 16, 10:00 a.m. at BUCHHOLZ MATH HERMANN Mortuary Cremation Center, 837 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. (between Mexico and Willott Rds.) Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. VISITATION MON. 3-8 p.m.

Asleep in Jesus Tue. June 9, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Lois Fischer (nee Lucas); dear father of David A. Fischer, Dwight L. (Terri) Fischer, and the late Donald V. Fischer; dear grandfather of David J. and Daniel R. fischer, Christopher, Steven and Gregory Fischer; dear great grandfather of Gavin and Jaycee Fischer; dear brother of Russell, Harold, Marvin, Robert, Bud, Ollie, and Gerald Fischer, Shirley Strausser, Marylou Awalt, Lois Barth, Margie Steinfelt, and Janet Wetzel; our dear uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

Mr. Fischer was a retired City of St. Louis Firefighter.

Services: Funeral Fri. June 12, 11:30 a.m. at BUCHHOLZ SPANISH LAKE Mortuary, 1645 Redman Ave. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Thur. June 11, 4 - 9 p.m.

At age 78, Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Beloved husband for 55 years of Bernice Hagan (nee Ball); dear father of Sharon (Louis Skip) Rocklage, Debra (Ronald) Nelson, Marlean (Donald) Rechtiene, and Murlian (Tanya) Hagan, Jr.; dear grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 12; dear brother of Delores (late Burt) Scaggs, Donald (Jay-Del) and the late Gerald (Jacquelyn) Hagan; dear son-in-law of Inez Ball; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Chief Hagan retired in 1985 after 30 years from the Maryland Heights Fire Department. He was a member of the Maryland Heights American Legion Post #213 and Bowling Green VFW Post #5553.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or AmHeart Hospice, 1125 E. Cherry St. Troy, MO 63379.

Services: Visitation at BAUMANN COLONIAL CHAPEL, 2504 Woodson Rd., Overland, Friday, May 15, 3-8pm and Funeral, Sat., 11am. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Share your condolences and memories at www.baumannchapel.com

Sunday, May 10, 2009 at age 62. Firefighter Rowland served the Spanish Lake Fire Protection District for 27 years, retiring in 1995. Visitation will be held at Baue Funeral Home, 3950 West Clay, St. Charles, Missouri on Monday, May 18th from 1130 hours to 1330 hours. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at the funeral home. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

An honor guard is requested for visitation. Please contact Deputy Chief Zastrow at (314)741-7300.

Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on May 12, 2009 at the age of 72. Dear husband of Betty (Oetting) Arnold; dear father of Deborah (Terry) James, Barbara (Ed) Chisholm, Connie (Rusty) Shelton, Angela Arnold; dear grandfather of Ryan, Jill, Tom, Ashley, Daniel, Brett, Alyssa, Alex and the late Krista James; dear great-grandfather of Amelia; dear brother of Janet Rand and the late Paul (Skip) Arnold, George Arnold.

Bill was member of Fr. Wm Pezold Council #7198 where he was a Grand Knight and 1985 Knight of the year, served 32 yrs. with the Cottleville Fire Dept., retiring as Asst. Chief and was a board member for 12 yrs., served on the Parish Council at St. Joseph Parish, owner and operator of Arnold Construction Company for 25 yrs.

Services: The Stygar Family of Funeral Service is caring for Bill's family. Funeral Fri., May 15 at 12:30 a.m. from the STYGAR MID RIVERS Funeral Home, 5987 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., (St. Charles) to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1355 Motherhead Road, (Cottleville) for a 1:00 p.m. Celebration of Mass. Interment Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery (Harvester). Visitation Thurs., May 14 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. and Fri., May 15, 11:30 to 12:30 Masses, National Kidney Foundation or Heart Assoc. preferred. www.stygar.com

At home with Jesus on Friday, April 10, 2009. Loving husband of Judy M. Foshe; beloved father of Heather M. (Richard) Arnold and Lora F. (Robert) Wood; dear grandfather of Miracle, Riley, Ariaunna, Joey, Noah, and Madigan.

Dennis was a Chaplain with the Fellowship of Christian Firefighters, Deacon at Cross Keys Baptist Church, American Red Cross Disaster Action Team member, and trainer for the Florissant Community Emergency Response Team.

Services: Funeral services on Tuesday, April 14, 10 a.m., Cross Keys Baptist Church, 14255 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, MO 63033 (MEET AT CHURCH). Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Cross Keys Baptist Church or FCF Bible Fund in C/O Cross keys Baptist Church appreciated. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. www.stygar.com

Thurs., Apr. 9, 2009. Beloved husband of Michele S. Enright (nee Wolff); dear father of Eric C. Enright; dear brother of the late William (Helen) Enright; dear brother-in-law of Mary Ann Haynes; dear uncle of Jennifer Haynes, Richard, Steve, Aaron and Bill Enright; dear great-uncle, cousin and friend.

Mr. Enright was a member of the St. Louis Association of Retired Professional Fire Fighters and Craftsman Masonic Lodge #717.

Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Tues., Apr. 14, 12 noon. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, Attn: Supporting the Cause, 485 Half Day Road, Suite 200, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (www.foundationforpn.org in memory of Tom Enright) appreciated. Visitation Mon., 4-8 p.m.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sat., March 28, 2009. Beloved husband of Dolores Milligan (nee Ecker); dear father of Kevin and Tammi Milligan; dear grandfather of Moriah Cobb- Milligan; dear brother of Bill Milligan and Marge Kostenuik and the late Nina Bergamin, our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and cousin.

Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Thurs., April 2, 9:30 a.m. to St. Raphael Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Entombment Hillcrest Abbey.

George was a former St. Louis Flyer of the American Hockey League and a founder of St. Louis Amateur Hockey and was a Canadian War vet. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Humane Society of St. Louis appreciated.

Visitation Wed. 4-8 p.m.

Mar. 24, 2009 in Nashville, TN. He was a native of St. Louis, MO. Elmo, in his earlier years, enjoyed playing golf and bowling. He was a retired City of St. Louis Fire-Fighter, a retired active member of Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association of the AFL-CIO-CLC, retired from the City of St. Louis Board of Education, a member of Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO. He and his wife moved to Nashville, TN in 2005.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce Bram; son Gregory and Beth (Schmidt) of San Antonio, TX; daughter Linda (Rob) Wilbourn of Nashville, TN; grandchildren Joshua Bram, Hannah Bram and Mahrlena Wilbourn; brother Andrew Bram of Mehlville, MO; in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services: Visitation and celebration of Elmo's life will be held at KUTIS Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. Fri. Mar. 29 and the celebration of his life will be Sat., Mar. 28 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 5252 South Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63126.

Chris Fowler passed away in his sleep early Sunday March 22, 2009 of a possible heart attack. He had 20 years of service with the University City Fire Department.

Services: Thursday, March 26, 2009 visitation from 4pm - 8pm at Wades Funeral Home, 4828 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, Mo. 63115 and funeral services on Friday March 27, 2009 at 11:99am at Wades Twin Chapel 4800 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, Mo. 63115. The funeral procession immediately following to Jefferson Barracks.

Suddenly March 20, 2009. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Johnson) Tisius; dear father of Ronald (Stefanie) Tisius, Jr., Andrew Tisius, Thomas McCall and Bradley Tisius; son of the late Donald Tisius and Carol Wilson; dear brother of Donald Tisius, Charles Tisius, Genevieve Gotsch and Eugene Tisius; dear step-son of Nancy Tisius; special son of Ken and Ruth Barnett; best friend of Bob; dear uncle and friend to many.

Ronald was a retired firefighter paramedic from Richmond Heights Fire Department and formerly Eureka Fire Department.

Services: Visitation Tuesday, March 24, 2009 from 4-9 p.m. at CHAPEL HILL Mortuary, 6300 Highway 30, Cedar Hill, MO 63016, (636) 274-4100. Service Wednesday, 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Mortuary. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

On Mon., March 16, 2009. Loving husband of Donna White; loving father of Cindy Marshak, Tim (Lynn) White, Becky (Tom) Krepps, Ken (Alma) Sutton, Star (Bill) Ehrenreich and Don Sutton; loving grandpa of Derek, Jason, Amber, Alan, Holly, Andrew, Whitney, Bill, Carolynn, Caroline, Brandon, Julianne and 5 great-grandchildren; preceded in death by his parents Tom and Leora White, a sister Betty White and brother Tom White.

Mr. White was a retired Captain of the Mehlville Fire Protection District.

Services: Funeral at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. (at Butler Hill) on Fri., March 20 at 10 a.m. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. Visitation Thurs. 3-8 p.m.

At age 45, of West Alton, Missouri died Thursday, March 12, 2009, at his home with his family at his side.

Born May 28, 1963, in Alton, Illinois, to the late Elmer "Pete" Sachs and Norma Sachs (nee: Eggert).

He served the community of West Alton for 32 years. He currently serves as the Battalion Chief for the Rivers Pointe Fire Protection District. He was a former Board Member for four years and Fire Chief for 17 years of the West Alton Volunteer Fire Department and was instrumental in seeing it become a fire protection district through his years as Fire Chief. He was a past Board Member with St. Charles Fire Chief's Association, member of the Fire Fighters Association of Missouri, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Alton, Illinois.

Lonnie worked for the Orchard Farm School District for the past ten years working with the maintenance team. When he was not working he enjoyed duck hunting, dove hunting, fishing, and being with family and friends. He was not a stranger to anyone and was a true friend.

Surviving are his wive of 22 years, Brenda Sachs (nee: Schallenberg); two daughters, Michelle and Danielle; one sister Cindy (Lee) Georges; his mother-in-law, Jody Frazier (and the late Frank Frazier); his father-in-law, George Schallenberg, and host of other family members. He was a loving bother-in-law, godfather, uncle, cousin, firefighter, and friend to many.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Wed., Mar. 11, 2009. Beloved husband for 46 years to Betty Lauber (nee Frigerio); dear father of Laura (Mark) Rygelski, Linda (Axel) Allgeier, Lisa (Andy) Smarr and Liz (Tom) Bode; dear grandfather of Brett, Ryan, Luke, Takoda, Peter, Jake, Alexa, Kaylee, Lauren and Athena; dear brother of Robert (Mae) Lauber; dear brother-in-law of Carol (the late Ted) Mertens and the late Nip (Jackey) Frigerio; our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Mr. Lauber was a retired University City Firefighter. He was a member of the St. Peters and Fenton Missouri Lions Clubs. In lieu of flowers, contributions appreciated to the American Parkinson's Disease Association or the Fenton Lions Club.

Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Mon., Mar. 16, 9 a.m. to St. Paul Catholic Church (Fenton) for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Sun., 3-8 p.m.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thurs, March 5, 2009, from complications of lung cancer. Beloved husband of Maureen Miller Bettman; dear brother of Lewis Bettman III and the late Paul Buddy Ullman Bettman; dear son of the late Lewis Bettman and the late Marian (the late Richard) Cronheim; dear uncle of Eric (Caty) Lobser, Ann Lyle and Christopher Miller; dear nephew of Emily Ullman; dear brother-in-law of James and Linda Miller, dear great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Special thanks to Barnes Hospital Heart Transplant team, especially Dr. Nader Moazami, Dr. Greg Ewald , Dr. Edward Geltman, Joan Krull R.N. and Jennifer Manolis, A.C.S.W. and the oncology team.

Mr. Bettman was a former alderman and chairman of the Police and Fire boards of Frontenac, MO. Gov. Bob Holden appointed him to the Missouri State 911 Commission. He was a current board member of the Animal Protective Association. Mr. Bettman was co-owner of Marvic Minerals in St. Louis, owned Tri-State Minerals and was a member of the Society of Mining Engineers. He was an avid boater and fisherman and enjoyed spending time in Eureka Springs Ark. In addition to being an award- winning amateur photographer, he authored several articles in the Ozarks Mountaineer. As a recipient of a heart transplant in 2005, Andrew formed a close relationship with the donor's family. He, in turn, graciously donated his corneas upon his death.

Services: Funeral Mass Mon., March 9, 10 a.m. at Ste. Genevieve du Bois Church, 1575 N. Woodlawn, Warson Woods. Entombment, Valhalla Cemetery. Memorials to the Animal Protective Assoc., 1705 S. Hanley, 63144 or the Heart Transplant Assoc., Att'n: Sec'y. Janet Hupp, 1808 Lin coln Knolls, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Visitation Sunday 5-7 p.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thurs.,Feb. 26, 2009. Beloved husband for 58 years of Dolores Meyer (nee Witt); dear father of William (Teresa) Meyer, Diane (Mike) Wood, Kurt (Diane) Meyer Sr., Christine (Wayne) Hartmann, Theresa (Peter Seger) Salmo, John (Kathy) Meyer Sr., Robert (Angela) Meyer and the late Edward C. Meyer; dear grandfather of Susan, Amy, Tom, Kristin, Katie, Kurt Jr., Michele, Wayne Jr., Andrew, April, Christina, Michael, John, John Jr., Brandon, Melissa, Joshua, Brittany, Robbie, Abby, Eddie and Charlie; dear great-grandfather of 6; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Mr. Meyer retired from the St. Louis City Fire Department after 35 years of service. Services:

Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Mon., Mar. 2, 9 a.m. to Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church for 9:45 a.m. Mass. Interment National Cemetery. Memorials to Backstoppers, National Parkin son's Disease Foundation or Bethesda Hospice appreciated. Visitation Sun., 3-9 p.m.

February 14, 2009. Loving and devoted husband of 33 years to Diana Scheuer (nee Palecek); supportive and inspiring father to Nathan Scheuer, Justin Scheuer and father-in-law to Virginia Scheuer; son to the late Harvey and Angelina Scheuer; son-in-law to Art and Theresa Palecek; brother to Debby Reitmeyer and Vickie Thompson.

Alex grew up and was raised on the Hill in the St. Ambrose Parish. Alex was a firefighter for a combined 35 years with the Webster Groves and Mehlville Fire Protection Districts. Active member of the IAFF, Local 1889, and passionate advocate of the MDA and founder of the MDA drive at Webster Groves Fire Protection. He was also the owner and operator of Scheuer Painting for 25 years. Alex was a gifted woodworker who often gave away his pieces as presents. His pride and joy was a playable violin he crafted from scratch. He was also a voracious reader that was deeply in touch with his spirituality - always willing to learn new things. He was the most courageous person his family has ever known.

Services: A celebration of Alex's life will be held on Thursday, February 19, at Andre's South, 4254 Telegraph Rd., St. Louis, MO 63129 314-894-2622. Doors open at 6:30, Dinner at 7:00, Tribute at 8:00. Come share stories and memories. Anyone wanting to speak during the Tribute - please contact the Scheuer family to make arrangements at justinscheuer@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to Back stoppers, PBS, NPR (National Public Radio), or charity of your choice.

Wed., Feb. 11, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mildred R. Meredith (nee Roberson); dear father of Patty (Kevin) Decker, Robert D. (Sharon) and Greg (Laura) Meredith; dear son of the late Herley and Ethel Meredith; dear grandfather of Eric and Michael Abboud, Shaun Kearns, Clinton Newkirk, Emilee, Rachel, Rebecca, Josh and Jake Meredith; our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Bob was a retired St. Louis City Firefighter, a member of American Legion, AMVETS Post #48 and past Department Commander of Missouri AMVETS.

Services:Funeral from HOFFMEISTER SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Rd., on Fri., Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. Interment J. B. National Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Thurs.

Baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, Wed., Feb. 4, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mary Rose Ratchford (nee Fitzgerald); dear father and father-in-law of Tracy (Mark) Pruett, Jenny (Don) Niendick, Lori (George) Louis, Ellie (Kevin) Crane, Pat (LuAnne) and Vince (Kim) Ratchford, dear campanion of Peggy George; dear grandfather of Gerry, Ciara, Emily, Matt, Jim, Robin, Will, John, Kaycee, Dillon, Devon, Jay and Danny; dear brother of James Ratchford, Mary Sigrist and the late Michael Ratchford; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend.

Bill was a caring person that will be missed by many. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Above all he treasured his family most. He never met a stranger and was a mentor to many. Bill was the past Mayor and Alderman of Woodson Terrace. He was a board member of the Community Fire District and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Services: from ORTMANN'S 9222 Lackland, Overland, Mon., Feb. 9, 8:30 a.m. to Holy Trinity Church, St. Ann, for 9 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Donations to the American Cancer Society Apprec. Visitation from 2-8 p.m. Sunday.

Retired St. Louis City Firefighter. Suddenly, January 26, 2009. Dear father of Richard Schneider, Sr. husband of the late Shirley Schneider and the late Virginia Schneider, brother of Mary Bauza and the late Betty Harris; dear grandfather, great-grand-pa-pa Walter; uncle, great-uncle, cousin and deal friend of Shirley Norton.Services: No services. Mr. Schneider's remains donated to St. Louis University.

Sunday, January 4, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Joan Yandell (nee Sargent); Loving son of Gladys and the late Francis Yandell; Dear mother of Connie Vogler (Mark), the late Glenn Yandell and Scott A. Yandell; Dear grandfather of Rick, Derek and Brett; brother of Lawrence Yandell (Judy) and Frances Portell (Dale); Our dear uncle, great-uncle cousin and friend.

Mr. Yandell retired as a 42 yr. veteran of Ameren/UE, was a member of the Bridgeton Masonic Lodge #80 AF & AM and a volunteer firefighter for Carsonville and Robertson, Missouri.

Services: Funeral from ALEXANDER FUNERAL HOME, 11101 St. Charles Rock Rd at Lindbergh on Thursday, January 8, 9:30 a.m. Interment Lake Charles Cemetery. Memorials to Missouri Baptist Cancer Center. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Marguerite for 65 years; loving father of Robert (Marci) and Lawrence (Kathleen) Breite; dear brother of Jerry (Bobbi) Breite; cherished grandfather of Michelle (Bradley) Vest, Andrew Breite, Scott Breite and Sallie (Marc) Bailey; great-grandfather of Morgan and Madison Vest. Otto was a dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his loving parents and 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Otto retired after 41 years from Carter Carburetor. He was a Founding Member of Peace U.C.C. Church, a World War II Navy Veteran and a member of the V.F.W. Post #3222. He was also a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp and Alton Eagles #254. Otto served his community as a volunteer firefighter and delivered Meals on Wheels. He will be remembered for his love of life, family and his great sense of humor.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 9374 Olive Blvd., Ste. 101, St. Louis, MO 63132-3253 or online at www.alzstl.org.

Services:A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Bethany Peace, U.C.C. Church, 11952 Bellfontaine Road, Spanish Lake, MO 63138. A gathering will be held immediately following the service. Private interment at Jefferson Barracks. Services provided by the CREMATION SOCIETY OF ST. LOUIS.

Joseph W. Green, who served as a deputy fire chief during his 34-year career with the St. Louis Fire Department, died Thursday (Jan. 1, 2009) at St. Anthony's Medical Center in south St. Louis County. He was 81 and had lived in Mehlville.

The cause of death was unavailable, but Mr. Green had been in poor health for several years. He was admitted to the hospital Wednesday.

Mr. Green was born and raised in the Carondelet neighborhood of St. Louis, graduated in 1945 from South Side Catholic High School (now St. Mary's) and served in the Marines for three years. He joined the fire department in 1952.

Mr. Green was promoted to captain in 1963. He was a battalion chief when he was promoted to deputy chief in 1983 and retired three years later. He served on the St. Louis fire pension board during the 1970s and 1980s.

Later, he worked for a decade as an inspector for the Missouri Fire Marshal's Office. Five years ago, he was inducted into the St. Mary's High School Athletic Hall of Fame for football.

Mr. Green married Jeanne Verdin in 1949. The marriage ended in divorce. In 1990, he married Loretta Poole of St. Louis.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Mike Green of Fenton, Patrick Green of Oakville, Kevin Green of Mehlville and Tim Green of Wildwood; a daughter, Maureen Rice of Memphis, Tenn.; two stepsons, Jeff Poole and Robert Poole, both of South County; a stepdaughter, Gina Becker, also of South County; 20 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Funeral arrangements are pending through Kutis South County Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.