All Obituaries

William T. Robertson, 88, of Washington, passed away on May 1, 2024. Mr. Robertson, son of the late William E. Robertson and Eleanor nee Young, was born on February 21, 1936, in St. Louis. He received his education from McKinley High School. On February 27, 1954, he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Fraley in St. Louis. William was a devoted husband and father, who never complained about anything. He loved to surprise his wife with vacations and always left a love note next to the coffee...

Christine E. Nevills, 63, of Union, passed away on April 26, 2024. Mrs. Nevills, daughter of the late Kenneth Phipps and Opal nee Shoemaker, was born on September 18, 1960, in Washington. She graduated from the Lutheran School of Nursing in St. Louis in 2008. Christine loved cooking and sewing, making quilts for family members. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Phipps; husband, Gary Nevills; brother, Wayne Phipps, and grandson, William Eversmeyer. Among her survivors are...

Timothy J. Mahon, 62, of Union, passed away on April 25, 2024. Mr. Mahon, son of the late Robert L. Mahon and Dolores “Dee” Schuettenberg, was born on October 18, 1961, in Washington. He received his education from Washington High School. On July 31, 1982, he was united in marriage to Terri Bridges in Washington. Tim loved the outdoors, gardening and floating on the rivers of Missouri. He loved time with his wife, kids, and grandkids.   He was preceded in death by his...

Kathleen A. Baker, 74, of Washington, passed away on April 25, 2024. Mrs. Baker, daughter of the late Theodore Noelke and Olivia nee Lamke, was born on September 4, 1949, in Washington. She received her education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On June 30, 1973, she was united in marriage to Donald Baker at St. Francis Borgia Church. Kathy loved traveling, taking photos, baking and decorating cakes, crafting, fried chicken, ice cream, and more than anything her family and...

David A. Hillermann, 66, of Washington, passed away on April 23, 2024. Mr. Hillermann, son of the late Maurice Hillermann and Doris nee Frankenberg, was born on March 28, 1958, in Washington. He received his education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On October 29, 1977, he was united in marriage to Laurie Harshaw at St. Francis Borgia Church. Dave loved being outdoors, especially on or near the water. He enjoyed history and old historic buildings. Dave was often piddling around in his...

Brian John Epple, 56, of Washington, MO passed away on April 9, 2024. He was the son of George Epple and the late Una (Sallaz) Epple. He was born on July 28, 1967 in Hermann, MO. Brian was united in marriage to Lisa (Schulte) Epple on March 12, 1994 at St. Paul’s Church in Hermann. He received his education from Hermann High School and Linn State Technical College. Some of Brian’s hobbies were going on walks with Lisa, boogieboarding in Florida, arcade games and comic books,...

Ludell F. Rettke, 99, of Washington, passed away on April 2, 2024. Mrs. Rettke, daughter of the late Ferdinand Buenemann and Olga nee Osthoff, was born on March 15, 1925, in Augusta. She received her education from Augusta Public School. On February 8, 1947, she was united in marriage to Arlie Rettke at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Washington. Mrs. Rettke loved the outdoors, especially gardening, fishing, and going mushroom hunting. She enjoyed harvesting and cracking...

Joseph C. Nieder ,55, of Villa Ridge, passed away on March 30, 2024. Mr. Nieder, son of the late Jerome Nieder and Lillian nee Marquart, was born on February 4, 1969 in Washington. He received his education from Washington High School. On June 7, 1996, he was united in marriage to Angie Schroeder at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Washington. Joe retired 2 years ago from his Sale Management Position at Performance Food Group. He began a part time job at ABF Romcare following his retirement....

Nancy A. Amelung, 75, of Washington, passed away on March 25, 2024. Nancy, daughter of the late Lawrence Amelung and Rita nee Irvine, was born on April 9, 1948, in Washington. She received her education from Incarnate Word Academy and the University of Missouri. Ms. Amelung was a police officer before retiring. Nancy enjoyed gardening and planting and was a member of various flower and garden clubs. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Louise Charboneau and brother, Ralph...

Norma Jean “Jeanie” Becker, 80, of Labadie, passed away on March 13, 2024. Jeanie, daughter of the late August Steffens and Evelyn nee Kleekamp, was born on September 8, 1943, in Washington. She received her education from Washington High School, graduating in 1961. On December 5, 1964, she was united in marriage to Donald Becker at the Pilgrim U.C.C. in Labadie. In 1995, she received her Associate of Arts degree from East Central College. Jeanie and Donald made a happy life on...