The Obituary Section

Jerry Pherigo

, Missouri

Jerry was born on March 30 1950 in St. Louis to the late Wilbur Troy Pherigo and Glady Virginia Pherigo ne Young. Jerry was united in marriage to Helen Faye Mohr on December 2 1967 at Bellefontaine Neighbors Baptist Church and they celebrated 58 years together. Together they were blessed with three children Missy William and Virginia. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1971. After returning home he began a long career with McDonnell Douglas as an Expeditor and Quality Controller retiring after 37 years of dedicated service. Jerry faithfully served the Truesdale community as a village trustee and later became the first mayor after Truesdale became a fourthclass city. He was proudly known as one of the original Truesdale outlaws. In his spare time Jerry enjoyed spending time on the golf course. He treasured every moment with his…

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Mary Davis

, Missouri

God saw her getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around her and whispered "Come to me." With tearful eyes we watched her and saw her pass away. Mary Lou Davis was born September 29 1936 to the union of William and Kathryn Bradley in the City of Keokuk Iowa. While growing up in Keokuk she attended elementary school andgraduated high school. She attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City Missouri where she met and married her husband Curtis Davis. They then moved to the St. Louis area where one son Anthony Davis was born. At the time of her death she was a longtime member of Central Missionary Baptist Church. She faithfully served on the Usher and Trustee Boards. She was active in the community and was a dedicated member of the NAACP St Charles Lions Club and the Senior Club within Wentzville…

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Charlotte Allen

, Missouri

May 13, 2026

Charlotte Allen of Defiance Missouri passed away on May 14 2026 at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of the late Willard Allen She is survived by her two sons Dale W. Ginny Stevener Mike L. Kelly Stevener brother Earl Charlyne Jungermann sister Ann Raymonddeceased Boehmer sisterinlaw Angie Jungermann grandchildren Tyson Carrie Stevener Matthew Stevener Melissa Chris Young Courtney Brad Wegman and Jordan John Chamberlin great grandchildren Hayden Bennett Camden Baker Brendan and Brynn many nieces nephews and extended family. She is preceded in death by her Father Clarence Jungermann Mother Leora Jungermann ne Kneemiller first husband Albert Stevener brother Fred Jungermann sister Dorothy Woodrow Mound sister Alice Raymond Benne sister Edith Norbert Benne grandchild Patrick Stevener. Charlotte worked at Bills Country Meats in New Melle a drug package in OFallon Missouri the New Melle Restaurant and the Bavarian Smoke House throughout her life. She was a…

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Karen Beinhorn

, Missouri

Karen Lynn Beinhorn passed away peacefully at her home in Wentzville Missouri on May 12 2026 at the age of 69. Karen was born in St. Louis Missouri on July 30 1956. On October 4 1997 she married the love of her life Arthur Butch Beinhorn. Together they became affectionately known as the Honey Badgers. Family was Karens world and she loved fiercely. She had a look that let you know when you were in trouble but it always came from a place of love. She was known for her thoughtful nature fun sense of humor and willingness to try anything new. Karen enjoyed camping boat rides eagle watching and spending time outdoors. She worked in home dcor at Lowes a job she truly enjoyed and later worked as noon duty at Peine Ridge Elementary where she touched the lives of many children. One of her favorite sayings was Good…

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Shirley Weinzerl

, Missouri

Shirley was born on March 19 1942 in Dexter Missouri the daughter of Walter and Ruth Sontag. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Wentzville she spent much of her time enjoying the fellowship and activities at the Wentzville Senior Center and participated in TOPS in Wright City. Shirley found joy in lifes simple pleasures. She loved reading working puzzles watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball games and visiting the casino. She had an extensive clown collection and was well known for her sweet tooth. One of her favorite pastimes was going on lunch dates with family and friends creating memories over good food and conversation. Above all Shirley cherished her family and the time she spent with them. She is lovingly survived by her daughter Tammy Doug Richard her daughterinlaw Karen Weinzerl five grandchildren Christina Jennifer Jeffrey Jacob and Mandy eight greatgrandchildren Emily Linsey Ariana Malarie Elijah…

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