The Obituary Section

William W. Kidd

Eureka, Missouri

Beloved husband for 62 years of Patricia Kidd nee Powers. Loving father of Ricky Kidd and Tricia Bennie Jackson Kidd. Proud grandpa of the late Ashley Tommy Dietzler Tyler Kidd Richard Kidd and Aaron Kiana Mullins Kidd. Dearest brother of the late Debbie Henry Miller. Dear great grandpa of Cole Lause Aaron Kidd Jr. MacKenzie Dietzler Adrian Kidd Aiden Kidd Richard Kidd Jr. RiKiyah Kidd. Dearest uncle cousin and friend of many. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Naomi Kidd. He was a devoted husband and father and his grandchildren were his world. William was active in his church and successfully ran a prayer website that reached countless people throughout the world. He loved bowling and eventually reached his goal of bowling a perfect game. Services The family will receive friends for a memorial visitation at the FAMILY CENTER at SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory 14960…

— Read Full Obituary —

Dvm Donald M. "Don" Walsh

Eureka, Missouri

Donald M Walsh DVM Don aged 80 passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Feb. 5 2026. Don had a deep love for family friends and all of Gods creatures both great and small. The impact of his life on his family and friends is immense. Don was born in St. Louis MO and knew as a young boy he would become a veterinarian. Don was a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine Columbia and lovingly cared for small animals and horses for 56 years. He founded Homestead Veterinary Hospital in Pacific Missouri. His keen interest was Equine Laminitis a disease of the horses foot. He started the Animal Health Foundation in 1985 a nonprofit charity which raised funds for research into this disease. AHF was supported during its 35 years by many people who shared his love of horses and animals. He continued to study and…

— Read Full Obituary —

Marilyn Elizabeth Wandersee

Eureka, Missouri

Wandersee Marilyn Elizabeth 96 baptized into the hope of Christs resurrection on February 10 2026. She was born in St Louis daughter of the late Bernard and Inez Burger Kempf. Marilyn was the youngest of two siblings Bob Burger and Jan Long who preceded her in death. Beloved wife of the late Elward Ed Wandersee. They met on a blind date and were married for 72 years. They raised five children all who have honored Marilyn as a wonderful mother. Larry Mark Mary Jo Greg Cherie Wandersee Sue Mark Adkins and Joan Michael Scherer grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 15 dear aunt cousin and friend. Marilyn loved and served her family well. She was kind faithful and kindhearted to all. She loved playing bridge spending time with family and friends the Lake of the Ozarks fishing reading walking and square dancing. She was an avid Cardinals fan and…

— Read Full Obituary —

Jr. Earl C. Schmidt

Eureka, Missouri

February 8, 2026

Earl C. Schmidt Jr. passed away on February 9 2026 at the age of 86. He was born and raised in St. Louis and graduated from Washington University with a degree in accounting. In 1967 he married Marianne Percy and together they owned and operated the Party Pastry Shop bakery for 40 years. His passion was always baking and he continued to do that even in his retirement years. He was an accomplished pianist and loved music. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Marianne Schmidt. He is also survived by his children Walter Pamela Schmidt Anne Michael Noonan Andrew Laurie Schmidt and Elizabeth Schmidt. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren Patrick Amanda Schmidt Kathryn Aran McMurtray Shannon Noonan deceased Sarah Noonan Theresa Noonan Michael Noonan Jr. Matthew Noonan Ava Schmidt Helena Schmidt Hayden Schmidt Colleen Thompson Christopher Thompson Megan Thompson and 2 greatgrandchildren Ryan Schmidt and Kennedy…

— Read Full Obituary —

Ana Maria Monserrat Barake

Eureka, Missouri

Beloved mother of Alexander Janice Hu Barake Andre Danica Harootian Barake and Christina Andrew Kelley Barake. Loving and proud GB of Levy Dominique and Genevieve Sierra. Dearest sister of Rene Monserrat Alina Murphy and George Susan Monserrat. Dearest cousin of Magda Lena Almirall Addario. Dear aunt and friend of many. She is preceded in death by her parents Rene and Elsie Monserrat. Born and raised in Havana Cuba she grew up surrounded by her loving parents and three siblings. Her life was one of movement resilience and curiositybeginning in Cuba continuing through Miami and eventually settling in Washington D.C. with many meaningful places and journeys in between. Travel remained a lifelong passion and she loved sharing her experiences and stories. Above all else her greatest and most cherished role was being a mother. She devoted her life to her children making them her priority in every season and every decision.…

— Read Full Obituary —