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Obituaries

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Former Hazelwood Councilwoman Jeanette Eberlin Dies

Eberlin served as Hazelwood Ward 6 Councilwoman for 28 years. She died Tuesday at 85.

Jeanette Eberlin always spoke highly of her city and her residents. As a journalist and speech writer, she had a way with words. She died Tuesday at the age of 85; however, her legacy lives on. Eberlin served as the City of Hazelwood's Ward 6 Councilwoman for 28 years. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends," said  Carolyn Marty, president of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, in an email to chamber members. Eberlin was a widow, mother and grandmother. She also remained active on Hazelwood's Planning and Zoning Commission and helped with bringing  St. Louis Mills to Hazelwood. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Hutchens Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd. in Florissant. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 …

Monday, April 23, 2012

Hazelwood West's Head Secretary Suffers Major Loss

Staci Dawn Reddan dies unexpectedly at her home in O’Fallon, Missouri on April 4. She was daughter to Donna Earnest, longtime principal’s secretary at Hazelwood West High School.

Anyone that was a student at Hazelwood West High School throughout the past 20 years knows Donna Earnest. She has served as the head principal's secretary longer than most student's currently attending have been alive. Whether she's telling someone in the office to stop running or assisting a parent who looks lost upon entering the school's office area, she is one of the "Faces of West." Earnest and her family now need prayers for strength from those that know her because she recently lost her daughter. Staci Dawn Reddan died unexpectedly at her home in O’Fallon, Missouri on April 4. Her obituary on Stygar Funeral Home's website is as follows: Dearly loved wife and best friend of Michael P. Reddan. Beautiful and loving daughter of Don and …

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Candace Jarrett

7:44 am on Monday, April 23, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss Mrs. Earnest. As a parent, I now understand the saying that you never want to have to bury your child. I always thought you were a very nice woman when I attended WHS and I will keep your family in my prayers. Bless you.   more ›

Monday, March 26, 2012

Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Johnston Gone Early, But Will Never Be Forgotten

Hazelwood West Alum, Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Johnston, died in his sleep on March 19. He was 28.

Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Johnston of the 8th Air Force’s 608th Air Communications Squadron died Mon., March 19, 2012 in his sleep. He was the beloved husband of Crystal M. Johnston, dear father of three-year-old Brayden Johnston and dear son of Steven (Linda) Johnston of Hazelwood, and Karen Johnston of Florissant. Johnston was also a brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin nephew and friend to many. There will be visitation on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m., at Hutchens Mortuary, 675 Graham Road in Florissant. There will also be a visitation on Tuesday from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Hutchens as well. Johnston, who has been actively serving in the US Air Force for almost nine years, has received full honors and will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks …

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Candace Jarrett

9:50 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012

He did Arielle. It's one of those things that's difficult to understand but has to be accepted. I went to high school with him. He was a really nice guy.   more ›

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Remembering Robert Swank: Northwest Chamber President's Memorial Service Held Thursday

Memorial Service for Swank will be Thursday at 7 p.m., at the First Christian Church of Florissant, 2890 Patterson Rd.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Northwest Chamber of Commerce President Passes Away Suddenly

New president Robert Swank died Sunday afternoon from a heart attack.

Robert Swank has been a business leader in the Greater St. Louis area for some time serving communities all around the City of Hazelwood, from Ferguson, to Wentzville and beyond. After recently being hired as president of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce in November, Swank passed away Sunday of a heart attack.  "It is with deep and great sorrow that I must inform you of the death of the NWCC President/CEO, Robert Swank," said Northwest Chamber of Commerce administrator Tina Herrmann in an email sent out to chamber members Monday evening. "Please join with me in prayer for Mrs. Swank, their children and grandchildren." Bob Swank joined the chamber on Nov. 28, 2011. Prior to that, Swank was executive director of the St. Clair Chamber of …

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Longtime Pastor Vernon McGarvey Dies

The St. Louis native became an ordained minister of the United Pentecostal Church, International in 1970.

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