Clarence J. Jaegers, of Kirkwood, died Monday, July 22, 2002.
Mr. Jaegers was the beloved husband of Carol B. Jaegers (nee Rucker); brother of Raymond Jaegers, Florentine Rosa and Clara Schanzmeyer; stepfather of Thomas Firth, James Firth and Wendy Borgman; grandfather of Benjamin Firth; brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many.
Visitation was held July 24, at Bopp Chapel in Kirkwood, followed by masonic and religious services. Mr. Jaegers was a member of Kirkwood Lodge #484 AF&AM.; Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Chester "Swede" Johnston, 92, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002 of congestive heart failure.
Mr. Johnston was born in Appleton, Wis. He maintained homes in Webster Groves, Appleton, Pittsburgh, Pa. and Deerfield Beach, Fla.
As a high school senior, he set a broad jump record that stood for 36 years. In 1930, he held an unofficial world track record, which was eventually broken by Jesse Owens in the 1936 Olympic games.
In 1931 he joined the Green Bay Packers football team and played four games. He then played for the Oshkosh All-Stars, New London Bulldogs, Chicago Cardinals and the Wisconsin Blackhawks before signing with the St. Louis Gunners in 1932.
As a Gunner, he was one of the few players in the league to play without a helmet. He led the team to a successful season in 1933, scoring 17 touchdowns in 16 games for a 11-2-3 record.
In 1934, Mr. Johnston married Janice Reese, a former high dive champion from his home town. He returned to the Packers, and played for them from 1934 through 1939. He finished out his football career with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1939 and 1940. In 1981, he was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.
Mr. Johnston was a 32nd degree Mason, and worked for Westinghouse Electric as an engineer for 25 years until his retirement in the late 1970s.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Janice; brother-in-law, Richard Reese of St. Louis; sister-in-law, Kaye Reese, of Madison, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Violette Shepherd, Pearl Matthews and Jeanette Lilge; and his brother-in-law, Staber Reese.
A service was held Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Gorgen-McGinley Funeral Home in Dodgeville, Wis. Interment, East Side Cemetery, Dodgeville, Wis.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Duane L. Jones, a.k.a. Barron Winchester, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 at the age of 69.
The Shrewsbury resident was a member of the St. Louis Artists Guild, Screen Actor's Guild, Actor's Equity, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, St. Louis Ad Club, Alliance of Special Effects and Pyrotechnic Operators, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Spirit of St. Louis Lodge #27, Moolah Temple of St. Louis and a certified National Rifle Association instructor.
Mr. Jones, who as an actor went by the name of Barron Winchester, was a student at Chicago's renowned Second City and has appeared in films such as, "The Hoodlum Priest, " "The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery, " "Delirium, " and "Escape From New York."
He was a talented artist, claiming that the Queen of England owned one of his many paintings.
Mr. Jones has appeared on network shows such as "Route 66" and "CBS Workshop." He has performed at the Crystal Palace, Showboat, Municipal Opera and the Theatre Guild of Webster Groves.
At the Municipal Opera Mr. Jones appeared in "Oklahoma" and "Student Prince." He did extensive work in television commercials, was a courtroom artist, and was the proud owner of several Emmy Awards for makeup and special effects.
There was no visitation and no services. A celebration of his life will be held at C.J. Muggs, 101 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 1 to 10 p.m.
John F. Keane Jr., a resident of Kirkwood, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, of cancer. He was 80.
Mr. Keane was born in Milford, Mass. He received a bachelor's degree from Boston College and a master's degree in biology from Fordham University. While at Fordham, he worked with Dr. George Papanicolaou, the inventor of the Pap Smear test.
In 1950, Mr. Keane moved to St. Louis and earned a doctorate from St. Louis University. He was an associate professor of physics at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy for 25 years until his retirement in 1980.
Mr. Keane is survived by his two daughters, Lois Donaldson and Kathleen Schweitzer; two stepdaughters, Nancy Hanon and Lianeyn Shavian; a sister, Marie Murphy; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Nov. 27 at Schrader Funeral Home in Ballwin. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery in Wildwood.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Brother Matthias T. Kessel, a former educator in the St. Louis area, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001 at St. Joseph Healthcare Center in San Antonio. He was 86.
A native of Chicago, Brother Kessel entered the Maryhurst postulate in Kirkwood in 1930. Two years later, he entered the Marianist novitiate in Kirkwood. Brother Kessel professed his final vows in 1938.
A funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, Dec. 29, in San Antonio, followed by burial in the Marianist Cemetery on the campus of St. Mary's University.
Brother Kessel had no immediate survivors.
Lena Mae Kiebler (nee Woody), died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002.
Mrs. Kiebler was an employee of Velvet Freeze for 20 years. She was the wife of the late Edward P. Kiebler; mother of Edward L. (Frances) Kiebler and Marilyn E. (James R.) Hoag; grandmother of Edward (Patricia) Kiebler, Katherine Emmons Tatum and Kevin Kiebler; great-grandmother of Brandon and Cassandra Kiebler, Richard and Cole Emmons, and Callie and Chad Kiebler; aunt and great-aunt.
Visitation and funeral services were held Nov. 19 at Bopp Chapel in Kirkwood. Interment private.
Daniel L. Kieffer, a Webster Groves resident, died Thursday, March 14, 2002. He was 79.
Mr. Kieffer was a member of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Webster Groves. He worked as a lineman for Chrysler Motors.
Mr. Kieffer was the husband of the late Emma Kieffer, and brother of Veronica Moore and Eugene Kieffer. He was preceded in death by five siblings: sisters Dorothy Minor, Juanita Finkes, and Geraldine Kieffer; and brothers Victor Kieffer and John Kieffer.
Interment was at St. Peter's Cemetery in Kirkwood.
Elizabeth "Betty" Kirn of Webster Groves died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002. She was 86.
Mrs. Kirn was the wife of the late Ralph Robert Kirn; sister of the late Katherine Ridenour and Frank Arthur Crippen Jr.; aunt of Frank Arthur Crippen III, Janis Crippen Rocco, Katherine Crippen Jannone and Eleanor Jo Oliver.
Funeral services were held Nov. 27 at Gerber Chapel in Webster Groves. Interment, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Missouri School for the Blind, 3815 Magnolia, 63110.
Dorothy M. Klein died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002. She was 86 years old.
Mrs. Klein was the beloved wife ofRay L. Klein for 62 years; mother of Kurt R. Klein, Kip D. Klein and Kathryn A. Klein; mother-in-law of Susan Klein and the late Patricia Klein; step grandmother, step great-grandmother, sister-in-law and aunt.
Mrs. Klein's remains were donated to the Washington University School of Medicine at her request. Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangements by Gerber Chapel in Webster Groves.
Walter J. Klein died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002.
Mr. Klein was the husband of the late Nellie M. Klein (nee Ruehmann); a brother-in-law and uncle.
Visitation and funeral services were held Oct. 24 at Bopp Chapel in Kirkwood. Interment, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
