John L. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes

John L. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes Funeral & cremation services. Serving families of St. Louis, Missouri, since 1900. Since 1900, John L. John L. Life celebrations are modern and light-hearted.

Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes South City Chapel offers compassion and honesty to families who are looking for assistance during some of the hardest times of their lives. You will not find a more beautiful event center with one-of-a-kind features like an Italian fountain and fish pond, a historic grandfather clock, an antique vase, and imported black marble walls. When you walk into the funeral homes, you will be blown away at the atmosphere and how well you can escape everyday life to focus on what really matters. They take pride in the wide variety of services they offer with their commitment to excellence, knowing that everyone will walk away satisfied. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes South City Chapel is a full-service funeral home. Start with embalming, a way to preserve the body for a visitation and funeral service. You can make a traditional funeral service unique to your family with small requests that will be honored. Cremation can be simple by choosing direct cremation as a standalone service. Or give your family and friends an opportunity to mourn the loss by choosing a cremation with a memorial ceremony. Pair a life celebration with a burial or cremation, planning a party filled with looking back at a life well-lived. Pre-need funeral services are available so that you can write down these details for your own service, so your family does not have to guess about your funeral planning after you die. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes South City Chapel helps families from St. Louis, South County, Affton, Arnold, Oakville, Crestwood, Green Park, Mehlville, Lemay, Bella Villa, Grantwood Village, Lakeshire, Mackenzie, Marlborough, and Saint George. You can trust the funeral home to find high quality funeral products like urns, caskets, vaults, memorials, cremation jewelry, and urn vaults. Then, let the planning team take care of catering and flowers and sit back and relax while all the details fall into place. When you learn about a death in the family, let John L. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes South City Chapel be your first call. Take a tour when you visit 7027 Gravois Ave Saint Louis, MO 63116. Or, speak with a member of the team by calling (314) 352-2600.

Jeanette LueddeBeloved matriarch, Jeanette Luedde, nee Merz, entered into rest peacefully at home on Tuesday March 10, 2...
03/13/2026

Jeanette Luedde

Beloved matriarch, Jeanette Luedde, nee Merz, entered into rest peacefully at home on Tuesday March 10, 2026, at the age of 87. Devoted mother of surviving Linda (Ron) Malin, the late Michael (Yvette) Luedde, the late Cynthia (Jack) Huelskamp, surviving Jaqueline (David) Chronister, surviving Perry (Ruth) Luedde, the late Gerald “Baby Gerry” Luedde, and surviving Christine (Paul) Flam; cherished grandmother of 11; blessed great-grandmother of six, with a seventh on the way; dear sister of the late Robert “Shutters" Merz,...

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Sharon Jean SieberSharon Jean Sieber (née Ge**er), born June 14, 1950, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at the ...
03/12/2026

Sharon Jean Sieber

Sharon Jean Sieber (née Ge**er), born June 14, 1950, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at the age of 75. A woman of quiet strength, gentle humor, and steadfast faith, Sharon filled her life and the lives of others with warmth and kindness. Sharon shared a beautiful 47-year marriage with her beloved husband, Vernon Sieber. Their partnership was one built on devotion, patience, and a simple, steady love that carried them through every season of life. Born to the...

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Today we recognize the time, care, and support that funeral directors, embalmers, and all involved in the mortuary field...
03/11/2026

Today we recognize the time, care, and support that funeral directors, embalmers, and all involved in the mortuary field do to bring closure and peace of mind to their communities.

At John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Homes, our team recognizes and appreciates the honor that is caring for our neighbors' loved ones, and we thank the directors, embalmers, and ambassadors on our team to make every day possible!

We are proud to share a meaningful resource from our friends at the HeartLight Center to help our community navigate the...
03/10/2026

We are proud to share a meaningful resource from our friends at the HeartLight Center to help our community navigate the complexities of loss. In a new episode of the "Hope Comes to Visit" podcast, HeartLight’s Director of Community Outreach, Kelly Karavousanos, discusses the reality of mourning, why our culture struggles to talk about it, and what it truly means to support someone who is hurting. Listen to the podcast here https://heartlightcenter.org/podcast-2026/

Shirley M. EderleShirley M. Ederle, nee Steffen, passed in peace on March 5, 2026, at the age of 95. Shirley was born Oc...
03/10/2026

Shirley M. Ederle

Shirley M. Ederle, nee Steffen, passed in peace on March 5, 2026, at the age of 95. Shirley was born October 23, 1930, the sixth of eight children born to Henry and Anna Steffen in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt and friend to many. Shirley is survived by her son James (Laura) Ederle, daughter-in-law Kimberly Ederle; grandchildren Jessica (Jordan) Hartman, Alexander Ederle, Adam Ederle, Michael (Mary) Ederle; great grandchildren...

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Thomas A. Vander Weide Sr.Thomas "Tom" A. Vander Weide entered into rest peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesd...
03/10/2026

Thomas A. Vander Weide Sr.

Thomas "Tom" A. Vander Weide entered into rest peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Bobette "Bobbie" Vander Weide, nee Eilert; devoted father of Thomas "Tom" Vander Weide Jr, Kris (Joe) Davis, and Jason Vander Weide; cherished grandpa of Danielle (Ben) Bryant, Ashley, Tanner, and Reese; blessed great-grandpa of Asa; dear brother of Kay (Ron) West and the late Terry Vander Weide; and treasured uncle of Jon, Scott (Debbie),...

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Norma J. ZajicekNorma J. Zajicek, age 99, entered into peaceful rest on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born on January 2...
03/09/2026

Norma J. Zajicek

Norma J. Zajicek, age 99, entered into peaceful rest on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born on January 20, 1927, to Wilburn and Pearl Pope. She married Douglas Zajicek on October 30, 1948. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter, Patricia Zajicek, her brother, Wilburn A. Pope, and her nephew, Bruce Pope. She is survived by her great-nieces Heather Pope (Steve Rock) and Amanda Pope (Aaron Potts), who cherished her and adored her dry sense of...

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Edna WaltersEdna (nee Jamison) Walters was born on April 14, 1935, in Hinkleville, Kentucky, and departed this life on M...
03/06/2026

Edna Walters

Edna (nee Jamison) Walters was born on April 14, 1935, in Hinkleville, Kentucky, and departed this life on March 1, 2026, in Fenton. A beloved matriarch, she graced her family with a warmth that touched the hearts of all who knew her. As a loving mother, she is survived by her children: Randall (Nan) Walters, Valerie (Robert) Parham, and Peggy (Phil) Merrell. Grace took immense pride in her role as a grandmother, cherishing the moments spent with her grandchildren: Randall...

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Charles "Chuck" AmesCharles "Chuck" Ames, born on July 12, 1980, in Saint Louis, Missouri, went home to be with Jesus on...
03/05/2026

Charles "Chuck" Ames

Charles "Chuck" Ames, born on July 12, 1980, in Saint Louis, Missouri, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Saint Louis, Missouri. Among those who cherish him, he will be remembered as a father, loving son, beloved brother, and friend. Chuck's kindness, humor, and bold faith made him the unforgettable, standout individual that he was in every room. In recent years, Chuck has been a committed commercial driver, taking his "larger than life" personality on...

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Louise OsterLouise Oster, baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection, departed this life on Saturday, February 28, ...
03/03/2026

Louise Oster

Louise Oster, baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection, departed this life on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the age of 76. Born in St Louis on October 30th 1949, she was the loving daughter of the late Reis and Doris (née Golden) Beckemeier; the devoted and faithfully cherished wife of Lynn Oster, with whom she shared 41 beautiful years of marriage; and the beloved momma of Dr. Andrew S. Oster, whom she dedicated her life to raising, nurturing, and...

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Susan Carol TonkovicTonkovic, Susan C. (90) Susan "Sue" was called home to our Lord and Savior on February 27,2026. She ...
03/03/2026

Susan Carol Tonkovic

Tonkovic, Susan C. (90) Susan "Sue" was called home to our Lord and Savior on February 27,2026. She is preceded in death by her husband Norbert "Bert" Tonkovic of 65 years; leaves five children, Deanna (Terry) Lyman, Mary Beth (Todd) Frazier, Brenda (Jay) Ritzen, Dennis (Kelly) Tonkovic and Dawn (Tom) White; twelve grandchildren, Claire (Taylor), Danielle (Jordan), Jeffrey (Taylor), Rebecca, Christopher (Kailyn), Nicole (Alec), Stephen, Savannah, Luke, Joseph, Zachary and Emma and four great-grandchildren, Jaden, Madden, William and Natalie. Sue...

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Every month, our partners at HeartLight Center offer a large variety of virtual support groups. Open drop-in support gro...
03/02/2026

Every month, our partners at HeartLight Center offer a large variety of virtual support groups. Open drop-in support groups offer a dependable, non-judgmental space to connect with others. Regardless of where you are in your process or how long it has been since your loss, you are welcome to join for community and peer support. We invite you to look at the March calendar to find a group that fits your needs. Learn more and register here: https://heartlightcenter.org/virtual-programs/

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