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May, 2022 | Michael Scott Wirthlin (aka Spot), born August 7, 1951, died at home on May 22, at age 70.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife Julia, daughters Vanessa and Louisa, and his grandson Connor, and countless friends. As a longtime friend of Bill W., Michael helped innumerable people – both friends and strangers – on their way to better lives. He will be missed beyond measure. Michael loved running, laughing, guitars, and his dogs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lindell Club, or AA Central Services in St. Louis. An organized celebration of life will follow at a later time, but we hope you will also celebrate Spot’s life everyday.

December 2022 | Patrick Brennan (Lindell Club Director 2020-2022) passed away on Friday Dec. 9, 2022, at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Barbara Zawier. Loving father of P.J. (Kate), Billy (Elizabeth), and Jimmy Brennan. Dearest “PaPo” of Jude and Birdie. Much loved brother of Sister Sheila Brennan, OP, Nancy (Bob) Gillon, Mary (Bob) Meihaus, the late Jim (survived by Marilyn) Brennan, and Ginny Bass. Loving son of the late Jim and late Kate Brennan. Dear son-in-law of the late Edward and late Mary Ann Zawier. Caring brother-in-law to Mary Schreiner, Thomas Zawier, the late Michele (late Joseph) Grange, and the late Edward Zawier, Jr. Former husband of Marsha Dooley Ostmann and former son-in-law of the late Bill and late Shirley Dooley. Patrick joins many other family members and close friends in heaven, including the late Tom and late Kathy Sargent, with whom he’s likely already sharing stories about St. Luke’s, Little Flower and Lake Wauwanoka.

Patrick worked hard at everything he did. He lived a life of service. He was always giving of his time, talent, and treasure. He cared. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Patrick was volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church. He also came out of retirement to serve as the Director of Lindell Club, which provides a safe, sober environment for members and guests to meet and socialize and to extend the welcoming hand of recovery to all who seek it.

January, 2024 | Janet Mary Young May 9th, 1958 – January 28th, 2024. Beloved wife of Michael Young Sr.; loving mother of Jessica Williamson and Michael (Shelley Finn) Young Jr.; adoring sister of Jennifer (Paul) Hasak, Jeanne “Tess” (the late Paul) Stephenitch, Shelagh (Duane) Fant, Noreen (Larry) Gant and the late Terry Kane. Our dearest sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Visitation at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church (5801 Pernod Ave. 63139) on Saturday, February 3 from 9:00 am. until Funeral Mass time at 10:00 am. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions to The Lindell Club 4522 Lindell Blvd. 63108 appreciated.

May, 2024 | Diane Kathryn Maguire (61) of St. Louis, MO passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2024, surrounded by family. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She dedicated her life to serving others as a nurse and involved member in her community.

Diane was born in Chicago, IL on October 11, 1,962, and moved with her family in 1967 to St.

Louis, which she would call home until her passing. She enjoyed hiking and biking, which she did around the world. She loved spending time with family and friends; her two cats, coffee, dancing, music, and nature. Diane was a bright light to everyone in her life. She inspired others to demonstrate and strengthen their values through action.

Diane had an impactful career as a psychiatric nurse in the non-profit sector. In 1999, she began working at Community Alternatives, which would merge with Places for People in 2011, where she was a beloved friend and colleague to countless. At the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Diane began working at BJC as a pediatric hospice nurse, where she cared and advocated for many children and their families.

Diane was preceded in death by her father, Edward Russell Maguire; and stepfather, James Robert O’Brien. She is survived by her mother, Marlene Ruth O’Brien (nee Hamre); her twin daughters, Olivia Grace Maguire, and Kaitlyn Rose Layden; and her brother, Mark Alexander Maguire (AnneMarie).

A celebration of life will take place at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 7401 Delmar Blvd., 63103, on Saturday, May 25th at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Diane’s memory be made to Gwendolyn’s Gifts, which provides support to children on hospice; Hilljack House, a halfway house whose board she served on; or a charity of your choice.

August, 2024 /James Langwith Manor Born in Spokane, WA at the Fairfield Air Force Base on February 14th,1954 Lang’s family moved back to St. Louis in 1957 where he grew up in University Hills and then Ladue. He attended Barrett Hall Academy where he was an Alter Boy at the St Louis Basilica Cathedral.

He attended and graduated from St. Louis Country Day School in 1972. Every year he was included in the photograph reflecting outstanding scholars and athletes. During his time at Country Day, Lang was the first (since 1917) to letter in all sports every year – water polo, golf, tennis and swimming. His senior year he won the state championship for 100 meter butterfly.

At the University of Virginia Lang was a proud member of St. Anthony’s Hall. He graduated on the Deans List from UVA’s McIntire School of Commerce in 1976. His friendships from The Hall continued throughout his life.

Lang moved to California in 1976 with his brother Stafford joining him in 1978. Lang settled in San Francisco where he lived for 25 years. He was very active in the local music scene and skied at Squaw Valley with his friends. Lang’s first job in California was working at Rubbermaid selling goods to Air Force bases. He quickly pivoted to finance where his first finance job was at Smith Barney, moving to Drexel Burnham Lambert and then as V.P. at Alex Brown where he stayed until 2001. Moving to St. Louis after his second kidney transplant, Lang became a Financial Advisor, Senior Director – Investments at Oppenheimer where he worked for the duration of his career.

Lang’s daughter Katen was born in 1991 in San Francisco. They enjoyed many common interests such as cooking, jam band music and ‘90s cartoons. She travelled as often as possible to visit him. They enjoyed trips to the Bahamas and Montana with family.

From his teenage years onwards, Lang was faced with and overcame many health obstacles due to Type 1 Diabetes including waiting 2 years for a kidney-pancreas transplant in ‘96 and a second kidney transplant in ‘98 donated by his brother Stafford. He efficiently and independently managed his diabetes for over 55 years.

Lang moved back to St. Louis where he met his wife, Maryann in 2002. Maryann and her children, John and Lindsay, became a huge part of his life and family. Welcoming a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren completed his St. Louis family. They traveled extensively in the U.S. and to the Bahamas enjoying time with their friends far and wide.

Lang was very active from a young age – he excelled as a golfer, duck hunter, fly and bone fisherman and squash player. He was a student of these sports and enjoyed teaching others his hobbies. He loved duck hunting at Raccoon Ranch and Windfall. Lang was a spot on shot, could blow a duck call and work a dog. He assisted his father, in training their golden retrievers Rex, Joe and Major. He taught his wife, Maryann, to shoot and play golf so she would be included in these activities.

Lang took many family trips out west as a young man, loving both Montana and Colorado. The 7 day horseback pack trips in the Absorka Mountains were where he perfected his fly-fishing skills. Lang also worked one summer at the famed A BAR A Ranch in Wyoming as a fly-fishing instructor.

Lang loved The Lunch at the round table in the squash gallery at The Racquet Club, often offering his opinion on players form and shot selection.

Among Lang’s many interests was playing the drums – even playing the encore at an Allman Brothers Band show at the Beacon theater in New York in 2002 and again several years later playing a drum solo with the AB’s at the Beacon. You could find him and his wife backstage at the Beacon rockin’ on with the ABB’s. His mother was a huge fan of music and they enjoyed many good times together.

Lang played with the West End Rhythm Project band in NYC and with his band Vortex of the Farallons in San Francisco for many years continuing after moving back to St. Louis. His next favorite gig was when he played a show in San Francisco on Sacramento and Front Street on a St. Patrick’s Day with hundreds in attendance.

Lang was an active member of the University Club and Olympic Club in San Francisco and the Racquet Club in St Louis.

Lang always marched to the beat of his own drum. Never afraid to speak up and voice his opinion, he was always fiercely independent and an individualist.

Lang is survived by his wife, Maryann, daughter, Katen (Stephen), Maryann’s children, John (Alexandra) and Lindsay, grandchildren Jack and George, brother Stafford (Cathy), nephew Ford (Darcy) and sister Peggy (Jim), niece Anne (Tom) and nephew, Jack (Laura). He was preceded in death by his parents James L. Manion and Joanne Hager Manion.

As he gains his angel wings you will find him in Heaven with his mother listening to music and his father blowing a duck call. And drumming away to the music he loves with Butch Trucks and Montez Colemen, he will be accompanied by bass player Bruce Canan. Jazz was his favorite. He will always remember his music friends and the music community he loved. 

August, 2024 / William Carleton: March 20th, 1932-August 21, 2024

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church and resting in the Arms of the Holy Family, William Peter Carleton, Jr., aged 92, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who lived a full life.

Born in 1932, Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Anne Weber Carleton, with whom he shared a remarkable journey of 68 years, a testament to their enduring love and commitment. Together, they built a close-knit family, raising five children: Virginia (Mike) Wefelmeyer, William P. (Debi) Carleton, III, Paul A. (Georgeanne) Carleton, Stephen W. (Barb) Carleton, and Mary Elizabeth (Ron) Fox. His legacy of love and wisdom will continue through his twenty-two cherished grandchildren: E. Michael (Sloane) Wefelmeyer, Charles Wefelmeyer, Peter T. (Moriah) Carleton, William P. (Jess) Carleton, IV, Nicole (Moses) Stevens, Andrew Carleton, Rachel Carleton, David Carleton, Jonathan (Lauren) Carleton, Ali Carleton, Luke Carleton, Gabriel Carleton, Peter M. (Gretchen) Carleton, Timothy (Christy) Carleton, Gerard Carleton, Paul Carleton, Jr., Daniel Carleton, Elizabeth Carleton, Benjamin Carleton, Samuel Carleton, Jacqueline Fox, and Lauren Fox and his ten great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his Brother John C. Carleton. He was predeceased by his parents, William P. and Marjorie Kardell Carleton, and his sisters, Ellen (William) Weld and Sharon (David) Dempsey.

Bill was a veteran officer of the United States Air Force, having attained the rank of First Lieutenant prior to his honorable discharge. He had a sixty-year career as an insurance agent and broker, founding The Carleton Agency Co. and eventually retiring as a partner of The Crane Agency. He was a lifelong boater on the Mississippi, which led to his grandchildren referring to him as “Captain.” He was a friend of Dr. Bob and Bill W for 42 years.

Bill/Captain will be deeply missed but forever remembered by those who knew and loved him.