Tag: obituary
IN MEMORIAM: Laborers Local 110’s Oliver ‘Ollie’ Kube
Oliver “Ollie” Kube, a Laborers Local 110 retiree, died Feb. 26 at age 81.
Brother Kube, of Plattsmouth, Neb., was a man who instantly won...
IN MEMORIAM: Laborers Local 110’s David Michael Hodapp
David Michael Hodapp, a member of Laborers Local 110, passed away Feb. 22.
He was born on Oct. 29, 1964, in St. Louis to Jerome...
IN MEMORIAM: Labor attorney Bruce Feldacker
Prominent Labor attorney Bruce Feldacker passed away on Feb. 15, 2024, at the age of 83. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Celebration of Life for IBEW Local 1’s Bart Velasco planned for...
By SHERI GASSAWAY
Assistant Editor
A great Labor leader. A true union brother. A Jefferson County legend. Those are just some of the words friends and...
IN MEMORIAM: Vicky Smolik – American Federation of Musicians Local 2-197
Vicky Smolik, longtime president of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 2-197 passed away on Jan. 9, 2024 after a lengthy illness, Jerry...
IN MEMORIAM: Laborers Local 110’s Darrell Scott
Darrell L. Scott, a retiree of Laborers Local 110, passed away on Feb. 2, 2024 at age 64.
Brother Scott, of Washington, Mo., adored his...
IN MEMORIAM: Glaziers Local 513’s Dennis ‘Denny’ Edward Stegman
Dennis “Denny” Edward Stegman, retired business manager of Glaziers Local 513, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his wife Connie Stegman,...
IN MEMORIAM: Laborers Local 110’s James Fraley, Jr.
James E. Fraley, Jr., a member of Laborers Local 110, died Jan. 31, 2024 at deGreeff Hospice House in St. Louis. He was 64.
He...
Hundreds of workers, Labor and political leaders, family and friends honor...
By ED FINKELSTEIN
Publisher Emeritus
In a most moving eulogy to commemorate the death of Ullico CEO Ed Smith, a dedicated, highly respected trade unionist with...
IN MEMORIAM: Former Machinists Lodge 777 President Terry Sutton
Terry Ray Sutton, of Hazelwood, Mo, passed away Dec. 13, 2023 at the age of 72.
Brother Sutton was a diesel mechanic at Ryder Truck...