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John F. Carter, M.D. passed away peacefully in the company of his five surviving children April 23, 2023. Dr. Carter was born September 15, 1931, to Dr. James and Elizabeth (Dillon) Carter in Rockville Centre, N.Y. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Loretta (Smith) Carter, with whom he had six children, Jim (Nancy) Carter, Michael "Mickey" Carter (deceased), Michele Carter Dunn, Kate Carter Gage, John (Angela) Carter and Erin (Bill) Brasser. Dr. Carter is also survived by his eighteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and his brother Rev. James C. Carter, S.J. of Grand Coteau, La. John was preceded in death by his brother Dr. Anthony Carter. Dr. Carter graduated from St. Stanislaus High School in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. He earned his undergraduate degree from Loyola University-New Orleans in 1952 and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Saint Louis University Medical School in 1956. Dr. Carter served as a doctor in the U.S. Army until he was honorably discharged in 1960 at the rank of Captain. After serving his country "Jack" practiced internal medicine at Depaul Hospital and Christian Hospitals in St. Louis, Mo. He was Chief of Staff at DePaul for several years and was a member of the medical staff for the St. Louis City Police for 25 years. Dr. Carter loved listening to classical music, reading Shakespeare and sharing his love of boating and being on the water at Lake of the Ozarks with his family. He also enjoyed cheering on the St. Louis Football Cardinals with his vociferous friends and besting all of us who dared to challenge him at the Scrabble board. During his retirement years he filled much of his time with the joys and happiness of being around his grown children and grandchildren. Dr. Carter will be fondly remembered and forever missed. A memorial Mass celebrating Dr. Carter's life will take place June 23, 11:00 AM at Annunciation Catholic Church, followed by interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. The family requests any memorial donations be made to the St. Louis University Medical School James F King Chair in Gastroenterology Fund (#30761).

Ralph Walter Campbell Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Loving husband of Virginia Campbell (nee: Vogt) for 50 years; beloved father of Corby (Lisa) Campbell and Christina (Roger) Ross; proud papa of Katlyn, Samuel, Chloe, Carson, Kaden, Connor and Annalyse; loving brother of Dave (Sandy) Todd, Dennis (Lorraine) Campbell, Debra (Greg) Rudder, Robert (Jeanna) Todd, Glendale (Anita) Todd, Harriet (Roland) Kramer, Debbie Todd, Sharon Campbell and the late Jack (survived by Lee) Todd, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Ralph was devoted to his family, community and country. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Navy. He was a decorated police officer with the St Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD). During his time with the SLMPD he was assigned to various units including the 4 th district, the Detectives Bureau and the Bureau of Investigations Homicide Division, where he spent over 20 years. Ralph was also very proud of his time with the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad serving as an investigator, report writer and squad supervisor for over 25 years. After dedicating 34 years to his community, Ralph retired from the SLMPD in 2008. After retirement is when Ralph found his ultimate joy in life, spending unlimited time with his most cherished commodity, his family. During this time you could often find him at the little league baseball fields, the soccer fields, the ice rink or theater stage, in his full time roll as a season ticket holder to his grandchildren's extra-curricular activities. Ralph's love and dedication to his family was unmatched. Cheers, we have it from here!