By Kathy Miller - This past August, The Red Beauty Salon, owned by Sarah Hayek, moved to a new location in the New Melle Town Square. The Red Beauty Salon outgrew its space at Catala House and has expanded. The new location is conveniently located...
By Kathy Miller - In August 2003, the Boone Country Connection featured a story by Dianne Sudbrock about Dolores Preis and her life-saving daughter-in-law, Peggy Preis.
After long and prayerful consideration, the small group of active members of Friedens Peace UCC in New Melle has come to the sad realization they can no longer continue as a congregation and run the church. The attendance has dipped below double...
Submitted by Tyler Bollman, Boone Country 4-HThe annual St. Charles County Fair came alive in July as the 4-H members took center stage (or show ring) as they showcased their hard work, skills, and dedication to their projects. Amid the fun rides...
By Kathy Miller
On August 20, which turned out to be one of the hottest days of the summer, Femme Osage UCC celebrated its 190th Anniversary with a community-wide picnic. Despite the 100° temperatures, it did not stop the community from coming out...
Christopher "Chris" Joseph Brandt passed away on November 7, 2021, at the age of 63.
He is survived by his parents, Clem and Barbara King Brandt of Marthasville, MO; son, Jesse (Julie) Brandt of Monett, MO; six siblings, Kenneth (Julie) Brandt of Troy, MO, Mary (Scott) DePolito of Lake St. Louis, MO, John (Angela) Brandt of O'Fallon, MO, Cheree (Dave) Daven of Wentzville, MO, Denise (Dave) Denny of Ellisville, MO, Debbie (Matt Perl) Blumoff of O'Fallon, MO; nieces and nephews, Angelo, Marissa, Gia, Ava, Lana, Luke, Kaylee, Cody, Hunter, Amber, Drew, Tera, Kelly, Logan, and Jennifer; seven grandchildren; and his beloved dogs, Roxy and Sammy.
Chris loved his family, friends and his dogs. He enjoyed hanging out, vacationing at the lake and celebrating the holidays, especially the Fourth of July. Chris' boisterous sense of humor was infectious and would have everyone smiling and laughing in no time. He was truly the life of the party wherever he went. He was an amazing master carpenter but in his free time he used to love to play hockey, and now he watches the "Blues" play. He also loved spending time with his dogs, watching movies and fishing. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to No Time To Spare Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, or 5 Acres Animal Shelter.
Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, 4-8 p.m. at Pitman Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, MO. Memorial Mass: Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Wentzville, MO. Inurnment: St. Patrick Church Cemetery.