Libby's Place

02/23/2026

Mark O'Brien ❤️ 💔😢🙏❤️

Remembering Mark O’Brien

Guns ’N Hoses has lost it's original voice and cherished member of our family. Longtime ring announcer, Mark O’Brien passed peacefully today surrounded by family and friends.

Mark became involved with then "St. Louis Metro Boxing Showdown" and brought energy, passion, and personality to the event that helped shape the unforgettable atmosphere so many have come to love. His presence inside the ring was iconic, and his commitment to our mission and community never wavered.

Mark became involved with Guns N' Hoses in 1989 and retired from the ring in 2024. Mark was a member of the St. Louis Boxing Hall of Fame and was one of the first people awarded the "Lifetime Achievement Award" for his work with Guns N' Hoses.

Mark was also a retired St. Louis City Police Officer, proudly continuing a long tradition of law enforcement service within his family. His dedication to serving others extended far beyond the ring and was reflected in the way he lived his life every day.

Outside of Guns ’N Hoses, Mark was a legend in the billiards world - a passion he carried alongside his deep love for his family and his extensive circle of friends who meant so much to him.

We send our heartfelt condolences to Mark’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His voice, his spirit, and the memories he helped create will forever be part of Guns ’N Hoses.

If you would like to honor Mark’s memory, donations to Guns ’N Hoses are being accepted on our website:
https://stlgunsnhoses.com/donate/

Thank you, Mark, for the energy, the laughter, and the legacy you leave behind. You will be deeply missed.

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01/03/2024

11/06/2021

For Chuck Hooper.

Charles Phillip Hooper, Jr.

Charles Phillip Hooper, Jr. was born on February 24, 1961 to Charles P. Hooper, Sr. and Carol Ann (Gelhot) Hooper. He passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Charles P. Hooper, Sr. and sister, Nina Helena Hooper. Survivors include his daughter, Christina Nicole Hooper and his mother, Carol Ann Hooper, both of St. Louis. Also surviving are 3 sisters, Camille Marie Spain (Terry) and Denise Christine Resinger (Larry), both of Greenville, MO.; Carolyn Irene Hooper of St. Louis, and 1 brother, Donald ‘Scott’ Hooper (Christina) of St. Louis. Chuck also leaves behind his long-time companion, Jennifer Creech; along with lots of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many very dear friends.

Chuck served in the United States Navy from 01-07-1981 through 01-04-1985 as an ATAN.

Chuck loved life! He mostly enjoyed shooting pool with his many friends and going to St. Louis Blues and Cardinal games.

Mass services will be held at St. Marks Catholic Church, 4200 Ripa Ave., St. Louis, MO. 63125 at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021. Chuck will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Rd. St. Louis, MO. 63125, at 12:30 p.m., with full honors.

10/31/2021

Our friend Chuck Hooper lost his fight with cancer. He was a friend to sooooo many people & an awesome pool player!!! He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family & friends. Thank you Jennifer Creech for the photo. 💔🙏😭

05/05/2021

Our dear friend Joe Nevois a.k.a...Hoey!!! Joey!!! Has passed away. Another one taken by difficulties of cancer. He was definitely a ONE OF A KIND person with a HUGE heart. He is going to be missed by soooo many. Hoey...there's a lot of us you need to be watching over down here!!! Say Hi to all that we have lost along the way and MAKE NO MISTAKE...we will see ya on the flip side!!! Rest In Peace...😇🙏😭💔

06/27/2020

We lost our dear friend Helen Krankel. Our thoughts & prayers go out to Chuck & Linda Krankel and The Krankel Family. 💔 PLEASE TAP ON THE PICTURE TO GET HELEN'S MEMORIAL PLANS.💔💔💔

05/06/2020

Rest In Peace...Charlie ❤💔😢

05/02/2019

Our dear friend Al Corzine passed away yesterday. He was ALWAYS the life of the party!!! A GREAT friend and listener!!! Loved his music and took NO BULLSH*T...that's for sure!!! Give em hell in that great big bar in the sky!!! Rest In Peace Al... and God Bless The Corzine Family 💔

01/19/2019

Remembering our friend...John Hall. Rest In Peace...😢💔🙏

03/07/2018

Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers. | Breitenfeld, Jeffrey J. Spiff On Monday, March 5, 2018. Beloved son of Richard and Judith Breitenfeld; loving husband of Tracy Breitenfeld (nee Dilport); adoring father to Kimberly Breitenfeld and

03/07/2018

Rest In Peace...Jeff Breitenfeld 😢💔

Police said they are investigating the case as a suspicious death, but would not elaborate. The investigation was very active at the home as of 8:30 p.m.