Hoffman, Patricia L. (nee O'Leary) January 4, 2021. Beloved wife of John P. Hoffman; dearest mother of Greg Klaus and Lisa (Kevin) Hunsperger; loving grandmother of Ethan, Mason Brooke Hunsperger; dear sister of Jo (Charlie) Hellinger and twin Peg Peplinski; our dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin friend. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Association, Memory Care Home Solutions or Marygrove Catholic Charities preferred.
Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Ortmann-Stipanovich Service www.osfuneralhomes.com Ferguson, Patricia Jane "Patsy" went home to meet her Lord and Savior in the company of those she loved on Wednesday, December 30th 2020 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 89. Patricia is survived by her daughters Becky Coulter and Lori Kraatz; grandchildren Mark (Lauren) Block, Caroline (Bill) Kraatz Moll, John Kraatz and great-grandchildren Isabelle Kraatz, Jack Moll, Justin Moll and Eleanor Block. Patricia is survived by her sister, Dollie Hopkins.
Preceded in death by her sister Josie Doss. Patsy was born on October 31st, 1931 in South St. Louis Missouri to Dollie Wallace (nee Moore) and Oliver Wallace. Patricia graduated from Southwest High School in 1950, and shortly thereafter married the love of her life and high school sweetheart Eugene William Ferguson in 1950. Before they could start their life together Eugene left for basic training.
After serving his country, Eugene returned home to help run the family business and start their life and family together. Over the next 70 years, Patricia proved to be quite the home maker, mother, grandmother and most recently Great-Grandmother. While Gene ran multiple businesses over the years Patricia raised her two daughters and latter played a large part in helping with the upbringing of her grandchildren! Patricia was an avid playgoer, theatre buff, lover of the arts and expert at quoting Star Magazine! "If it is in Star Magazine, it must be true!" lol. In addition she was known for her Bright Pink Lipstick, spoiling all of her grandchildren and the attack of "50 Kisses" with that bright pink lipstick! Just ask her Grandchildren. Patsy was a true family woman and was loved by many.
She will be truly missed! Services: In Lieu of the Coronavirus a "Celebration of Life" will be held at a date to be determined in the future. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the St. Louis Hospital at One Children's St. Louis 63110. Or online at https://www.stlouischildrens.org/giving Hellwig, Francis ''Frank'' John, Sr.
at 94 years of age and Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, died Tuesday, January 7, 2021. Devoted husband of Patricia Hellwig (nee Hurley) for 58 years prior to her death in 2008; dear father of Ellyn (Bill) Armstrong, Ted (Diane) Hellwig and Frank (Mary) Hellwig; dear grandfather of Emily and the late Stephen Armstrong, Nicholas (Becca) Hellwig, Kristina (Brandon) Poston and Lindsey (Chris Wirth) Hellwig, and Elise Hellwig and Luke Hellwig; dear great-grandfather of Sadie, Jude and Leona, and Caleb and Reece; dear brother of the dearly departed Mary (Leo) Rechtien and Theodore; dear uncle, cousin and a friend to many. Frank was a WWII Navy veteran, having served overseas (briefly). He was a great coach for his children's sports teams. He was a great provider for his family, having worked as a mechanical engineer until he retired.
Frank was a devoted husband even after Pat's death, having a glass of wine ''with'' her nightly and he was an avid (if not repetitive) storyteller. He was one of the good ones and truly will be missed by all. Services: A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, PO Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886. Arrangements by BOPP CHAPEL, www.boppchapel.com Evans, Danny E.
January 2, 2021, age 50. Memorial Gathering, Friday, Jan. 15th at Baue, with a Celebration of Life to follow. Contact (636) 946-7811 or visit baue.com. Cummins, Winifred "Winnie" Blohm Winifred "Winnie" Cummins, 99, died peacefully due to complica- tions from a fall on December 14, 2020, at Sunrise of Roseville Assisted Living in Roseville, Minnesota.
Winifred Evelyn Blohm was born September 8, 1921 in Lake City, Minnesota to Jasper and Albertina Blohm. When she was 11, her family moved from Minnesota to Chautauqua, New York. In high school, she followed the college prep track and graduated in 1939. Winnie moved to Illinois where she graduated from Evanston Collegiate Institute. She worked for several years in Chicago before eventually settling in St.
Louis. There she worked in the bacteriology lab at Barnes Hospital for many years. Winnie was an active member at St. John's Methodist Church, especially in the Forum group, where she met Joseph Cummins. They were married Aug.
1, 1974. Following his death in 1984 she continued to manage their apartment building until moving to Bethesda Orchard at age 79. At her church and at Orchard House she volunteered with coffee hour, hospice, annual bazaars, and other events. Winnie had many friends and loved visiting, embroidery, handcrafts of all sorts, reading and keeping up with world and local events. She is survived by her sister-in-law Joan Blohm of Fredonia, New York, niece and close companion Susan Blohm of Arden Hills, 6 nieces and 1 nephew and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe Cummins, brothers Henry and Charles Blohm, and sister-in-law Doris Blohm. Private family services have been held. Mueller-Bies Funeral Home, Roseville, MN. Full obituary at muellerbies.com. Heidger, John R.
"Jack" Sr. 90. Jack crossed Home Plate on January 6, 2021. Beloved husband for 63 years of the late Betsy Heidger (nee Ross). Loving Father of John (Mary Jane), Debra (Larry) Link, Judy (Jerry) Timmermann; cherished PaPa of Dan (Chelsea) Link, Jack Heidger, Mike (Liz) Heidger, Tracy (Jon) Wallin and Rachel (Kurt) Doll; great-grandfather of Penny, Max, Frankie, Sam, Millie, Alex, Zach and Isabelle; dear brother of Richard (Bonnie) Heidger, Helen (the late William) Roberts and the late Homer (Mabel) Heidger; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Proud Korean War Veteran and proud 61-year member of CWA-ITU (Mailers) Union. Retired from St. Louis Post Dispatch. Lifelong baseball Cardinal super "Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I will remember you all. If you can only remember me with tears, then don't remember me at all." A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Clark, Rosemary L. (nee Strubel) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 at the age of 95 of natural causes. Beloved wife of the late Robert Clark, the love of her life; dear sweet mother of Gary Clark (Linda), Cindy Hertlein (Jonathan), Jim Clark and Cathy Clark. Proud grandmother of Tim, Morgan, Sarah, Annie, Margaret, Jimmy, David, Emily and Jonny. Great- grandmother of Finnley, Ethan, Murphy, Maine, Robert, Henry and Christopher.
Rosemary attended St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic elementary school and graduated from Visitation High School. She met her husband Robert on vacation in Michigan, and they married in 1954. Their 57-year loving marriage was a model for their children and grandchildren. Rosemary was a dedicated wife, mother, scout and den leader, and devoted daughter and sister to her parents and brother Don.
She enjoyed travels around the world, tennis, golf, bridge, reading, music, and dancing. Rosemary was a devout Catholic and prayed the rosary each day (as did prior generations of her family) as part of her Marian daily devotional. She lived life to the fullest and her positive caring attitude was an inspiration to all. Services: Private family service. Donations in memory of Rosemary may be made to St.
Coletta of Wisconsin, N4637 County Road Jefferson, WI 53549. (stcolettawi.org—onate) KRIEGSHAUSER BROTHERS Campbell, II, John W. 89, passed away on A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Hutchensfuneralhomes.com Busken, Shirley 86, Jan. 6 2021.
Visit. January 12, 9-11 a.m., funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. Rose Philippine duch*esne Catholic Church, interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery. For info, visit hutchensfuneralhomes.com.
Burian, Anna Marie passed Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. No services. Anna donated her body. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society. Hayashi, Harry 102, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020, in Kansas City, MO.
He grew up in Japan and Grand Junction, CO. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 160th Hospital Medical group. After the war, he settled in St. Louis and married Alice, his wife of 64 years; they raised their family in Dogtown.
He graduated from Washington University and worked for 35 years at Incarnate Word Hospital, including as director of the hospital clinical lab. During that time, he helped lead the St. Louis chapter of Japanese American Citizens League and Boy Scout Troop 166. Harry was pre-deceased by his parents, the late Thomas Kotono Hayashi, his two brothers and sister, and his wife, Alice. He is survived by his son Dennis Hayashi of Alexandria, VA; his daughter Joyce Hayashi of Kansas City, MO; and grandchildren Kristen Hayashi of Oakland, CA, and Kevin Hayashi of Seattle, WA.
Services: A military funeral is planned for Spring 2021 through Meyers Funeral Chapel Northland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: The St. Louis Honor Flight Foundation: gslhonorflight.org—onate/ Kansas City Parkville Animal Shelter: parkvilleshelter.com The Special Operators Transition Foundation: sotf.org—onate Dunne, Thomas Sr. Thomas P. Dunne, Sr.
of St. Louis, MO and Naples, FL passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqualyn V. Dunne (nee Resa). Beloved son of the late Thomas C.
and Adele A. (nee Maliner) Dunne. He is survived by his two children, Cynthia N. Dunne and Thomas P. Dunne, and six grandchildren: Jessica, Joshua, Jincy, Josey, James and Joy Dunne.
His beloved companion for the past 20 years Kathy L. Linsin. Tom graduated from Christian Brothers College (CBC) in 1961. During the summer breaks, he started working at Fred Weber, Inc. (FWI) as a laborer where he discovered his passion.
In 1965, he graduated from Washington University with his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. Upon graduation, he started working full time at FWI and received his Professional Engineer registration in 1970. Shortly, thereafter, at 27 years of age, he was promoted to Vice President of Construction. He worked his way up to Executive Vice President in 1978, President in 1980, and Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer in 1986 after a management buyout from the Weber family.
Under his leadership from the 1980's through his retirement in 2012, the company grew from $75M to $375M in annual revenues. Tom developed the corporate motto ''The 'We' in Weber Makes the valuing employees as the greatest asset of the company. Throughout his career, Tom served on a variety of Boards including St. Louis University Board of Trustees, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and World Presidents' Organization. He was a founding member of the Regional Business Council and served on the Executive Committee for three terms.
He chaired the Public Policy and Infrastructure Committees and developed Forward Metro St. Louis, a business and civic collaboration to improve the quality of life in St. Louis. He also participated as a member of the RCGA Executive Board, the Archdiocesan Development Appeal, St. Louis University Presidents' Council, SSM Healthcare Central Region, and Forest Park Forever.
Tom was a devout Catholic. He treated the opportunity to help others as a privilege and often chose to forego recognition for his kindnesses. He generously supported the St. Louis community through the St. Patrick's Center, Backstoppers, CBC High School, Marygrove Center and Chaminade College Prep and Whitfield School.
In Naples, Tom was active as a member of Bear's Paw Country Club, Naples Sailing and Yacht Club and Greater Naples Leadership, Inc. Amongst everything Tom achieved throughout his lifetime, he considered his children and grandchildren his greatest accomplishments. Services: A memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Blvd, St.
Louis, MO 63108. His family has chosen a private burial. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Tom's name to one of the following organizations: St. Ann Hispanic Scholarship Fund, 542 Eighth Avenue Naples, FL 34102; Marygrove Children Center, 2705 Mullanphy Ln, Florissant, 63031; St. Patrick's Center, 800 N.
Tucker Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63101. Haefer, Richard Edward Jr. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Jan.
7, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Alice Haefer (nee Nesslein); dear father and father-in-law of Mary Beth (Tom) Smegner, Diane (Brian) Hardy, the late Lucie (Terry) Flynn, Richard Haefer III and Joseph (Linda) Haefer; dear foster brother of Dr. Kurt (Heidi) Engleitner; dear grandfather of Abigail, Zachary, Michael, Madison, Alexandra, Blake, Lauren (Eric), Connor, Jack, Parker, Mia, Vincent and Alexis; our dear great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to all. Services: Private Mass Jan. 12, 10 a.m.
at St. Richard Church, 11223 Schuetz St. Louis, Mo 63146. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Richard Church appreciated.
Interment Calvary Cemetery. Ortmann Stipanovich Funeral Home osfuneralhomes.com Gupta, Mary Jane (nee Lane) peacefully passed away on December 17, 2020 at the age of 96. See https://stlouiscremation.com/ for more info. Dunlap, Susan "Tooie" Hoy of Vero Beach, Florida and Harbor Springs, Michigan died peacefully at home on December 28, 2020. She is survived by her husband Robert "Robin" Dunlap, her sons Andrew Dubuque (Suzannah), Theodore "Teddy" Dubuque, Ray- mond "Reidy" Dubuque (Saman- tha), and two step children Robert "Drew" Dunlap, and Cecile Dunlap (Steve).
Tooie leaves behind seven grandchildren. Born in Montclair, New Jersey the daughter of Margaret and Justin Hoy, she was raised in St. Louis with her five siblings; Lannon Corley, Justin Hoy Kitty Alder, Michaela Purcell, and Gregory Hoy. Tooie will be remembered for her quick wit, poignant sense of humor and keen style. A small celebration of her life has been held in Vero Beach, Florida.
In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to the Environmental Learning Center in Vero Beach. Buretta, Stephanie In loving memory of a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, Stephanie Ann Buretta passed away from an extended illness of the Covid-19 Virus from China and the associated complications from it on January 6, 2021. She was almost 74 years old. Stephanie was born in Missouri on January 29, 1947 and moved to California in 1975 with her husband of 52 years Gerald ''Gerry'' Buretta. She was known to be a very kind and sincere person and everyone loved her from the very first time that they met her.
She had a great sense of humor and was a talented artist. She was a person of great faith and prayed daily for those who wronged her. Stephanie worked for PBS for 20 years and won several awards for the Great TV Auction, which she managed. She moved to Nevada in 2003 with her husband and worked for Swarovski for 10 years before retiring. She is survived by her loving family-her husband, Gerald (Gerry), two sons: John Buretta of New York, Michael Buretta of California, and four siblings: Tina and Tom of California, Marianne of Colorado, and Susan of Kansas.
She also has five granddaughters surviving her: Anna and Emma of New York, Florence of California, and two special granddaughters: Rebekah Heng of Cambodia, and Shayla Pedersen of Henderson, Nevada. In lieu of flowers or remembrances, please send a tax-deductible donation in Stephanie's memory to: ALL THINGS POSSIBLE FOR THE CAMBODIA WOMEN'S HOUSE OF REFUGE P.O. BOX 63176 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80962 OR ON LINE AT: HTTPS://VICTORMARX.COM/HOUSE-OF Services: Visitation will be at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123 (702-464-8500) on January 12 from 12:30 to 3:00 PM with a brief eulogy at 1:00 PM followed by internment on January 13. Broz, Anthony William "Bill" Age 87, Aug.
9, 1933 to Jan. 7, 2021. Services: Private graveside service at Jefferson Barracks. Arrangements by Bopp Chapel. www.boppchapel.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Iron County Historical Society or charity of your choice. Dillman, Sister Frances, CSJ (aka Sister Mary Rachel) Jan. 4, 2021 at McGovern Commons on the Nazareth Living Center Campus. She was 87 and in her 66th year as a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Born December 5, 1933 in St. Kansas and preceded in death by her parents and 9 siblings. Sister is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews who loved her much. Private funeral Mass celebrated at Nazareth Living Center Chapel on Jan. 11 at 10 a.m.
Live streamed at www.ustream.tv/channel/csjsl-general. Memorials may be given to Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, 6400 Minnesota Louis, MO 63111 or make an online gift to CSJSL.org. FEY SERVICE Fritts, Andrew Colby Andrew left our world on Monday, January 4th and left behind a mother (Stacy Fritts), father (Paul G. Fritts), sister (Erin Fritts), brother (Nathaniel P.
Fritts), grandmother (Becky Duff), uncles, aunts and cousins. Andrew was an avid reader, a talented writer and artist, and had many interests including cooking, clothing and above all, sneakers. He enjoyed his family and friends above all else. Andrew had a huge heart and always cared deeply for children, animals, the elderly and those less fortunate than he. He made everyone around him laugh and feel loved.
He loved Johnny Cash, a nice tattoo, a great steak and a top shelf tequila. He will be missed dearly by his family and those that really knew him. God bless Andrew! Services: A memorial service and life celebration will be held for family and friends in the Spring. Delia, Joseph Andrew age 76, passed away January 4, 2021. He was the son of the late Margaret Delia and the late Alex Delia.
Dear father of Anthony Delia and the late Jeffrey Delia, grandfather to David Delia and brother of Ann (John) Simpson, Mary (Gary) Locker and the late John and James Delia. Dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many. Interment will be private. Fisher, Casey Entered into rest Dec. 30, 2020.
The Memorial visitation 16 from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry. kutisfuneralhomes.com Ferrell, Carol Marie January 3, 2021. She is survived by three daughters: Francine McCelland (Mike Lograsso), Chandra Ferrell, Valerie (Chris) Fernau; three grandchildren: Samantha McClelland, Jamie and Rosie Fernau; and three great-grandchildren: Kennedy, Gillian and Barrett.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Floyd "Tony" Ferrell, and her sister Mary Mebruer. Services: Visitation will be held from 12-2 p.m. on Monday, January 11 at Valhalla with Memorial Services at 2:00 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Crossroads Hospice.
www.valhallafunerals.net Fernandez, Sr. Richard A. 89, passed away Husband of Grace Fernandez (nee Heitzer); father of Adriane (Jerry) Gordon, David (Donna) Fernandez, Helene (William) Flesher the late Rick Fernandez, grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 2. Donations may be made to Carondelet Historical Society. Services: Memorial Mass at a later date.
Cunningham, Leslie Ann (nee Mosby) on Dec. 30, 2020, at age 45. She is survived by her husband, Charles Cunningham; children, Charlie and Annabel Cunningham; parents, Gene and Wanda Mosby; and brother Cory Mosby. She received an English degree from the University of Missouri St Louis and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from South- east Missouri State University. She lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico for a time before returning to Missouri to raise her family.
Leslie enjoyed the outdoors, travel, reading, and great food. She was a kind and compassionate person who laughed and loved fully. Those who knew and loved her are better for it. Services were held at Bellefontaine Cemetery on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. www.luptonchapel.com Brennan, Thomas G.
Jr. 97, of Kirkwood passed away on December 10, 2020. Son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born August 27, 1923 and one of 12 siblings, he grew up in North St. Louis during the Great Depression.
He served in the Navy during WWII as an Aviation Metalsmith, stationed in North Africa. He came home and married Betty Jane Sum. They raised 5 children in a house he built in Kirkwood. Working as a carpenter he later started his own business. After a divorce he married Pat Rodgers Brennan.
He was always surrounded by family and a constant in so many of our lives. His selfless behavior created life-lessons about family, humor, individuality, belonging, comfort, a strong work ethic, being present and not taking anything for granted. He is preceded in death by his wife Pat Brennan. He is survived by sons Terry Brennan (Nancy), Chris Brennan (Karen), Tom Brennan III (Anne) and daughters Vicky Nauman (Mark) and Carol Newton (Gary), 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, brother Dennis and sisters Peggy Phillips, Madeline Brennan, Ellen Dwyer and many nieces and nephews. Services: A private Memorial Service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery will be held at a later date.
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