Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
ALLEN, BEN, June 2, 1997; beloved husband of the late Miriam Allen; dear father and father-inlaw of Evelyn (Louis) Cohen and Stanley (Judy) Allen; dear brother and brother-in-law of the late Harry (Dorothy) Allen, the late Al (the late Pauline) Allen, and the late Bea (the late Ben) Sterneck; dear grandfather of Emily (Peter) Smith and Andrew Cohen, Jodi (Austin) Seitz and Josh (Jill) Allen; dear great-grandfather of Jeremy Smith; dear friend of Ruth Goldstein; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, and cousin.
Graveside service Tues., June 3, 1pm at B'Nai Amoona Cemetery, 930 North & South Rd.
Memorial contributions preferred to Brith Sholom-Kneseth Israel Congregation, Miriam Allen Book Fund - St. Louis Art Museum, or the charity of your choice.
BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE. (Pub. 06/03/97)
AMACHER, RICHARD F., fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sat., May 31, 1997, beloved husband of the late Mary M. Amacher (nee Marshall), dear father of David (Harriet) Amacher and Christie (Richard) Rose, dear grandfather of Michael, Elizabeth and Brian Amacher and Billy and Amy Dumas, dear brother-in-law of Maurice (Marcella) Marshall, and the late Catherine Kiely, dear uncle, cousin and friend.
Memorial Mass Tues., June 3, at 11 a.m. at Mary Queen of Peace Church, 676 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO 63119. (Pub. 06/03/97)
ANDERSON, GEORGE DWIGHT, 51, suddenly May 30, 1997 in Kansas City, MO., dear son of Vera Anderson, dear father of George Dwight Anderson, Jr., dear brother of Charlotte (Rev. W.J.) Daniel and grandfather.
Memorial Service, Friday, June 6, 9 a.m. at EDDIE RANDLE & SONS Funeral Home.
Interment Lake Charles. (Pub. 06/06/97)
APPERSON, MARY AGNES, 57, Ozark, formerly of St. Louis, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Thurs., June 5, 1997 in her home.
Mrs. Apperson was born Feb. 7, 1940 in St. Louis, the daughter of John and Cora (Haverstick) Trunk.
She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Apperson of the home; three children, Janet Phiropoulos and John Phiropoulos, both of Potosi, and Christina Marmouget, Ozark; three grandchildren, John and Andrea Phiropoulos, and Rachel Marmouget; a sister, Janet Draper of Wayne City, Il.; and a brother, John Trunk of Denver, CO.
Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Sat., June 7, 1997 in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Springfield, Mo.; with Father Patrick Teter celebrant, under the direction of HERMAN LOHMEYER Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut St., Springfield, Mo.
Private committal services will be at a later date.
Visitation will be 7-9pm Fri. in the funeral home.
If desired, contributions may be made to the Hospice of Southwest Mo., 3653 South Ave, Springfield, MO 65807. (Pub. 06/06/97)
ARCIPOWSKI, ALBERT D., on Thurs., May 29, 1997, baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection, beloved husband of Florence Arcipowski (nee Gromacki), dear father of Barb (Rich) Kummer, Peg (Marc) Tidquist, Vicki (Ron) Pauley, Dave, Steve (Jeanine), John (Angie), Joe (Angie), Bob (Maurine) Arcipowski, dear grandfather of Sandi, Andrew, Eric, Katie, Jenny, Kirstin, Sam, Matt, Adam and Jenna, our dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m., from JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN AND SONS, 7027 Gravois, to St. Stephen Protomartyr Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m.
Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
A member of Legion of 1000 Men South and Holy Name Society and St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Stephen's Church.
Masses or donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society preferred.
VISITATION SUNDAY, 3--9 P.M. (Pub. 06/01/97)
BABCOCK, WAYNE M., 85 of Hazelwood, on Monday, June 2, 1997, beloved husband of the late Dorothy E. Babcock, (nee Schwartz), loving father of Joan M. Washington, Jean M. Babcock and James M. Babcock, dear grandfather of Steven Washington, our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, special dear friend of Opal Moersch and friend to many.
Funeral to be conducted at the ALEXANDER Funeral Home, 11101 St. Charles Rock Rd., at Lindbergh, on Wed. June 4, 1997 at 10 a.m.
Interment Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday.
If desired, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or charity of one's choice.
Mr. Babcock was a member of The Carpenter's Union, Alton Eagles and the Wood River Moose.
He also was a member of The Broom and Lemon Club and the North County Seniors Dance Club. (Pub. 06/03/97)
BAKER, KENNETH K., Wed. June 4, 1997, beloved husband of Jean Baker (nee Shrader), dear father of Carolyn J. and Kenneth K. Baker, Jr., Sue Baker Beisman and Linda Baker Wallace of Atchison, Kansas, dear grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 14, our dear father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and cousin.
Memorial Service to be held at Hamilton Christian Church, 10545 Old Olive St. Rd. Sat. June 7, 1 p.m.
Member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and Kiwanis International.
Memorial Contributions to Shriners Children's Hospital or Hamilton Christian Church appreciated.
KUTIS AFFTON SERVICE. (Pub. 06/05/97)
BALCOM, RALPH H., SR., May 30, 1997, Beloved father of Ralph H. Balcom, Jr., Donald James, Samuel Melvin, Robert Michael and the late William Edward Balcom, our dear grandfather and father-in-law.
Funeral from McLAUGHLIN'S, 2301 Lafayette Ave., Monday, 1 p.m.
Interment New St. Marcus Cemetery.
Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. (Pub. 06/01/97)
BARRY, JOAN D., nee (Strathmann), Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Monday, June 2, 1997, beloved wife of the late Paul B. Barry, dear mother of Michael (Terry), Mark (Trinka), Susan (Paul) Wilson, Sally (Ken) Struckhoff and James (Michele) Barry, dear daughter of Arthur and Lillian Strathmann, dear sister of James Strathmann, our dear grandmother of 12, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, niece, cousin and friend.
Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Thursday, June 5, 11 a.m.
Interment Calvary Cemetery, Member of Affton Elks Ladies Auxiliary.
Elks Ladies Auxiliary Service Wed. 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to American Heart Association appreciated.
In parlor, Wed. 3 p.m. (Pub. 06/04/97)
BARRY, MELL J., Wed., May 28, 1997, asleep in Jesus, beloved husband of Mabel J. Barry (nee Cannon); dear father and father-in-law of David (Ruth), Michael (Jayme), Steven (Linda), Thomas Barry and Deborah Hanson; dear brother of Jean Barry; our dear grandfather of nineteen, great-grandfather of thirteen, brother-in-law and uncle.
Funeral services will be held at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, 2615 Shackelford, Florissant, 11 a.m. Sat., May 31.
Interment Salem Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Black Jack.
Visitation 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. at HUTCHENS MORTUARY, 675 Graham Rd., Florissant.
Memorials to Blessed Savior Lutheran Church. (Pub. 06/01/97)
BAXTER, SOPHIA D. (nee Kurilla): Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tuesday, June 3, 1997, beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Baxter, dearest mother of Patricia Cavanagh-Zitzmann, dear mother-in-law of Ralph M. Zitzmann, Sr., dearest grandmother of Coleen Mary, Cathleen Mary and John Joseph Cavanagh, dear sister of Ann Gasparovic, Alec Kurilla, the late Steve Kurilla, the late Helen Kurilla, Marie Morgan and Robert Kurilla, our dear sister-in-law and aunt.
Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. at BOPP CHAPEL, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood.
Funeral Mass Friday from Bopp Chapel at 9:30 a.m. to St. Anselm at The Priory for 10 a.m. Mass.
Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anselm's Conference, 530 S. Mason Rd. 63141, St. Vincent DePaul Society or to Multiple Sclerosis. (Pub. 06/06/97)
BEACHLER, CLARA L., (nee Kranawetter), 91, asleep in Jesus, Wed., June 4, 1997, dear wife of Ray G. Beachler, dear mother of Raymond G. (Lou) Beachler and the late Patsy Zettwoch and James Beachler, dear sister of Otto Kranawetter, dear grandmother of 5, great-grandmother of 7, sister-in-law, aunt and friend.
Funeral Sat., June 7, 10 a.m. at BAUMANN COLONIAL CHAPEL, 2504 Woodson Rd., Overland.
Interment Lake Charles Cemetery.
Memorials requested to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9733 Olive Blvd., Olivette, MO 63132.
Visitation Fri. 3-9 p.m. (Pub. 06/06/97)
BEAR, LORETTA K. (nee Kraemer), on Sat., May 31, 1997, baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection, beloved wife of the late Frank L. Bear, dear mother of James Bear and Helen Tiggard, dear mother-in-law of Martha Bear and Harry O. Tiggard, Jr., dear grandmother of Gregory and Bryan Bear, Kevin and Mark Tiggard, Kelly (Jason) Loring, our dear cousin and friend.
Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd., to St. Gabriel the Archangel Church for 10 a.m. Mass.
Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. (Pub. 06/03/97)
BECKS, MARY LOUISE STUBBS, of N. County, passed away on May 26, 1997.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond Becks; children, Eric and Erika Becks; mother and father, Mary and Edward Evans, also of N. County; sister, Ann L. Stubbs of Greendale; brother, Joseph Stubbs of Tupelo, MS.
Memorial service Wed., June 4, 1997, 12 noon at AUSTIN A. LAYNE Mortuary Inc., 7239 W. Florissant Ave. (Pub. 06/01/97)
BLACKWELL, MILDRED A., of Webster Groves, MO., Sun., June 1, 1997, beloved wife of the late Walter Blackwell, dear father of Jerry (Shay) Blackwell and Peggy (Benny) Vassalli, dear sister of Jack Robertson, dear grandmother of Jonathan (Mary) Blackwell, Julie (John) Taylor, Kris Hewitt and Pam Hewitt, dear great-grandmother of Dakota Hewitt, dear sister-inlaw and aunt.
Graveside service 9 a.m. Wednesday at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Memorial service 6:30 p.m. Wed. at Maplewood United Methodist Church, 7409 Flora Avenue.
If desired, contributions may be made to Maplewood United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by GERBER Chapel (968-2000) (Pub. 06/04/97)
BOHMEYER, ELMER A., on May 29, 1997; beloved husband of Isabel L. Bohmeyer (nee Pyron); dear brother-in-law of Sylvia F. Heller; our dear cousin and friend.
Private services were held Fri., with interment, Our Redeemer Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
A service of JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS SOUTH COUNTY. (Pub. 06/01/97)
BRAMLEY, ELDON W., on Thurs., May 29, 1997; beloved husband of the late Wilma M. "Marie" Bramley (nee Penberthy); dear father of Kenneth E. and Norman D. Bramley; dear father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend.
Service at HOFFMEISTER SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1515 Lemay Ferry Rd., Sat. 3pm.
Service terminates at mortuary.
Interment, Park Lawn Cemetery.
VISITATION SAT. 10 A.M. UNTIL SERVICE TIME. (Pub. 06/01/97)
BROCKMAN, RUTH ANNA (nee Koby), died May 27, 1997; beloved wife of the late Barney Brockman; mother of Marylee Smith of Fruitland, CO, Donald Brockman of Dallas, TX, and Jack Brockman of Concord, CA; sister of Lily Quinn of Pacific, Mo.; she had five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Brockman has willed her body to Washington School of Medicine & Science.
Member of Rob Morris Chapter #328 O.E.S. and resident of the Masonic Home of Mo., St. Louis. (Pub. 06/01/97)
BUCHHOLTZ, EVELYN E., June 4, 1997; beloved mother of Mary Ann Moore and Donald R. O'Brien; our dear grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and aunt.
Mrs. Buchholtz will be in state at MCLAUGHLIN'S, 2301 Lafayette, Fri. 2-8pm.
Private interment. (Pub. 06/06/97)
BUCKLEY, LILLIAN M., Tues., June 3, 1997, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, beloved daughter of the late Charles and Lillian Buckley, beloved niece of Ruth Garnet Meyer, beloved cousin of Anne (John) Holleran, Kathy (Bill) McInnis, Tom (Ruth) Sweeney and the late John and Richard Sweeney, our dear second cousin and dear friend.
Funeral from KUTIS FUNERAL HOME, 2906 Gravois, Sat., June 7, 1997, 9:30 A.M. to St. Margaret of Scotland Church for 10 A.M. Mass.
Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.
Contributions to the Huntington's Disease, National Organization For Rare Disorders, P.O. Box 8923, New Fairfield, CT 06812-8923 appreciated.
Visitation Fri., June 6, 3-8 P.M. (Pub. 06/05/97)
BURNS, BROTHER FRANK (FRANCIS WILLIAM) C.SS.R., Thurs. May 29, 1997, faithful member of the Redemptorists; beloved brother, uncle, brother-in-law, friend, and confrere.
Memorial Mass of Resurrection at St. Clement Health Care Center, Liguori, Mo., Mon. at 10:30 a.m.; also, at St. Alphonsus Parish, Grand Rapids, MI, Sat., June 14, 1997 at 10 a.m.
Memorials preferred to Redemptorist Foundation, 1 Liguori Dr., Liguori, MO 63057. (Pub. 06/01/97)
BURNS, MURIEL (nee Boyton), Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sunday, June 1, 1997, beloved wife of the late C.F. Burns, dear mother of Hugh, Charles, Rick, Jerry Burns, Mary Ann Faron and Thomas Burns, dear grandmother of 12, great-grandmother of 6.
Funeral Wednesday from BOPP CHAPEL, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood at 9:30 a.m. to Mary Queen of Peace Church for 10 a.m. Mass.
Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Masses or donations to K.A.P.S. Scholarship Fund or Salvation Army would be appreciated.
Visitation Tues. 3-8 p.m. (Pub. 06/03/97)
BURNS, WILLIAM V., Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Tuesday, June 3 1997, beloved brother of the late John, James and Catherine Burns and the late Margaret O'Connor, dear uncle of James J. (Mary Frances) O'Connor and Joseph Thomas (Mary T.) O'Connor, our dear great-uncle, cousin and dear friend.
Funeral from THE AMBRUSTER-DONNELLY FUNERAL HOME, 6633 Clayton Rd. on Sat., June 7 at 9 a.m. to St. Francis Xavier (College) Church, Grand & Lindell, for Mass celebrated at 9:30 a.m.
Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call at AMBRUSTER-DONNELLY on Friday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. (Pub. 06/06/97)
CARNEY, BESSIE, Tuesday, June 3, 1997, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, beloved wife of the late James C. Carney, dear mother of Kathleen Bombardieri, Tom (Jeanne) Carney, Pat (Larry) Leonard and the late Jerry Carney.
Dear sister of Bernard (Fran) O'Keefe, our dear grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thurs. June 5 at S.S. John & James Church, Ferguson. (Pub. 06/04/97)
CARNEY, NELL (nee Healy), died May 30, 1997 at age 97 in Atlanta, GA; beloved mother of Rosemary Galloway (Freant) of Atlanta and Betty Smith of Fairview Hts.; dear grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother.
Mrs. Carney was retired from Monsanto in '64, and Dolan Co. in '85.
Memorial service will be in Atlanta. (Pub. 06/06/97)
