Dr. William Elijah McGee, DDS, a longtime resident of Webster Groves died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005.
Dr. McGee practiced dentistry in Webster Groves for over 47 years, where he was admired as gentle and caring, always willing to visit patients at their home or retirement center when they could not make the trip to the office.
Dr. McGee was born June 28, 1919, in Morehouse, Mo., where his father practiced dentistry. At a young age the family moved to Webster Groves, where he resided ever since. As a young man, he was active in the Boy Scouts and the Sea Lion Sea Scouts, attaining rank of Skipper. While working toward his degree in dentistry from St. Louis University Dental School (SLU) (president of his senior class), he entered the U.S. Navy with the rank of ensign.
After graduating SLU in 1943, he married Rosalie Graham, and received orders for training at Farragut, Idaho, Naval Base, then on to serve in the Pacific during World War II aboard A.P.A. 134, a Haskell Class Attack Transport. His ship, the "Bland, " traveled 186, 000 miles through the Pacific arena transporting fresh Marines and returning the wounded.
Discharged in 1946 with the rank of Lt. Sr. Grade, he and Rosalie and young son Curt returned to Webster, where he joined his father to practice dentistry in a corner office over the Rexall Drug Store at busy Gore and Lockwood. Children Barbara and Stephen soon followed.
Dedicated to community service in Webster Groves, he served as: Cub Scout Master at Clark School; Sunday school teacher and Jr. Deacon at First Congregational Church; president of the Lions Club where he was a member for over 50 years, receiving the Melvin Jones Award for service; and president of the chamber of commerce. He was raised in Webster Groves Lodge #84, where he was a member for over 50 years and a 32nd Degree Mason with the Scottish Rite.
Accomplished designer and builder of three homes, he loved working with his hands, and just a passing comment of "Wouldn't it be nice to have a sun room over there?" would start a process of plans in his head that would eventually culminate in a new room addition he hand built himself. An avid sailor who also enjoyed tennis and golf, he loved building detailed weather vanes of tall sailing ship models. He was loved by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held Jan. 22, at Gerber Chapel in Webster Groves. Interment, Forever Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice, c/o St. Anthony's Hospital, 10010 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63128.
D.L. McIntosh of Kirkwood died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005.
Mr. McIntosh was a member of the Knights of Columbus, World Missionaries and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Mr. McIntosh was the husband of Mary Louise McIntosh (nee Woods); father of Jane Edna Thompson and Amye Camille McIntosh (Melvin Swann); grandfather of Christina, Harlan, Rebecca, Marie and D.L.; great-grandfather of LaSha, Illyssa, Keisha, Kiara and Kontessa; brother, uncle, cousin and friend.
A funeral Mass was celebrated Sept. 12, at St. Peter Catholic Church. Interment, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities for the Hurricane Relief Fund. To contribute online, visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org, or write Catholic Charities USA, 2005 Hurricane Relief Fund, P.O. Box 25168, Alexandria, Va. 22313-9788.
Mary Ann Castello McLafferty of Kirkwood died Sunday, May 15, 2005.
The McLafferty's lived in Kirkwood for over 40 years. They owned Kirkwood Hobbies & Crafts on Jefferson Ave. for 42 years. All their children graduated from Kirkwood High School from 1969 to 1983.
Mrs. McLafferty was an accredited tole painter, who taught at St. Louis Community College-Meramec for 18 years. She also taught classes ranging from knitting and crochet to needlepoint and macrame at the hobby shop. She was a beautiful, creative woman who added much to the lives of those around her.
Mrs. McLafferty was the wife of Jim McLafferty for 55 years; mother of Jim Jr., Tom, Mark, Sharie, Terri, Patti and Michelle; grandmother of Michael and Molly McLafferty, Chris, Kaitlyn and Melissa Neunreiter, Danielle and Lauren Grubbs, and Michael, Christy and Alex Afzal.
There will be a memorial Mass June 18, 10 a.m., at Ste. Genevieve Dubois Catholic Church, 1575 N. Woodlawn in Warson Woods.
Robert Henry McMurray of Webster Groves died Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at Bethesda Dilworth. He was 80.
Mr. McMurray was born Aug. 5, 1924, in Bismarck, Mo. He lived in Poplar Bluff from a young age until 2003, when he came to Webster Groves to be near his children and grandchildren. He lived with his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Brian McCartie, and his grandchildren, Cullin and Quinn.
Mr. McMurray was regularly seen in Webster Groves riding his blue scooter throughout downtown with his dog, Cutie, tucked between his feet. He enjoyed many bowls of soup at Swifty's, cookies from The Very Best Cookies and shopping at Straubs. His family appreciates the kindness of those who helped make him feel so welcome in his new home over the last two years.
Mr. McMurray was a railroad engineer for the Missouri Pacific Railroad where he worked for over 40 years. He was a World War II First Division Marine who served in the South Pacific and China. Mr. McMurray was a member of Westwood Hills Country Club for over 45 years, where he served as club president for two years.
Survivors include four children and eight grandchildren: Nancy Rathjen of Glendale and her children, Erin (James Decker) Rathjen and Alan Rathjen; Robert McMurray of Richmond Heights and his daughter, Madeleine McMurray; David (Lisa) McMurray of Sunset Hills and their children, Emma, Kevin and Henry; and Melissa (Brian) McCartie of Webster Groves and their children, Cullin and Quinn.
Mr. McMurray was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron McMurray and Mary Esther McMurray (Halferty), and his brother, Edward McMurray.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 3, at 1 p.m., with a memorial following at 3 p.m., at Cotrell Funeral Home, 701 Vine St., in Poplar Bluff. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Annie's Hope - The Bereavement Center for Kids, 1333 W. Lockwood, Glendale, Mo. 63122.
Warren R. Mehl of Webster Groves died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005, in hospice care at Laclede Groves, Webster Groves. He was 84.
Mr. Mehl was a member of the faculty at Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves. He served United Church of Christ congregations in Missouri and Oklahoma, and was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ, Webster Groves, since 1958.
Mr. Mehl was the husband for 57 years of Lucy Ann Mehl; father of David Mehl (Lynne Seacord) and Dee (David) Ban; grandfather of Aaron Ban, Amanda Mehl, Molly Mehl, Mark Gaioni, Jacob Ban and Julia Mehl.
A Service of Resurrection hope will be held at Evangelical United Church of Christ, 204 E. Lockwood in Webster Groves on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Rev. Dr. Warren R. Mehl Scholarship Fund at Eden Theological Seminary, or to Evangelical UCC.
Robert A. Meredith of Santa Fe, N.M., formerly of Webster Groves died Thursday, June 9, 2005.
Mr. Meredith served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was the son of the late Russell and Ruth Meredith; husband of Sara M.; father of Joshua C. and Rachel W.; brother of Janice Meredith; nephew of Robbie Lee Bourgeois; and cousin of Robert L. Bourgeois and Nancy C. Bradley.
A graveside memorial service was held Wednesday, June 15, at the Santa Fe National Veteran's Cemetery, honoring his service to his country and celebrating his enriched life as a loving husband and father.
Memorials may be made to Vietnam Veteran's of America, 8605 Cameron St., Suite 400, Silver Spring, Md. 20910. For any additional information regarding memorials, please contact Berardinelli Funeral Home at 505-984-8600.
Clara M. Milburn of Kirkwood died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005. She was 95.
Mrs. Milburn was an administrative secretary for Peabody Coal. She was the wife of the late John H. Milburn; sister of the late Gertrude LaVelle, Agnes Woods and Mary Ann Schmitz; aunt of John LaVelle, James LaVelle, Barbara Kelly and Robert Schmitz; great-aunt, cousin and friend.
A funeral Mass was celebrated Monday, Nov. 28, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Kirkwood. Interment, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Arrangements by Bopp Chapel, Kirkwood.
Amy Miller (nee Horton) of Glendale died Monday, Aug. 1, 2005.
Mrs. Miller was the wife of the late Paul R. Miller (Lt. Col. retired); sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt, cousin and friend.
Visitation will be held Monday, Aug. 8, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at Gerber Chapel, 23 W. Lockwood Ave. in Webster Groves, with funeral services following at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m., at Webster Hills United Methodist Church, 698 W. Lockwood Ave. in Webster Groves.
Frederick W. Miller died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, at his home in Kirkwood after a six-month illness.
Mr. Miller and his wife Carol Ann were married on June 20, 1959, by the groom's father. While living in La Crosse, Wis., he taught at Luther High School during his last year in college.
Mr. Miller received his masters and PhD from the University of Florida in Gainesville. He and his family moved to Kirkwood in December of 1966.
Mr. Miller was an organic chemist for Monsanto and several other companies until his retirement. He was a Kirkwood Police Reserve officer for 10 years, and also was an adjunct professor of environmental chemistry at Webster University for 10 years.
His hobbies included acting and building sets for the Kirkwood Theatre Guild, sailing, swimming, restoring antiques and portraying a 1904 World's Fair man with his wife Carol Ann. He loved his cats and his truck. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Miller was the husband of Carol Ann Miller (nee Lunde); son of the late Rev. Fritz and Flora Miller; son-in-law of James and Ramona Lunde of La Crosse, Wisc.; father of Steven Frederick Miller and Constance Jeanne (Don) Porter; grandfather of Lauren Christine Reese and Zachary Alan Porter; brother of Faye (Tom) Luft; brother-in-law of Richard (Pam) Lunde; cousin, uncle and friend to many.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 10, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Kirkwood. Arrangements by Bopp Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Kirkwood Historical Society, P. O. Box 220602, Kirkwood, Mo. 63122; Concordia Lutheran Church, 505 S. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Mo. 63122; or the 1904 World's Fair Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 16682, Clayton, Mo. 63105.
Harry N. Miller of Kirkwood died Wednesday, July 6, 2005. He was 75.
Mr. Miller was a retired employee of National Food Company. He was the husband of Bonnie Miller (nee Rogers); father of Eric (Nancy) Miller; grandfather of Ashley and Mark; brother of Dearl (Linda) Miller and Imogene (Bill) Hunter; uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 8, at Bopp Chapel in Kirkwood. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, Ga. 30368-2454.
Irene H. Miltenberger (nee Honig) of Webster Groves died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005.
Mrs. Miltenberger was the wife of Alex Miltenberger; mother of John (Jennifer) and Gregg (Pam) Miltenberger; sister of Theodore and Richard Honig; mother-in-law of Pam Rose Miltenberger; grandmother of Julie Williams, Amy Schmidt and Sarah Jane Manica; great-grandmother of Isaac, Noah, Grace, Adelaide, Cora and Ethan; sister-in-law of Emil B. Miltenberger; aunt, great-aunt and friend to many.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Nov. 20, 1:30 p.m., at Central Presbyterian Church, 7700 Davis Dr. at Hanley, in Clayton. Interment private. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 9374 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63132-3214. Arrangements by Gerber Chapel, Webster Groves.
Joseph D. Minner of Kirkwood died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005.
Mr. Minner was a builder and the owner of his own construction company. He was the husband of the late Evelyn H. Minner (nee Halstenberg); father of Karen (Paul) Detering and the late Greg (Renee) Minner; grandfather of Paige, Jacob and Logan Detering, Heather Coons, Megan and Ryan Minner; great-grandfather of Olivia and Samuel Coons, and Laura and Sarah Hulsey; uncle, cousin and friend.
Funeral services were held Jan. 15, at Bopp Chapel in Kirkwood. Interment, private. Memorials may be made to Unity Health Hospice, 1709 Heritage Hills, Washington, Mo. 63090; or Kiwanis Camp Wyman, 600 Kiwanis Drive, Eureka, Mo. 63025.
