Dorothy Madeline Kane
Kane, Dorothy Madeline Browne Passed away November 5, 2007.
Dorothy was born in New York City to Orville and Mae Browne, married for 61 years to the late Capt. John C. Kane Jr. (USN), and as a “Navy wife” she moved her household and growing family almost twenty times in as many years, as far away as Trinidad and Panama, before settling in the St.Louis area.
Dorothy was predeceased by her youngest son David Kane, and her granddaughter Shelby Liane Kane.
Survivors include sons Mark Kane (Marie Louise), James Kane (Anne), and daughters Michaela Rodeno (Gregory) and Elizabeth Kelsey (Richard), as well as seven grandchildren: Cornelia Kane, Lindsay Kane, Holly Kane, Katharine Rodeno, John Rodeno, Lauren Kane and Max Kelsey; and one great-grandchild, Lily Elizabeth Rice.
After seeing several of her oldest children through college Dorothy attended Washington University where she earned a Liberal Arts degree in 1984.
She was an amazing and talented person, a supportive and encouraging mother and grandmother, a faithful and prolific correspondent with her many friends from all over the world, a volunteer, a gardener, a wonderful entertainer and decorator, an avid reader (she learned to read at age four) and a writer of talent.
She was vibrant, smart, charming, and beautiful both inside and out.
Her family and friends will treasure many wonderful memories of her and her children will try as always to live up to her example (and her sayings, such as “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness”.
Many thanks to the good people at Garden View and VNA Hospice who cared for Mom.
Visitation 3 pm until time of service beginning at 4 pm Saturday, November 17 at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood, Missouri.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Jeffrey T. Persons
Persons, Jeffrey T. Tues., Nov. 6, 2007.
Dear father of Michael Kneemiller and Amelia Persons; dear brother of Timothy Persons (Nancy) and Kim Thoma (Richard); dear friend of Laurah Persons; dear uncle, cousin and friend.
Services: Funeral Sat., 10 a.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Visitation Fri. 4-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Missouri.
Grace S. Barmeier
Barmeier, Grace S. on Sat. June 7, 2008.
Beloved wife of the late Charles F. Barmeier; dear mother of Richard 'Chip' (Deborah) and Gary (Janet) Barmeier; loving grandmother of Richard, Timothy, Samantha and Elizabeth; and dear aunt of Caroline Patsch.
Services: Funeral Thurs. 10:00 a.m. at BOPP CHAPEL, 10610 Manchester Rd. (Kirkwood) .
Interment National Cemetery.
Visitation Wed. 4-7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 9374 Olive Blvd., 63132.
Dennis M. Freeman
Freeman, Dennis M., 52, suddenly, on Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church.
Dear father of Dennis Fitzpatrick “Fitz” Freeman, dear son of Jeanne M. and the late Harry Freeman, dear brother of Patti (Randy) Mayer, Kym (Steve) Mason, Karen Anderson, and Harry (Julie) Freeman, former spouse of Maureen Jones, dear uncle, cousin and friend.
Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11 at St. Anselm Catholic Church at St. Louis Priory, 530 S. Mason Rd.
Arrangements by BOPP Chapel.
William Lenich
Lenich, William, Monday, June 9, 2008.
Loved husband of Marietta for 67 years; dear father of Michele (Don) Dahlem, Bill (Elizabeth) Lenich, and John (Zhongxia) Lenich; dear grandfather of Greg (Deb) Lenich, Laura (Mike) Van Well, Lisa (Michael) Cozad, David (Virginia) Dahlem, Amy Lenich, and John Lenich, Jr.; dear Grandpa Bill to Karson and Alec Mayer; proud great-grandfather of Luke Van Well; brother to Steve Lenich of Joliet, Illinois.
Coach Lenich will be remembered by many friends from DeAndreis and Kirkwood High Schools.
Services: Funeral Service Thursday, 1:00 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 505 South Kirkwood Rd.
Interment National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks.
Visitation Wednesday 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
George Edward Stewart
Stewart, George Edward Tuesday, June 10, 2008.
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church.
Loving husband of Jan Stewart (nee Crader); cherished father of Kelly (Steven) Milner, Kimberly (Ed) Insalaco, and George (Pamela) Stewart; devoted grandfather of Randy (Angie), Shannon, Tyler, Drew, Zach, Ben, Neve, and Aedan; great-grandfather of Cody, and Shana; dearest brother of Shirly Boyer, and the late John (Jen) Stewart; our dear uncle, great uncle, and friend to many.
Services: Funeral Friday, 12:30 p.m. from BOPP CHAPEL 10610 Manchester Rd. Kirkwood to St. Peter Catholic Church, 243 W. Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, for 1:00 p.m. Mass.
Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Jeanne H. Diekneite
Diekneite, Jeanne H. (nee Heins), peacefully on Saturday June 7, 2008.
Beloved wife of the late Frank Diekneite; dear mother of Don (Juliana) Diekneite and Debbie (Ben) Diekneite; awesome grandmother of Ashley, Jennifer, and Sarah; dear sister of Jere (O.J.) Binnette; dear aunt of Lisa, Steve, and Mike.
Services: Family and Friends will be sharing Memories of Jeanne Thursday 6 p.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood.
Memorial contributions preferred to The COPD Foundation 2937 SW 27th Avenue, Suite 302 Miami, FL 33133.
Thomas M. Coyle
Coyle, Thomas M. - Suddenly, June 8, 2008, age 50, of Indianapolis, formerly of Kirkwood.
Loving father of Michael, Scott and Elizabeth; son of Michael (Sandy) Coyle and Mary (Ron) Herbert; brother of Ted, Chris, Matt, Michelle, Ron, Cathi and Joe; former husband of Katie and friend of Susan; dear brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many.
Services: Funeral Mass Fri., June 13, 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 243 W. Argonne (Kirkwood).
Interment Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Visitation Thurs. 4-8:00 p.m. at BOPP CHAPEL, 10610 Manchester Rd. (Kirkwood).
Robert W. Garmatz
Garmatz, Robert W. passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord on Sunday, June 8, 2008.
Dear husband of 30 years of Margaret Garmatz (nee Born); dear father of Ellen Bushre, Susan (Rev. Richard) Jordan, and John Garmatz; dear grandfather of Rev. Christopher (Julie) Bushre and great-grandfather of Aidan and Allison Bushre; dear brother of Norma Meyer of Seward, NE; and Joanne (Del) Becke of Mundelein, IL; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews and dear friend to many.
Also surviving are Ray and Kelly Garmatz of California, Jessica, Johnathon, and Matthew.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence (nee Gruber) and his brother John Garmatz.
Mr. Garmatz was born on January 8, 1921 in Verdi, MN.
He began his education at Zion Lutheran School in Brighton, CO. and completed it with a Master's Degree from St. Louis University.
He held many positions in his beloved church.
Most notably: an educator in Lutheran elementary schools and colleges.
He held various positions with the Lutheran Hour Ministries, including serving as interim executive director.
Robert also held various positions in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
He was a member of the staff of Concordia Publishing House.
Mr. Garmatz held a variety of leadership positions in church activities and was a published author.
He was an active member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Kirkwood and was the instructor of the Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Class.
His family expresses profound thanks to God for the rich blessings he brought to their lives.
Services: Funeral service will be Thursday June 12, 5 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran, 505 S. Kirkwood Road.
Visitation will be Thursday 4 p.m. until time of service at church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, LCMS World Mission, Lutheran Hour Ministries, or Concordia University Seward, NE.
Arrangements by BOPP CHAPEL.
Russell H. Greathouse
Greathouse, H. Russell 'Rus' Promoted to Glory on May 4, 2008.
Loving husband of the late Dolores Greathouse; dear father of Gregory (Carol) , Kent (Colleen) , Scott (Betty), Patricia (Jim) Young, Madelyn Pellerito, and Donna Woodham; beloved grandfather of Zach, Neil, Andrew, Rachel, Kevin, Brandon, Amber, Matthew, Lauren, Deana, and Anna; great-grandfather of 13 and dear friend to many.
Rus was a longtime member and Sunday School teacher at Rock Hill Baptist Church.
He was a member of the IBEW and a past board member of the Midwest Messianic Center.
He was a current Board member of the Southwest Radio Church Ministries.
Services: Funeral Service Sat., May 10 at 4:30 p.m. at Rock Hill Baptist Church, 9125 Manchester Rd., Brentwood.
Interment Mon., May 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Visitation Fri. 3-8 p.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood.
Genevieve Leonard
Leonard, Genevieve “Gen”, 92, of Kirkwood, asleep in Jesus, Thursday, May 8, 2008; beloved mother of William C. (Carol) Leonard, dear grandmother of Sheryl (Phil) Hinds and John R. Leonard, dear great-grandmother of Frank (Christina), Brad, Brett, Zach and Emily Steinhoff, dear great-great-grandmother of Conner, Trenton and Nadia, dear sister of the late Fred Snell, Jr., dear aunt of Sandra, Sue, Marlene, Christine and Fred III.
Services: Memorial Service Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 505 S. Kirkwood Rd.
Arrangements by BOPP Chapel.
Donations preferred to the Salvation Army.
