Margery Hefel Stumpf
Stumpf, Margery Hegel March 6, 2008, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church,
dear wife of the late Otto Joseph Stumpf, Sr., dear mother of Stacey James, Stuart Jon (Pamela Young), Susan Van Biersel (Thomas Pierre), Stephanie McCutcheon (Jay Colt) and the late Otto Joseph Stumpf, Jr. Dear Grandmother of Christen and Amanda Stumpf, Alexandre VanBiersel, and Bethany Hegel, Shannon Raimondo (Donald), Tracy (Brad Eimer), and Colt (Joey) McCutcheon; dear great-grandmother of Jessica, Christopher, Renna, Parker and Madison. Dear friend of her sorority sisters Doris Orabka, Marian Morrisse and Almira Freebersyser. Margery was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Marie Smith Hegel.
A woman of faith whose family were 'her claim to fame'. Margery inspired all of us to contribute our gifts to each other and the world She was the stalworth foundation and gave motivational encouragement to all...she is so proud of us all. Margery graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and took graduate studies at the University of Colorado and the University of Southern California. She was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and active until her death. Her family and she were members of St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church for 45 years and her four children attended and graduated from the school.
A Mass celebrating her life will be offered by the Reverend Thomas Molini at Saint Gerard Majella Catholic Church, 2005 Dougherty Ferry Road, Kirkwood, Missouri on March 17 at 10:30 am. The family will welcome guests at the Church on March 17 from 9:30am to 10:15am; and at a lunch to which attendees are invited, at the Missouri Athletic Club West, 1777 Des Peres Road, Kirkwood, Missouri.following the Mass. Interment will be private. We are grateful to all who have contributed so generously to our Mom's life. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, please consider a contribution to the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation, PO Box 19456, Springfield, Illinois 62794 where the Margery Hegel Stumpf Memorial Fund has been established. Arrangements by Bopp Chapel.
John Joseph Mortika
Mortika, John Joseph Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, March 6, 2008. Beloved husband of Carol Mortika (nee Zweig); dear father of Christopher Mortika, John Michael Mortika and Mary Beth (Alan) Benes; dear grandfather of Sean, Zachary, and Ryan; dear brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, and friend to many.
John was a paper merchant sales representative for over 50 years with Birmingham & Prosser, Butler Paper, Unisource, and Xpedx. He was a member of the Legion of a Thousand Men West with the Carmelite Monastery. John was truly devoted to his wife Carol and treasured his children and grandchildren.
Services: Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, March 11, 10 a.m. at St. Anselm at St. Louis Abbey. Interment Bellerive Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Carmelite Monastery, 9150 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, Missouri 63124.
James R. Meyers
Meyers, James R. on Thursday, March 6, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Eula Jane Meyers (nee McDonald) for 55 years; dear father of Karen 'Candy' (Edward B.) Wentz and the late Julia Ann Meyers; dear grandfather of Edward B. Wentz, Jr.; dear brother of the late Francis; dear uncle, great-uncle and dear friend.
Services: Visitation Tuesday, March 11, 11:45 a.m., followed by funeral at 12:45 p.m. at BOPP CHAPEL, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Interment National Cemetery.
Memorials to a charity of one's choice appreciated.
Forrest G. Halverson
Halverson, Forrest G. Monday, March 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Dorothy Halverson (nee Harrison); Loving father of Olivia Halverson; Dear son of Gene Halverson and the late Mabel Halverson (nee Liptow); Dearest brother of Darren (Heidi) Halverson, and Gina Halverson; Our dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, uncle, cousin, and dear friend to many.
Services: Memorial service Friday, March 14, at 4:00 p.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd. Kirkwood. NO VISITATION. Interment Private.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: The Principia, 13201 Clayton Rd. Town and Country, Mo. 63131, or to The Rohan Woods School, 1515 Bennett, Warson Woods, Mo. 63122.
Kenneth Dale Yost
Yost, Kenneth Dale, suddenly on February 7, 2008. Beloved husband of Cathy Yost (nee Voss); dear father of David Yost and the late Paul Yost; son of Etta (Rhodes) Brown and the late Kenneth E. Yost; stepson of the late Woodrow P. Brown; brother of Kathy (Brown) Whitehead and the late Dennis Brown; dear uncle, cousin, and friend.
Mr. Yost served as City Engineer and Public Works Director for the City of Kirkwood since 1973. He will be deeply missed by his loved ones and colleagues.
A memorial service will be held Monday, February 11 at 2:00pm at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, 100 East Adams Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Engineers Without Borders USA, 1811 Lefthand Circle, Suite A-1, Longmont, CO 80501 or www.ewb-usa.org. Arrangements by Bopp Chapel.
Michael Lynch
Lynch, Michael H. T. on Thurs. Feb. 7, 2008. Beloved husband of Sallie Lynch (nee Dickemper); dear father of Michelle and Patrick Lynch; dear brother of Larry (Jan) Lynch; dear son-in-law of Ray Dickemper, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.
Funeral Tues. 11:00 am at St. Peter Catholic Church, 243 W. Argonne. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3-8:00 pm. at BOPP CHAPEL, 10610 Manchester Rd. (Kirkwood) .
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Connie Karr
Karr, Connie (nee Conroy) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Thurs. Feb. 7, 2008. Beloved wife of Kevin Karr; loving mother of Lauren Hummel; dear daughter of Bill and Bette Conroy.
Funeral Mass Wed. 10am at St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, 1969 Dougherty Ferry Rd. at Ballas. Interment private. Visitation Tues. 4-8pm at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Friends of the Kirkwood Library Tribute Fund would be appreciated.
Regina M. O'Connor
O'Connor, Regina M. (nee Madden), 90, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2008. Daughter of the late William F. and Mae M. (Tuohy) Madden; sister of the late Gloria R. Zeis and dear friend to many.
Regina taught at Delmar-Harvard Elementary School in University City for many years.
Services:Interment private. Memorial Mass will be Saturday, February 16, 10 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (Brentwood) . Arrangements by BOPP Chapel.
Barbara I. Deutschmann
Deutschmann, Barbara I., age 70, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday, February 8, 2008; beloved wife of Louis G. Deutschmann for nearly 50 years, dear mother of David (Suzanne), Anna Blase and the late Barbara, dear aunt and great-aunt.
Services: Funeral Monday, Feb. 11, 9:15 a.m. from BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, to Church of the Immacolata for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Peter Cemetery, Kirkwood. Visitation Sunday, 4-7 p.m.
Michael P. Halwe
Halwe, Michael P., Jan. 3, 2008 beloved husband of the late Beth Halwe, beloved son of the late Paul and Martha Halwe; loving brother of the late Jane Halwe. Our dear nephew, cousin and friend to many.
Michael was a member of BONE Rescue and Bearded Collie List, was a professional bowler, founder of the Lindenwood Bowling Team, and author of You Write Really Well...for a Bowler.
Services: Memorial service Mon. Jan. 14, 7pm at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood.
Memorial contributions to BONE, (www.beardie.net/bone) The Michael Halwe Fund, c/o Carolyn Savage, 6357 Chestnut Pkwy., Flowery Branch, GA 30542 would be appreciated.
Catharine von Brecht
von Brecht, Catharine Hewit (nee Bull) January 4, 2008, peacefully at St. Agnes Home, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Forrest von Brecht; mother of Cay von Brecht, Ann Eggebrecht, Barb Story, and Nancy von Brecht (Andris Jursevskis); dear sister, aunt, godmother, and friend.
Casha was a graduate of John Burroughs School and Washington University George Warren Brown School of Social Work, where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Services: Visitation Fri., Jan. 11, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Memorial mass and reception, Sat., Jan. 12, 9 a.m. at St. Agnes Home, 10341 Manchester Rd. It was Casha's wish to donate her body to Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Agnes Home or a charity of your choice.
