Debra Sue Huffman
1966 - 2016
Debra Sue Huffman, aged 50, of Ladue, Missouri passed away suddenly on the evening of June 14th in her home after an extended illness.
She was born in Warren, Ohio on April 26th of 1966 to Robert and Viola Mealy. She is survived by both parents, two sisters, Kathy Davis and Lisa Pernicka, a brother, Rob Mealy, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sister Linda Morgan.
She graduated from Youngstown State in 1990 with a degree in Biology and Cleveland State in 1992 as a physical therapist.
Debra married Stanley Huffman of Warren, Ohio, in August of 1992. During their married years, the couple lived and worked in Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio, residing in Missouri for the last five years. They had three children, Anna, 19, Evan, 18, and Keira, 10.
With her husband, she enjoyed tending to their lovely garden. More predominantly, she devoted her time to raising three wonderful children. Every night while her children were growing up, she read books like the Harry Potter series, My Penguin Osbert, and countless others, bringing each character to life with the unique voices she created. Generous with her time and affection, her dedication to her children, the neighborhoods she lived in, and the community she built demonstrated her unrelenting kindness and compassion. Debra excelled as a homemaker with boundless energy; her cooking was legendary among neighbors and friends and her homemade cards and flower arrangements were enjoyed by many. Debra will be missed by all who knew her.
The visitation will be held at Bopp Chapel on Saturday June 18th from 2pm-5pm. Family and friends are welcome. A private service will take place prior. The family asks that donations be made to the Amyloidosis Foundation or Missouri Botanical Gardens.
Mary Susan Tubbesing
1924 - 2016
Tubbesing, Mary Susan Goodwin, on Monday, June 13, 2016. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Cousin at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, John M. Goodwin, Jr. and her second husband, Albert Tubbesing. Susan is survived by her loving family; 2 children: Mary Ellen (James) Lewis and John (Joyce Ann) Goodwin, cousin: Thomas D. Crutcher, grandchildren: J. Michael (Ellen) Lewis, Thomas (Nichole) Lewis, Brian C. Lewis, Timothy (Marissa) Lewis, Melise Hatem Gerber and Ryann (Brad) Jorban, great-grandchildren: Mary Margaret Lewis, Katherine Lewis, Myles Lewis, Annabel Lewis, Grace Lewis and Ben Lewis.
Susan was among the first women graduates of Washington University Law School in 1947 to receive a JD degree. She was an active member of Phi Mu Sorority and the Panhellenic Association. She chaired many charitable projects in both the St. Louis and the Lake Ozark Communities for the Missouri Historical Society and the Lake Ozark Hospital Association. She worked as an attorney for the Frisco Railroad and the Lawyer’s Reference Service of St. Louis. Subsequently, she was hired as a Hearing’s Officer for the St. Louis County Juvenile Court and served until she retired in 1986. She received the Lawyer’s Association Award of Honor jointly with her husband John M. Goodwin in 1974 in recognition of their years of service to the profession. Susan served on numerous boards of St. Louis agencies whose missions were to improve the lives of the children they served. She was an avid bridge player, loyal Cardinal baseball fan and loved to travel.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of St. Michael and St. George, 6345 Wydown Blvd. with a luncheon to follow in Kirkwood. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Missouri Historical Society or Marygrove Child Center.
Benjamin Colin Moran
1992 - 2016
Benjamin C. Moran “Ben”, Passed away suddenly on Friday, May 27, 2016. Loving son of Julie (David McDonald) Moran (nee Collins) and Kevin (Lynda) Moran; devoted brother of Alex C. (Whitney Wodstrchill) Moran; dear grandson of Dick and JoAnn Moran and the late Woody and Fern Collins; dear step-brother of Jennifer (Scott) Duerfahrd, Carrie (Scott) Richardson, Kristin (Brett) Troup, Rick Nicholas and Aric McDonald; dear nephew, cousin and friend to many.
Ben was a gentle spirit with a remarkable gift of creativity, artistic ability and quick humor who always had the best jokes at the holiday dinner table. He loved his family, especially treasured times with his big brother Alex, his artwork, watching football & hockey, children, dogs, family vacations and his friends. He felt things more deeply than most knew. He used great courage and strength to fight hard against his struggles. His family, and loved ones were so proud of him and will miss him so much. We pray his beautiful and gentle soul is soaring in Heaven under God’s care.
Memorial Visitation 4-8pm on Wednesday, June 1, at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., in Kirkwood. Memorial Service 10 am on Thursday, June 2, at Bopp Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Scholarship Fund of St. Louis County Drug Court, C/O Mary Davis, 105 S. Central Ave., Clayton, MO 63105 would be appreciated.
Joyce Leota Wagner
1946 - 2016
Loving sister of Ted (Peggy) Wagner and Doris (the late Tom) Miller; dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many.
Visitation at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, Wednesday, May 25th, 11:00 am followed by a service at 1:00 pm. Interment Lake Charles Memorial Park.
Phyllis Christine Fichter
1947 - 2016
Fichter, Phyllis (nee Spellazza) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Beloved wife of Robert Fichter. Dear mother of Christopher (Marline) Fichter, Stephanie (Jason) Keller and Denise (Corey) Vaughn. Dear grandmother of Ava, Giselle, Sophia, Grace, Kayla and Emily. Dear daughter of Christine Spellazza (nee Azzanni) and the late Sam Spellazza. Dear sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, May 18, 10 a.m. at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday May 17, from 4-8 p.m. at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd in Kirkwood.
Margaret M. "Peggy" Griffin
1931 - 2016
Griffin, Margaret “Peggy” (nee Young), 84 of Kirkwood, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on May 5, 2016. Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Griffin. Beloved mother of Christine (Dan) Distler, Tim (Susan) Griffin, Colleen (Larry) Hogland, Greg (Leslie) Griffin, Beverly (Tien) Wong, Vickie Griffin, Angie (Jim) Ganninger, and Michael (Catherine) Griffin. Dear grandma of Ryan and Sarah Hogland, Griffin, Catherine, and Caroline Wong, Patrick, Jack, Annie, and Lucy Ganninger, and Benedict and Basil Griffin. Loving sister of Alice (Don) Mertz, Pete (Sharon) Young, and Eleanor (John) Newell.
Funeral Mass Wednesday May 11th, 10am at St. Peter Catholic Church, Kirkwood. Interment St. Peter Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Visitation Tuesday May 10th, 3-8pm at Bopp Chapel.
Lennie Meesey Wilson
1930 - 2016
Lennie Meesey Wilson, 86, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Ballwin, Missouri.
Lennie was born February 1, 1930 in Maplewood, Missouri to Joseph L. and Eula L. Meesey. She was raised in Maplewood and lived in Kirkwood and Manchester most of her adult life. Her later years was spent at the West County Care Center in Ballwin, Missouri. She retired from United Van Lines in 1995.
Lennie is survived by her four children: John (Nancy) Wilson, Donna (Jonathan) Humbert, Randy (Michele) Wilson, and Keith (Sindy) Wilson. She leaves behind six grandchildren: John Wilson III, Carrie Wilson Hester, Jeremy Humbert, Becca Mayo Harrison, Anthony Wilson, and Lauren Wilson; and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 3 of her 7 siblings: Dale Meesey, Jerry Meesey and Nancy Meesey Robinson; and many nieces and nephews who will miss her.
Visitation will be held at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, Monday, May 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions preferred to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandra, VA 22312.
Dolores M. Hacker
1924 - 2016
DOLORES M. HACKER (Quinlan), age 92, died on May 6, 2016, peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She was born in St. Louis on March 16, 1924, and was a lifelong resident of St. Louis. She was the daughter of John A. and Bertha (Christ) Quinlan. She also survived her second husband, Norman Hacker. Dolores graduated with academic excellence from Academy of the Visitation and from Webster College (now Webster University). Dolores enjoyed a long career as an accountant and bookkeeper, and she particularly enjoyed her time at Associated Textiles, a family business in St. Louis. She was a long-time parishioner at Ste. Genevieve du Bois Catholic Church in Warson Woods and was very active in the Parish Harvesters, Choir, Prayer Line, St. Vincent De Paul Society and other activities. Dolores served for many years as City Clerk of Warson Woods and as Secretary of the Warson Woods Swim Club. She loved to travel and had many adventures with her travel buddies, including her good friend, Juanita Hill.
Dolores is survived by her children, Jack (Vicki) Challis and Patricia (Bill) Harrer, and by grandchildren Mary Colleen (Tom) Lynch, John (Bridget) Challis, Kristin Harrer, Katie Harrer, and Scott Harrer. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Austin, Megan, Kate, Matthew, and Jack. We wish to thank many in Dolores’ extended family who gave her comfort and friendship, especially Dick and Claire Doyle, Fr. Dennis Doyle, Judy, Eva, Enza, and Pat.
Visitation Sun., May 8, 4-7 pm, at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Funeral Mass Mon. 10 am at Ste. Genevieve du Bois Church, 1575 N. Woodlawn, Warson Woods. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital or Alzheimer’s Association, St. Louis Chapter.
James J. Trares
1936 - 2016
James J. Trares went to Heaven on April 20, 2016. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Beck); loving father of Timothy Trares and Jeannine (Taleb) Jawhar. Loving grandfather of seven.
Funeral service Tuesday, April 26, 10:00am at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Interment St. Trinity Cemetery. Visitation Mon., April 25 from 4-8:00pm at Bopp Chapel. Memorials preferred to St. Luke’s Hospice Services.
Kay Lanette Mueller
1942 - 2016
Kay L. Mueller (née Simpson) born May 11, 1942 entered into eternal rest on April 18, 2016. Loving wife of Robert Mueller for 46 years. The best mother in the world to Vicki (Michael) King, Robin (Keith) Jordan, and Misty (Nicholas) Meyer. Amazing grandmother, better known as K.K., to Amy, Scott, Nicole, Alyssa, Ashley, Kelly, Chase, Reed, and Lila. Sister of Merlin Simpson, Esther Brunner, Mary Summers, Steve Simpson and the late Paul Simpson. She was preceded in death by her parents Goldie and Ermon Simpson. Kay was loved and will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, and friends.
The Memorial Service will be held at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church, 9450 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO. 63124 at 12:30 pm on Friday, April 29, 2016. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Children’s Home Society of Missouri- Brentwood or The Rotary Club of Clayton-Ladue.
