Jolanda Imme
1923 - 2016
Jolanda Vespereny Imme (October 7, 1923 – January 29, 2016) was born in St. Louis, Missouri, which is also where she left this life. She married Edward H. Imme, a Lutheran pastor, on January 20, 1945 and they were married until his death on January 19, 1995. They had four children: Michael, Stephen, Jon and Carol.
Jolanda and her husband left for the Great American West shortly after their marriage, which is where Ed grew up. They first served a small ranching community in the far north Okanagan Country of Washington State. Then on to a parish in Richland, Washington. From Richland, they embarked on one of her greatest adventures, moving with their three young boys to Palmer, Alaska, when Alaska was still a territory. There their daughter Carol was born. Jolanda loved the wild beauty of Alaska and the adventure of living on the frontier. From Alaska they moved to Aberdeen, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula, where they lived for over 20 years.
Jolanda was preceded in death by her husband Edward and sons Michael and Stephen. She leaves behind her son Jon Imme and his wife Sheila of Los Angeles, California, daughter Carol Speer and her husband Jack of Austin, Texas, sister Diana Kramer, sister-in-law Kathy Vespereny, and many grand-children, nieces and nephews.
Funeral 10 am Fri., Feb. 5 at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation Thur. 5-7:30 pm.
Virginia Ross
2016
Ross, Virginia “Ginny” (nee McCreery) peacefully on Saturday January 30, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Gladys McCreery.
Ginny is survived by two children: Charles (Polly) Ross, III and Virginia (Larry) Key. Grandchildren Jeremy (Kelly) Hux, Paula (Reed) Stephenson, Charles (Kristi) Ross IV, Jennifer (Dean) Roderick, and Sara (Kris) Hoffman, great grandchildren Megan and Charlie (V) Ross, Heck and Link Stephenson, Nora Roderick, and Hadley Hoffman.
Virginia was a global school/community relations consultant employed by NSPRA in Alexandria, VA. She was dedicated to improving educations and solidifying relationships between schools and their communities. She worked with many state and local School Boards plus assignments with DOD schools in Europe and DOE operations in Alaska. In retirement she served as a docent for the Smithsonian American History Museum, Washington, D.C. and also for the Maidu Indian Museum, Roseville, CA.
Per her request there will be no services. Interment private. Memorial contributions to recognize her life’s work preferred to the Walter J. and Gladys H. McCreery Fund at MICDS for outstanding educators.
Dale Alan Knight
1926 - 2016
Dale Alan Knight passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on February 12, 2016. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on September 14, 1926 to the late Delbert Dale and Jesse Kerr Knight. He was a loving husband to the late Nancy Frobase Knight for 41 years, and to Susan Bean Knight for over 21 years.
In 1944 Dale was drafted into the army during his senior year in high school and serve two years stationed at Ft. McClellan, Alabama. He was recalled to the Korean War in 1950-51. He graduated from Northwestern University, and earned an MBA from Washington University in Saint Louis.
Dale’s professional career included International Shoe Company and Gardner Advertising, where he was vice president of finance and administration. In Chicago he was vice president and treasurer with Heidrick and Struggles, Inc., an international consulting firm. In New York City, he joined the international law firm of Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam and Roberts. He loved telling people that the firm was featured in the film Fatal Attraction.
Dale was always active in volunteerism, serving as a docent for 25 years at the St. Louis Zoo where he was also an instructor for training tour guides and new volunteers. He loved his time as an animal handler, being especially fond of the beautiful bateleur eagle, and the boa constrictors. Dale was a member of the Living Promise Campaign that raised $130 million for the Zoo.
He was a faithful and active member of Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church, where he was elected three times to be ruling elder. His committee assignments included chair of the Memorial Committee, chair of the Finance Committee and a member of Staff Resources. His wider church efforts included a term on the Financial Management Committee of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy, and board member and chair of both the finance and personnel committees of the Interfaith Partnership of Metropolitan St. Louis.
Dale was appointed by the Supreme Court of Missouri as a member of the Region X Disciplinary Committee. He was also a Disciplinary Hearing Panel Officer for handling complaints against lawyers. In 2006 he named to the “Ageless – Remarkable St. Louisans.
He was an avid reader, intrepid traveler, and lover of theatre and being a backstage tour guide at the Rep. A beloved husband, dear brother-in-law, cousin, uncle and great uncle, and trusted friend of many, he will be sorely missed.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 on Friday, February 19 at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church, 9450 Clayton Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Saint Louis Zoo or Ladue Chapel.
Betty June Martin (nee Hobelman)
Died: Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Age: 94
Martin, Betty June (nee Hobelman), age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her Webster Groves home of over 65 years on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.
She was the beloved wife of the late Elmer E. Martin; dear daughter of the late Fred C. and Eleanor H. (nee Krueger) Hobelman; caring sister of the late Marge Hobelman and the late Jane (Raymond) Paul; loving mother of James Martin and Cindy Snopek; dear grandmother of Andrea (nee Snopek) (Guy) Wittler, Jessica (fiancé Ryan Leonard) Martin, Amanda Snopek, Arika Snopek and Alisa Snopek; proud great-grandmother of Luke Wittler and Alexandrea Wittler; our dearest aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.
A special thanks to granddaughters Andrea, Arika and Alisa, as well as caregivers Anne Meneely and Kim Padilla, for their loving care given to Betty.
Betty was born on June 2, 1923. She had a passion for golf and bowling in her younger years and turned into an avid sports fan in her later years. Betty was a dedicated member of Webster Gardens Lutheran Church and her faith in God played an important role in her life. She was generous and always willing to help those in need. She had a great sense of humor and the ability to always make those around her laugh. Above all, Betty was a loving soul and will forever be missed.
Services: Visitation was at Webster Gardens Lutheran Church, 8749 Watson Road, 63119, on Monday, July 17, until the funeral service. Interment at J.B. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Stray Rescue or Humane Society appreciated. A Kutis Affton service.
Catherine Dawson Kleinschmidt (nee Gunn)
Died: Monday, July 10, 2017
Kleinschmidt, Catherine Dawson (nee Gunn). Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Catholic Church, she died peacefully with a smile on her face Monday, July 10, 2017.
Cathy was born on April 28, 1956, and raised in St. Louis, Mo., the middle of three daughters born to Katherine Albrecht Gunn and the late Richard Dawson Gunn.
She was preceded in death by her older sister, Ellen Gunn LaBelle (Jim). She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Kleinschmidt, of 35 years; daughter Laura Kleinschmidt Banks (Patrick), son Kevin Kleinschmidt and sister Betsy Gunn Carlsen (Danny). Her friends and family were the true joy of her life. She was a beloved aunt, godmother and sister-in-law to many.
Cathy remained a huge Cardinals fan and was a devoted piano teacher for over 40 years. Her unshakable faith in God and devotion to the Blessed Mother inspired so many who knew her.
Friends and family are invited to join in celebrating the remarkable life of this incredible woman. Visitation will be held from 3 until 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, at Bopp Chapel. A funeral Mass is planned for 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Des Peres, Mo. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) are appreciated in Cathy’s memory.
John R. Patton
Died: Thursday, November 10, 2016
Patton, John R. passed away peacefully Nov. 10, 2016, at home in Sun City, Ariz. John was the son of Harper and Marian Patton, sister of Virginia Donovan (Ginny), and husband of Frances McKay Patton, all deceased. John is survived by June, his wife of 39 years, his children, Russell, Marcia Lee, Charles (Pete), Frances Smith, Guy and over 20 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
John grew up in Kirkwood and graduated from Kirkwood High School and Washington University. He was an owner of ALP Oil Company, a gas and oil retailer and jobber until he “retired” in 1967. He then purchased Byerly Trailer & Mfg. Co. Inc and converted it into on of the Midwest’s largest RV dealerships. John was an avid fisherman, card player and a member of Kirkwood Rotary.
John remarried in 1977 to June, our second mother; and in 1993 they retired to Sun City, Ariz. The family is scheduling a service at a future date.
Clifford Albert Bachman
Died: Saturday, April 30, 2016
Age: 58
Bachman, Clifford Albert, 58, of St. Louis passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016.
Cliff is survived by his loving wife, Beth Appelbaum Bachman; his adoring children, Blake (Jack) McGowan, Paul (Katie), Ellie (Andy) Clemens and James; his grandson, Henry McGowan; his mother, Shirley; and brother, David (David).
His service will be held at The Journey – Tower Grove on Friday, May 6, 2016. Visitation: 9:30 a.m.; service: 11 a.m.
Linda Jane Mullins
Died: Saturday, April 16, 2016
Mullins, Linda Jane of Kirkwood died of natural causes on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
A graduate of Webster Groves High School, class of 1965, Linda was a lifelong resident of Webster/Kirkwood except for her college years at Athens State University in Alabama. She was passionately loyal to her high school, her family, her friends, the St. Louis Cardinals, Jimmy Buffett, Barack Obama, the Saturday morning yard-sale circuit, the animal kingdom, and her treasured clients at the Webster-Kirkwood Times, where she was in advertising sales for most of her career.
Linda served as president of her condo association and was deeply committed to her neighbors and neighborhood, which she surveyed every morning as she walked to the local convenience store for her giant diet cola. Linda was old-school in her love of personal connections with neighbors, friends, family and clients - a true friend in life, not the new kind of “Friend” on Facebook. Her big smile, infectious laugh and focused energy made her fun company to her wide circle of family and friends.
She is survived by her older brother, Dail Weir Mullins Jr. of St. George Island, Fla., and his son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Ashley Mullins and their daughter, Cleo; and by her younger brother, Dennis Richard Mullins of Ballwin, his wife, Terri Mullins, their daughter and son-in-law, Katie and Don Sternhagen and their daughter, Jillian, and their son and daughter-in-law, Tyler and Kristin Mullins.
Memorial services are pending. If desired, donations may be made in Linda’s name to Stray Rescue of St. Louis, 2320 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. 63108, www.strayrescue.org
