James Eugene "Gonzo" Gahn
1947 - 2016
On Sunday August 28, 2016, and the 29th Anniversary celebration of his union to Pat “PT” Gahn. Dear son of the late Bill and Virginia (June) Gahn. Father of Kimberly Gahn-Black (Toni); Karen Poley (Bob); Kelly Thielemier (Nate); Joseph and William. Grandfather of Kourtney, Luke, Lizzie, George, and the late Kelcy. Dear brother to Bob (Kathy) Gahn, Mary (Dave) Ryan and the late Bill Gahn. Dear nephew, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Jim loved to fish and spent a lot of time on the river or fishing at the Lake of the Ozarks. Jim’s other passion was cooking, especially when cooking for friends.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 – 2:00 p.m. at Grace Union Church; 3900 Union Road, St. Louis, MO 63125. In lieu of flowers donations requested to: Caritas Connection, Inc., P.O. Box 31072, St. Louis, MO 63131
Gay Lynn Behr
1952 - 2016
Gay Lynn Behr (nee Medlen) Passed away at age 64 on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Beloved mother of Lana (Robert Cookson) Schejbal; loving grandmother of Alex Schejbal; dear sister of David (Kathy) Medlen, and the late Susan Sprowl, William Medlen and Cathy Jo Medlen; loving special friend of Kenneth Moire; dear aunt, great-aunt, niece, cousin and friend to many.
Gay was a long time member of Kirkwood Road Christian Church. She also found her passion for helping the homeless.
Memorial Service 11am Saturday, August 27, at Kirkwood Road Christian Church, 529 N. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kirkwood Road Christian Church in care of Gay L. Behr.
Shirley M. Howe
1927 - 2016
Fortified with The Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, Shirley (nee Munger) passed away peacefully on a beautiful sunny day, much like the ones she enjoyed on the golf course. Born in Blue Goose Hill MO, Shirley was the cherished and only child of the Hon. Orrin Lee and Emma Louise Munger. The beloved wife of the late Jerome Charles Lee Rudolph Godfrey Bonapart Howe, Jr. Dear mother of Lisa A. Chassaing, Jerome L. Howe, III, Laurance M. (Mary) Howe and James T. O. Howe (Beth Harrison). Grandmother to Laurance M. (Caitlin) Howe, Jr., James P. Chassaing, John H. Chassaing, Andrew P. Tony (Maggie Vossbrink) Howe, Caroline M. Howe, Emma Louise Howe and Jerome L. Howe, IV. Great-Grandmother to Laurance M. Howe, III.
Shirley had a zest for life and was always up for a good time with family and friends.
Visitation to be held at Bopp Chapel Sunday, August 21st from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Memorial Mass to be celebrated at the Church of The Immacolata on Monday, August 22nd at 10:30am. Donations in Shirley's memory may be made to The Children’s Home Society.
Michael D. Burke
1978 - 2016
Burke, Michael D., age 38, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Friday, August 19, 2016 after a courageous 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved son of Michael P. and Mary (Fortwengler) Burke, dear brother of Meghan (Brian) McMaster, Katie (Chris) McClement and Colin (Tina) Burke, loving Uncle Mikey to Henry, Ellie, Abby, Lily, Katie and Kevin, dear grandson of William Fortwengler, special friend of Colleen Anderson, our dear nephew, cousin and friend. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kathleen Fortwengler, Michael D. and Harriett Burke.
Michael was blessed to have a job he was excited about with the St. Louis County Library, where he was able to apply his life-long love of Apple technology. Special thanks to the St. Louis County Library staff for their kindness and support. Special thanks also to the staff at Siteman Cancer Center and BJC Hospice.
Funeral Mass Thursday, Aug. 25, 10:00 am at St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, 1969 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Kirkwood. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 pm Wednesday at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Washington University SPORE in Pancreatic Cancer, 660 S Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110.
Robert M. Trn
1954 - 2016
Trn, Robert M. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Amy Trn (nee Nobel). Dear father of Melissa (Brett) Trn Dalton, Chris (Leanne) Trn, Alice, Marty, Jack, and Libby Trn. Dear grandfather of Sylvia. Dear brother of Ed (Donna) Trn, Barb (Bill) Miller, Tim (Kathy) Trn, the late John and the late Rosemary. Dear uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, and friend to many.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August, 20, 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 17 Ann Ave., Valley Park, 63088. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Missouri or the charity of one’s choice.
Roy Lawrence Wurst Jr.
1950 - 2016
Wurst, Roy L., Jr. “Rocky” passed away in the early morning of August 11, 2016. Rocky was surrounded by family and his many friends during an advanced and rapid cancer diagnosis, and brief stay in the hospital. Rocky was born on November 5, 1950 in St. Louis to Roy L. & Marilyn J. Wurst. He is survived by his children, Jason and Kristina Wurst; grandchildren Zerrha, Kyler & Kegan Wurst; siblings Michael Wurst, Stephen (Melissa) Wurst, Vikki (Vince) Mormino, Julie (James) Schoemehl; and ex wife and friend Patricia Ahner Wurst and many friends. Rocky proudly attended The Immacolata, Chaminade College Prep, St Leo University, and Mizzou where he formed and kept many strong friendships...Esto Vir! Rocky was an entrepreneur; president of County Linen, a restaurateur and executive recruiter. He was a lover of sports especially golf and fishing. He cared deeply about his menagerie of animals including his dogs and his ‘funny farm’. He loved all things Mizzou and he cherished being with his children especially when they were together fishing in Colorado.
Funeral Mass Wednesday 10am at Most Sacred Heart Church, Eureka, MO. Interment Bethel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the Colorado Wildlife Heritage Foundation, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216. Visitation will be held Tuesday Aug 16th 4-8pm at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd, 63122.
Elizabeth McMahan McArthur
1923 - 2016
McArthur, Elizabeth McMahan “Bettie”, age 93, on Sun., Aug. 14, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm McArthur and the late Joseph McMahan, Sr.; dear mother of James (Carol) McMahan, Kathleen (Donald) Linss and the late Joseph McMahan, Jr., dear grandmother, great-grandmother, dear sister of Catherine Regan, dear aunt and friend.
Services: Funeral Thurs., Aug. 18, 10:30 am at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Interment, Valhalla Cemetery. Visitation Wed. 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Second Presbyterian Church, 4501 Westminster, 63108.
Michael Kenneth Sutter
1950 - 2016
Michael Kenneth Sutter, 65, passed on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Mike was born on October 19, 1950 in St. Louis City to Phillip and Margaret Sutter.
Mike was the youngest of four siblings. Survived by his sister, Gloria Milan. Preceded in death by his sister, Jean (Chuck) LoGrasso and brother, Donald Sutter.
Mike served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War as a Hospital Corpsmen. He was responsible for providing medical care to his fellow servicemen and women. A fitting position for Mike as we all know.
Mike loved many things - taking his boat or Harley out for ride, fishing, eating pastries, a good song to dance, a stiff drink or beer, watching Cops on TV - but most importantly, he loved life, made the best of every moment and cared dearly for his family, friends and dogs.
His wife, Mary Sutter, was his world. He was pillar of strength and love for his daughters - Jessie Rossi and Lisa Sutter - and as a father-in-law to his son-in-law Rob Rossi as well as a stepfather to his stepsons - Nathan Dycus and Peter Dycus. He was the playful and jolly PaPa for his grandchildren - Isabella Rossi, Cameron Sherman, Robbie Rossi, Jackie Dycus and Ollie Dycus. He was early morning walker and belly rubber for his dogs - Sunny and Precious. He was “Captain Mike” to neighborhood kids that adored him. He was comedic relief to everyone in his life. He was, without doubt, loved by all.
He was loving Uncle, Cousin, Brother-in-law, and friend to many.
The family is requesting that no one buy flowers but instead donate the money, on the behalf of Mike Sutter, to one of the two organizations:
Pony Bird - The Mission of Pony Bird is to provide quality care to non-ambulatory persons of all ages with significant intellectual and physical disabilities.
Donations can be given at Bopp Chapel or online here, http://ponybird.org/donate/.
APA (Animal Protective Association) - The Animal Protective Association of Missouri is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing people and pets together, advancing humane education and creating programs beneficial to the human/animal bond.
Visitation will be held at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road in Kirkwood, MO, on Sunday, August 21 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm with a Memorial Service immediately following.
After Party - Mike wanted us to party so let’s party! The party will start proceeding the service. Come raise a glass to Mike and tell your favorite Mike story. The party is happening at Gettemeier’s. One of Mike’s favorite bars. Food will be provided and adult beverages are on your dime.
Gettemeier’s
1740 Thunderbird (Boston Square)
Florissant, MO 63033
Roy William Schuttenhelm
1941 - 2016
Roy W. Schuttenhelm, Born July 19, 1941 and passed away peacefully on Sunday August 14, 2016 at age 75. Best Friend and beloved husband of 49 years to Diane M. Schuttenhelm (nee Koch); dear brother of Roger E. Schuttenhelm; cherished brother-in-law of Rosemarie and Gerald Sikorski and Louise Sellenriek; dear uncle of Lisa and Neal Scott, Michael Bandy, Robert and Cathy Schuster, and Jean and John Blair; loving great-uncle, great-great uncle and good friend to many.
Roy volunteered with the Alzheimer’s Association for over twenty years. He also volunteered as an instructor for the AARP 55 Alive Driving Class.
Visitation from 4-8:00pm on Friday, August 19, at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., in Kirkwood. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 9370 Olive Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63132.
