Alfred L. Shannon
Died: Saturday, July 22, 2017
Age: 83
Shannon, Alfred L., 83, passed away peacefully at home in Farmington, Mo., on July 22, 2017.
Al Jr. was a kind, caring person who put a smile on everyone’s face. He was born in 1934 to Nettie and Alfred Shannon. He was the oldest of seven children and was raised in Webster Groves. He joined the Air Force and served in Strike Force Command during the Korean War. During Al’s 12 years in the Air Force, he was stationed in Arizona and Alaska before making Kirkwood, Mo., his home. For the past seven years, Al Jr. has called Farmington home.
Al was predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Geraldine Shannon, and his son, Joseph Shannon. Al Jr is survived by three siblings: Bob Shannon, Ed Shannon and Gloria Myers; five children: Alfred Shannon III, Margie Freeman, Teresa (Chuck) Dodson, Rose (Robert) Kolpack and Patrick Shannon; six grandchildren: Kevin Shannon, Travis Dodson, Shannon Dodson, Kala Dodson, John Kolpack and Helen Shannon.
Al’s Celebration of Life will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at his “2nd home, ” the Farmington Oaks Senior Center, which is located at 607 Wallace Road, Farmington, Mo. 63640. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to the Farmington Oaks Senior Center or through www.gofundme.com/alshannonjr.
George Emil Votruba Jr.
Died: Monday, July 24, 2017
Votruba, George Emil Jr. died Monday, July 24, 2017.
Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline A. Votruba; dear father of George Votruba III (Jeanette) and Linda Haberberger (Michael); grandfather of Mitchel Votruba (Alison) and their children, Hudson and Walker; Tori Davies (Sean) and their children, Gideon, Hanna, Elizabeth and Titus; Cheston Votruba, Daniel Haberberger and Anna Haberberger.
Along with being a very loving son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, George enjoyed a very active life. In his early 20s he played professional baseball and made it as far as the Triple A Train League. After his marriage to Alice (Budding) in 1956, George III and Linda were born. George was always a very loyal and committed father to George and Linda.
George was a natural businessman and founded Kitchen and Bath Design in 1969. His business thrived and it afforded him the freedom to enjoy boating, especially at Lake of the Ozarks. He built many new friendships in the boating community and shared all that he had with family. He enjoyed a residence in St. Petersburg Beach, Fla., he loved to boat in the Gulf of Mexico, and he captained his own boat to Key West.
George’s dad (George Sr.) and mom (Ethel) were his biggest fans. He spent many weekends with his parents, fishing and laughing. In life he was truly blessed. Not surprisingly, he treated everyone with respect and appreciation. He was a tremendous caregiver to his late wife Jacqueline (who preceded him in death in January 2017). As George’s health decreased, his cheerfulness increased and even in his final moments he was content.
Funeral took place Thursday, July 27, from Bopp Chapel, Kirkwood. Entombment, Sunset Memorial Park.
Helen B. Malec
1926 - 2016
Helen B. Malec, (nee Geissert) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, September 2, 2016 at age 90. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Malec; loving mother of Carl Malec, Irene (Scot) Woollard, Joseph (Suzanne) Malec and the late Catherine Malec; dear grandmother of Paul (Vyvy) Gilmore, Aaron, Connor and Molly Malec.
Helen loved crafts, painting, traveling with her husband Edward especially to the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. She enjoyed every holiday and will be missed by all.
Visitation 11:00am until time of Funeral Mass at 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 1510 Bopp Rd., Des Peres, MO 63131. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Daniel William May
1959 - 2016
Daniel William May (born June 29, 1959 - Springfield, Illinois, died September 6, 2016 - Springfield, Missouri) was a committed husband and father, and a faithful traditional Catholic.
A man deeply devoted to his Catholic faith, Dan was the longtime coordinator of St. Peter’s Chains Mission, where he sought to do his part as a layman to provide access to sound Catholic teaching and the traditional sacraments.
Dan’s virtue was most brightly reflected in his tireless dedication to his family. As husband and father, he heeded his Savior's call to daily take up his cross and be sanctified by his vocation. Whether it was working 14-hour days in multiple jobs to support a growing family, adding a second story to the family home, or laying floors at his daughter's house, he was committed to providing all his skill, energy and time to the ones he loved.
In the little spare time he made for recreation, he enjoyed trimming trees, hunting, fishing and spending time with family.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Teresa, 10 children -- Jennifer (Adam), Jessica, Katrina (Lawrence), Daniel, Stephen, Christine, Mary, Anna, Timothy, Nathan -- seven grandchildren (Alexandria, Elisabeth, Blaise, Joseph, Olivia, Michaela, Mary Catherine), his mother (Carolyn) and three siblings (Laurie, Lisa, Lindy). He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel L. May (d. 2006).
Funeral Mass Saturday September 10th, 9:30 am at Bopp Chapel. Interment St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery, Fenton. Visitation Friday September 9th, 4-8pm at Bopp Chapel
Richard Vincent Brown
1937 - 2016
Brown, Richard Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Beloved husband of 51 years to Bonnie Brown (nee Budke). Loving father of Kelly (Drue) Carney and Kimberly (Guy) Phillips. Dear grandfather of Kevin, Samantha, and Jack Petite, A.J. and Megan Carney. Dear brother of Dorothy (the late John) Bundschuh. Dear son-in-law of Dorothy (the late Louis) Budke. Beloved uncle, cousin, and friend to any whom he met.
Born in Staten Island, New York on September 2, 1937, Rich was proud of the fact that there wasn’t a school that could hold him (he could go to a reunion every year!). He took great pride in his education at Iona Prep High School and his college alma mater, Fordham University. Rich proudly served his country in the United States Army (which did hold him) and his business acumen took him across country serving in managerial roles until he open his own company in St. Louis, 3-B Packaging, in 1978. He was an active member at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church and active in the community, as well. Mr. Brown was instrumental in starting the St. Louis March of Dimes Golf Tournament in conjunction with the NFL. An avid golfer and long time member at Greenbriar Hills Country Club, “Downtown Rich Brown” never met a golfer or a course he didn’t like. He also made a mean whiskey sour! Our family sends thanks to Jessica and all the wonderful care partners at the Dolan Homes Conway House for their professionalism and compassion.
Funeral Mass will be Monday, September 12, 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church. Interment at Bellerive Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road in Kirkwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association – St. Louis Chapter, 9370 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, Mo. 63132.
Mary Ann Sapp
1955 - 2016
Mary Ann Sapp, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday, September 9, 2016. Beloved wife of Stephen R. Sapp, cherished mom of Julie L. (Miles) Mooney, Samantha A. Sapp and Stephen Ryan (Amber) Sapp, daughter of the late Peter and Dorothy Hellwege, proud grandma of ten lucky grandkids: Jackson, Lily, Mason, Riley, Piper, Bailey, Leighton, Finley, Greyson and Avery; Sister of Jack (Donna) Hellwege, Bill (Lynn) Hellwege, Peggy Edmonds, Matt Hellwege, Mike Hellwege, dear aunt, godmother, coach, referee and friend to all.
Services: Visitation Monday, September 12, 4-8 pm at BOPP CHAPEL, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10 am at St. Peter Church, Kirkwood. Interment, St. Paul Churchyard. Memorials preferred to AFAF (Anything for a Friend Foundation), 4909 Brass Rail Dr., 63129 or afaffoundation.org.
William T. Diven
1928 - 2016
Diven, William T. on Sunday, September 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Betty Diven (nee Cohoon). Dear father of Thomas (Diane) Diven and the late Gary Diven. Dear grandfather of Kelly (Todd) Kinney, Scott Diven, Bobby (Meghan), Chris, Anne, Katie, Gabby, Tyler, Joy, Noah, Melissa, Patrick, and Phillip Diven. Dear great-grandfather of Samantha, Ethan, Parker, and Charlotte. Dear father-in-law of Connie Diven. Dear cousin and friend to many.
Funeral Service will be Friday, September 9, 10:00 a.m. at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd. in Kirkwood. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Mary Kelm Foreman
1946 - 2016
Foreman, Mary Antrim, Wed., Sept. 7, 2016. Dear mother of Adam Foreman (Lisa Falco-Foreman) and Amy Welton Bolin; dear grandmother of Brendon and Tobias; dear sister of Karen Antrim and Susan Smith; dear aunt and a friend to many.
Mary was an avid lover of antiques throughout her life and shared this love with her children.
Visitation Sat., 11 am to 1 pm followed by 1 pm funeral service at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood.
June Bovill
1922 - 2016
June Loraine Browne-Bovill of Town & Country, Missouri passed away peacefully August 29, 2016.
Born in Denver Colorado March 16, 1922 to William Perry and Jessie Vivian Browne, the Browne family returned to St. Louis in 1926 where June graduated from University City High School in 1939.
Dedicating herself to a life of learning, she began her college education at Maryville College in Maryville Tennessee, and continuing at Washington University in St. Louis where she met Dr. John Bovill. After marrying in 1942, the couple moved to California where she completed her undergraduate and Master’s Degree at UCLA.
She moved to Dallas Texas in 1963 and began a career serving the medical industry, retiring from the University of Texas Southwest Medical School in 1997 as office administrator to Dr. George Race. She loved her time, home and friends in University Park Texas for 51 years before returning to St. Louis.
She is survived by her brothers Neal Browne (Penny) and Donald Brown (Caroline), sister Edna May Bryan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at Fenton Baptist Church Fenton, MO Saturday September 10th, 1pm and Highland Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX September 11th.
