DEBIE, JOSEPH P., Dittmer, MO, June 5, 2001, age 55; dear husband of Lesly Debie; dear father of Angie Leahy (Michael); dear brother of Monique Degreve, Huguette Philips, Chantal Debie, Ludo Debie, Patrick Debie; dear grandfather of Cameron Leahy and Hannah Leahy; dear son of the late Hendrick Debie and Elisabeth Abrahams; dear son-in-law of Ruth Yaffe and the late Arthur Yaffe; dear uncle, great-uncle, brother-in-law and friend. Memorial service 11:30 a.m., Sat. at Baue Funeral and Memorial Center Chapel. The family is being served by the BAUE Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 W. Clay, St. Charles, MO. Visitation to be held Sat. and Sun. at the Leahy home. Memorials to donor's choice preferred.
DeCLUE, KAREN ANN (nee Nottingham), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tues., June 5, 2001; beloved wife of Timothy Allen DeClue; dear daughter of Warren Edward and the late Shirley Rose Nottingham; dear sister of Cecelia Renee Schallert and Lavern Nottingham; dear granddaughter of the late Irma Lucille Dunn; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Karen meant many things to many people, was loved by all and will be deeply missed. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Thurs., June 7, 8:30 a.m., to St. John the Baptist Church for 9 a.m. Mass. Interment National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Diabetes Assn. appreciated. Visitation Wed., 3-9 p.m.
EARLE, PORTIA KATHLEEN 'KATHY', on June 6, 2001, passed into the hands of the Lord to join her sister, Patricia Chambers; beloved wife of the Dr. James Earle; loving mother and mother-in-law of James (Tracy) Earle Jr. of Alton, IL, John (Tammy) Earle of Columbia, MO; wonderful grandmother of Gaven Earle; devoted daughter of Lucille Newport of St. Louis and the late James Newport; loving sister to James Newport of Beech Grove, IN, Louis Newport, Glen Carbon, IL and the late Pat Chambers; loving aunt, sister-in-law and teacher of children. Kathy was a teacher of 28 years in the Riverview Gardens School District. Member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Funeral service 10 a.m., Sat., June 9, at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Interment private. Visitation 4 to 9 p.m., Friday, June 8 at HUTCHENS Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd., Florissant. The family requests donations to be made to the American Brain Tumor Assoc. (ABTA), 2720 River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60018.
EBEL, JOHN L. 'LARRY', baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, on Sat., June 9, 2001; dear husband of Patricia Ebel (nee Talleur); dear stepfather of Stanley (Leanne) Roberts; dear son of Catherine Ebel and the late Leo Ebel; dear grandfather of Alicia Beals; dear brother of Leo (Debbie) Ebel; dear brother-in-law of Kathy (Gary) Fleming, Michael (Judy) Talleur, James (Barb) Talleur, Kevin (Mary) Talleur; dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin, nephew and friend to many; friend of Schnucks team members and friend of Color Art team members. Funeral from the NEW KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd (Butler Hill), Tues., Jun. 12, 9:30 a.m. to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Valhalla Cemetery. Contributions to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Visitation Mon., 3-9 p.m.
EMERICK, VIOLET RUTH, 80, OFallon, MO, formerly of San Antonio, TX, June 1, 2001. Beloved wife of the late James Emerick; dear mother of Leo (Linda) Lawrence, Albert (Mary Ellen) Lawrence, Mike (Jan) Emerick, Tracy (Dawn) Emerick, Susan (Mike) Bircherer; sister of Eldeara (Clay) Smith; dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Memorial service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, from Memorial Park Chapel, 5200 Lucas and Hunt, Normandy. Memorials preferred to American Lung Assoc. in care of T.E. Pitman Funeral Home, 909 Pitman Ave., Wentzville, MO.
ENEA, SAM, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Sat., June 2, 2001; our dear father, grandfather, uncle and friend of many. Funeral Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS SOUTH COUNTY, 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Masses preferred. Sam was a member of I.B.E.W. Local #1. VISITATION MONDAY 3-9 PM.
EICKHOFF, ROSE ANN (nee Kiefer), asleep in Jesus Sat., Aug. 11, 2001; beloved wife of the late Elden 'Dick' Eickhoff; dear mother of Sherry Arnold; dear grandmother of Dawn Williamson; dear great-grandmother of Tara, Kristen, Nichole, Shannon and Thomas. Visitation and funeral service will be held Wed., Aug. 15, at St. Marcus Chapel, 7901 Gravois Rd. Visitation 11 a.m. with the service to follow at 12 p.m. Interment Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Community Hospices of America, 1756 Bee Creek Rd., Branson, MO65616, appreciated. KRIEGSHAUSER BROTHERS FUNERAL SERVICE.
ELLIOTT, DOROTHY 'DOTTIE' (nee Mueller), beloved wife of the late Campbell W. Elliott; dear mother of Mary Frances Katsuranis of Sacramento, CA, George C. (Adrien) Elliott of Westlake, OH, Michael E. Elliott of Newbury, OH and the late Carol Ann Elliott; dear grandmother of Stephen Karis and Lauren Katsuranis, James, Elizabeth, Margaret, Greyson and Dane Elliott, Kelly and Ann Elliott; great-grandmother of Elena and Hayley Karis; dear sister of Margaret M. Mueller and aunt of James Mueller. The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in her name to American Cancer Society, American Red Cross or the organization of your choice. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Dominic, Van Aken at Norwood, Shaker Heights, OH, on Friday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at BROWN-FORWARD, 17022 Chagrin Blvd., Shaker Heights, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 9.
ESCHMAN, MICHAEL GEORGE, 51, of Millstadt, IL; born February 11, 1950, in Belleville, IL; died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at his residence. Mr. Eschman was director of construction operations at Kennedy and Associates, St. Louis, MO. Survived by wife, Susan E. (nee Biesecker) Eschman, whom he married Sept. 20, 1975, in Belleville, IL; his parents, Cordell E. & Pearl P. (nee Fischer) Eschman, Belleville, IL; daughters, Beth (Tom) Ching, Jacksonville, FL and Amy (Dan) Gerteisen, Indianapolis, IN; son, Chad (Danielle) Eschman, Belleville, IL; 3 grandchildren, Ryan & Justin Ching and Austin Gerteisen; brother, Mark (Mindy) Eschman, Belleville, IL; sister, Deborah (John) Wawack, Blaine, MN; nieces & nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation at GEORGE RENNER & SONS Funeral Home, 120 N. Illinois, Belleville, Thursday (08/16/2001), after 4:00 p.m. Funeral at 11:00 a.m. on Friday (08/17/2001), at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, Belleville, Rev. Dr. Arthur Tinge. Interment Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
FABRIZI, JEANNETTE SARAH (nee Borchers), Wednesday, August 8, 2001; beloved daughter of the late Harry and Jenny Borchers; beloved mother of Sandra and Michael Fabrizi; dear sister of the late Harriet Borchers; dear cousin of Virginia Dolan; dear extended family member of Mary Lou Childers and best friend of Betty Jane Barsachs, Pauline Serra and Mary May. Jeannette found her greatest joy in her children and friends. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church to which she turned as a source of joy and comfort in good times and while dying. Jeannette worked at Monsanto's World Headquarters. As a divorced, working mother, she was the sole supporter for her two children; yet she still found time for her religion and other activities, such as gardening. Funeral Monday, 10:00 a.m. at HOFFMEISTER COLONIAL Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson. Interment Valhalla Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society or Animal Protective Association, 1705 S. Hanley Rd. VISITATION SUNDAY, 2-7 P.M.
FAULKNER, RICHARD L. SR., Mon., Aug. 6, 2001; dear father of Richard L. Faulkner Jr.; dear husband of the late Helen Faulkner; dear brother, brother-in-law and friend. Funeral at the NEW KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. (at Butler Hill), Fri., 11:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation Thurs., 4-9 p.m.
FELDMEIER, BARBARA C. (nee Stephenson), baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, on Fri., Aug. 10, 2001; dear wife of the late Roy 'Whitey' Feldmeier; dear mother of Linda (Robert) Atkinson, Gary (Ruth) Feldmeier, Ron (Brenda) Feldmeier, Janet (Jim) McCarthy and the late Steve Feldmeier; dear grandmother of Deandra, Trisha, Brannan, Steve, Jessica, Jennifer, Erin and Patrick; dear great-grandmother of Kristin, Sarah, Ginny, Dylan; dear sister of Lee (Ken) Hicks, Gordon Stephenson and the late Fran Wright; dear great-aunt, aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral from the NEW KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. (Butler Hill), on Tues., Aug. 14 9:30 a.m. to Most Precious Blood Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions to St. Anthony's Meals On Wheels c/o Myra Meier, 10957 Edgecliff Dr., 63123 or St. John's Hospice Care of Springfield, MO, 1235 E. Cherokee St., Springfield, MO 65804. Visitation Mon. 4-9 p.m.
GAIA, SYLVIO 'SYL', Ferguson, MO, August 8, 2001, age 87; dear husband of the late Thelma Earnest Gaia; dear father of Beverly (Joe) Curtis; dear brother of Joe Gaia, Sylvia Boveri and the late Frances Boveri; dear grandfather of Rick (Cecelia) Curtis, Paige Muench and the late Donald Muench; dear great-grandfather of Jennifer Librach, Michael Muench and Matthew Curtis; dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. Syl was owner of Gaia's Bar and Grill for 50 years and a member of the Fratellanza Society. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Mon. at St. John and James Church, Ferguson, MO. Interment Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. The family is being served by the BAUE Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay, St. Charles, MO; where friends may call Sun., 4:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of Baue to Don Muench Francis Howell Central Scholarship Fund, preferred.
GAINES, MARGARET E. (nee Watts), born May 18, 1913, entered into rest, Wed., Aug. 8, 2001, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection; loving wife of the late Henry Gaines; loving mother of Henry (Shirley), Frank (Sylvia), Jacqueline (James) Duffer, Roger (Shirley), Gloria (Stanley) Rohan, Jean (Steve) Campbell and Douglas (Barbara) Gaines; dear grandmother of 21; great-grandmother of 39; and great-great-grandmother of 3; our dear sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and dear friend to many. Funeral from the NEW KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. (at Butler Hill), Fri., Aug. 10, 9:30 a.m., to Assumption Catholic Church, for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Michaels Cemetery, Fredericktown, MO. Masses appreciated. Visitation Thurs., 4 p.m. until 9 p.m., and Fri. 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
GALATI, MARGIE C. (nee Maloney), Tuesday, August 7, 2001; beloved wife of Jim Galati; cherished mother of Jim (Kristy), Peggy (Shannon) and Angi (Rob); sweetest Nana of Timmy, Maggie, Toni, Kelly and Samantha; beloved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and loving friend. Visitation 5-9 p.m., Thurs. at HUTCHENS Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd., Florissant. Funeral procession from Hutchens Mortuary, 9:30 a.m., Fri., Aug. 10 to Calvary Cemetery, for 10 a.m. graveside service. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
GALCZNSKI, JOHN, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Tues., Aug. 7, 2001; beloved father of Kurt (Debora) Makower; a father to Mark (Patricia) and Kim Makower and Felicia (Daniel) Peck; our dear grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend. Funeral from KUTIS Funeral Home, 2906 Gravois, Sat., Aug. 11, 2001, 12 noon. Entombment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mr. Galcznski was a member of UAW Local #25. Visitation Fri., 4-9 p.m.
GALLAGHER, MARIAN R. (nee Hosty), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday, August 3, 2001; beloved wife of the late Joseph Gallagher; dear sister of Christine Tichacek and the late Daniel Hosty; loving aunt of Stephen (Julie) and Christopher Tichacek, Sheila (Edward) Gilkerson; dear great-aunt of Matthew, Claire and Andrew Gilkerson, Daniel, Katherine and John Tichacek; our dear cousin and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Saturday, August 11, 9:30 a.m. to Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Masses preferred. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m.
GALLEGOS, MARY L., Sunday, June 3, 2001, in Mesa, AZ; beloved wife of Walt (Lags) Gallegos Sr.; dearest mother of Debra Caldwell, Gilbert, AZ, Tina (Cary) Bowling, Manchester, MO, Pat Carter, Mesa, AZ, Dolores Robins, Mesa, AZ, Walter II (Lanita), Washington, MO and Amy (Dennis) St. John, St. Charles, MO; loving grandmother of Allen, Andrew, Brittany, Chelsea, Blake, Danny, Nick, Wesley, Justine, Brandon, J.D., Thomas, Tim, Travis and Talia. Mrs. Gallegos was a long-time resident of Manchester, MO, as well as a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Manchester. Viewing will be held at St. Bridget's Catholic Church, Mesa, AZ, on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:00; with a Mass following on Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial contribution be made to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, St. Bridget's Conference, 2213 North Lindsay Road, Mesa, AZ 85213-2317.
GAPSCH, ROBERT F., Tues., June 5, 2001, Troy, MO, formerly of Silex, MO; dear husband of the late Louise C. Gapsch (nee Heimburger); dear brother of the late Charles Gapsch, Moritz Gapsch, Gust Gapsch, Henry Gapsch and Marie Gapsch Schmidt; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Mr. Gapsch was a life-long farmer and a member of the Concord Farmers Club for over 50 years. Funeral service Fri., June 8, 2001, 11 a.m., at McCOY & BLOSSOM Funeral Home, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO. Interment Hawk Point City Cemetery, Hawk Point, MO. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Uncle Rob will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved him. Visitation Thurs., June 7, 3-8 p.m. and Fri. from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. service.
GALATI, COLLEEN A. (nee Anders), baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, Sat., June 2, 2001; beloved wife of the late James A. Galati; dearest mother of Teri Galati, Sherry Pinson, Patty (Russ) Storck, Mike Galati, Karen Galati, Tina Pinson, Mark Galati and Danny Galati; dear grandmother of Rich, Angela, Tim, Brett, Brittany, Katelyn, Ryan, Sophia, Chloe and Vito; dear sister of Betty (Bill) Navy and Charlotte (Bob) Smith; dear aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral from HOFFMEISTER COLONIAL Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson, 9:30 a.m. to Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, VISITATION MON. 3-9 p.m.
