Michael Steven "Mike" Elder
1950 - 2016
Born May 21, 1950 to Fred Elder and Norma (Brown) Elder in St. Louis, MO. Passed away Aug. 11, 2016, surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his mother Norma (Brown) Elder, his father Fred Elder, brother Rick Elder, daughter Jamy Elder, nephew Destry Wampler, niece Krista Eaton, and brother-in-law Jack Wampler.
Survived by Debbie Elder, his wife of 40 years, 8 months, 2 days; daughter Sarah (Brian) Hazlett; sons Mike Elder and Matt Elder; sister Linda Sue (Richard); brother Keith (Linda); sisters-in-law Katie (Frank) Eaton, Donna Wampler, Dee (Bill) Barnes; brother-in-law Archie (Peggy) Sturgess; granddaughters Hope (Corey) Uptegrove, Faith Shepard, Brooke Griffard, Amy (Nathan) Neel, Madison Elder; grandsons Lance Elder, Chase Elder; great-grandchildren Deonte Graffard, Lucas Craddock, Tysen Shepard, Payson Uptegrove, Payton and Adeline Neel.
Many nieces and nephews and friends. He loved you all so much.
Dad was a superhero. Always “on call” for everyone. He was a big, strong, gruff guy on the outside but soft and gentle on the inside.
My dad served his country proudly from 1968-1972 serving two tours in Vietnam. He was a combat engineer in the Army.
In 1975 he met the love of his life, my mom. I was three at the time. My mom and dad have been side-by-side since then. They worked together daily for 25 years at Cold Water. They have been inseparable ever since. But because of their love, they raised a beautiful family.
Daddy, we all love you and miss you, but I am so happy you are pain-free now.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122 c/o Elder Family.
Funeral Tues., Aug.16, 11:30 am at BOPP CHAPEL, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Interment, National Cemetery. Visitation Mon. 3-7 pm.
Carolyn Ryan
1925 - 2016
Carolyn Ryan (nee Taylor) Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John C. Ryan; loving mother of Carol (David) Zentgraf, Peggy (Paul) Huff, and Susan Ryan; dear grandmother of Dan (Kate) and Carolyn (Alec Head) Zentgraf; Joe (Aimee) and Christopher (Jill) Huff, and Laura (David) Hagan; dear great-grandmother of Elizabeth Zentgraf, Madison Huff, and Johnathan Huff; dear aunt and friend to many.
Carolyn was born September 5, 1925 to Ophelia and Ben Taylor in Brownsville, Tennessee and moved to St. Louis as a child. She married John C. Ryan on June 5, 1949. He preceded her in death on December 7, 2002. Carolyn and John were longtime owners of Ryan Pharmacy in Pacific, MO and she was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood.
Carolyn lived life to the fullest in her nearly 91 years. She loved to travel, work in her beautiful garden, and especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She was dearly loved by all who knew her.
Funeral at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, 100 E. Adams, Thursday, August 18th, 10:00 am. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood, Wednesday, August 17th, 4-7:00 pm.
Sister Elsie Marie Graff RSM
1918 - 2016
Sister Elsie, 98, died August 8. She was a Sister of Mercy for 74 years.
Sister Elsie was born in Kiowa, Colorado. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1942 and professed perpetual vows in 1947. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing education from St. Mary College in Xavier, Kansas, in 1959.
Sister Elsie ministered at St. Francis Mercy Hospital in Washington, 1976-80, and at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, 1980-88. She volunteered in the pastoral services department at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center from 1989-98. Since 1998, she has engaged in prayer ministry at St. Joseph Convent of Mercy and Catherine’s Residence in St. Louis.
Welcoming and Sharing of Memories will be at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, Aug 17 at Catherine’s Residence, 2039 North Geyer Rd., followed by Eucharist Liturgy at 6:00 pm. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Hannah Grace Whitworth
1997 - 2016
Hannah Grace Whitworth, age 18, died at her home in Kirkwood on Tuesday, August 9th 2016. Hannah was born August 18th, 1997 to proud parents Torrey and Julie Whitworth. She became a spirited older sister to Ethan and Beckett. She gained two additional loving mothers, Trista Jensen and Lisa Goehri. Her girlfriend, Rea Bedalli, loved and adored her deeply. She is also survived by her grandparents, John and Patricia Whitworth (Papaw and Momo) and step-grandparents Don and Deb Jensen. Hannah touched the lives of her many friends and family with her gentle nature and wisdom. All who knew her appreciated her immense intelligence, overflowing kindness, unique personality and style.
Visitation will be held at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road in Kirkwood, MO on Saturday, August 13th 2016 from 2:00 until 4:00 with a Memorial Service immediately following.
William Everett Juhl
1943 - 2016
Juhl, William E. Asleep in Jesus on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. He was born on February 18, 1943 in Keokuk, Iowa. Dear son of the late C. Everett Juhl and Nellie Elston Juhl. Beloved husband of Yvonne Juhl (nee Pfabe). Dear brother-in-law of Jerrald (Esther) Pfabe. Dear nephew of Eldon “Moose” (Betty Ann) Pfabe and Oliver Eckert. Dear uncle of Rebecca Pfabe (Maury Higgins), Susan Pfabe-Wiggans (Scott Wiggans), and Kristin Pfabe. Dear great uncle, cousin, business partner, and friend.
Bill was a longtime volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association. Visitation will be Sunday, August 14, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd. in Kirkwood. Services will be held in Keokuk, Iowa. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63132 or Montrose Riverfront, Inc., P.O. Box 358, Montrose, IA, 52639.
Thomas Gerald McCoy Jr.
1938 - 2016
Thomas Gerald McCoy, Jr passed away Tuesday August 9, 2016 at the age of 78. He was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Thomas and Geraldine.
Tom married Mary Louis Manning on November 24, 1960. She preceded him in death on November 26, 2001. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by a son, William Joseph. Tom married Christina Van Riper on, April 9, 2005 in Indianapolis, IN.Surviving him are siblings: Sally and Judy, sons: Tom (Elizebeth), Mark (Kimberly Story), Dave (Jennifer) and Bob (Loretta), grandchildren: TJ, Peter, Alex, Mark, Sarah, Ben, Madeline, Katie, David, Bailey, Jack, Max, Sep, and Lorelei.
Visitation will be at Bopp Chapel 10610 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood MO on Friday August 12th from 4-8 PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 243 W Argonne Dr, Kirkwood, MO on Saturday. August 13th at 10 AM. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Floyd Virgil Lewis
1921 - 2016
Floyd Virgil Lewis, Monday, August 8, 2016.
Beloved husband of Imogene “Imy” Lewis (nee Updike) for 73 years; loving father of James (Carol) and Jack (Lynn) Lewis; proud grandfather of Patrick (Melinda), Jeffrey (Tricia), Kevin, Mollie, and Marissa Lewis; dear great-grandfather of Beau, Emma, and Samuel Lewis.
Floyd served in the US Navy aboard the USS Chester during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Later he was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in the US Army during the Korean War. In his spare time he was an avid golfer, fisherman and a western movie enthusiast.
Funeral at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, Friday, August 12th, at 10:00 am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the charity of one’s choice. Visitation Thursday 4-8:00 pm.
John J. Christian Sr.
1936 - 2016
John J. Christian Sr., Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, August 5, 2016 at age 79. Loving son to the late Grace (Wachter) and Thomas J. Christian; beloved husband of 52 years to Jane M. Christian (nee Rattini); loving father of John J. Christian, Jr., Michael (Audra) Christian, Tim (Nicole) Christian, Kathy (Jeff) Allen and Lynda (Dan) McClure; dear “Bump” to 10 grandchildren Josh, Ivy and Gabe Allen, Max, Reed and Levi Christian, Gavyn and Scarlet McClure, Olivia Strange and Lucy Christian; dear brother of Lois (Bob) Roderique, Tom (Dot) Christian, and the late Bob Christian and Jean Carroll; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
John loved his faith, family and friends. He was an alumnus of Ram Academy and the University of Missouri. He loved his cottage in Michigan, whistling, gin club, cycling, fishing, hunting, and drinking a Manhattan by the fire.
John donated his body to St. Louis University Medical School. Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 12, at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 1510 Bopp Rd., Des Peres, MO 63131. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Agnes Home stagneshome.com, or Pedal the Cause pedalthecause.org (directed to Team Keeley).
David Lee Thomasson, Ph.D.
1942 - 2016
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John David Mattingly Sr.
1940 - 2016
Mattingly, John David Sr., on Sat., July 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Shirley Mattingly (nee Detwiler), dear father of John (Vanessa) Mattingly, Jr., dear grandfather of Jack, Olivia and Blake. Dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Services: Memorial visitation will be held Wed., Aug. 3, 4-8 pm at BOPP CHAPEL, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks or the charity of one’s choice.
