SAMPLES, BARBARA (nee Rabourdin); on Sat., July 28, 2001; beloved wife of Donald Samples; dear mother of Christopher Samples; dear daughter of Erna and the late Roland Rabourdin; our dear friend and colleague. Barbara was former owner of Horizon's Unlimited and an agent for Frontenac Travel for 10 years. She was a world traveler, graduate of Perdue University and was involved in the organization to promote research for COPD. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In Barbara's memory donations may be made to the COPD Foundation or American Cancer Society. Arrangements by BOPP Chapel.
SCHABER, ROSE M. (nee Hartmann), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, July 25, 2001; beloved wife of the late Harvey L. Schaber; loving mother of Betty (the late Charles) Proffer of Virginia Beach, VA, Rose (Bob) Berner of Canon City, CO, Louise (Frank) Koonce of St. Ann, MO, Paula Schaber of St. Louis, MO, and Harvey W. Schaber of Percy, IL; dear grandmother of Tammy Lambert, David Proffer, Allen (Debbie) Berner, Tanya (Mike, Jr.) Cato, Michael (Janel) Koonce, Charles Koonce, Robert (Bonnie) Schaber, Neal (Barb) Schaber, and 8 great-grandchildren. If desired, please make expressions of sympathy in Rose's memory to the Bevo 2001 Senior Center, 4705 Ridgewood Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63116. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of Kriegshauser South Mortuary on Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. in the Masonic Center of Piedmont, MO. Friends may call Kriegshauser South on Fri., 3-8 p.m.
SCHAEFERING, ALLEN L. (AL), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Mon., July 30, 2001; beloved husband of Josephine (Jo) (nee Jurczyk) Schaefering, for over 48 years; loving father of John (Diana), Thomas (Lori), Peter (Jean) and Daniel (Nancy) Schaefering; dearest Pawpaw to all his loving grandchildren; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Al was a member of the I.B.E.W. Local No. 1 and a member and president of the Florissant C.Y.C. for many years. He was a member of Ford Motor Company management and U.A.W. for 18 years. The Stygar Family of Funeral Service is caring for the Schaefering family. Funeral service Thursday, Aug. 2, 9 a.m. from STYGAR MID RIVERS Funeral Home, 5987 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. (St. Charles), to Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church, for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Al's name to St. Jude's Hospital, Memphis, TN or Masses, preferred. Visitation Wed., Aug. 1, 3-9 p.m.
TATE, LENOR (LINZE), born Nov. 9, 1940, to Jessie and Albirdia Tate; departed July 26, 2001, at DePaul Hospital; beloved husband of Clevia Thames Tate; father of Linze and Tonya Lynn; stepfather of Valerie Tyus, Cedric Miller, Pam Miller, Tauquincy Goodloe, Antwoyne Miller; grandfather of Jamila Tyus, Charles Kerell Tyus, Travis Miller, Christana, Cedria and Cedric Jamel Miller, Destinee Thompson, Whitney and Joseph Goodloe; great-grandfather of Kalea Tyus. Visitation Tues., July 31, 4-8 p.m., WADE TWIN Chapel, 4800 Natural Bridge. Funeral service Wed., Aug. 1, 11:00 a.m., Christ Community Temple Church of God in Christ, 3500 Norwood. Entombment Valhalla Cemetery.
TESON, DONALD F., fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sun., July 29, 2001; beloved husband of Margaret A. Teson; father of Patricia Ward and Scott, Tom, Jeff, John and Don Teson; brother, grandfather of eighteen, uncle, cousin and good friend of many. Funeral from HUTCHENS Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd., Florissant, 9 a.m., Wed., August 1 to Our Lady of Mercy Church, for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment, National Cemetery Jefferson Barracks MO. Masses preferred. Visitation 4-9 p.m., Tuesday.
THENHAUS, WILLIAM C., 88, Sunday, July 29, 2001; beloved husband of Elizabeth Thenhaus (nee Williams); dear father of Nancy (William) Mueller; dear grandfather of Christy (Mike) Webb, William (Tina) Mueller II and Carrie Ann Mueller; dear great-grandfather of Mark and Eric Sayles, Alyssa and Hailey Webb, Scott and Elizabeth Mueller; dear brother of Helen Becker and the late Richard Thenhaus; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Mr. Thenhaus was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Gerald, V.F.W. Post #7268 of Gerald and a retired member of Iron Workers Local #518. Memorials requested to Alzheimer's or American Heart Associations. Funeral Wed., Aug. 1, 10 a.m., BAUMANN COLONIAL Chapel, 2504 Woodson Rd., Overland. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation Tues., 2-9 p.m.
THIELEMIER, ANDREW M., Mon., July 23, 2001; beloved husband of Jo Evelyn Thielemier (nee Gentry); dear father of Linda (Robert) Stoien; dear brother of Raymond (Pat), Richard (Sarah), Robert (Mary) Thielemier, Wilma (late Dan Joe) Wren and the late Leo, Al, Herman, Ed, Anton and Benny Thielemier; dear grandfather of Stephanie (Charles) Fike and Michael (Robyn) Stoien; dear great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Mr. Thielemier in state at family owned FEY Funeral Home, 4100 Lemay Ferry Rd., south of Lindbergh, Thurs., July 26, 4-9 p.m.; then to the Arnold Church of Christ, for service Fri., July 27, at 10 a.m. Interment National Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Assn.
TEDDER, GLEN D. 'PETE', Fri. June 8, 2001; beloved husband of Barbara J. Tedder (nee Elders); dear father of Kevin (Peggy), Brian (Cheryl), Michael (Angela) Tedder; dear grandfather of Brittany, Nicole, Brian Jr. and Hannah; dear brother of Wilma Gee, Donald, Elaine Hedgecorth and the late Thomas and Harold Tedder; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Mon. June 11, 2 p.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Member of Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local #93. Visitation Sun. 3-9 p.m.
TEGELER, THEODORE A. 'TED,' Entered into rest on Fri., June 8, 2001; beloved husband and companion for 55 years of Hermina M. 'Minnie' Tegeler; beloved father of Bob (Carol) Tegeler; our dear grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother-in-law and friend to many. Visitation Sunday, 3--7 p.m., at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS, 7027 Gravois, then to Eden United Church of Christ for visitation Monday, 10 a.m. to time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Eden U.C.C., 8920 Eden Avenue (63123) appreciated.
THALLER, CELIA L., Sun., June 10, 2001; beloved wife of Nathan N. Thaller; dear mother of Deborah A. (Marshall) Brasken and the late Andrea B. Thaller; loving grandmother of Heather (Steven) Mackanos and Todd (Cynthia) Brasken; great-grandmother of Lynsi Brasken; sister of the late Morris Duggan and the late Leah Steinberg; sister-in-law of Paul (Helen) Thaller; aunt of Risa Fuhrman and Philip Steinberg. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chevra Kadisha Cemetery, North and South Road at Page. Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell, 63108. Arrangements by MAYER Funeral Home (533-0293)
THEBEAU, RUBY M. (nee Davis), of Imperial, MO, formerly of St. Louis, MO, on Fri., June 8, 2001, loving wife of the late Leonard Thebeau; loving mother of Ruth McKean (Gary Jones), Thomas Thebeau and Donna (Mike) Moore; dear grandmother of Kevin (Linda) McKean, Dan (Rhonda) McKean, Jerry (Patty) McKean, Tabitha (Jeremy) Barker, Rachael Moore and Kimberly (Kevin) Sulin; dear great-grandmother of 10; dear sister of Bonnie (Allen) Laningham, Hattie Yates, Joe Davis and Linda (Harold) Phaby; our dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral service to be held on Mon., June 11, 2001, at 11 a.m., at LANG-FENDLER Funeral Home, 630 Jeffco Blvd. (Hwy. 61-67) Arnold, MO. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.
THOMPSON, RICHARD KEITH, was born in St. Louis, MO, on November 27, 1915; he graduated from the St. Louis Country Day School (Class of 1934) and Washington and Lee University (Class of 1938); he also received a degree from the Executive MBA Program of Columbia University. Later Richard's name was changed to Earl Clinton Thompson Jr.; his father, Earl C. Thompson Sr., was one of the original backers of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh in his non-stop flight to Paris and a close friend. In 1940, Earl married Virginia Witherington Baugh. From 1942 to 1946, he served in the U.S. Army and was discharged as a Captain. In 1946, he joined the Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company and in 1957 became a senior officer located at the Atlantic's headquarters at 45 Wall St., retiring in 1980; during his career, he served as National Manager of Underwriters and Senior Vice President. During that period, he lived in Short Hills, NJ and he was a member of the Short Hills Club, the University Club (NYC) and the Downtown Association of NYC. Upon retirement, he and his wife had homes in Highlands, NC and Ponte Vedra, FL and were members of the Highlands Country Club, Ponte Vedra Club and the Tournament Players Club/Sawgrass. He and his wife moved to Vicar's Landing in November, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Virginia; two children, Philip Clinton Thompson of Atlanta, GA and Erin Thompson Johnson of Silver Spring, MD and three grandchildren. A private interment service will be held on June 7th in St. Louis, MO.
URBERGER, BEATRICE F. 'BEA' (nee Fernandez), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Mon., July 23, 2001; beloved wife of the late Andrew Urberger; dear mother of Donald Urberger; dear sister of Alice Biggs, Dorothy Placek, Richard and the late Jack, Jim and Helen Fernandez; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt, cousin and friend. Bea had a giving heart and open arms for all in need for a Mother's Love. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Fri., July 27, 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Masses or contributions to the charity of your choice, appreciated. Visitation Thurs., 4-8 p.m.
UTLEY, TRAVIS J., born Oct. 6, 1913, died Tues., July 24, 2001
VON GRUENIGEN, JUANITA A. (nee Chumley), Thurs., July 26, 2001; dear wife of the late Joseph A. VonGruenigen; dear mother of Linda (George) Rolby; stepmother of Millicent Billmeyer; dear grandmother of Matt and Chris Worley; step-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, and cousin. Visitation Sat., July 27, 3-7 p.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd. (Kirkwood). Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the YMCA of the Ozarks Endowment Fund, Rt. 2, Box 240, Potosi, MO, 63664.
WALKER, MARGUERIT H. (nee Mueller), Sat., July 28, 2001, dear wife of the late Forrest Walker; dear step-mother of Linda (Jerry) Bast, Joyce (John) Strathman, Richard (Cathy) Walker, David (Joan) Walker and the late Daniel C. (Judy) Walker; dear grandmother of Debbie, Greg, Cindy, Jeff, Jeanine, Gina, Joe, Carrie, Mike and Angela; dear sister of Dolores Fassler, Charles, Harold and Perry Mueller and the late Henry and Louis Mueller; dear great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Funeral from the NEW KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. at Butler Hill, Tues., July 31, 9:15 a.m., to St. Andrews Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Masses preferred. Visitation Mon., 4-8 p.m.
VON GRUENIGEN, JUANITA A. (nee Chumley), Thurs., July 26, 2001; dear wife of the late Joseph A. VonGruenigen; dear mother of Linda (George) Rolby; stepmother of Millicent Billmeyer; dear grandmother of Matt and Chris Worley; step-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, and cousin. Visitation Sat., July 27, 3-7 p.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd. (Kirkwood). Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the YMCA of the Ozarks Endowment Fund, Rt. 2, Box 240, Potosi, MO, 63664.
WALKER, MARGUERIT H. (nee Mueller), Sat., July 28, 2001, dear wife of the late Forrest Walker; dear step-mother of Linda (Jerry) Bast, Joyce (John) Strathman, Richard (Cathy) Walker, David (Joan) Walker and the late Daniel C. (Judy) Walker; dear grandmother of Debbie, Greg, Cindy, Jeff, Jeanine, Gina, Joe, Carrie, Mike and Angela; dear sister of Dolores Fassler, Charles, Harold and Perry Mueller and the late Henry and Louis Mueller; dear great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Funeral from the NEW KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. at Butler Hill, Tues., July 31, 9:15 a.m., to St. Andrews Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Masses preferred. Visitation Mon., 4-8 p.m.
WARNER, EMIKO (nee Kitamura), Sat., July 28, 2001; beloved wife of Lloyd E. Warner; dear mother of Joyce (Dennis) Ross, Jean (Cedar) Beel and Kenny (Tammy) Warner; dear bachan of Andrew, Dustin, Vanessa, Benjamin, Ken and Taylor; dear daughter of Kiyochiyo Kitamura; our dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Wed., Aug. 1, 1 p.m. Interment J B National Cemetery. Contributions to the charity of your choice appreciated. Visitation Tues. 3-9 p.m.
