St. Louis Post-Dispatch from St. Louis, Missouri (2024)

MARCH 25, 1997 BRIEFS REGION ILLINOIS Edison Avenue and 19th Street in Granite City. GREENVILLE, ILL. The lot provides 50 new parking spaces Funeral Set For Kentucky Teen for commuters who want to take advantage The funeral for a 17-year-old girl killed by of bus service available just across Bi State a stalker in Florence, will be in Green- the street at the Granite City Bus Station. ville, where her mother grew up and Local buses depart from the station each where her grandparents still live. hour for destinations in Alton, Wood River, Sandra Baxter, 17, of Florence, died early Edwardsville, Madison, Pontoon Beach, Saturday when a spurned boyfriend, who Venice, East St.

Louis and elsewhere in had been following her, fired nine shots Granite City. Express buses to St. Louis also through the window of her room in her use the bus station. parents' home, said Bill Donnell of the Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home. He said the killer then went to a park and fatally shot MADISON COUNTY, himself.

Pet's Microchip Leads To Owners The victim, an avid fan of the St. Louis Every stray dog and cat brought to the Cardinals, was the daughter of Sandra Smith Madison County Humane Society Shelter Baxter and Raymond "Bill" Baxter. Her outside Edwardsville gets scanned by an father originally was from Salem, Ill. Her electronic device, looking for an identifying grandparents are Bill and Reva Smith of microchip under the animal's skin. Greenville and Ted and Willa Baxter of Sa- On Saturday, workers at the shelter found lem, Ill.

She is also survived by a sister, one their first thereby reuniting a Angie, and a brother, Chris. beagle named Wendy with. her owners from The funeral will be a at Donnell-Wiegand, Cahokia, the Robert Lambert family. Wen203 West Oak Street in Greenville, at 11 dy, missing for 10 days, had lost the collar a.m. Wednesday.

Visitation wil be after 4 that contained her three conventional ID p.m. Tuesday. tags before she was turned in by good Samaritans. Humane officials endorse use of the miGRANITE CITY crochips, which are permanently imbedded Parking Lot Opens by a veterinarian and detectable by an elecCommuter Granite City Mayor Ron Selph cut a cere- tronic device widely used at animal shelters. monial ribbon Monday to open Madison The chip identifies the veterinarian, whose County Transit's new park-and-ride lot at records are used to trace the pet owners.

ST. LOUIS POST- DISPATCH -13 MAR 2 5 10 NOIS 58 Illinois Troopers On Target As Marksmen By Charles Bosworth Jr. Quoin. Owensby, 39, of Greenville, has been a Of the Post-Dispatch Staff Those three officers met Monday in Col- trooper at Collinsville for 14 years. He is a Anyone who might consider disobeying linsville with State Police Director Terthe State Police in southwestern Illinois rance Gainer to receive their ir awards.

sniper on the district's Tactical Response should be warned: three of the top 20 Gainer late They Team and has been shooting competitively marksmen in the state work in gave a plaque they won last year since the area, at the National Police Shooting Champion- 1988. including the best shot on the whole State ships at Jackson, Miss. He ranks among the top 1 percent of Police force. Owensby and Sweeney placed first in the marksmen in the country, according to the Trooper Mark Owensby of District 11 at two-man team for semiautomatic pistol National Rifle Association. The organization Collinsville 1 ranks first among the "Gover- shooting in the master class at the champi- has recognized him as a High Master and nor's Twenty," the best shots among the onship.

Competing were 503 officers from Distinguished Shooter. Owensby is only the state's 2,000 troopers. the United States and other countries, in- third Illinois state trooper to earn that No. 5 on the list is Trooper Forrest Dep- cluding Germany, Russia, Great Britain and distinction. per of District 11, followed at No.

6 by the Czech Republic. Owensby ranked tenth "I fire about 30,000 rounds Steve Sweeney of District 13 at Du overall there. a practice Trooper year," he said. DEATHS Recent deaths in the Metro East area: COLLINSVILLE Sara (Peel) Wood, 85, teacher, died Sunday, visitation 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday and funeral 1 p.m.

Wednesday, both at Herr Funeral Home. Burial at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights. Memorials to Friends of Lovejoy Library. Marie A. (Roloff) Voft, 81, died Sunday, visitation 3-9 p.m.

today at Lawlor-Mueller Chapel. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. DUPO James Neil Carpenter, 30, died Saturday, visitation 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 1 p.m.

Wednesday, both at Kassly Mortuary. Burial at Mount Hope Cemetery, Belleville. EAST ST.LOUIS Rayburn Hayes 53, blues drummer, died Thursday, visitation 2-7 p.m. today and funeral at noon Wednesday, both at Nash Chapel. Burial at Sunset Gardens, Millstadt.

vices will be held at Springhill Cemetery, EDWARDSVILLE La. Anna Schipkowski, 77, died Sunday, visitation 5- PONTOON BEACH 8 p.m. Mateer and funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, both at Funeral Home. Burial at Walter Ray Morgan, 57, died Sunday, Cemetery.

Memorials to American Diabetes Valley Associ- and arrangements pending. Burial at Calvary View St. Louis. tery, Edwardsville. ation, HIGHLAND SMITHTON Harold W.

Warning, 80, retired machinist, died Beatrice O. (Brenner) Teahan, 87, died Sunday, visitation 4-8 p.m. today at Spengel-Bou- visitation 4-9 p.m. today at John Barnes langer Funeral Home and 9-11 a.m. Wednesday and Home.

Funeral procession is to leave at 9:30 funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, both at Grantfork Uni- Wednesday from John Barnes Funeral Home ted Church of Christ, Grantfork. Burial at Highland Patrick Church, East St. Louis for 10 a.m. City Cemetery.

Burial at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Myrtle J. Ritt, 96, homemaker, died Sunday, visita- ville. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association. tion 4-9 p.m. today at Meridith Funeral Home.

Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Church. Burial TROY at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials to Masses or St. Sean McGregor Bethel, 32, died Sunday, Paul Educational Foundation. at 9 a.m. Wednesday, St. Stephen Catholic in Caseyville.

Wake services will be at 4 p.m. O'FALLON at Herr Funeral Home. Burial at Sunset Hill Julia Mae Boyett, 95, died Monday, private ser- al Estates in Edwardsville. FUNERAL AL NO NOTICES ES MEANS, SAMUEL B. 89, on March 23, 1997, dear husband of Eleanor W.

Means (nee Watson), dear father of Emily Jane Hinton and John B. Means (Marianne) dear grandfather and brother. Memorial Service will be held Wed. March 26, at 1 p.m. at Willott Rd.

Baptist Church, 1610 Willott St. Peter's, MO. Memorials to The American Cancer Society. appreMEIER See Landzettel KEEL, DELMER on Mar. 22, 1997; dear father of Kenneth Keel and the late Cynthia Keel; dear brother of Dale and Larry Keel, and the late Donald Keel; special father of Melissa Kopp; special friend of Mary Keel; our dear stepfather, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Funeral from HOFFMEISTER SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Thurs. March 27, 9:30 a.m. Interment, National Cemetery. Mr. Keel was a member of the Arnold Eagles.

Donations to Lemay Meals on Wheels or the Visiting Nurse Assn. Visitation Wed. 3-9pm. KESTERSON, R. KENT, St.

Charles, March 23, 1997, age 55, Dear husband of Cheryl E. Kesterson (nee Wren), dear son of Gladys Kesterson (nee Silvey) and the late Ellis O. Kesterson, dear brother of R. Brent Kesterson, dear father of Jason R. Claggett, dear father-in-law of Heather Claggett, our dear sonin-law, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin.

Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday at the BAUE Chapel. Interment St. Charles Memorial Gardens. The family is being served by the BAUE Funeral Home, 620 Jefferson St.

Charles, where friends may call Tuesday, 4--8 p.m., and from 9 a.m. until service time. Memorials to Missouri Baptist College Communication Dept. or Chapel Building Fund preferred KETCHERSIDE, EWELL P. Sun.

March 23, 1997; beloved husband of the late Edna Ketcherside; dearest father of Kenneth (Louella) Ketcherside, Edward (Shirley) Ketcherside, Shirley Terry, and the late Leroy Ketcherside; our dear grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Donations may be made to the Visiting Nurses 1260 Andes St. Louis, MO 63132. Funeral at HOFFMEISTER BROADWAY FITZGERALD CHAPEL, 7814 South Broadway, Thurs. 11:30 a.m.

Interment, Lakewood Park Cemetery. VISITATION WED. 3-9pm. LANDZETTEL, JANET Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, March 23, 1997, beloved daughter of Adele and the late Edwin Landzettel, dear cousin of Ron Dierker, Rev. Jerry Meier, Sr.

Jean Meier C.S.J. and Jack Meier, dear friend of Joan Krater, our dear cousin and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, March 26, 9:30 a.m. to Mary Queen of Peace Church for 10 a.m. Mass.

Interment Calvary Cemetery. Jan retired in 1992 as the Associate Dean of Students at Webster University. Prior to that, she was the chairperson of the Physical Education Department at Webster University and also a teacher and coach at St. Anthony High School and St. Alphonsus High School.

Donations to the Nazareth Living Center, Nazareth Lane, 63129 appreciated. In parlor 5 8 p.m. KANTOUTH, DIANE J. (nee Jedlink), suddenly on March 23, 1997; beloved wife of Donald E. dear mother of Denise Coyle, Donna Puleo, David Kantouth, Dawn Friedmann and Dana Brown, our dear daughter, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.

Funeral 10 a.m. at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN SONS, 7027 Gravois. Interment St. Marcus Cemetery.

Memorials to March of Dimes ciated. VISITATION 3 9 P.M. LEE, DONALD, of Festus, MO, Mar. 21, 1997, beloved husband of Marsha (nee Pitzer) Lee, father of Donald Lee, Darryl (Sandy) Lee, John (Tonia) Dement and the late David J. Lee, grandfther of John, Ryan and Marissa Lee, Kristen Dement and Roman Ogle, brother of Robert (Janet) Lee, Terry Lee, Jenny (Barry) Armfield and the late Joann Bick (surviving husband, Edward).

Mr. Lee in state after 3 p.m., Tues. at VINYARD'S, 616 W. Main, Festus, MO with Funeral at 10 a.m., Wed. Interment Crystal City, MO.

Memorials to Leukemia Society preferred. LOMBARDO See Schlichting p.m. Tuesday MANGLES, MARY F. (nee Tise), March 23, 1997, Beloved wife of the late Ernest Mangles, dear mother of Sandy Mungle, Linda Belinke, Frank, David and John Mangles, our dear grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law and friend. Service at ORTMANN'S, 9222 Lackland, Overland, Wednesday, March 26, 11 a.m.

Interment Laurel Hill. Mrs. Mangles was past-Matron of Rob Morris Chapter O.E.S. O.E.S. Service, p.m.

Tuesday. Visitation after 3 MAYER, MANFRED, March 23, 1997; beloved husband of Elisabeth H. Mayer; dear father and father-in-law of Linda (Gary) Manley, Susan (Keith) Land, and Michael (Susan) Mayer of Beaumont, TX; dear brother and brother-in-law of Kurt (Eva) Mayer; dear grandfather of Weston and Melissa Manley and Nathan Mayer; dear brother-in-law of Babette (Herbert) Wolfsfeld; our dear uncle. Graveside service Tues. March 25, 11 a.m.

at Chevra Kadisha Cemetery, 1601 North South Rd. Memorial contributions preferred to Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 9378 Olive St. Rd. (63132). BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Springhill, visitations Ceme- Sunday, Funeral a.m. to St. Mass. Belle- funeral Church today Memori- -IndexBaker Baker, Philip David Bakula, Edwin L. Barba, Jane T.

Barry, Robert A. Jr. Behle, Helen D. Bethel, Sean McGregor Brueggeman, Lorene F. Claghorn, Michael W.

Craig, Milton "Mike" Cucchi, Janice Marie Decker, Nolan "Gene" Dennison, James T. Erbs Fleshman, Julia M. Flor, James T. Foege, Anna Fogarty, Edward T. Franz Gaffney, Eugene A.

Hayes, Dorothy E. Herzinger Housewright, George L. Johnson, Charles D. Kantouth, Diane J. Keel, Delmer T.

Kesterson, R. Kent Ketcherside, Ewell P. "Boots" Landzettel, Janet "Jan" Lee, Donald Lombardo Mangles, Mary F. Mayer, Manfred Means, Samuel B. "Barney" Meier Miller, Barbara M.

Mitchell, Reba M. Moore, James L. Niemeier, Yasuko Noble, JoAnn R. Ochoa, Manuela Pietraschke, Mildred Mary Quade, Audrey L. Reuther, Leo Sr.

Riemer, Francis L. Roeder, Bernadine M. Rosemann, Elizabeth A. Rosenthal, Fischel Rubin, Rose Ruddy, Marie A. Rudolph, Nellie C.

Rufkahr, Ben "Bernard Ruth, Mildred G. Sackman, Stephanie Ann Schlichting, Lee T. Schoenfeld, Clarence L. Shofstall, James "Jack" Thomas, James W. Vetter Wenk, Oscar E.

Sr. Werne, Leo Bernard, IV Whitelaw, Alex G. Whitener (Sackman, Stephanie Ann Wiesehan, Herman Jr. Winterbauer, Loretta B. BAKER, PHILIP DAVID, 25, asleep in Jesus, suddenly, Mar.

21, 1997, beloved son of Pastor Tom and Louise (nee Lindemuth) Baker, dear brother of Luther and Kathryn Baker, dear grandson of Esther and Thurman Lindemuth, Theresa and the late Albert Baker, dear nephew of Marilyn and Jay Swisher, Millie and Fred Witwer, James Baker, David and Margaret Baker, dear great- nephew, cousin and friend. Funeral Mar. 26, 1 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 1401 Hanley University City.

Visitation 3-9 p.m. at BAUMANN COLONIAL Chapel, 2504 Woodson Overland and one hour at church prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the St. James Lutheran Church. Interment, Oak Grove Cemetery.

BAKER See Schlichting BAKULA, EDWIN Mar. 23, 1997 in his 100th beloved husband of the late Edna V. Bakula (nee Schroeder), dear father of Robert (Arlene) Bakula, grandfather of Robert A. (Ruth) and William J. (Kathy) Bakula, great-grandfather of Cassandra, Randall, Brian, Dana, Sara and Lara Bakula and dear friend.

Visitation at HOFFMEISTER COLONIAL Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson 9 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. SERVICE TERMINATES AT MORTUARY. Masses Preferred. BARBA, JANE T.

(nee Taylor), March 24, 1997, Beloved wife of the late Preston A. Barba, loving mother of Beverly J. (Rick) Reed, dear grandmother of Lori and Steven Reed, dear motherin-law, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Memorial service Thursday, 11:30 a.m., at Glendale Presbyterian Church, 500 North Sappington Road. Private interment in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Mrs. Barba was active in Glendale Presbyterian Church, Columbia Christian Club, P.E.O. and Rotary Ann. Visitation Tuesday, 4--8 p.m., and Wednesday, 4--8 p.m.. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road, Kirkwood BARRY, ROBERT A.

Mon. March 24, 1997; husband of Tam Benoist Barry; father of Robert A. Ill (Elizabeth Lottes) and Francois Benoist Barry; brother of John Sullivan Barry (Virginia) and Gretchen Jeanne Haas (Roger); grandfather of three. Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Wed.

March 26 at Our Lady of Lourdes, University City. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary's Hospice or Childhaven would be appreciated. BEHLE, HELEN (nee Roosenfelt), March 22, 1997, wife of Edgar H. Behle, dear sister of Ruby J.

Kraeger, dear aunt of Ann Floerchinger, Claudia Fisher, Beverly, Robert, Paul and Ted Behle, dear great aunt of Julia and James Floerchinger and other great nieces and nephews. Funeral 1 p.m. at BOPP CHAPEL, 10610 Manchester Kirkwood. Interment New Bethlehem Cemetery. Memorials to Talking Tapes for the Blind, 3015 South Brentwood St.

Louis, MO. 63144 would be appreciated. Mrs. Behle was a graduate of the Kroger School of Music. VISITATION 4 8 p.m.

BETHEL, SEAN MC GREGOR, age 32, of Troy, formerly of Collinsville, on March 23, 1997. He was employed by P.W. Stephens in St. Louis. He was a member of LIUNA No.

42. Funeral Mass will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caseyville, ILL. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, March 25, at HERR Funeral Home, 501 West Main, Collinsville. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up for Zachary Sean BRUEGGEMAN, LORENE (nee Patee), St. Charles, MO, March 20, 1997, age 78, dear wife of the late Leo H. Brueggeman, dear mother of Jacqueline Ridpath, Cynthia Owens Westover, Scoft Brueggeman and the late Donald Gene Owens and Sandra Owens LeBlanc, dear sister of Bob and Bill Patee, Freda Hall, Lois Hurst, and the late Allen and Laverne Patee, Pansy Neameyer and Wanda Neely, dear grandmother of 12, great-grandmother of 6. Graveside Services were held Monday March 24.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Health Center Hospice, BAUE Funeral Home, 620 Jefferson Street, St. Charles, MO. CLAGHORN, MICHAEL Born July 23, 1956, A caring, compassionate and giving man who went to share his eternal life with Jesus on Friday, March 21, 1997. He will be forever missed by his mother, Mary L.

Claghorn (nee Vetter), his brother, Roger O. Claghorn, sister-in-law, Carla Claghorn, Uncle Fred Vetter, Aunt Alma Hurst, cousins Jackie and Robert Trail and Joe and Julie Vetter. All who knew Michael will be forever grateful for having the opportunity of knowing such an unselfish person and having him contribute so much to the lives he touched. Funeral service at HOFFMEISTER COLONIAL Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson, Thursday, 10 a.m. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery.

VISITATION WEDNESDAY, 5--8 P.M. CRAIG, MILTON on Mon. March 24, 1997; beloved brother of Thelma Renner. Services private. A LUPTON CHAPEL Service.

CUCCHI, JANICE MARIE, age 36, March 22, 1997, beloved daughter of Louis C. and the late Janette E. Cucchi, dearest sister of Suzanne M. (David) Sparks, adored aunt of Lisa M. Copeland and Thomas W.

Ortwein, great aunt of Melanie and Michael Copeland, cherised companion of Paige Paladino, our great friend and host to a "family" of many. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or Charity of Choice. Memorial Service to be held at the JAY B. SMITH FUNERAL HOME-MAPLEWOOD CHAPEL, 7456 Manchester on Thursday, March 27 at 11 a.m. DECKER, NOLAN March 21, 1997, Beloved husband of Donna J.

Decker (nee Boerding), dear father of Christopher, Kevin, Angela, Rebecca Diane Harris, Lisa Deann Folse, Jeffrey, dear grandfather, dear son, dear brother. Funeral 2 p.m. March 25, at Licking United Methodist Church. Visitation 10 a.m. until funeral at church.

Interment Cantrell Cemetery, from FOX FUNERAL HOME, Licking, MO. Family prefers memorials to Multiple Sclerosis of St. Louis or donations to donor's choice DENNISON, JAMES on March 22, 1997, Beloved husband of Mildred and dear father of Jacquelyn Rae. Mr. Dennison was a member of Telephone Pioneers and AFLCIO Telephone Workers ERBS.

Winterbauer FLESHMAN, JULIA M. (nee Hines), March 23, 1997, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Fleshman, dear mother of Roy (Peg), David R. (Carol), John J. (Dianna) and the late Donald P.

Fleshman, dear sister of Gertrude (Charles) Knickerbocker, dear grandmother of 18, greatgrandmother of 25, dear sisterin-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral from HOFFMEISTER COLONIAL Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson, 9:30 a.m., with Mass celebrated at St. Gabriel the Archangel, 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Mrs.

Fleshman was a member of Ladies Royal Order Moose Lodge No. 713, Maplewood. VISITATION 3--9 P.M. FLOR, JAMES asleep in Jesus Sun. March 23, 1997; beloved husband of Sandra M.

Flor (nee Yeats); dear son of Florence F. and the late Adolf O. Flor; dear father of Christopher and Toni Lynn; brother of Ronald; our dear stepfather, grandfather, and father-in-law. Services Thurs. March 27, 2pm at the NEW COLLIER'S Funeral Home, 3400 N.

Lindbergh Blvd. Interment, Laurel Hill Cemetery. VISITATION 4-9pm WED. FOEGE, ANNA (nee Frisch), on Mar. 22, 1997, beloved wife of the late Charles A.

Foege, dear mother of Patricia A. (Michael) Herzinger, Randall Foege, of Naperville, I1, and Charles J. Foege, dear sister of Helen Casey, our dear grandmother, great-grandmother, law, mother-in-law, aunt, geataunt, niece, cousin and friend. Funeral at THE NEW KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. at Butler Hill, Mar.

25, at 10 AM. Services will conclude at the Funeral Home. Interment National Cemetery, at Jefferson Barracks. Contributions to the Visiting Nurses Association-Hospice Program, 1260 Andes St. Louis, MO, 63132, or to the charity of your choice appreciated.

In parlor, 3-9 PM. FOGARTY, EDWARD baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection on Mar. 22, 1997, beloved son of Donna M. Fogarty and Terrance P. Fogarty, dear brother of Patrick Lindsey and Leslie A.

Fogarty, dear grandson of Lorna and George Pierce and Lois Fogarty, our dear nephew, cousin and friend. Funeral from KRIEGSHAUSER WEST MORTUARY, 9450 Olive on Mar. 26, 9:15 a.m. to DeSmet Jesuit High School Chapel for Mass Celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment Valhalla Cemetery.

If desired, memorials appreciated to DeSmet Scholarship Fund in memory of Edward Fogarty or St. Timonthy's. Episcopal Church Memorial Fund. Friends may call at KRIESGHAUSER WEST on Tues. from 4-8 p.m.

FRANZI Winterbauer Tues. noon to 9 pm. GAFFNEY, EUGENE fortified with the Sacraments of Mother Church March 23, 1997: dear brother of Marcella Gaffney and the late Ann and John Gaffney, and Helen Lively; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend. Funeral Wed. March 26, 9:30 a.m.

from the JAY B. SMITH MAPLEWOOD Chapel, 7456 Manchester, to a 10 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Maplewood. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Masses preferred.

Under the PARTNERS IN SHARING PROGRAM. Visitation HAYES, DOROTHY E. (nee Oth), on Sat. March 22, 1997; beloved wife of the late W. Alfred Hayes; dear mother of W.

Alfred Hayes Jr. and and the late Marilyn H. Burchfiel; dear mother-in-law of mother Delphine D. Hayes; dear grandof Jennifer (Hayes) Best, Walter A. Hayes III, Christopher C.

Hayes, Marilee (Burchfiel) Warfield, Patricia (Burchfiel) Tacquard, and JoAnn Burchfiel; dear great grandmother of eight; dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and dear friend. Private funeral services. Contributions in Mrs. Hayes' memory may be made to a charity of your choice. A LUPTON CHAPEL Service.

HERZINGER See Foege HOUSEWRIGHT, GEORGE L. Sunday March 23, 1997, beloved husband of the late Doris J. Housewright, loving father of Toni (Brad) Lanzer, grandfather of Katherine, Nicholas and Elizabeth Lanzer. Mr. Housewright was a favorite uncle and friend to many.

Services Wed. March 26, 11:00 a.m. at the NEW COLLIER'S Funeral Home, 3400 North Lindbergh Blvd. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Retired employee of Gordon Transport and Howard Johnson Motor Lodge (Hazelwood).

Visitation Tues. 2:30 till 8 p.m. JOHNSON, CHARLES March 22, 1997, beloved husband of Patricia J. Johnson (nee Venverloh), dear father and father-in-law of Charles D. Jr.

(Hazel), Pamela, and Sandra (Brian) Miles, dear grandfather of Angie, Shannon, David, Nathan, and Jonathan, our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral service March 25, 10 a.m. at the HUTCHENS MORTUARY, 675 Graham Florissant. Interment New St. Marcus Cemetery.

VISITATION 3 9 p.m. REUTHER, LEO Sr. Monday, March 24. 1997, Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection, beloved husband of Norma Reuther (nee Moore), dear father of Janet (Al) Schopp, Anne (James) Allmeroth, Denise (Joel) Kling, Leo Steve (Pat), Bob (Kathy), Tim (Sally), Doug (Jo Ann) and the late Noel Reuther, dear brother of Gert Rehagan, Pauline Hudson, Monica Molner, Frank, Bill and the late Louie and Joe Reuther, dear grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral from ORTMANN'S, 9222 Lackland, Overland, Tues.

April 1, 9:15 a.m. to St. Monica Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment St.

Monica Cemetery. Mr. Reuther was a Charter Member of Creve Coeur American Legion Post The Lion's Club, The Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of The Clayton Elk's and Usher at St. Monica Church, The Founder of the 4x4 Explorer's Club and a former Alderman and Mayor for the City of Creve Coeur.

Visitation Monday, March 31, 1 till 9 p.m. RIEMER, FRANCIS Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection March 24, 1997, Beloved husband of Elrene Riemer, dear father of Gary (Debra) Riemer, Gail (Eric) Pickles and Linda Riemer, grandfather of Douglas, Mallory, Danielle and Alison, dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Wednesday, 10 a.m. Interment National Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to American Heart Assn.

Visitation Tuesday, 6--9 p.m. ROEDER, BERNADINE M. (nee Amann), Mar. 21, 1997, beloved wife of the late Albert J. Roeder, dear sister of Dorothy R.

Becker, Esther M. Lichty, and the late Elmer J. Amann, dear sister-in-law of Mary and Edward Roeder, dear aunt, greataunt, great-great-aunt, godmother, and friend. Member of St. John's U.C.C., 4138 N.

Grand, 63107 and retired from Ralston Purina Co. Visitation at MATH HERMANN SON CHAPEL, 10212 Halls Ferry on Mar. 27, 9:30 a.m. until time of service, 11:30 a.m. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery.

Memorials to St. John's U.C.C., 4138 N. Grand, 63107. ROSEMANN, ELIZABETH A. (nee Ronchetto), March 24, 1997, Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection, Beloved wife of the late Julius W.

Rosemann, dear mother of Toni Lynn McMillion, Jill Warren, Cindy McMahan, Christi Allen, Scott and Brad Rosemann, dear sister of Michael and Anthony Ronchetto, and the late Rose Marie Gottschamer, dear grandmother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral from ORTMANN'S, 9222 Lackland, Overland, Wednesday, March 26, 9:30 a.m., to All Souls Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Sa- cred Heart. Visitation after 1 p.m.

Tuesday ROSENTHAL, FISCHEL, March 24, 1997; beloved husband of the late Bess Rosenthal; dear father and father-in-law of Dr. Randall (Claire) Rosenthal, Steven (Judy) Rosenthal, and Dr. Richard (Aleta) Rosenthal of Overland Park, KS; dear brother and brother-in-law of Bess (David) Kornblum of Miami Beach, dear grandfather of Sean and Kim Rosenthal, Dana Rosenthal, Jeff and Bret Rosenthal; special friend of Wilma Messing; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, and cousin. Graveside service Tues. March 25, at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Rd.

Memorial contributions preferred to Bess and Fischel Rosenthal Cancer Fund Jewish Hospital. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE. RUBIN, ROSE, Mar. 23, 1997, beloved wife of the late Charles Rubin, dear mother and motherin-law of Mahlon (Maurine) Rubin and Shirley (Henry). Kraus, dear sister of Pearl (the late Sam) Silverman, the late Max (the late Thelma) Tabachnik and the late Harry (the late Theresa) Tabachnik, beloved grandmother of Larry (Denise) Rubin, Rich Rubin and Ken (Jane) Rubin, Karen (Lloyd) Bill, Michael Kraus and Gail (Dean Bergstrom) Kraus, dear "Gigi" of 10, our dear aunt, great-aunt, great-greataunt and friend.

Graveside service Mar. 25, 2 PM, at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 7500 Olive Street Road. Memorial contributions preferred to JCA, Hadassah or the charity of your choice. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE. RUDDY, Fortified MARIE (nee Cizi), with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, March 22, 1997, beloved wife of the late William E.

Ruddy, dear mother of David (Patricia) Ruddy and Janice (Kerry) Treglown, dear grandmother of Jonathon and Laura Ruddy, Melanie and Kyle Treglown, dear sister of Joseph Peroutka, our dear step-mother, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, March 26, 8:45 a.m. to St. John Nepomuk Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Member of St. Ludmilla Society of St. Johns and St. Wenceslaus 50 Plus Club.

In parlor 4 p.m. RUDOLPH, NELLIE C. (nee Monks), Sun. March 23, 1997, at age 101, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church; wife of the late Cyril Rudolph; beloved mother and mother-inlaw of Patricia (Charles) Newman and the late George C. Rudolph, the late Robert (Pat) Rudolph, and the late Mary Jane (a child); our dear 'NaNa" (grandmother), great grandmother, aunt, great aunt, and friend.

Funeral from HUTCHENS MORTUARY, 675 Graham Florissant at 9:30 a.m. Wed. March 26 to St. Sabina Church for 10 a.m. Mass.

Interment, Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation 3-9pm Tues. RUFKAHR, BEN "BERNARD St. Charles, MO, March 24, 1997, age 67, dear father of Pam Coldewe (David), Lynn Smallwood, Jane Bell, Mary, Ben R. (Sandy) and Ted Rufkahr (Dina-fiancee), dear brother of Anna Marie Smith, Lee (Artie), John Rufkahr (Eileen), Kathline Harris (Frank), Margaret Steimel, and the late Anthony and Norbert Rufkahr, special friend Diana Watkins, dear grandfather of 6.

Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m., Wed. at St. Charles Borromeo. Interment St. Charles Memorial Gardens.

The family is being served by the BAUE Funeral Home 620 Jefferson St. Charles, MO, where friends may call p.m. Memorials to American Cancer Society or Ducks Unlimited Inc. preferred. Mr.

Rufkahr was a member of the St. Louis and St. Charles County Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. Past president of St. Charles Lions Club, catcher U.S.

Navy Special Services Baseball League in Hawaii and Great Lakes, MI and patent on bar-b-que grills. RUTH, MILDRED G. (nee Bean), of Imperial, on March 23, 1997, Beloved wife of the late Harold G. Ruth, dear mother of James H. Ruth and Donald (Connie) Ruth, dear sister of Marie Nicholas and the late Lorraine Porter, our dear grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and friend to many.

Funeral service to be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 1997, at HEILIGTAG FUNERAL HOME, 1081 Jeffco Blvd. (Hwy. 61--67 at 141), Arnold, MO. Interment Caledonia Cemetery.

Visitation Tuesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Ladies of the Eastern Star will hold a service on Tues. at 7:30 p.m. SACKMAN, STEPHANIE ANN, March 23, 1997, dear daughter of Donald (Diane) Sackman and Jo Ann (Michael) Sackman-Baker, dear sister of Sharon and Wendy Sackman, dear step-sister of Travis and Tiffany Baker, dear granddaughter of Donald and Mary Sackman and Russell and Bernice Whitener, dear great-granddaughter of Louise Resetarits, dear best friend of Emily Yowell, our dear niece, cousin and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, March 26, 9:15 a.m.

to Sacred Heart Church (Valley Park) for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. In parlor 2 9 p.m. TUES.

3-9pm. SCHOENFELD, CLARENCE SCHLICHTING, LEE T. (nee Lombardo), baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection Sat. March 22, 1997; beloved wife of Fred P. Schlichting of 50 years; dear mother of Fred L.

(Jan) Schlichting and Barb (Warren) Baker; dear sister of August J. (Gus), Angelo, Carmen, and the late Lt. Thomas Lombardo; our dear grandmother of five; aunt, great aunt, sister-in-law, cousin, and friend. Funeral Wed. March 26, 8:30 a.m.

from the BUCHHOLZ SPANISH LAKE Mortuary, 1645 Redman to St. Jeromes Church (Bellefontaine Neighbors) for 9 a.m. Mass. Interment, J.B. National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Mo.

Memorial contributions to Unity Health Hospice, 13645 Shoreline Earth City, 63045; or American Cancer Society will be appreciated. VISITATION Mar. 23, 1997, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, dearest husband of Viola E. Schoenfeld (nee Self), dear brother of Margie White, uncle of Arthur Self, Marlene (Pierre) Brennan, Patricia (Roger) Heberer, Harvey Self, Richard (Pearl) Self, Dianne (Ron) Gushleff and Arline Trendie, great great-great-uncle and dear friend of many. Funeral from HOFFMEISTER COLONIAL Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson 9:30 a.m.

with Mass Celebrated at St. Joan of Arc, 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Mr. Schoenfeld was a 50 year member of Meat Cutters Local In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

VISITATION AFTER 4 P.M. SHOFSTALL, JAMES March 23, 1997, beloved husband of Ruth O. Shofstall (nee Turner), dear father of Norman Shofstall, Irene Vandiver, Nancy Longfield, James R. Shofstall and the late Ilene Langhammer Shofstall, dear grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, dear father-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Memorial service 11 a.m.

at Kirkwood United Methodist Chruch, 201 West Adams Kirkwood, 63122. Memorials to the Kirkwood United Methodist Church would be appreciated. Mr. Shofstall worked in the hotel industry for over 50 years. The Shofstall family will greet friends after the Memorial service.

ARRANGEMENTS BY BOPP CHAPEL. WINTERBAUER, LORETTA (nee Erbs), Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, March 23, 1997, beloved wife of the late John Winterbauer, dear sister of Bernice Nolte and the late Harry G. Erbs and Olivia Lee Franz, dear sister-in-law of Jeanne Erbs, special friend of Raymond and Barbara Sheehan, our dear aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, March 26, 9:15 a.m. to St.

Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Mrs. Winterbauer was a longtime volunteer at St.

Anthony Hospital and a member of Sisters Club and Fifty Plus Club of St. Raphael. Masses preferred. In parlor 3 9 p.m. 0170-Fraternal Notices THOMAS, JAMES W.

SR. Asleep in Jesus, MILLER, BARBARA M. (nee Lyles), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church March 20, 1997; beloved wife of Richard C. Miller: dear mother of Lesa (Harry) Rockwell; dear grandmother of Kristen and Lauren; dear daughter of Walter and Ruby Lyles (nee Rasberry); dear sister of Glenn Evans, Kenneth Evans, and Michael Lyles; dear daughter-inlaw of Amy Miller; our dear stepmother, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Private services were held at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel.

MITCHELL, REBA M. (nee Oliver), March 23, 1997, asleep in Jesus; dearest wife of Ernest R. Mitchell; dear mother of David W. Mitchell; dear sister of Harold (Sharon) Oliver; our dear aunt, great aunt, cousin, and friend. Funeral Wed.

March 26, 11 a.m. at O'SULLIVAN-MUCKLE Mortuary, 8806 Jennings Station Rd. at Hord Ave. Interment, Memorial Park. Reba was a retired buyer for F.W.

Woolworth. IN PARLORS TUES. 3-8pm. MOORE, JAMES March 23, 1997, Dear son of Samuel James and Mary Elizabeth Moore, dear brother of Randall L. (Patty) Moore and Douglas Paul Moore, dear uncle of Carolyn Anne Julia Katie E.

and Tiffany R. Moore, dear cousin. Funeral Thursday, March 27, 10 a.m., at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road, Kirkwood. Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 8 p.m.

NIEMEIER, YASUKO, (nee Miyagi) on March 22, 1997. in Omaha, Nebraska, beloved wife of Richard, dear mother of Neiko Meguro of Yokohama, Japan, and Chikako Nagao San Antonio, TX, daughter of Kamado Miyagi of Okinawa, Japan, daughter-in-law of Andrew and Virginia Niemeier of O'Fallon, sister-in-law of Tom (Sharon) Niemeier of New Melle, MO and Janet (Bill) Bill Schwarz of Dallas, TX. Memorial Service Wed. 7 p.m. at Crosby-Kunold-Burket-Swanson Golden Colonial Chapel, Omaha, NE.

Interment Sunset Memorial Park, St. Louis on Sat. 10:30 a.m. p.m. Tuesday NOBLE, JOANN R.

(nee Pizzella), on March 23, 1997, Fortified with the Sacraments of 1 Holy Mother Church, Beloved wife of Timothy G. Noble, dear mother of Timothy, John, Michael, Mary and Clara, dear sister of Delores Marino, dear sister-in-law, aunt, great -aunt and friend. Funeral from KRIEGSHAUSER SOUTH, 4228 South Kingshighway, on Wednesday, March 26, 11 a.m., to St. Gabriel the Archangel Church for 11:30 a.m. Mass.

Interment private. Visitation 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday OCHOA, MANUELA (nee Madina), March 24, 1997, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Dear wife of the late Salvadore Ochoa, dear mother of Salvadore Ochoa, and Sally Moreno, dear grandmother of Andrea, Angela, Salvadore, Jimmy, Nick, Neecy, Jose Luis, Lena and Ricardo, dearest mother-in-law of Yolanda and Mere, our dear sisterin-law, aunt, cousin, niece, godmother and friend. Funeral Thursday, March 27, 9:30 a.m., from O' SULLIVANMUCKLE Mortuary, 8806 Jennings Station Road at Horde Avenue, to Corpus Christi Church. Service 10 a.m.

Interment Calvary Cemetery. VISITATION WEDNESDAY, 2 TO 9 P.M. Mrs. Ochoa was a lifetime member of Mexican Soci- ety Benito Juarez PIETRASCHKE, MILDRED MARY, (nee Neuner) of Rose Bud, MO, Monday, March 24, 1997, beloved wife of the late Henry Louis Pietraschke, dear mother of Gerald Pietraschke, dear sister of Rosalie Brauks, Jim and Stanley Meuner and dear aunt. Funeral Mar.

26, 10:30 a.m. at GOTTENSTROETER Funeral Home, Owensville, Mo. Burial Countryside Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

QUADE, AUDREY asleep in Jesus, confident in the resurrection on Sat. March 22, 1997; beloved daughter of the late William H. and Selma Quade (nee Engelage); special friend of Adele Weiss; dear cousin and friend. Funeral Wed. March 26, 1pm at BUCHHOLZ SPANISH LAKE Mortuary, 1645 Redman Ave.

Interment, Bethlehem Cemetery. VISITATION TUES. 3pm-8pm. March 23, 1997, beloved husband of Shirley J. Thomas (nee Meschede), dear father of Cheryl Thomas (Mike) Podgursky, Janet (Jeff) Champion, Terri (Randy) Long, Jim (Laura) Thomas Jr.

and Tammy (Witold) Rossochacki, dear grandfather of Ben and Adriane Podgursky, Thomas and Christopher Champion, Stacey and Tiffany Long, Monica, Jim and John Thomas, dear brother of Virginia Mirgain, Genevieve Trowbridge, Marge Collins and Madeline Vanderlute, our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, March 26, 10:30 a.m. Interment National Cemetery. Member of VFW Post American Legion Post and Sheet Metal Workers Local In parlor 2. p.m.

VETTER See Claghorn WENK, OSCAR March 22, 1997, beloved husband of Minnie T. Wenk (nee Huber), dear father of Oscar Jr. (Maurine) and Kenneth (Pat) Wenk, dear father-in-law the late Kathy Wenk, dear grandfather of Dan K. (Jan) and Kenneth A. Wenk and Jeanne (Dan) Cocos and the late Linda Mary Wenk, dear step-grandfather of Steve (Joann) Middleton, Claudia (John) Counsell and Tracy (Mike) Congardi, our dear greatgrandfather, step-great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle and friend.

Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, March 26, 11:30 a.m. Interment St. Trinity Cemetery. 50 year member of Algabil-Freedom Masonic Lodge and a retiree of National Lead. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St.

Philips U.C.C. (10708 Lavinia, 63123) appreciated. In parlor, 3 9 p.m. WERNE, LEO BERNARD, IV, of Arnold, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on March 23, 1997, Beloved son of Leo Bernard Werne, and Margaret Rose Sanchez (nee Dean), dear stepson of Barbara Werne and Leonard Sanchez, dear brother of Melvin Locke and Kathy Gilbert, stepbrother of Charlene Orick, Karen Behlman and Jackie Sanchez, loving friend of Mary Sherit, our dear grandson, brother-in-law, nephew, greatnephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service from HEILIGTAG FUNERAL HOME, 1081 Jeffco Blvd.

(Hwy. 61--67 at 141), Arnold, af 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 1997, to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for Celebration of Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Shepherd Hills Cemetery. Visitation Tues- day from 2 to 9 p.m.

WHITELAW, ALEX G. Sun. March 23, 1997, Fortified with the Sacra- ments of Holy Mother Church, beloved husband of the late Rosemary F. Whitelaw, (nee Tudor), dear father of Mary Frances Whitelaw, Michael Whitelaw, Mary Patricia Muehling, Patrick Whitelaw, Mary Ann Monster, Mary Ellen Whitelaw and Alex Whitelaw, dear grandfather of Michael, Jane, Mark and Tim Muehling, Jeffrey Filipiak, Sam, Marilee and Matthew Whitelaw, P.J. and Dan Muehling, Joseph and John Monster, Brent Hefley, Ashlee and Alex Ill Whitelaw, dear great-grandfather of Justin, Jeremy, Patrick, Mark, Christopher and Stephen Muehling, Michael Samantha Whitelaw, Becca and Jenna Simon, dear father-inlaw, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and beloved friend.

Funeral from the HUTCHENS MORTUARY. 675 Graham Florissant at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 27, to Our Lady of Fatima Church for 10 a.m. Prayer Service. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation 3-9 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Salvation Army Flood Relief. WHITENER SACKMAN, STEPHANIE ANN "Steph," Precious granddaughter of Russ and Bea (Raw) Whitener, daughter of JoAnn, sister of Sharon, niece of Mark and Greg, dear friend of Irene (Nanny) Fite, dearly loved by all. See SACKMAN for funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Gambrill Gardens Retirement Home or Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital WIESEHAN, HERMAN Mon. March 24, 1997; beloved father of Jerry Wiesehan; cherished and dear friend of Joyce Krueger, Connie, Mark, and Kathy; dear son of the late Herman and Marie Wiesehan (nee Bauer); dear brother of the late Walter C. Wiesehan; dear brother-in-law of Marianne Wiesehan; dear uncle of Robert (Belinda) Wiesehan; and our dear grandfather, cousin, friend of many. Visitation at KUTIS AFTTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Wed. March 26, 3-9pm, then taken to St.

Lucas U.C. of Thurs. March 27 for visitation at 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Interment, St.

Lucas Cemetery. Lifetime member of VFW Post and veteran of ww 11. LOCAL 36 Please be advised of the death BRO. JAMES W. THOMAS Retired Died March 23, 1997 Funeral from Kutis Affton Wed.

Visitation Tues. 2-9pm. Fraternally Yours, A.T. Zlotopolski Manager LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION A.F.L.-C.I.O. LOCAL 42 Please be advised of the death of BRO.

SEAN BETHEL LARRY FLINN, BUS. MGR. 0180-Masonic Notices LAMBSKIN LODGE 460 9078 SAPPINGTON RD. Tues. March 25.

Stated communication Routine business. Bill Gander presiding in the East. JAY TRAXEL, W.M. Rose Hill Lodge AF AM 11122 Olive Blvd. Special Communication to conduct regular order of business, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 1997.

Examinations. Refreshments. Visiting brethren welcome. JON B. BROYLES, W.M.

SCOTTISH RITE CLUB OF ST. LOUIS 3633 LINDELL BLVD. Meets 12 noon Wed. Speaker: Robert Moore, Historian of National Parks Subject: Description of his profession. WELLSTON MASONIC LODGE NO.

613 A.F. A.M. Beacon Masonic Temple 7251 N. Hanley Rd. Regular stated comm.

7 P.M. March 25, M.M. Degree. Visiting Brethren welcome. Kenneth G.

Kaimann W.M. 0190-In Memoriam GENEVA SUE HOFFMAN It was nine years ago today that God called you home to never knew how wonderful my life could be until you came along and changed my world for now, without you, my world has changed darling, I MISS YOU and LOVE YOU more and more each day. Your loving husband, BEN TO PLACE an IN MEMORIAM, PLEASE CALL DOROTHY 340-8600 0230-Florists DIERBERGS FLORIST FUNERAL HOME Deliveries 7 DAYS A WEEK Order Lines Open 24 Hours 314-692-2000 Dooley's Florist 837-7444 0260-Cemeteries Mausoleums TRUE COMPANION CRYPTS at Hillcrest Abbey Mausoleum Save $1000. 892-3748. TO PLACE YOUR IN MEMORIAM, PLEASE CALL DOROTHY 340-8600 VAL 340-8591 UNION.

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