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www.STLtoday.com ST. LOUIS POST- DISPATCH METRO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2003 FUNERAL AL NC NOTICES -INDEXAdams, Patricia H. Albers, Edward Herman Alvey, Darlene B. Andreas, Gordon C. Arnold, Robert Benjamin Barbier Barrett, David B.

Baugh, Joseph W. Bayless, Violet M. Bemis, Charles M. Best Bialczak Birdsall, Thomas Carter Jr. Bogdanor, Lura Jim Breuhan, Robert C.

Brewer, Helen I. Broadwater, Evelyn Brown, Venita M. Buescher, Jane Frances Carpunky, John L. Casagrande, Stephen C. Christman, Sara Lee Colvin Corbin, Cathryn Marie Crane Crecelius Crigler Cutter, Gerald L.

Darrow, Ruth Thelma Bush Deuser, Lois Adele Dienoff Doerr DuFaux, Irene R. Erickson Espeer, Alexander H. Evangelista, Lorraine Farris, Aurelia Jane Fick FitzGerald, Patrick T. Flower, James P. Folks Ford, Jane H.

Fox Freund, Catherine M. Fromme, Oscar Garger, Joseph C. Garidel, Hermina 'Billie' Godefroid Green Grojean, Bertha W. Gruenenfelder, Aliene D. 'Mommo' Havener, Lester B.

Hemmer, Dorothy L. Henke, Maxine E. Herget, Eleanor Mary Herron, Clarice Marjorie Hilmes, George P. Hoehne, Esther Selma Margaret Hofer, Carl J. Hoff, Edna Hohenshell, Ida Elizabeth Hook, Jeffery M.

Hoppe, Eugene F. Irwin, Mary R. Jantosik, Edward C. Jones, Mildred O. 'Millie' Jouharian, Richard M.

Karban, Eileen M. Keller, Frederick H. 'Fred' Kern, Joyce L. Kerr, John Kopfer Krekeler Krull Kuchenbach, Gloria Jean Kuhlman, Edward A. Kunkler, George R.

Lawrence Lawson, Donna R. Lee, Dolores M. Leiber Lemp, Catherine Agnes Liebert, Charles B. Liguz O.S.F., Sr. Mary Lloyd, Debbie S.

Lucas Maddock Malone, Elva G. Manno, Salvator Marxkors, Bernice A. Matthews, Kathy M. McDonald, Kevin Patrick McKinney, Gladys Meier Meiller, Holly Allison Carlisle Meredith Merritt, E. 'Lucille' Meyer Mollet, Forrest F.

Mooney, Carolyn K. Moonier, Juana L. Moore, Clyde W. Morrissey, Edward F. Moser Murphy, Melbourne E.

Myers, Ronald J. Naumann, Robert T. Ness, Philip Wahmann Sr. Nicastro Nickel, Regina 'Re' Oldenburg, John Sr. Otten, William A.

Pechmann, William G. Phillips, Earl W. 'Boots' Piekarski Plummer, Geraldine Faye Pope, Daniel Sylvester Porter, Irma L. Powers Reich, Theodore, M.D. Richardson, Donald G.

Ridenour, Edward J. Robarts, Frederick Neil Roevekamp, Russell Rose, Marjorie L. Rowald Ruf, Ellsworth J. 'Al' Ryan, Sister Lorraine C.S.J. Schauwecker Schmidt, Catherine L.

Schmidt, Melba J. Schorle, Carl F. Schueler, Albert L. Schujahn, Judith F. Schwartz, I David F.

Seele Sekarski, Joseph J. "Joe" Shumard, Ruth M. Slavens, Aubrey N. Smith, Francis L. 'Duke' Spohr, Mildred Strawhun, Jeffrey Sr.

Struse, Charles Sr. Taylor, Richard R. Tebbe, Norman C. 'Norm' Terry Tettenhorst, Margaret Adele Thompson, Frank A. Jr.

Tillman Tomasian, Sophia Topper, Stanley M. Ujka, Kenneth B. Ukena, Zelda C. Vokoun Welker Wells, Katherine Gladney Wenger, Carol H. Whiser, Ann White White, Richard M.

Widaman, Raymond P. Sr. Williams Williams, Velda Lorene Wittman, Mary Ann Wolff Woolford, Viola E. Woolsey, Thomas G. Zanzie ADAMS, PATRICIA 85, on Dec.

25, 2003; beloved wife of the late Carl Adams; dear mother of Lee (Betty) Adams of Texas; sister of Louise (Glenn) Winston of Kansas City, dear grandmother of Diane, Carroll, Keith and Eric Adams; great-grandmother of Eric Adams; aunt of Jeff Laspe. Special aunt of Gail (Bill) Nemnich who looked after Patricia. Visitation will be Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m., at JAY B. SMITH FENTON Chapel, 777 Oakwood Drive. Graveside service Monday, Dec.

29, at 11 a.m. at St. James (MO.) Cemetery. Arrangements by JAMES AND GARR Mortuary, St. James, MO.

ALBERS, EDWARD HERMAN, born Nov. 8, 1940, baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, Dec. 26, 2003; beloved husband of Lorraine Albers; father of Tammy Davies (Dennis), Angela Albers (Rabb), Tammy Christophel (Dan) and Larry Ries beloved brother of John (Rita), Carl (Diana), James (Carol), Helen Hopkins (Brian), Leslie (Marilyn), Stephen (Donna), Patricia Loraine (John), Kimberly Peters (Gene) and Sherryl Davis (Steve); beloved son-in-law of Lorraine Harris; preceded in death by his parents Herman and Marie Albers; his sister, Mary Frances Wolf and his brother, Paul Gerard Albers (Debbie); beloved grandfather of Danielle Albers, A.J. Wheelehan, David Brodigan, Kimberly Christophel and Zachary Davies; beloved uncle, brother-in-law, cousin, nephew and friend to many. Ed worked many years at Gravois Refrigeration in St.

Louis and was past president of RSES and a member of Operating Engineers Local Ed also served as past president of Shenandoah Elementary School PTA and coached softball for over 25 years. Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry (Butler Hill), Dec. 29, 9:30 a.m. to St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church for 10 a.m.

Mass. Services conclude at church. Visitation 4-9 p.m. ALVEY, DARLENE B. (nee Mattingly) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, December 24, 2003; beloved wife of the late Albert H.

Alvey; beloved mother of Mark (Susan (nee Grote)) Alvey, Rebecca (Mark) Baumann, and Julie (Joseph) Gallagher; dear grandmother of Laura and Jessica Alvey, Eric and Julia Baumann, and Whitney and Tara Gallagher; dear sister of Donna Healey; our dear aunt, great-aunt, and friend of many. Funeral from HOFFMEISTER SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Monday, December 29, 9:15 a.m. with Mass celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 4556 Telegraph Rd.

10:00 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 9374 Olive St. Louis, MO. 63132.

VISITATION SUNDAY 4-9 P.M. Dignity ANDREAS, GORDON on Dec. 24, 2003; beloved husband of Gertrude 'Trudy' (nee Michel); loving father of Michael (Lisa); dearest grandfather of Aniston; our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Mr. Andreas was a member of the American Legion and 40 et 8.

Funeral service Dec. 29, 1. p.m. at BUCHHOLZ SPANISH LAKE Mortuary, 1645 Redman Ave. Interment Jefferson Barracks.

10th District Guard of Honor service 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Visitation 4--8 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2003; dear husband of Anne L.

Arnold (nee Kettler); dear son of the late Benjamin and Erna Arnold (nee Mankel); dear brother of the late Marjorie (Buck) Lyons; dear father of Judith (James) Barbier, Donna (Harvey) Lucas, Jeanne (Paul) Byerly and the late Robert G. Arnold; dear grandfather of Madonna Gallagher, Philip Barbier, Lisa Grosse, Harvey Lucas Robert, Keith, Dawn, Kim, and Michael Arnold and the late Robert Norwood; our dear great-grandfather, greatgreat grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. Funeral at the KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry at Butler Hill Dec. 29, at 10 a.m. Interment at Forever Bellerive Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to charity of your choice. Visitation Sun. 5-9 p.m. ARNOLD, ROBERT BENJAMIN, BARBIER See Arnold BARRETT, DAVID fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Dec. 22, 2003; beloved husband of Susan L.

Barrett (nee Venverloh); dear father of Elizabeth (Bill) Huston, Mary (Gary) Simpson, Margaret Barrett, David G. (Pippa). Barrett and Patricia (Tom) Christopher; dear grandfather of Sarah, Christine, Samantha, Katlyn, Susanna, Emilie and Morgan; dear brother of Ann Donohoo, Fran Gallagher, Reg Lewis and the late Helen Barrett and Mary Brassil; our dear uncle, brother-in-law and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, on Dec. 29, 9:30 a.m.

to Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation, 8420 Delmar, 63124 or the St. Louis Children's Choir, 2842 N.

Ballas 63131. Visitation 3-9 p.m. BAUGH, JOSEPH Dec. 25, 2003; beloved husband of Lucille L. Baugh (nee Hatton); dear father of Jennifer (Peter) Kirschten and Lance J.

(Georgia) Baugh; loving grandfather of Beth, Erin and Laura; dear great-grandfather of Michael; our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. No visitation at funeral home. Graveside service will be held at Sunset Cemetery on Dec. 29 at 1 p.m. Contributions to World Bird Sanctuary, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Valley Park, MO 63088 appreciated.

KUTIS AFFTON Service. BAYLESS, VIOLET M. (nee Jahr), beloved wife of the late James J. Bayless; dearest mother of Pam (Mike) Ellis, Craig Bayless, Debbie (Bob) Palfreeman and Sandie Frederich; dear sister of Hazel Pierce; our dear grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Service Dec.

30, 1:00 p.m. at COLLIER'S Funeral Home, 3400 N. Lindbergh Blvd. (Bridgeton). Interment, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Heart Assoc.

Visitation 4-9 p.m. Monday. BEMIS, CHARLES 83, of Webster Groves, died December 27, 2003; loving husband of Lorraine T. (nee Taylor) Bemis for 61 years; loving father of Linda B. Hofman, Julie A.

(Jim Smith) Bemis, Janet M. Suddarth and Carla J. Bemis; loving grandfather of Lauren G. Suddarth and Krystal H. Suddarth; dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Visitation 11 a.m. Monday until time of service at 1 p.m. Monday at GERBER Chapel, 23 West Lockwood, Webster Groves (968-2000). Private burial, Elsberry City Cemetery, Elsberry, MO. If desired, contributions are suggested to International Institute of Metropolitan St.

Louis. BEST See Jones BIALCZAK See Hofer BIRDSALL, THOMAS CARTER Dec. 26, 2003; beloved husband of Joyce Ann (Pona); father of Tanya Marie Birdsall; grandfather (Pawpaw) of Veronika Michele Birdsall and John William Ford Ill; son of the late Thomas Carter Sr. and Margaret Birdsall; brother and brother-in-law of Donald and (Jeanette Heet) Birdsall of High Ridge, Shirley (the late Harold) Cuddy of South St. Louis County, James (Gretchen Bardo) Birdsall of St.

Louis, Margaret (Ken) Booth of House Springs, Linda (Tim) Gallagher of Oakville and Patricia (David James) lahn of Leadwood and brother-in-law to Rosalie (the late Bobby) Bell of South Augusta, SC and Mary Jo (Carl) Schniers of Oakville, MO; friend to all at Air Masters Corp. and member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local He enjoyed helping people, tinkering on his truck, spoiling his daughter and his grandchildren. The Birdsall family would like to thank Scott A. Kirchner M.D. who tried his best to keep him with us.

We will always remember our son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, father, grandfather and most of all a great friend. Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. (Butler Hill) Dec. 29, 2003 from 4-9 p.m. and services on Dec.

30, 2003 at 10 a.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. BOGDANOR, LURA JIM (nee Alkire) Dec. 21, 2003. She was born in St.

Louis. Lura Jim grew up in Texas and with the completion of college, eventually joined GE Corp. as the head home economist of the Major Appliance Division. She was a pioneer for women in industry. Lura Jim was a master weaver and president of the Midwest Weavers Guild.

She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Ferguson, MO. She is survived by her son, James Marlow (Lyric) Bogdanor of Clarksville, Maryland; stepdaughter Jo Ann (David) Reynolds of Chicago, IL and stepson John Lytle (Janet) Bogdanor of St. Louis, MO; brother Kendall (Lillie Mae) Alkire; two grandchildren and five stepgrandchildren. A memorial service is planned in Columbia, Maryland. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.

fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Dec. 26, 2003; dear son of the late Alfred and Nellie Breuhan; dear brother of Alice Albro, Jeanette Berdak, Dolores Terry, Cathy (Ray) Leiber, Antoinette (Charles) Crespi and Marie (Don) Greenwald; dear nephew of Sr. Mary Anthony O.S.U.; our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Dec. 31, 8:15 a.m.

to Epiphany of Our Lord Church for 9 a.m. Mass. Interment National Cemetery. Member of Beer Bottlers Local Masses preferred. Visitation 3-9 p.m.

BREUHAN, ROBERT MENTS BY GERBER CHAPEL (968-2000). BREWER, HELEN of Kirkwood, MO, Dec. 25, 2003; beloved wife of the late Blayne Brewer; dear sister of Louise Welker, Elinor (Edward) Seele and the late Commander William G. Seeger; dear aunt of Curt (Linda) and Gregory Welker and Steve (Janice) Seele; dear sister-in-law, greataunt, and friend to many. Memorial Service 2 p.m.

(PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DAY) at Webster Groves Presbyterian Church, 45 W. Lockwood Webster Groves. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. If desired, contributions are preferred to the charity of the donor's choice. ARRANGE- BROADWATER, EVELYN, 91, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away at 10 a.m.

Friday, December 26, 2003 in Cox Health Center-South. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, January 6, 1912 to August and Elsie Heimberger. Evelyn moved to Springfield in January, 2002 and lived in Cambridge Retirement Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arnold Broadwater and two sisters, Earline and Melba.

Evelyn is survived by three daughters, Doris and her husband, John Lackey Jr. of St. Louis, MO, Norma Wirth of Springfield, MO and Linn DuMont of Tucson, Arizona; a sister, Elvira Arns of St. Louis, MO; brother-in-law, Calvin Hedrick of Valley Park, Missouri; nine grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Service Dec.

31, 10 a.m. at COLLIERS Funeral Home, 3400 North Lindbergh Blvd. Internment, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation 4-9 p.m. Tues.

BROWN, VENITA M. (nee Stockhorst), on Dec. 24, 2003; preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Brown; dear mother of Juanita Povolich, Michael Illig, Terry Garcia, Mickie Brown, Lavon Brown and Gary Brown; our dear step-mother, grandmother, grea-grandmother and friend. Funeral at the KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry at Butler Hill on Dec. 30, 12 noon.

Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Mon. 4-9 p.m. BUESCHER, JANE FRANCES, 83, formerly of St. Louis, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, December 19, 2003 in Naples, Florida.

She was the wife of the late Milton Buescher and dear mother of Thomas (Eileen) and Susan Woodworth (John). Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Wendy, Stephanie, Adam and Justin; 1 great-granddaughter, Emily and a sister, Dorothy Stojeba. She was preceded in death by her brother, Carl Stojeba. In lieu of flowers, Jane's family has requested that donations be made to the Salvation Army in her memory. CARPUNKY, JOHN suddenly on Thursday, December 25, 2003; beloved husband of Alice V.

Carpunky (nee Rieser); dear father of Carol Carpunky, Joan (George) Pallme, Kenneth (Tina) Carpunky and Susanne Carpunky; our dear grandfather, brotherin-law and uncle. Member of Pomegranate-Pyramid Lodge A.F.& A.M. Funeral from HOFFMEISTER SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Dec. 29 at 1:30 p.m.

Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the MS Society would be appreciated. Masonic service 7:00 p.m. Sunday.

Visitation 4-9 p.m. Sunday. Dignity CASAGRANDE, STEPHEN age 62, died of cancer at Sarasota Memorial Hospital December 19, 2003. He was raised in Spring Lake, NJ and graduated from St. Catharine Elementary, St.

Rose High School, and St. Louis University. He earned his CPA and worked for various firms specializing in tax accounting. He worked for the firm of Touche Ross as a partner in St. Louis, as a development partner in Milan, Italy, as a managing partner in Louisville over his 18 years there.

He was a founding member of the St. Louis Wine and Food Society. He was a wine connoisseur and inducted into the Chevalier du Tastevin and Commanderie de Bordeaux. He returned to St. Louis in 1987, moved to Chicago in 1999, and recently resided in Sarasota, FL.

He is survived by two sons, Charles Lawrence Ill, and his wife, Joyce Casagrande and their three children Genevieve, Grace, and Connor of Sarasota, FL and Gregory John and his two children Carolyn and Katherine of Chicago. He is also survived by his parents Alfred C. and Majorie B. Casagrande of Spring Lake, NJ; five sisters and two brothers in law: Joan C. Coltrane of Covington, TN, Helen C.

and Lyman Spalding of Fair Haven, NJ, Eleanor C. and Michael Handerhan of West Palm Beach, FL, Marjorie A. Casagrande of Palm Springs, CA, and Christine C. Musto of Spring Lake Hgts, NJ; four brothers and three sisters in law: A. Eugene and Theresa Casagrande of Spring Lake Hgts.

NJ, Charles L. Il and Kathleen Casagrande of Spring Lake, NJ, Paul T. Casagrande of Spring Lake Hgts, NJ, and Peter J. and Jane Casagrande of Wall, NJ; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were private.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. January 10, 2004 at St. Catharine's Church, Spring Lake, NJ. CHRISTMAN, SARA LEE, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Dec. 26, 2003; beloved sister of Elizabeth Christman, David Christman, Mary Ellen Hyde Mooney and the late Margaret Christman Paynter, Edwin Christman and William Christman.

Sara Lee graduated from Nerinx Hall and served in the U.S. Navy in WWII. She was the cherished aunt of 31 nieces and nephews; dear sister-in-law, cousin and devoted friend. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Dec. 31 at 10 a.m.

at St. Agnes Home, 10341 Manchester Kirkwood, MO, 63122. Sara Lee had donated her body to St. Louis University Medical School. If desired, donations to Friends of Kids with Cancer, 131 West Monroe, St.

Louis, MO 63122 would be appreciated. COLVIN See Espeer CORBIN, KATHRYN MARIE, was born and returned to the Lord on Dec. 23, 2003; loving daughter of Michael and Kathryn Corbin and beloved sister of Cody. She will live on forever in our hearts. Although her stay with us was brief, we thank our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ for blessing us with her in our lives.

A private service and burial will be held on Dec. 30. CRANE see Kern CRECELIUS See Schujahn CRIGLER See Herron fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Dec. 25, 2003; beloved husband of Claudia Cutter (nee McGrath); loving father of Jason M. (Kelly) Cutter, Jill a.

Cutter and Justin L. Cutter; dear son of Betty and the late Seldin Cutter; dear brother of Michael J. (Judy) Cutter, Monica (John) Bruening, Kim (Michael) Dignum; dear step-father of Jeremy Okier and Eric Okler; dear uncle and friend. Funeral Dec. 30, 11:30 a.m.

from BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Kirkwood to St. Clement Catholic Church, 1510 Bopp Des Peres for 12 noon Mass. Interment National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hope Lodge Center, Hope's Garden, 4215 Lindell St. Louis, MO 63108.

Visitation 4-8 p.m. at Bopp Chapel. CUTTER, GERALD BUSH, 93, December 27, 2003, of natural causes at Friendship Village; beloved wife of Jack M. Darrow for 65 years; dear mother and mother-in-law of Janice (Dr. Carl Baker, Richard (Yvonne) Darrow and the late Lynn Ellen Darrow; dear grandmother of Dr.

Gregory (Dr. Paula) Baker, Geoffrey (Crystal) Darrow, Heather (Doug) Killeen and Shannon (Andrew) Workman; dear great-grandmother of dear sister of Molly Greenberg and Nettie Pogach of Munster, and Harry C. Bush of Seattle, WA. Mrs. Darrow was a long-time community activist and volunteer.

Graveside service Monday, Dec. 29, 2:30 p.m. at B'nai Amoona Cemetery, 930 North and South Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions preferred to a charity of your Choice. A BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE.

DARROW, RUTH THELMA DEUSER, LOIS ADELE, 89, died Dec. 27, 2003. Memorial service on Jan. 3, 2004, Northminster Presbyterian Church in Florissant, MO at 2 p.m. Donations to Prison Fellowship or Crystal Cathedral.

DIENOFF See Herron DOERR See Schwartz DuFAUX, IRENE (nee Rasp), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Dec. 21, 2003; beloved wife of the late Robert L. DuFaux; dear daughter of the late Robert A. and Laura E. Rasp; dear sister of Laura J.

(Donald DuF aux and the late Robert R. Rasp and Arline Stovall; dearly loved sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation at St. Bernadette Catholic Church (68 Sherman Rd.) on Dec. 29, 10 a.m.

until time of Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment National Cemetery. Retiree of Southwestern Bell Corporation after over 35 years of faithful service and member of Telephone Pioneers of America. Masses preferred or contributions to charity of your choice appreciated. Service of KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois.

ERICKSON See Wenger ESPEER, ALEXANDER Dec. 25, 2003; beloved husband for 55 years of LaVerne V. Espeer (nee Barth); dear father of Steven (Linda) Espeer and JoAnn Colvin; dear grandfather of Jennifer (Edward) Starr, Kara (Edward) Whittaker, Derek and Amy Espeer; dear great-grandfather of Tyler, Eddie, Haley and Lindsay; dear brother of the late Clarence Espeer; dear brother-in-law of the late Virginia Barth; dear uncle, cousin and friend. Mr. Espeer was a member of the Craftsman Masonic Lodge.

Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Dec. 30, 9 a.m. Interment J. B. National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice at Bethesda Southgate or charity of one's choice. Visitation 3-9 p.m. with Craftsman Lodge Service at 7 p.m. EVANGELISTA, LORRAINE (nee Petrella), passed away on Dec. 23, 2003; loving wife of Harold J.

Evangelista (former Mayor of Black Jack); beloved mother of Deborah Evangelista, Robin (Frank) McLaughlin, Chris Evangelista and Vanessa (Fred) Joshu; dear grandmother of Vincent, Kali, Megan, Chris, Danielle and Emily; our dear sister, sister-inlaw, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend of many. Memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association in Lorraine's memory. Lorraine's family is being cared by STYGAR MID RIVERS Funeral Home. FARRIS, AURELIA JANE (nee Stein), Dec. 22, 2003; beloved wife of the late Grover C.

Farris dear mother of Jeanne (George) Dressel, Valerie G. Farris and Barry (Teresa) Farris; dear grandmother of James (Kathy) Dressel, Scott (Tammy) Dressel and the late Deborah Dressel; dear greatgrandmother of Derek, Steven, Robert and Stephanie Dressel; our dear aunt, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service Dec. 29, 10:00 a.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Kirkwood.

Interment private. Visitation 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Endowment Fund at Kirkwood United Church of Christ. FICK See Roevekamp FITZGERALD, PATRICK fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Dec. 24, 2003; dearest father of Sean Kay Ellen and the late Patty; dear brother of Timothy (Sue) and the late Edward Jr.

and James FitzGerald; beloved brother-in-law of LaVerne FitzGerald; dear friend of Barry (Doris) Koob; our dear grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Pat was a member of the Asbestos Workers Union Local Mr. FitzGerald donated his body to St. Louis School of Medicine. Memorial contributions may be made to St.

Louis University School of Medicine in Pat's memory. Pat's family is being cared for by STYGAR MID RIVERS Funeral Home. FLOWER, JAMES P. at Peace with Jesus, Tuesday, December 23, 2003; beloved husband of Deborah D. Flower (nee Larson); dear father of Scott (Tina), David, Aaron, Kyle and Casey Flower; grandfather of Corey, Dustin, and Brandi Flower; brother of Tullie Flower and Sue (Craig) Swanson; dear brotherin-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Mr. Flower was active in VFW Post 3944, Masonic Lodge 281 Boy Scout Troop 776. Memorial Service to be held at Fenton United Methodist Church, 800 Gravois Fenton, Sunday, Dec. 28th at 2:00 p.m. Interment Private.

If desired, contributions may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital or St. Anthony's Hospital, Attn: Hospice, 10016 Kennerly St. Louis, MO 63128. Memorial Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday 3-8pm. FOLKS See Naumann FORD, JANE H.

(nee Knowles), December 24, 2003, peacefully with family surrounding her; dear wife of the late Leonard D. Ford; loving mother of Lois Maniaci, Donald (Bette) Ford and the late Nancy Schweikhardt; dear grandmother of Pete, Steven, Timothy (Tammy), Laura (Jonathan), Dean and Amie; dear greatgrandmother of Pete, Paul, Joe, Nicholas, Ryan, Tyler, Nathan and Carol; dear aunt, greataunt, great-great-aunt and friend to all who knew her. Funeral at HUTCHENS Mortuary, 675 Graham Florissant, 10 a.m. December 29. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Lung Assoc. VISITATION 3-9 P.M. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29. FOX See Jouharian FREUND, CATHERINE Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection on Friday, Dec. 26, 2003; beloved sister of Arthur, Ralph, Harry and the late George and Frank Freund.

Miss Freund was a member of the Secular Franciscan Order, Daily World Missionaries and Women's Guild of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. The Stygar Family of Funeral Service is caring for Catherine's family at the STYGAR SONS Chapel, 9825 Halls Ferry Road (at Lucas and Hunt), where services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 9:15 a.m., then process to Our Lady of Sorrows Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation Monday, 4--9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Masses or donations to Daily World Missionarles preferred. FROMME, OSCAR, St. Charles, MO, December 26, 2003, age 88; beloved husband of Margaret Fromme; loving father of Joan Fromme and Michael Fromme; dear brother of Margaret Bricker; grandfather of preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. The family is being served by the BAUE Funeral Home, 620 Jefferson, St.

Charles, MO. Visitation Sunday, December 28, 2003, 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Baue Chapel of St. Charles.

Interment St. Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or Salvation Army. GARGER, JOSEPH baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003; beloved husband of the late Rosaline H.

Garger (nee Schepker); loving father of Kenneth Joseph J. (Jackie) and John P. (Stacy) Garger; cherished grandfather of Joey, Amy, Kimmie, Matthew, Sarah and Billy; dearest brother of Ollie Garger. and the late Alice T. Garger; our dear brother-in-law; uncle; great-uncle; cousin and friend to many.

Mr. Garger was a former coowner of Garger Soda Co. and was associated with the business for over 50 years. He honorably served his nation in the US Army 80th Infantry Tank Battalion during wwn. Mr.

Garger was a retiree of Teamsters Local 688, a member of Knights of Columbus Council 981, Holy Name Men's Club, Legion of 1000 Men and served as usher at Mt. Carmel Church for many years. Funeral Monday, Dec. 29, 10:15 a.m. from BUCHHOLZ SPANISH LAKE Mortuary, 1645Redman Ave.

to St. Norbert Church (Florissant) for 11 a.m. Mass. Interment with full military honors at National Cemetery Jefferson Barracks. Masses preferred.

VISITATION SUNDAY 3 TO 8 P.M. GARIDEL, HERMINA 'BILLIE', fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Dec. 25, 2003; beloved wife of Milton Garidel; dear mother of Nancy (Tom) Grandcolas and Gloria Garidel; dear grandmother of Christine (David) Danis, Deborah (Brett) Gorman and Kimberly Goddin; dear great-grandmother of O'Neil, Alice, Jonathan, Kate, Anne, Peter, Katherine and Charlie; dear sister of Angie Bednar and Ann Wasserman; dear aunt, cousin and friend to many. Funeral Mass will be held Dec. 30, 9 a.m.

at Immacolata Catholic Church. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Kirkwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Family Hospice, 7 Bronze Pointe South, Suite Swansea, IL 62226 or the St. Louis Hearing and Speech Center, 9526 Manchester St.

Louis, MO 63119. GODEFROID See Sekarski GREEN See Herron GROJEAN, BERTHA W. (nee Walther) asleep in Jesus, on Dec. 24, 2003; beloved wife of the late Claude E. Grojean; loving mother of Timothy Daniel C.

(Elaine) and Thomas C. (Janet) Grojean; dear sister of Margaret W. Holz; dear grandmother of Karen, Kevin, Daniel, Douglas, Ericka and Kristi; great-grandmother of Tia, Gabriel, Dani, Taylor, Zachary, Jaden and Emma; our dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Mrs. Grojean will lie in state at HOFFMEISTER COLONIAL Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson, on Sunday, December 28, from 3-8 p.m.

thence in state on Monday, December 29 at Hope Lutheran Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m. Interment Concordia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hope Lutheran Church, 5218 Neosho, 63109, appreciated. Dignity GRUENENFELDER, ALIENE D.

'MOMMO' (nee Reddy), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thursday, December 25, 2003; wife of the late Virgil E. Gruenenfelder; dear mother of Gene (Jeannie) Gruenenfelder and Ellen (Joe) Tumminia; dear grandmother of Jenny, Michael and Eric (Jen) Gruenenfelder and Edward and Elizabeth Tumminia; greatgrandmother of Alexandria Gruenenfelder; our dear mother-in-law and friend. Mrs. Gruenenfelder was an active member of her church and volunteered for the Peregrine Society for 25 years. Mommo always had her home open to everyone and was loved by many.

Funeral Mass will be Dec. 31, 10 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 8750 Magdalen Ave. 63144 (Manchester Rd.

at Brentwood Blvd.) Interment Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by BOPP Chapel. HAVENER, LESTER Dec. 25, 2003; beloved husband of the late Myrtle 'Peggy' Havener (nee Morgan); dear father of Ron Havener; dear father-inlaw of LaVonne Maloney; dear grandfather of Christine Havener, Carla Eigen and Heather Terry: dear grandfather-in-law of Michael Eigen and Jim Terry; dear great-grandfather of Maxwell and Oliver Eigen and Skylar Terry; dear brother of Delbert and Olaf Havener and Viola Loeb; dear uncle of Sharon and Sandra Hartman, Gary and Randy Havener and Patty Ridenhour; our dear brother-inlaw and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Dec.

30, 12 noon. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. Member of Southside Assembly of God Church in St. Louis and Assembly of God Church in Owensville, MO.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Assembly of God Owensville Church appreciated. Visitation 3-9 p.m. HEMMER, DOROTHY L. (nee Lohrum), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, December 25, 2003 in her 92nd year; beloved wife of the late Roger R. Hemmer: dearest mother of Donald R.

(Anne) Hemmer and Mary K. (Dieter) Muller; dear grandmother of Eric (Marian), Hemmer, Gretchen (Kirk) Moser, Louisa (Patrick) Maddock and Jeffrey Kreynest; great-grandmother of Abby, Austin, Andrew and Alec Moser, Rileigh and Kennedy Maddock; our dear aunt, cousin and friend. The Stygar Family of funeral Service is caring for the Hemmer Family at the STYGAR FLORISSANT Chapel, 13980 New Halls Ferry Rd. (at Lindbergh) where VISITATION will be held on Tuesday, from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 31 at Mother of Good Counsel, 6825 Natural Bridge Road at 9:30 a.m.

Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials to Mother of Good your choice appreciated. Counsel or charity of HENKE, MAXINE Thursday, December 25, 2003; beloved wife of the late Dr. C. F.

Henke, loving mother of Charlene Morris; dear mother-in-law of Charles E. Morris; dear grandmother of Christopher and Heather; dear sister of Bert, Faye, Shirley, Jean, Gail, Donald, Terry and the late William; dear sisfer-in-law; aunt; greataunt; and friend to many. Maxine was a lifelong member of Maplewood Christian Church, worked at St. Louis County Library and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a recent resident at Briarcrest Estates, where she enjoyed her many friends and activities.

She will be deeply missed. Funeral Monday, 11:30 at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Kirkwood. Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery. Memorials to The Salvation Army appreciated. Visitation Sunday 4-8 PM.

HERGET, ELEANOR MARY, of Washington, MO on Dec. 25, 2003 at the age of 73; dear mother of Connie (Dennis) Bullock, August Herget and Edward Herget; grandmother of Brian and Christina Bullock; sister of Bette LaBare and Edward Haggerty. Funeral Mass will be Dec. 30, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. at St.

Francis Borgia Church in Washington, MO. Interment in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Visitation at the OLTMANN Funeral Home, 508 E. 14th Washington, MO on 4-8 p.m. HERRON, CLARICE MARJORIE (nee Crigler), 98, Thursday, December 25, 2003; beloved wife of the late Charles E.

Herron; dear mother of Bill (Aletha) Herron, and the late Priscilla (Tom) Green; dear grandmother of Vicki (Joseph) Nicastro, Steven (Debbie) Green, Sheri Dienoff (Ken Golden), Larry Green (Susan Filippone), Gloria (Tom) Goellner, Bruce (Robin) Herron, Linda (Mike) Richardson, Gayle (Michael) Beckmann, and Diane (Brian) Duncan; dear great18; great-greatgrandmotherther of dear sister of the late Sudie Bostick, Ray, James, Cecil, and Harold Crigler; dear aunt, cousin and friend. Mrs. Herron was a long-time member of Overland Christian Church. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. Funeral service Monday, December 29, 11 a.m.

at BAUMANN COLONIAL Chapel, 2504 Woodson Road, Overland. Interment Fee Fee Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2-8 p.m. HILMES, GEORGE P. Monday, December 22, 2003; beloved husband of Laura A.

White; dear father of Andrew Hilmes, son of the late George and Rose Hilmes; son-in-law of Bill and Rozanne Mannen; dear cousin and friend to many. George was in the U.S. Marine Corps, served in Vietnam and was recipient of a purple heart. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Sunday 4-8pm. Funeral procession Monday 10:45 am to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for an 11:30 a.m.

service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. HOEHNE, ESTHER SELMA MARGARET (nee Ellebrecht), Asleep in Jesus Wednesday, December 24, 2003; wife of the late Emil O. Hoehne; dearest mother Emil E. (Ruby) Hoehne of Kirkwood, Marvin (Ruth) Hoehne of Olivette, Jean (David) Hinz of Lacey, Washing, ton, Glen (Nancy) Hoehne of Torrington, Wyoming, and the late Kenneth Hoehne; dear grandmother of Gary, Mark, Terry, David and Steven Hoehne, Susan Klussman, Denise Larson, Ellen Rogers, Sharon Harvey, Joel Hinz and Kelli Holmes; sister of the late Mildreth Vogelgesang, Adolph, Elmer and Ella Ellebrecht; dearest great-grandmother of 19, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Funeral service at Concordia Lutheran Church, Kirkwood, Monday, 9 a.m, Interment Pilgrim Lutheran Cemetery, Freedom, Monday, 12:30 p.m. If desired, contributions may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, BalIwin, Sunday, 2--7 p.m. ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS HOFER, CARL entered into rest on Thursday, December 25, 2003; beloved husband of the late Paula E.

Hofer (nee Jacobs); dearest father of Carol (Robert Powers; dear grandfather of Joan (Ken) Bialczak, and Dr. Robert W. (Scott Smith) Powers; dear great-grandfather of Brooke and Jack Bialczak; beloved uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle, and friend to many. Carl was a St. Louis Firefighter for 30 years, and a baker for Knaus and Zelch Bakeries.

Carl enjoyed driving, swimming, traveling, baking cookies, cake decorating, eating at Old Country Buffet, spending time at the Bevo Senior Center and telling his stories. He loved gardening and baking at the Oliver-Brift House in Oxford, Mississippi. Funeral Monday, 10:00 a.m. at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN SONS, 7027 Gravois.

Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to SSM Hospice, Bevo Senior Center, Carondolet YWCA or to the St. Louis Public Library would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 3-7 p.m. 'And remember, keep smiling, keep up the Hofer HOFF, EDNA G.

(nee McBroom), Dec. 24, 2003; beloved wife of the late Harry H. Hoff; dear mother and mother-in-law of Carol Ann Capstick and Geraldine (Louis) Hubert; dear sister of Frank McBroom and Amalie Ivanko; dear grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Visitation 4-8 p.m., Sunday, December 28 at HUTCHENS Mortuary, 675 Graham Florissant. Funeral service 10:30 a.m.

Monday, December 29 at Hutchens Mortuary. Graveside service 1:00 p.m. Monday, at Woodlawn Cemetery, DeSoto, MO. Contributions to charity of your choice. HOHENSHELL, IDA ELIZABETH (nee Walde), born July 14, 1902, entered into peaceful, heavenly rest with the Lord Jesus Christ on Dec.

26, 2003 at the age of 101; dear wife of the late George Hohenshell; beloved mother and mother-in-law of Joy and Wilbur Cloninger; dear grandmother to Sandra and Robert Blaber of Wilton, Gary and Linda Cloninger of St. Louis, Bruce Cloninger of Richmond, loving great-grandmother to Kevin and Timothy Cloninger, Justin and Vanessa Blaber; dear aunt, cousin and friend. Known and admired by all who knew her as gentle and loving, she was a life-long resident of Affton and member of Salem Lutheran Church congregation. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and was retired from the May Co.

Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Dec. 29, 3-8 p.m. then taken to Salem Lutheran Church on Dec. 30 for visitation at 9:30 a.m. until service time at 10:30 a.m.

Interment Our Redeemer Cemetery. HOOK, JEFFERY baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, on Thursday, December 25, 2003; beloved son of Ronald M. and Rose Marie Hook (nee Kopfer); beloved brother of Robbie Kuske, Ronald Hook. Kelly (Steven) Ebersohl, Nicki Hook and the late Richard Hook; dear grandson of Rose (the late John) Kopfer; our dear nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Special thanks to the Ludwig family for their loving care and support.

Jeff's life touched many people and he will be sadly missed. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN SONS. 7027 Gravois, to St.

George Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. VISITATION MONDAY, 2-9 P.M. HOPPE, EUGENE fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Dec. 22, 2003; beloved husband of the late Helen Hoppe (nee Haze) and Florence Hoppe; dear father of Diane M.

(Mike) Meyer and the late Donald E. Hoppe; our dear grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, brother-inlaw, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral from the KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. at Butler Hill, Dec. 29, 12 noon to St.

Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for a 12:30 p.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Member of Santa Maria Knights of Columbus Council lifetime member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, 58 year member of local 1596 and charter member of Carpenters Retirees Club 21. Contributions to the Muscular Dystrophy Assn.

appreciated. Knights of Columbus service Sun. 8 p.m. Visitation Sun. 3-9 p.m.

IRWIN, MARY R. (nee Brandl) on Wednesday, December 24, 2003; fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church; dear mother of Merrily (Craig) Solberg and Christine Rowald; dear grandmother of Misty, Matt, Dan and Christy; our dear aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. from JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN SONS, SOUTH COUNTY, 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd.

to St. George Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Entombment SS Peter Paul Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

VISITATION Sunday, 3-8 p.m. JANTOSIK, EDWARD baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, Dec. 25, 2003; dear father of Edward (Dorothy), Richard and Stephen (Latonia) Jantosik; dear grandfather of Stephen and Mark Jantosik; dear brother of Roseann Morrison and the late Mary Jantosik, Joseph (Mamie) Jantosik, Helen Zielinski and Julia Palek; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend. Mr. Jantosik was a Korean War Veteran in the United States Marine Corps.

Funeral from the KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry at Butler Hill, Dec. 29, 12:30 p.m. to Queen of All Saints Catholic Church for a 1 p.m. Mass. Interment National Cemetery.

Contributions to the American Lung Assn. appreciated. Visitation Sun. 4-9 p.m. JONES, MILDRED O.

'MILLIE' (nee Des Roche), Saturday, December 27, 2003; beloved wife of Earl E. Jones; dear mother of Jack Lawrence Steven Best (partner, Alan Grosenheide); grandmother of Ewan Best; sister of Ralph, Albert Edward Des Roche, Vera Oldani Beverly Raymo. Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lebanon Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

Visitation Tuesday 12:00 noon until time of service same day. JOUHARIAN, RICHARD fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Dec. 26, 2003; beloved husband of Maureen A. Fox; dear son of Clara and the late Grant Jouharian; dear brother of Araxie DelReal and Jeanette (Maurice) Sobajian; dear brother-in-law of Kathleen Bergmann, Jeanne (Robert) Garritano and Thomas Fox; dear nephew of Peter (Mary) Karibian; dear uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Dec.

29, 9:15 a.m. to St. Pius Catholic Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials to St. Pius 3310 S. Grand, St. Louis, MO 63118, SSM Hospice or Masses preferred. Visitation 3-9 p.m.

KARBAN, EILEEN M. (nee Edmonds), Saturday, December 27, 2003, baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection; beloved wife of the late Marty Karban and the late Marion' Holt; dear mother of Robert Holt, Sharon (Dan) Penrod and Larry (Cindy) Holt; dear grandmother of Kraig and Cody Holt, Tracey and Michael Steinberg, Timothy Minks, Dan and Stephanie Penrod, Jennifer and Tom Beatman, Kevin and Susan Kohlman, Michael and Courtney Holt; dear great-grandmother of 15; dear sister of Mary (Bob) Krause and the late Robert Edmonds; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral from HUTCHENS Mortuary, 675 Graham Florissant, Wednesday, December 31 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Dismas Catholic Church, 2650 Parker Florissant for 10:00 a.m.

Mass. Service will conclude at church. Visitation 3-9 p.m., Tuesday. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 10820 Sunset Office Suite 220, St. Louis, MO 63127 appreciated.

KELLER, FREDERICK H. 'FRED', Dec. 27, 2003; beloved husband of Bettie Keller (nee Atturbury) and the late Dorothy Keller (nee Natterman); dearest father of Michael (Sheri) Keller, Kathleen (John) Demsky, Joann (Jim) Hall, Patricia (Bob) Morgan, Leilani (Daniel Rudd) Keller: our dear grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral from KUTIS Funeral Home, 2906 Gravois, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Mernber Lions Club and past president of the Service Club for the Blind and United Workers for the Blind. Visitation 4-9 p.m. KERN, JOYCE L. (nee Rutledge) asleep in Jesus Thursday, December 25, 2003; beloved wife of the late Robert Doyle Crane and Russell Kern; dear mother of Linda (Scott) Cochran, Jim (Franci) Crane and Jeanne Crane; dear sister of Virginia (Bud) Koch, Patricia (Art) Seckel and Robert (Judy) Rutledge; dear sister-in-law of Jean (George) Mauer and Katherine (Jack) Crane.

Joyce was a member of the King of Kings Lutheran Church of Chesterfield and a former long standing member of Grace Chapel Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Grace Chapel Lutheran Church, King of Kings Lutheran Church of Chesterfield or a charity of your choice. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, December 28, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at King of Kings Lutheran Church of Chesterfield, 13765 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 (314-469-2224).

Private interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. A BUCHHOLZ Morfuary West service. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003; loving husband of Judy Kerr (nee Schlangen); cherished father of Caitlin and Alexander Kerr; beloved brother of Martha (Brian) Cunningham and Peter Kerr; dearest son-in-law of Jim and Joan Schlangen; dear uncle, great uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Memorial service 10 a.m.

Saturday, January 3rd, 2004 at First Presbyterian Church of St. Louis, 7200 Delmar Blvd. in University City. Memorial contributions preferred to the John D. Kerr Memorial Education Fund US Bank, 470 North Kirkwood Kirkwood, 63122 or to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell St.

Louis, MO 63108. A service of SWARNES Funeral Services, 7207 Delmar, Univeristy City, 0 6 3 3 314-726-0048. KOPFER KERR, JOHN age 56, passed away on See Hook KREKELER See Rose KRULL See Mooney Louis would be appreciated. Dignity KUCHENBACH, GLORIA JEAN (nee Thurman), on December 24, 2003, age 78, at Reading, PA, formerly of South St. Louis; beloved wife of the late Charles F.

Kuchenbach; dear mother of Sandra J. (John Schroll of Shillington, PA; dear sister of Dolores L. Eckert of St. Louis; beloved daughter of the late Marvin and Elizabeth (nee Sebastian) Thurman; our dear grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral from HOFFMEISTER Funeral Home, 1515 Lemay Ferry on Dec.

29 at 12 noon. Friends may visit 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Gloria worked at American Home Savings and Loan Association from 1956 thru 1987. In lieu of flowers, donations to the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater St. KUHLMAN, EDWARD Sunday, December 21, 2003; beloved husband of Dorothy A. Kuhlman (nee Kraeger); dear father and father-in-law of Dexter and Jeanne Kuhlman; grandfather of Jonathan Kuhlman and Sarah Donato; great-grandfather of Taylor, Kaite and Benjamin; dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Edward was an advertising printer and retired from Warwick Typographers after 32 years of service and was a member of Alton Eagles and Wood River Moose Lodge.

Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Monday, Dec. 29, 11:30 a.m. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to Unity Health Hospice, 1000 Des Peres Road, St. Louis, MO.

63131. Visitation Monday, 10:30 a.m. until time day. of service same 9 KUNKLER, GEORGE fortified with the Sacra- ments of Holy Mother Church, Dec. 23, 2003; beloved husband of Evelyn Kunkler (nee Wolff); dear father of Marty Kunkler; loving grandfather of Ryan Kunkler great-grandfather of Ryan Kunkler dear brother of the late Hank and Larry Kunkler, Elizabeth Forthaus, Marie Engler, Josphine Litz; Leona Cullen and Catherine Pulaski; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend.

Visitation Dec. 30, at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. Interment National Cemetery. Contributions to Alzheimer's Assoc.

appreciated or Masses preferred. Mr. Kunkler was a lifetime member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. LAWRENCE See Jones LAWSON, DONNA R. (nee Owens), Dec.

24, 2003; beloved wife of Elmer P. Lawson; dear daughter of Robert and Frances Owens (nee Finchem); dear mother of Shelly Fox and Christopher (Sheila) Fox; step-mother of Elmer Jr. (Julie) and Jason Lawson; dear sister of Karen (Sam) Lane, Judy Jones, Deborah Hellebusch, Steve (Mary). Bobby (Regina), Mickey, Kevin Owens, Tracy (Jarrod) Owens-Zakibe; dear grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Visitation at Funeral Home, 4100 Lemay Ferry south of Lindbergh, Dec.

29, 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 8:00 p.m. lieu of flowers memorials may be given to. American Heart Assoc. or charity of your choice.

LEE, DOLORES M. (nee Joshu), Friday, December 26, 2003; wife of the late C. Duane Lee; dear mother of Larry (Wallis) Lee, Diane Allen, Greg (Joann) and Ron Lee; grandmother of Michelle and Kerrie Allen, Jason, Nicole, Kristen, Lisa' and Mindy Lee; sister of Mary Ann (Jack) Lowery, Alice Nelson, Kate Hutson and Ed (Ruby) Joshu; dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Affton.

If desired, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Visitation Monday, 4-8 p.m. LEIBER See Breuhan.