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A24 ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH 1 HU SDA 08.21.2014 From a beautiful memorial to a prepared dish or tray, every gesture is appreciated. Let us help. Caring Gestures For a location near you, visit schnucks.com 94, of St. Louis, MO died at home on August 18th, 2014.

Al was born to Roy and Alda (nee Marshall) Corry in 1920. He was raised with his two sisters, Wanda and Norma, during the deprivations of the Great Depression. After graduation from Central High School, Al met Shirley (nee Koenig) while they worked at the St. Louis Board of Education. After Pearl Harbor, he enlisted and went by troop transport across the Pacific, flying over the "Burma Hump" into China where he served for the remainder of the war.

He was discharged with the rank of Master Sargent in the Flying Tigers of the Army Air Corps. Al then returned to St. Louis where he married Shirley and enrolled at St. Louis University. He subsequently graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business.

Shortly thereafter, their sons James and Rick were born. He began working for a local CPA firm and over time he became the president of National Vendors. He was elected for a term as president of the NAMA (National Automatic Merchandising Assoc.) He traveled widely throughout the states and world for both business and pleasure. During these years, he and Shirley had an active social life that included countless friends. He was a longtime member of Glen Echo Country Club where he served as president and oversaw a major renovation.

He was an avid golfer and card player. He played in many local club tournaments and was a Senior Regional Champion who could "shoot his age" of 80. Al retired at the age of 62 and he and Shirley lived in their house for the remainder of their long lives. Their happy sixty-six year marriage came to a close with the death of Shirley in October 2012. Al remained active until the last year of his life.

Al will be missed and is survived by his sons, James (Sandra) of Philadelphia, PA; and Rick (Vicki, Mary and Marji); his grandchildren, Kevin (Tracy) of Pflugerville, TX; Kathy Baker (Geoffrey) of Binghampton, NY; Brian (Susan); Scott (Madera) of Appleton, WI; John of Sonoma, CA and Sarah; his five great-grandchildrenl his sister, Norma (Pete) Rahn and pre-deceased by his sister, Wanda Novelly. In addition, he is survived by Marji's sons, Christopher and James Zeigler. Services: Visitation Saturday, August 23rd, 2014 from 1 5 p.m. at KRIEGSHAUSER WEST Mortuary, 9450 Olive St. Louis, MO 63132.

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(nee Carlson)- passed from this life on August 17, 2014. Beloved wife of Conrad for 58 years, mother of Susan Damsgaard- Brand, Kris Damsgaard, and Beth Damsgaard-Rodriguez (Romain). Attentive and loving grandmother to Zachary and Rachel Brand, Jacob and Anna Rodriguez. Pat had a rich life filled with love and laughter. She lived out her passions through dedication to her art and education.

She served as a legal secretary after receiving a BA in history from Illinois College. She was a committed art teacher in various settings including; Parkway South Junior High school, Parkway Continuing Education, the St. Louis Artist Guild, Spring Branch Continuing Education in Houston and private lessons. Throughout the years earned many awards in art competitions, in juried and open shows that included national and international entries. She was a signature member of St.

Louis Watercolor Society, Society of Watercolor Artists, and Houston Watercolor Society (which covered 14 states). Also part of Casa Tavanoti- Watercolor in Houston, and the St. Louis Artist Association. Her art hangs in many national and international homes, in the Ivy Chapel UCC sanctuary (where she served as Moderator), Pilgrim Congregational UCC, Illinois College buildings and corporate offices in Houston, Texas. Dedicated to her alma mater Illinois College in Jacksonville, Ill she served as; Alumni secretary in 1957, Board of Trustees 1996-2004, Board Emeritus 2005 to present.

Established the Carlson-Damsgaard Art Scholarship to recognize outstanding talent. Her dedication was recognized with the Distinguished Citizen Award in 1981 and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane letters in 2004. She learned Italian to better explore her genealogy and made several trips to Italy alone and with daughters to find ancestral villages and homes. In later years, Pat devoted her time to her art, genealogy, beloved felines, and family. She is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Rachel Carlson, and by her sister LaVerne Carlson.

Services: Visitation will be Friday, August 22 from pm at Parkway United Church of ChristC, 2841 N. Ballas, Town and Country, 63131. Memorial Service will be on August 23, 2014 at 10:00 am at Parkway UCC. Contributions can be made to The Carlson-Damsgaard Art Scholarship at Illinois College, 1100 West College Ave, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650; or the American Cancer Society. (nee Strachan), 73, on Sunday, August 17, 2014.

Beloved mother of Steven (Janice) Mintle, Karen (Don) Jones, Julie (Mark) Cronk, and Christopher Elders; beloved grandmother, great- grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She was loved and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Services: Funeral Service will be Saturday, August 23, at 10 a.m., in the Chapel of Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa, 63109. Visitation on Friday from 4-8. Please visit www.hoffmei- stercolonialmortuary.com for more information or to leave condolences.

Roland passed away Aug 18, nine days after his 90th birthday. Beloved husband of Elaine G. (Ungrodt) Eggerding; loving father of Brian Eggerding (Houston, TX), Sharon (Bill) Dierberger (Stillwater, MN), Sandy (Stu) Ehrett (Carrollton, TX); dear grandfather of Nay Eakins, Dylan and Emily Eggerding, Kaitlyn, John and Callie Dierberger, John and Pete Ehrett; loved by many wonderful nieces and nephews, students and friends. Roland, a three sport athlete, graduated from Concordia Univ, Chicago, in 1945 (where he still holds the at of WI in 1949, and did post-graduate work at Northwestern U. Roland served his Lord for 44 yrs at Lutheran high schools in Racine, WI, Chicago and St.

Louis, as teacher, coach, counselor and principal. At Lutheran South in St. Louis he served as principal for 28 yrs. He was a champion of religious freedom in radio broadcasting in a 1998 landmark decision by the US Court of Appeals in Washington, DC, involving St. Louis radio station KFUO.

In his retirement he fulfilled his dreams by traveling the world with his wife and best friend of 62 yrs, visiting his children and grandchildren, and serving his church. He had a passion for fishing, learning, photography and gardening, Preceded in death by parents, Ferdinand and Amelia (Nagel) Eggerding, Viola Traugott, Milton and Milferd Eggerding, Luella Galek, and Marjorie Benedict. Roland will be remembered for his love of the Lord, heart, and integrity. Services: Visitation: Friday, Aug.22, 9am-12pm, Salem Lutheran Church, 8343 Gravois St. Louis, 63123.

Funeral 12 Noon, Friday, Aug. 22, at the church. If desired, memorials to Lutheran High School South. Service 10 am Sat. Kutis So.

County. Visit. 4-8 p.m. Donations to Harris House, 8315 S. Broadway 63111 Burial Mt.

Hope Cem died peacefully at home Monday August 18, 2014 following a brave battle with brain cancer. Diane was 69 years old and was the daughter of the late Edward J. Karcher and Margaret Hill Karcher. A life-long St. Louisan, she graduated Nerinx Hall High School and attended Quincy College.

Diane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a devoted friend. She had a generous spirit, a great sense of humor, and an appreciation for theater and the arts. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Ted, her son Jim Hume (Lisa) and her daughter Elizabeth Adams (Steve) as well as her four grandchildren: Nick Hume (Sarah), Patsy Hume, Stephanie Adams and Beth Adams. She is also survived by her brother Ed Karcher of Overgaard AZ. She is the daughter-in-law of Lucy Hume Bauman of St.

Louis. Services: A private Catholic mass and burial will be held for her family. She was fortified with the sacraments of the holy mother of the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, 1415 Elbridge Road, Suite 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017. www.boppchapel.com August 19, 2014 87, of Fenton, MO Visit Fri 12-2pm Service Fri 2 pm Chapel Hill Mortuary 63, St.

Peters, Friday, August 15, 2014. Contact (636) 9467811 or visit baue.com It is with great sadness that the family of Bernice Grumich announces her passing at 9:45 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2014, at the age of 98 years. She was born in St. Louis on December 9, 1915, to William J.

Sr. Anna (Eichmann) McMillin. She grew up with her younger brother, William, surrounded by her close extended family. She married William A. Grumich Sr.

on November 30, 1935. They were best friends and the loving, devoted parents of their six children, during their 53 years together. Bernice is preceded in death by her parents William Anna McMillin, husband William A. Grumich son William A. Grumich and her brother William J.

McMillin Jr. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Marie Grumich, Sister Virginia Grumich SSND, Mary Ann Brusca Mahon, Joseph Grumich, Michael (Kathleen) Grumich, and daughter-in- law Phyllis Grumich. Bernice was a loving grandmother to 17: Consuelo Grumich, Jennifer (John) Doucette, Deborah Wukitsch, Kristina (Steve) Duncan, William III (Emily) Grumich, Thomas Grumich, Kathleen Brusca, Mark (Tina) Brusca, Steven Brusca, Michael Brusca, Maureen (James) Schafer, Colleen (Art) Harris, Flora (Debbie) Montesanto, Annalisa (Diana) Grumich, Ryan Grumich, Mark Grumich, and Elizabeth Grumich. Her 13 great-grandchildren are Cole, Allison Grace Wukitsch, Devyn Seavert; Kaitlyn, Kailey, Madison Duncan; William IV Kathleen Grumich; Madison Brusca; Adriana Lauren Schafer; and Lila Harris. Services: Friends and relatives are invited on Thursday, August 21 to the STYGAR Funeral Home, 5987 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St.

Charles, MO from 4 to 8 for the public. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 22 at All Saints Catholic Church, 7 McMenemy Road, St. Peters, MO. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the School Sisters of Notre Dame or Masses are preferred. The family wishes to extend its gratitude to the Bethesda Southgate facility for their support and care provided to Bernice. www.stygar.com of Sligo, MO passed away August 19, 2014, at Sligo, MO at the age of 69. Services: Visitation for Donald Lee Gregory will be held Friday, August 22, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, August 23, 11:00 a.m.

at the Wilson Mortuary. Interment will be in the Sligo Cemetery. Donald Gregory is survived by his children, Kim (Terry) Gloriod and Carilee (S.N.) Ball, James Gregory; sister, Carol Ann (Julius) Swyers, and 6 grandchildren. Don was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 513. ARRANGEMENTS under direction of WILSON MORTUARY of Salem, MO born in Waco, TX, died in Bridgeton, MO.

Beloved husband of Sandra C. (nee Lund) Greenberg. Services: Celebration of life will be held at the Arlington United Methodist Church, 3770 McKelvey Bridgeton, MO 63044, with visitation from 4-7 and service at 7. Burial will take place at 9 o'clock at the O'fallon City Cemetery in O'Fallon, IL. Please share your condolence at www.stlouiscremation.com.

age 89, passed away Saturday in her home in Fairhope, Alabama. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Rasmussen. Carolyn attended Washington University. Shortly after the war, Bob and Carolyn married on 28 June 1946 in Kirkwood. The wedding was held just down the street from Carolyns' parents home at her aunt and uncle's backyard (Spencer and Libby Gould).

Carolyn and Bob lived in Kirkwood until moving to Frontenac, MO in 1966. After raising two children, they moved to Princeville, HI in 1981. They split time between Princeville and Ephraim WI for 30 years. As their health deteriorated, they moved to Fairhope, AL to be near daughter and Carolyn is survived by daughter Becky and Terri Maddox (Mobile, AL) and son Peter and Susan Rasmussen (Whitefish Bay, WI). Her family extended to include four grandchildren, Jenifer and Stephen Carpenter (Fairhope, AL) and their children Cole, Samuel and Corinne; Logan and Melanie Elliott (Mobile, AL) and their children Grace, Ann and Katie Claire; Kris and Dorina Rasmussen (Chicago, IL) and their daughter Nora and Kari Rasmussen (Las Vegas, NV).

Services: Family and Friends meet at Bopp Chapel on Saturday, 23rd of August at 9:00 am with procession to Bellefontaine Cemetery for a graveside service at www.boppchapel.com "Marge" (nee Woodruff), peacefully asleep with Christ Aug 18, 2014. Preceded by her husband Paul. Mother to Donald (Cherol), Charles, Joyce, Dorothy (David) Johnson, and Edward (Nancy); grandmother of 12, great-grandmother of 3 and friend to many. Survived by 4 sisters, Emerald, Doris, Carol and Helen. Her mind is at peace forever; her soul safe in the embrace of the Lord.

Services: Visitation Fri, Aug 22, 9:30 a.m., Service 11 a.m., The Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens. Contributions Mo Bot Garden, Luth Convalescent Home Aux, or Webster Gardens Luth Church appreciated. Full obituary online at stlouiscremation.com age 85, passed away, Monday, August 18, 2014. Dearest and beloved husband of Geraldine M. "Gerry" Nitsch (nee Hutchings) for more than 66 years.

Most loved father of Charles F. (Sandy) Nitsch, III, and Cherie L. (Gregg) Miller. Cherished grandfather of Charles H. (Jessica), Daniel B.

and Anthony E. Nitsch Sean Corey R. and Kayla L. Miller. Step-grandfather of five.

Great-grandfather of precious girls Lillian Ella M. and Savannah R. Nitsch. Dear brother of Carol C. Tolentino (nee Nitsch), Douglas W.

(Chloe) Nitsch and the late James L. (Marilyn) Nitsch. Dear brother-in-law of David E. (Susan) Hutchings. Fun "Uncle Charlie" to three nieces and six nephews.

Dear great-uncle, great-great-uncle, cousin and friend to all. Charles served in the USMC for more than eight years, including the Korean War where he was awarded the Purple Heart. Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Monday, 11:30 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Toys for Tots.

Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guest book at Schrader.com. Fortifed with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Lucille Neise (nee Lampe); dear father of Edward (Barbara) and Robert Neise; dear grandfather of Evan Neise; companion of Irma Picker, and friend of many. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Friday, August 22, 9:15 a.m.

to Seven Holy Founders Catholic Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions appreciated to the American Cancer Society.

Visitation Thursday, 3-8 p.m. Sun. Aug. 17, 2014. Husband of the late Blanche Monks; father of Matthew, Florence (Bruce) Bixby, and Ethel; he is also survived by 3 sisters, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Services at All Souls Catholic Church, Overland, MO at 10 a.m. on Aug 21. For further information, please visit http://www.stloui- scremation.com/obituary/matthew- monks passed away at her residence, McKnight Place Extended Care, on Friday, August 15, 2014. Our dear relative and friend. Miss Mayhew was an Executive Director of the Girl Scouts of America.

Services: A Memorial Service will be held at 2 McKnight Place "The Gatesworth" on Thursday (TODAY) at 3:15 p.m. A SERVICE OF THE LUPTON CHAPEL (nee Alemani), 92, passed August 20, 2014. Graveside service: 11:00 a.m. New St. Marcus Cemetery Tuesday, Aug.

19, 2014. Beloved husband of Velva Ludwig (nee Davis); cherished father of Diane Zoellner (James Houska), and Cheryl Lidster (Kevin Bryan); loving grandfather of Butch Zoellner (Deanna Pippinger), Carissa (Tony) Golaszewski and Elana Lidster; great grandfather of Riley, Peyton, Lily, Avery and Andrew; our dear brother, brother- in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend to many. Services: Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road on Thur. Aug. 21, 11 a.m.

until time of funeral at 1 p.m. Interment JB National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church at the age of 53, on Monday, August 4, 2014.

Loving son of Daniel B. Shea and the late Dianne Mensing (nee Bartell); dear step-son of Kathleen Williams; loving brother of Matthew J. Shea (Miki), Catherine M. Cleavinger (Peter) of Columbia, MO, Daniel D. Shea of Santa Clara, CA, Emily C.

Fisher (Dale) and Elise E. Mensing; uncle, cousin and friend of many. Through the difficulties of his life, Tim was gentle and kind and never lost his creativity. Services: A Memorial Service will be conducted at LUPTON CHAPEL, 7233 Delmar University City on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30 p.m.

to 3:00 p.m. Private interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions appreciated to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, St. Louis, www.namistl.org or Places for People www.placesforpeople.org. Expressions of Condolences online, www.luptonchapel.com A SERVICE OF LUPTON CHAPEL Born August 18, 1957 to Monday, August 18, 2014 at age 57.

Beloved husband to Maggie Schutt (nee Mites); dear father of Jodie Ann and Jacob Schutt; dear brother of Pamela Schutt-Schneider and the late Vicki Schutt; dear uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to many. Joel was a member of St. Louis Roofing Contractors Local 2 and was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 314. Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL 10151 Gravois, Thursday, August 21, 5-8 p.m. Funeral Friday, August 22, 12:00 p.m.

of O'Fallon, MO, asleep in Jesus on Sunday, August 17th at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Marjorie Rosenkoetter (nee Weiss). Loving father of Pamela (Gary) Schwarz, Kathleen (Dennis) Fitch, Deborah (Duane) Miller, Kenneth (Vickie) Rosenkoetter and Terry (Gary) Rohlfing. Loving grandfather of 10, great-grandfather of brother to Gloria Rosenkoetter; dear friend to many. Dale was a 68 year member of IBEW Local 1.

The family wishes to thank St. Luke's Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke's Hospice. Services: Memorial Visitation Saturday, August 23, 12 p.m.

Noon until time of service 3 p.m. at BUCHHOLZ Math Hermann Mortuary Cremation Center, 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters, MO. Online guestbook at www.buchholzmortuary.com. 78, Camdenton, August 18, 2014.

Visitation 11am-2pm, Friday and Funeral Service Friday 2pm at Carter-Ricks F.H. Elsberry. "Chris" of Jefferson City, died Monday, August 18, 2014. Chris was born November 12, 1948 in St. Charles, Mo.

the son of O'Garlan C. and Kathryn G. Trescott Ricks. He was married on August 4, 1979 in Libertyville, Mo. to Bonnie S.

Steinbach. Chris joined the Missouri State Highway Patrol on May 1, 1971 and was assigned to Troop in Jefferson County. He later moved to Jefferson City and continued his career with Highway Patrol until his retirement as a Captain on August 1, 2006. Survivors include: his wife, Bonnie Ricks; one daughter, Andrea L. Ricks Young of Sedalia, one son, Christian T.

"Scott" Ricks, II; one granddaughter, Elizabeth K. Young; his mother, Kathryn Ricks of Elsberry, one brother, Allen Ricks of Manchester, one sister, Carol Ricks of Jefferson City, his mother-in-law, Dorothy Steinbach of Jefferson City, Mo. He was preceded in death by his father, O'Garlan Ricks and his father-in-law, Oswald Steinbach. Services: Visitation will be at Wesley United Methodist Church in Jefferson City from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2014 and from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 23, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Wesley United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Wesley United Methodist Church to be used for several of Chris' favorite charities including camp scholarships through the church, Special Olympics, and the MASTERS Program. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary in Jefferson City.

www.freemanmortuary.com.