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A18 ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH 2 SUNDAY 06.20.2010 Jeffreys, Steve Leuchtmann, Robert L. Col. USAF (Ret) To Our Readers To place your loved one's Funeral notice, please call the St. Louis Post-Dispatch at 800-365-0820 Ext.

8600 or 314-340-8600 or e-mail us at Please log on to STLtoday.comobits to share your memories, upload photos and sign the online guest book. As a part of our services, all guest books remain online for 30 days. Compton, Darthy D. (nee Thaxton), June 18, 2010. Beloved mother of Curtis Ray, Dennis Froshour, Sharon Warren and Kevin (Anita) Gibson; our dear grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.

Mrs. Compton retired from McDonnell Douglas and donated her remains to Washington University School of Medicine. Services: Memorial Service June 22, 7 p.m. at Lighthouse Baptist Church, (fSt 3025 N. Lindbergh IJM 63074.

www.colliersfuneralhome.com. Missouri Index Missouri Index Heimos, Alvin L. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, June 17, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Patricia A. Heimos (nee Roedel); dear father of Michael A.

Heimos and Monica (Anthony) Burnett; dear grandfather of Gavin and Kieran; dear son of Katherine Bippen and the late Alvin Heimos; dear stepson of the late Elmer A. Bippen; dear brother of Ronald (Linda), Kenneth Heimos and Kathleen (Keith) Sandler; dear brother-in-law of Dr. Anton C. Roedel; our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, June 22, 12:15 p.m.

to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church for 1 p.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the chanty of your choice appreciated.

v. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Bauwens see Wright Best, James F. "Jimbo" St. Louis Bier, Rosemarie St.

Louis Bippen see Heimos Birk, Samuel Gordon St. Louis Bishop, Robert L. St. Louis Bonacorsi see Wells Borus, Rita (Halle) Rochester, NY Buckowitz, Marie St. Louis Bushue, Loretta Marie Sierra Vista, AZ Compton, Darthy D.

St. Louis Cunetto, Dominic J. Starkville, MS, formerly of St. Louis DeBello, Nora St. Louis Duepner, Audrey B.

St. Louis Duncan see Petrov Ekman, Mildred B. St. Louis Fore see Heimos Griesedieck, Laura Marie St. Louis Hampton, Marie F.

St. Louis Harris, Alfred Othal St. Louis Heckenberg, Elizabeth M. St. Louis Heimos, Alvin L.

St. Louis Hickman, Joseph R. St. Louis Hoerber, Adelma E. St.

Louis Hofer, Arthur Karl St. Louis Hofmann, William "Bill" Harold St. Louis Jacobs, Wilma A. St. Louis Johnston, Herbert E.

St. Louis Johnston see Ramsey Jordan, Mary Ellen St. Louis Kline see Heimos Kollinger see Winkler Kunselman see Walls Kushins, Sally C. St. Louis Lada see Johnston Lawrence, Catherine Marie Schulenburg Jacksonville, FL, formerly St.

Louis Layton see Hoerber Leigraf, Theodore J. II St. Louis Leuchtmann, Robert L. Col. USAF (Ret) Spring, formerly of St.

Louis Malloch, Nancy Dexter Webster Groves Marsh, Mildred E. Webster Groves Meier, Alice Pearl Wilhelm St. Louis Miller see Walls O'Shaughnessy, James E. chesterfield Painter see Wright Perry, Ray Potter Jr. St.

Louis Petrov, Antoinette St. Louis Pilla, Rose A. St. Louis Preis, Joseph R. St.

Louis Ramsey, Barbara Johnston St. Louis Reynolds see Wright Roberts see Heimos Rode, Harold C. St. Louis Roedel see Heimos Romay, Pamela Ruth St. Louis Roux, Marian Shapiro St.

Charles Schneider see Birk Schulenburg see Lawrence Sickmeyer, Robert A. scottsdaie, az Smith, Mabel E. St. Louis Spasnick, Katherine A. St.

Louis Stevens see Winkler Teson, Florence Marie St. Louis Walls, Allen L. St. Peters Welch, Arthur Stephen "Art" Rock Hill, MO Wells, Antoinette Virginia Beach, VA Wilcox, Rev. C.

Thomas, M.M. St. Louis Winkler, Norman J. Sr. St.

Peters Works, Mary E. Fenton Wright, Joseph St. Louis Zeitler see Wright St. Charles Index Bass, Frank St. Charles Black, Timmy R.

O'Fallon Di Natale, Lester St. Charles Jeffreys, Steve O'Fallon Kollinger see Winkler Kunselman see Walls Leachman, David A. St. Peters Miller see Walls Pawelek, Norman James Lake St. Louis Reynolds, Jack Dardenne Prairie Roux, Marian Shapiro St.

Charles Stevens see Winkler Walls, Allen L. St. Peters Wies, James R. Wentzville Winkler, Norman J. Sr.

St. Peters coin of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Thursday, S5Si June 17, 2010 at the age of 55. Dearest husband of Jo Divine Jeffreys; dear son of the late John Thomas, Sr. and Elizabeth Elaine Jeffreys; devoted father of Dawn (Scott) Mullen, Marcia (Tony) Strubberg, step-father of Stephanie O'Neal and Tiffany Lomax; beloved grandfather of dear brother of John T. (Ellen) Jeffreys and.

Sheryl (Mark) Ludwig. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Steve was a Truck Driver and a South County Technical School Graduate. He served his country for four years in the United States Army. He loved to bowl, golf and watch Cardinal baseball (all the time).

Services: The family is being served by The BAUE Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO where visitation will be held Monday, June 21, 2010 p.m. Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2010 at Baue Funeral and Memorial Center Chapel. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Share your condolences and memories at baue.com.

Johnston, Herbert E. passed away Thursday June 17, 2010. Beloved partner of Mary Ann Johnston; dear father of Margaret Warden, Georgia Rosemann, Karen Coil and Warren Warden; cherished grandfather of 10, great grandfather of 14; loving brother of Alta Grey; and our dear friend. Services: Funeral Monday June 21, 2010 10A.M. White-Mullen Mortuary.

Interment National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday June 20 2-6 P.M. White- Mullen Mortuary 118 N. Florissant Ferguson, MO. Condolences may be offered at www.whitemullen.com Jordan, Mary Ellen (nee McMahon) Age 75, St.

Louis. June 15, 2010. Loving mother to Chris, Dan (Kelly), Dennis (Jamie), Lori; grandmother to Ric (Colleen), Jason (Heidi), Dyanna, Zack, Misti, Jake, Bob and Steph; great grandmother of 14; loving sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend to many. Proud UAW member. Services: Memorial to follow.

Bi State Cremation Services. Kushins, Sally C. June 18, 2010. Beloved mother of Joan (Howie) Eisenbergand Leonard "Bud" (Kathy) Kushins; loving grandmother of Sharon and Richard Eisenberg, Michael and Daniel (Stephanie) Kushins; beloved daughter of the late David and Rose Charak; dear sister of the late Jean Charak; beloved aunt of David Charak II and Suzie Charak; our dear cousin and friend to many. Services: Graveside service Monday, June 21, 9:30 a.m.

at United Hebrew Cemetery, 7855 Canton Avenue. Contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110. A RINDSKOPF-ROTH SERVICE.

Lawrence, Catherine Marie Schulenburg 67, passed away June 12, 2010. She was born December 10, 1942 to the late Edward and Lucille Schulenburg. Cathie attended the University of Missouri and later worked as an office manager, bookkeeper and legal assistant in Jacksonville, FL. Cathie will be remembered as a loving, devoted, supportive mother, grandmother and friend. The love and care of her family was always her primary concern.

She is survived by her three children; Daniel Baruch, Susan McCann and Cynthia Corry and her four grandsons; Reece McCann, Jared Baruch, Joshua Corry and Cody Corry. The family is planning an intimate service to celebrate her life on Jacksonville Beach, one of Cathie's favorite places, in late July. For details please contact Cathie's daughter Susan at susanmc3gigmail.com. Leachman, David A. St.

Peters, MO. June 8, 2010. Alternative Funeral Cremation Services 636-498-5300 alternativefuneralcremation.com Leigraf, Theodore J. II Passed away June 16th, 2010. Service and burial Monday, June 21st at 10:00 a.m.

at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. mm ,7 84, of Spring, Texas, "made his final flight" on June 15, 2010. A native of St. Louis, MO, he enlisted in the Aviation Cadet program in WWII and graduated from pilot training in 1945. Col.

Leuchtmann was a Command Pilot and retired in 1973 after 30 years of active duty spanning three wars. He flew the Berlin Airlift, was a Strategic Air Command air crew commander during the "cold War," and flew combat in Viet Nam. Colonel Leuchtmann was a graduate of the Army War College and a member of that Alumni the Air Force the Order of Daedalians, the Retired Officers the 340th Bomb Wing Assn. and the B-58 Hustler Assn. After retirement, he flew commercially and became involved in the hotel and property management businesses before final retirement in 1988.

Col. Leuchtmann was preceded in death by his father and mother, Anthony L. and Irene F. Leuchtmann of St. Louis County, MO; sister, Dorothy M.

McCudden of Chesterfield, MO; brother, Raymond A. Leuchtmann of St. Ann, MO; granddaughter, Allison Martin Pumphrey of Edmond, OK, and great granddaughter, Tristan Joy Ince of Houston, TX. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Wini; daughter, Robyn Martin and husband. Jack; daughter, Leslie Kellam and husband, Don; son, Robert L.

Leuchtmann, Jr. and wife Tracy; grandchildren, Adam Martin and wife, Ashley, Robin Ince and husband, Taylor, Mark, Craig, and Kaitlyn Kellam, Bryce and Chase Leuchtmann, Brad Pumphrey, and Megan Pumphrey; great-grandchildren, Madeline Paige Pumphrey, Allison Grace Martin and Seth Robert Ince; beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Services: Visitation, June 21, 4:00 7:00 p.m. at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston (281) 445-0050. Internment on June 22 at the Houston National Military Cemetery will follow a Mass at 10:30 a.m., at Sts.

Simon and Jude Catholic Parish, 26777 Glen Loch The Woodlands, (281) 367-9885. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Malloch, Nancy Dexter June 4, 2010. Memorial service June 23, 4pm, Chapel at the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church, 45 West Lockwood Ave.

Marsh, Mildred E. (nee Kawol), Born in Chicago, IL, July 15, 1920, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Henry E. Marsh; loving mother of Paul H. Marsh (Marsha) and Carol M.

Bender (Mel) of Chula Vista, CA; dear grandmother of Elisabeth, Carolyn and Thomas. Services; A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel of Laclede Groves, 723 South Laclede Station Road, Webster Groves on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 2 p.m. Interment Grove Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Dallas, TX. Memorial contributions appreciated to St. Anthony's Charitable Foundation, de Greeff Hospice House, 10010 Kennerly Road, Suite 150, MOB-A, St.

Louis, MO 63128-9923 or Christ Care Fund, Lutheran Senior Services, 723 South Laclede Station Road, St. Louis, MO 63119. A service of LUPTON CHAPEL. Meier, Alice Pearl Wilhelm Dearly loved Alice Pearl Wilhelm Meier died peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side on June 15, 2010. Born on October 22, 1922, she was 87.

Alice will forever be remembered by her daughters Linda Wing (spouse Bill) and Jan Xeno (spouse Johnny); her 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many treasured friends. She joins her beloved husband Milton "Mickey" and cherished son Stephen as well as other loved ones. Alice will be greatly missed by us all. Messages may be left for family at StLouisCremation.com. Walter Knoll FLORIST Respectful and caring.

Hickman, Joseph R. June 14. Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Private services. Memorials to SMHC foundation.

Hoerber, Adelma E. (nee Due) asleep in Jesus on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at age 87. Beloved wife of the late Norman C. Hoerber; beloved mother of N. Douglas Hoerber and Ann (Mike) Layton; loving grandmother of Ely, Jeremy and Aaron Hoerber, Sean, Neil, Ryan and Mick Layton; dear great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Adelma graduated from St. Louis Cleveland High School in 1940, was married in 1946 and raised her family in St. Louis. She became deeply involved in the community and was a well-known Welcome Wagon Hostess in South St. Louis for 24 years.

She was devoted to her church. Ascension Lutheran, and was on the board of the St. Louis Christmas Carol Association for many years. Adelma was president of the Hampton Chippewa Business Association and served on the board of the St. Louis Library.

One of her many loves was tennis, and she was an organizer and officer in the Francis Park Tennis Club. Upon retirement, she did not slow down, but continued her active lifestyle at Friendship Village Sunset Hills. Services: Visitation Sunday at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN SONS, 7027 Gravois from 3 8 p.m. Visitation Monday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 5347 Donovan (63109) from 1 p.m.

until time of funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Interment St. Trinity Cemetery. Memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Alzheimer's St.

Louis Christmas Carol Association or charity of donor's choice 7 are appreciated. t-l Hofer, Arthur Karl Asleep in Jesus on June, 16, 2010 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Julia Hofer (nee Pieper); dearest father of Clint Hofer; dear uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend. Arthur was a member of the St. Louis Typographical Union 8 for over 60 years.

He worked at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in the composing room as a printer from 1947 to 1979. Arthur was a member of the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame and the St. Louis Amateur Soccer Hall of Fame.

He received the Jimmy Johnston award in 1995. Arthur was a former member of the Crestwood Dance Club. Services: Service arrangements will be privately held under the direction of HOFFMEISTER COLONIAL Mortuary. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church, 5347 Donovan Ave. St.

Louis 63109. Please (PniTy) offer condolences at Vlx www.hoffmeistercolonial.com. Hofmann, William "Bill" 74, June 5, 2010. For full obituary and to Qiur share your ofe3v condolences online go to www.stlouiscremation.com Jacobs, Wilma A. on Saturday, June 19, 2010.

Beloved wife of Robert J. Jacobs dearest mother of Sandy Hoffmann and Robert J. (Nancy) Jacobs dear grandmother of Michelle Prince and Rebecca Hoffmann, and Denna Hunt and Matthew Jacobs; great-grandmother of our dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Services: The Stygar Family of Funeral Service is caring for the Jacobs family at the STYGAR FLORISSANT CHAPEL, 13980 New Halls Ferry Road where services will begin on Tuesday, June 22 at 9:30 a.m. then process to St.

Angela Merici Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. VISITATION MONDAY 4-8 P.M. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association appreciated.

www.stygar.com Cunetto, Dominic J. June 19, 2010. Visitation 621, 5-7pm Welch Funeral Home. Service 622, llam St. Joseph Church.

www.welchfuneralhomesinc.com DeBello, Nora (nee Grose) on Friday, June 18, 2010. Dear mother of Julianne Hecker, Jeannine, Jennifer, Jeffrey and Jason Carlile; dear sister of George and Thomas Grose; dear grandmother of Nicholas, Casey and Corey; our dear mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to many. Services: Memorial gathering will be held at HOFFMEISTER SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1515 Lemay Ferry on Tuesday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. with funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Service concludes at the chapel.

Donations to any cancer s. charity of your (DyniTv) choice appreciated. www.hoffmeistersouthcounty.com Di Natale, Lester 83, St. Charles, Friday, June 18, 2010. Contact (636) 946-7811 or visit baue.com Duepner, Audrey B.

85, fortified with the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, June 4, 2010. Dear Sister, Aunt, and Great Aunt. Services: Memorial Mass Thursday, June 24, 7:15 p.m., St. Ferdinand Church, 1765 Charbonier Florissant, MO. Donations to Heartland Hospice or the Kidney Foundation.

Ekman, Mildred B. (nee Herschbauch), June 16, 2010. No services planned. Private interment Imperial Memorial Gardens, Pueblo, CO. Griesedieck, Laura Marie Peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church.

Beloved wife of the late Henry L. Griesedieck; loving grandmother of Susan (Hap) Hewes; dear sister of the late Donald Henkeand Margaret (James) Furla; dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Services: A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 21 at the Church of the Immacolata, 8900 Clayton Rd, 63117. Interment private.

Marie was an animal lover therefor, memorial donations may be made to P.A.L.S., P.O. Box 462, Troy, MO. 63379 or Stray Rescue of St. Louis, 1463 S. 18th St.

63104. Arrangements by ISS AMBRUSTER-DONNELLY Mortuary Hampton, Marie F. (nee Hutchings) June 16, 2010. Beloved wife of the late B. F.

"Jack" Hampton; loving mother of Nancy (Dan) Wegener and the late Donna (Patrick) Gibson; cherished grandmother of Bryan (Stacey) Wegener and Heidi (Brian) Baker; devoted great-grandmother of Kaitlin, Clayton, Cameron and Austin Wegener and Logan, Hailey, Alexis and Cooper Baker; dear sister of her late twin Myrtle LeGrande and the late Jew-elle Robinson; dear aunt of Gary (Ruth Ann) LeGrande, Marcia (Jerry) Hess, Sharon Coon and the late Betty Gaston; our dear great aunt, cousin and good friend to many. Services: Funeral Wed. June 23, 10:30 a.m. at the JAY B. SMITH MAPLEWOOD CHAPEL, 7456 Manchester.

Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Marie was a member of the former Immanuel United Methodist Church. Memorials to chanty of your choice. Visitation Tues. 4 to 8 p.m.

Tributes at jaybsmith.com Harris, Alfred Othal June 18, 2010 at age 96. Beloved husband of the late Viola Harris (nee Miller); son of the late Clara and Fitzhugh Lee Harris of Anutt, MO; father of John (Maureen), Randall (Judith) and the late James (Anne); grandfather of Patrick (Donna), Erin, Cory (Tiffany), Keith and Katie; dear great-grandfather of Christopher, Sean and Evann; survived by brothers Fitz Lee Jr. and Carter, and sister Faye Lermann; dear uncle, great-uncle and friend. Alfred was a WWII veteran. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, June 21, 9:30 a.m.

Interment Meadows Cemetery in Annapolis, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society appreciated. Visitation 4-8 p.m Heckenberg, Elizabeth M. (nee Drake), asleep in Jesus on June 18, 2010. Dear mother of Donald (Annette) Heckenberg and the late William Heckenberg; dear grandmother of Bruce and Mark (Martha) Heckenberg, and Donna (Randy) Montgomery; dear great-grandmother of Kristen, Katie, Colleen and Cami; our dear aunt and friend of many.

Services: Funeral at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. (at Butler Hill), June 22 at 8:30 a.m. Interment Oak Grove Ceme- tery. Visitation 5-7 p.m. 38 352 7575 www.wkf.com Bushue, Loretta Marie Died at home in Sierra Vista, AZ amongst her family on June 14 2010.

She was the 6th of 12 children. Born in St Louis MO on Nov. 4th 1925 to Frank Loretta Ehrhart. Her years growing up were very happy. She was the proud Momma of Linda (Robert) Hannon and Joseph (Dora) Summers; Grandmother of Lloyd, Mike, John, Jerry, Alice, Jason Eric, Jamie, Jody.

Great-Grandmother of Breanna, Bailee, Nathan, Jarod, Lloyd Brian, Dominique Nichole. Dear Sister of Jeanette Cayce from St Louis. Her brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews were so very important to her and she loved them dearly. Our beautiful Mother and Grandmother has always been a hard working, fun loving and caring friend. Young at heart, lover of life, fighting for it until her very end.

Her joy and enthusiasm were contagious. She found a special joy and great happiness in being with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Her devout faith in God brought her comfort and was very important in her life. She died 84 years We are grateful to all for their kind support. The love, prayers, cards and unceasing concern from all, kept her spirits up and ours too! She will be missed by all who knew her.

We cherish the memories she has left with each of us. Services: A private graveside service will be held at the Hannon family cemetery in Bisbee, AZ at later date. www.Legacy.com LaSalle, St. Louis, MO 314 Bishop, Robert L. 80, June 17, 2010.

Funeral service at Schrader Fu- neral Home, 10am For more info see Schrader.com Black, Timmy R. 58, O'Fallon, MO, June 17, 2010. Alternative Funeral Cremation Services 636-498-5300. alternativefuneralcremation.com Borus, Rita (Halle) On June 12, 2010 at age 85. Predeceased by her husband Ben.

She is survived by three children, Daniel (Karen) Borus, Audrey Borus Joan Dahlgren; 3 grandchildren, Benjamin Sarah Borus Signe Langsetmo; brother, Morris (Rosamund) Halle; several nieces nephew. Services: Interment was held privately. Contributions in Rita's memory may be made to the The Leukemia Lymphoma Society (Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202) BrightonMemorialChapel.com Buckowitz, Marie (nee Kirchhoff), born on May 23, 1915, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, died Saturday, June 5, 2010. Wife of the late Stephen Buckowitz; dearest aunt of Georgia Rankin and Robert Kraiberg; great-aunt and great-great-aunt of the Buckowitz, Dielschneider, Kraiberg and Rankin families; a friend to many.

She was a volunteer and member of the St. Alexis Auxiliary, St. Alexis Hospital. Services: Memorial Mass at Chapel of The Charless Home, 4431 South Broadway on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Donated her body to St.

Louis University Hospital. Service of ST. LOUIS CREMATION. 2765 Bass, Frank 84, St. Charles, Friday, June 18, 2010.

Contact (636) 940-1000 or visit baue.com. Best, James F. "Jimbo" 21, June 21, 2010. SLLouis, MO. Alternative Funeral Cremation Services 636-498-5300 altemativefuneralcremation.com Bier, Rosemarie June 18, 2010.

Services 12:00 St. Norberts Catholic Church. STYGAR MID RIVERS SERVICE, www.stygar.com Birk, Samuel Gordon on Thurs. June 17, 2010, age 96. Cherished husband of 59 years to the late Audrey J.

Birk (nee Douglas); greatest father to Douglas Gordon, Roger Allen (Linda) and Virginia Margaret (Steve) Schneider; brother of the late Margaret (Alvin) Lambert of Wildrose, ND and the late Mildred L. Storing of Seattle, WA; special grandfather of Sandra and Tom McDermott, Tammy and Robert Dutton and Blake Schneider; great grandfather of Audrey, Vivian, Olivia and Lily McDermott, Robbie and Mason Dutton; uncle to Shirley Urbatch, Peggy Bahn, Marlene Spenser, Linda Brown, Alvin Lambert, and the late Gary Feldman, Samuel Feldman and John Storing. Mr. Birk was born in Maxbass, ND on Feb. 25, 1914 to the late Samuel 0.

and Margaret E. Birk. He graduated from the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks with a B.A. in Business. As a member of the Greatest Generation, Gordon proudly served his country during WWII as Captain with the distinguished 42nd infantry "Rainbow" Division of the U.S.

Army. He married his beautiful wife Audrey on June 6, 1942 at Central Presbyterian Church in Clayton, MO. He was a dedicated Federal Agent of the IRS in St. Louis and a 48 year resident of Kirkwood, MO. Special thanks to the staff and extended family at Manor Grove Nursing Home.

Services: Visitation Mon. June 21, 4 p.m. until time of service 7 p.m. at BOPP CHAPEL, 10610 Manchester Kirkwood. Interment Sugar Hill Cemetery, Lincoln, AR.

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