Geimer, Shirley I.

(nee Hohlfeld) Asleep in Jesus on Monday, May 04, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Andrew C. “Andy” Geimer; loving mother of Carolyn (Brad) Street, Susan Hardwick, Andrew W. (Elaine) and Timothy Geimer; beloved grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 15; our dear cousin and friend to many.

SERVICES:  A memorial service will be held at a later date. KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY.

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Carolyn Sue Relling-Surrisi, 52, resident of Richmond Heights, Missouri, formerly of St. Charles and St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2020 after a brief but brave battle with cancer.  Carolyn was born in May, 1967 and grew up in St. Charles, the third of four daughters born to Robert Gregory and Betty Clare (Steele) Relling.  Carolyn’s life continues to be celebrated by her son Robert Michael “Robin” Surrisi, husband Michael O. Surrisi, stepdaughter Elizabeth Olano Minardi (Michael), sisters Maureen Relling Booth, Lisa Denman (Chris) and Sharon Bonnie Valle, nephews Tony Price (Angelina), Nick Johnson, Trevor Johnson, Jacob Booth, Josh Booth, Jem Booth, Cole Denman and Ranes Denman, and many aunts and cousins.  She is preceded in death by her parents, stepmother Mary Lou Relling, sister and dearest friend Sharon Relling Johnson and stepson Michael Omar Surrisi.  Carolyn will be greatly missed by her lifelong friend, Marie Schmich.  Finally, she will be missed around the tables of the recovery groups she attended and by the countless friends she acquired over her 24 years in sobriety.

Carolyn attended Metro High School and Roosevelt High School in St. Louis.  She worked in real estate and advertising and wrote for St. Louis Women on the Move magazine.  A woman of many talents, Carolyn wrote poetry and short stories and sang beautifully, performing with a local band.  She raised Robin to appreciate good movies and great music.  She could recall and quote lines from movies and books, beating anyone in the room at Trivial Pursuit.  Her quick wit and sarcastic sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Details of a memorial service to be held when it is safe for friends and family to travel will be announced at a later date.  Donations in Carolyn’s honor may be made to the addiction recovery organization or liberal political cause of your choice.

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Friday, May 1, 2020.

Beloved mother of Michael Todd Bohnsack and Kimberly (Sal) Torimino; loving grandmother of Andria and Steven Vollenweider, Anthony, Francesca and Luciano Torimino; adoring great grandmother of Aiden Powell; dear sister of Jehney (Jim) Pollock and the late Frederick “Don” (surviving Brenda) Messerley and Patricia Midkiff. Our dearest aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Saturday, May 9 from 11:30 am. until service time at 1:00 pm. Interment at Lakewood Park Cemetery.

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11/11/46- 4/30/2020

I HAVE WRITTEN MY OWN OBITUARY FOR MY 15 SECONDS OF FAME. I HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT THE THINGS THAT WERE IMPORTANT TO ME IN MY LIFE. ABOVE ALL, I ADORE MY FAMILY. THEY HAVE BEEN SO GOOD TO ME. I AM SO LUCKY. ALL MY LIFE I HAVE TRIED TO EMULATE MY MOTHER, WHO WAS PATIENT, KIND AND SO LOVING. I HOPE I DID A GOOD JOB FOR I KNOW THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE IN HEAVEN. I’M SURE SOME SPACE COULD BE FOR ME.

DAUGHTER OF THE LATE ROWENA AND ALLEN BAER,LOVING WIFE OF GARY BRAKE, BELOVED MOTHER OF KIMBERLY JONES AND ALLEN (JENNI) BRAKE. NIECE OF NANCY MESCHER, SISTER OF THE LATE BOB (ROSE) BAER OF BOSTON AND KATHY (DAE) LYONS. SISTER-IN-LAW OF TERRY (JEANIE) BRAKE OF WEBB CITY MISSOURI. LOVING GRANDMOTHER OF JORDAN JONES, AND DOMINIC, HANNAH AND GRAYSON BRAKE.

MARY ATTENDED BISHOP DuBOURG HIGH SCHOOL WHERE SHE PLAYED VIOLIN AND WAS PRESIDENT OF THE PEP CLUB. SHE THEN ATTENDED MERAMEC JUNIOR COLLEGE, AND TRANSFERRED TO UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI IN COLUMBIA MISSOURI, STUDYING FINANCE. WHILE AT MIZZOU SHE WAS SELECTED TO BE A MEMBER OF ANGEL FLIGHT. AS A MEMBER SHE CONDUCTED TOURS OF CAMPUS, HOSTED TEAS FOR VISITING DIGNITARIES, HELPED WITH BLOOD DRIVES, USHERED AT HOME FOOTBALL GAMES, AND TOOK TICKETS AT HOME BASKETBALL GAMES.

SHE WORKED FOR MANY YEARS AT DUN & BRADSTREET AS AN OUTSIDE CREDIT REPORTER, WRITING REPORTS ON BUSINESSES IN THE AREA. SHE WAS ONLY THE SECOND WOMAN TO WORK OUTSIDE, AND THE FIRST TO WEAR PANTSUITS ON CALLS. SHE TOOK A BREAK FOR A WHILE TO TAKE CARE OF HER CHILDREN, AND THEN WORKED AS THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY AT SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. SHE WORKED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO HELP MANAGE A SEVEN FIGURE ENDOWMENT, HANDLING INCOMING FUNDS, AND PRODUCING ALL FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS DURING THE YEAR. SHE THEN LEFT TO START A NEW BUSINESS WITH HER HUSBAND, GARY.

SHE AND HER HUSBAND STARTED NATIONAL PAGER SERVICES, A REPAIR SERVICE FOR THE WHOLESALE INDUSTRY. SHE SERVED AS VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY, DOING ALL FINANCIAL REPORTS. SHE THEN BECAME THE VICE PRESIDENT OF DIAL-A-PAGE WHICH OPENED IN ST. LOUIS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DIAL-A-PAGE IN ARKANSAS. SHE EVENTUALLY MANAGED MOST OF THE GENERAL OPERATIONS WITH 35-40 EMPLOYEES AT ITS PEAK. THESE BUSINESSES RAN FOR 17 YEARS, UNTIL MARY RETIRED DUE TO ILLNESS.

OVER THE YEARS MARY WAS VERY ACTIVE IN HER CHURCH, ST. ROCH, HELPING WITH RUMMAGE SALES, TEACHING A CLASS AND MANAGING THE TWO BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS HELD THERE EACH YEAR. SHE ALSO COACHED AND MANAGED HER SON’S BASKETBALL TEAM WHILE HE WAS IN SCHOOL AND MANAGED HIS RACQUETBALL TEAM WHILE HE ATTENDED CBC. MARY WAS A GIRL SCOUT LEADER AT THE CADET LEVEL FOR OVER TEN YEARS. SHE ASSISTED IN RESEARCH FOR THE BOOK ‘URBAN OASIS II, A HISTORY OF PARKVIEW”, THE HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD IN WHICH HER 100 YEAR OLD HOME WAS LOCATED.

MARY WAS AN ACCOMPLISHED SEAMSTRESS, MAKING HER DAUGHTER’S PROM DRESS, GRANDDAUGHTER’S 1ST COMMUNION DRESS, AND QUILTS FOR HER GRANDCHILDREN. SHE MADE ART GLASS WINDOWS FOR A TIME AND LOVED TO PAINT AND DRAW. SHE ALSO PLAYED PIANO BUT HER PASSION WAS HER HOME. DURING THE 35 YEARS IN PARKVIEW SHE BECAME QUITE THE HANDYMAN, STRIPPING THE PAINT FROM ALL THE QUARTERSAWN OAK, INCLUDING CEILING BEAMS, THE STAIRCASE WITH OVER 60 RUNGS, POCKET DOORS AND THE FRONT DOOR WITH A TRANSOM.

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(nee Rataj) Sunday, May 3, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Walter Wiesehan; dear mother of Robert (the late Belinda) Wiesehan; dear grandmother of Spencer (Rick) and Bradley (Stacy) Nash; dear great-grandmother of Trevor Nash; dear sister of Georgia Derickson and the late Robert Rataj.
Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Thursday, May 7, 10 a.m. until funeral service at 1 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Mrs. Wiesehan was a member of The South County Art Association. Contributions to The Humane Society of Missouri appreciated.

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Kruse, Charles “Chuck”
passed away peacefully on April 28, 2020 at the age of 88. He was born on April 30, 1931 to the late Charles and Lorraine. Loving husband of 62 years to Ann (Crean) Kruse, father of Mark (Lynn), Lynne Winkelmann (Tom), and Edward (Sandy), grandfather of Beth, Scott, Kate, Connor, Tyler, Clayton, Brooke, and Blake, great-grandfather of five. Also survived by sister Jean Warner (George), and brother the late Donald (Joyce) Kruse.
He was an Eagle Scout and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul (OLP).
Services: Memorial Mass at our Lady of Providence in Crestwood, and burial will be at Jefferson Barracks, both at a later date. KutisFuneralHomes.com/Affton.

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Born November 30, 1927, and passed away peacefully May 5, 2020. Son of the late Arthur and Bessie Smith; husband of the late Geraldine Smith (nee Mauzy) and the late Jessie Lewis; dear father of Linda (Jerry) Williams and Carol (Herb) Gross; dear grandfather of Lisa (Bill Reed) Williams, Jennifer (Nate) Thompson, Heather Gross and the late Jonathan Williams; dear great-grandfather of Jack, Ella, Sam and Anna Reed, and Carter, Cambell and Cora Jane Thompson; dear uncle, cousin and friend.

Services: Services private through Kutis Affton Chapel. Mr. Smith was the owner of Carpetland in Arnold, MO. Donations to the charity of your choice appreciated

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020.

Beloved wife of the late Harold Stephens; loving mother of Deb Stephens, Dan (Anita) Stephens, Jennifer (Joe) Webb and Scott Stephens; adoring Mi Mi of Lindsey, Daniel, Lauren, Scottie, Kara (John), Abby and Olivia; cherished great Mi Mi of Myles; our dearest aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Funeral procession to leave Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Friday, May 8 at 10:45 am. to Lakewood Park Cemetery for 11:00 am. graveside service.

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Eddy, Charles Nicholas “Charlie” fortified with the Sacraments of Baptism, Confession, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage and Anointing of the Sick, peacefully passed away at the age of 85 surrounded by family on May 4, 2020 following a brief stay at the de Greeff Hospice House in South St. Louis County, Missouri. Charlie was born on August 20, 1934 to Charles C. and Helen C. Eddy (nee Hartmann). He was preceded in death by Rita F. Eddy (nee Coyle), his beloved wife of 59 years, and is survived by their five children Mark Eddy, Matthew Eddy (Jill), Julia Minden (Dan), Charles S. Eddy (Kelly), and Laurence Eddy (Vicki) along with 11 cherished grandchildren – Ethan, Stella, Danny, Addison, Emma, Henry, Charlie, Carson, Holly, Nicholas and Joshua. He also leaves younger sisters Carol Eddy and Mary Ellen Wescovich (Gene), sisters-in-law Judy Eddy and Mary Ellen Brown (Morris), aunts Julia Hartmann and Frances Lucas, many nieces, nephews and cousins, a large extended family, and countless friends. Charlie was also preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Robert Eddy. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Charlie graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1952 lettering in football. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War earning the National Defense Service Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal. Through the G.I. Bill, Charlie was able to enroll in night school at St. Louis University while working full-time to support his young family. He graduated from S.L.U. in 1964 with a Bachelors of Arts in History. After working in sales for over 25 years, Charlie realized a lifelong dream when he opened and successfully operated a family packing and shipping business with Rita for over a decade before their retirement in 2001. Charlie loved all sports, especially football and baseball, and often told stories of routinely taking streetcars as a young boy (sometimes alone) in the 1940s to watch Cardinal and Browns games in the old Sportsman’s Park at Grand Boulevard and Dodier Street. The Cardinals won nine World Series championships during Charlie’s lifetime, and he reveled in each one of them with family and friends. In addition to being an avid sports enthusiast, Charlie also enjoyed reading – particularly Civil War and World War II history, Big Band music, tending to his yard, working on cars, and he developed a fondness for fishing later in life. Charlie and Rita were devoted parishioners of Assumption-Mattese Catholic Church for over 40 years until his stroke in late 2018. Charlie considered his marriage and family to be the cornerstones of a life well lived. He will be sadly and profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him. Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all of your love, prayers and continuing support throughout these difficult times. A live stream of Charlie’s funeral Mass with his family in attendance will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. C.S.T. at Assumption-Mattese Catholic Church. Please visit the live stream website at assumptionlive.com. Private burial at Resurrection Cemetery immediately following Mass. A special memorial Mass for extended family and friends will be held at Assumption on a future date to celebrate the lives of Charlie and Rita. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the de Greeff Hospice House or Assumption-Mattese Catholic Church appreciated.

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Frey, Alvera E. (nee Heiligtag), passed away on May 4, 2020.

Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, on Thursday, May 7, from 11:00 am until time of service at 1:00 pm. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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Green, Jack James, on Mon. May 4, 2020.

Services: Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., Thurs. May 7, 4-7 p.m. Interment Private.

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Chase Daniel Waters, 19, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020.  Chase leaves his parents, Gayla (Stone) Waters, Eric Waters, Jr., and Kathleen (Geiler) Waters, brothers Zachary and Jacob Waters, sisters Megan (Alex) Viehman and Chelsey Comia, grandparents James and Andrea Stone, and Eric Waters, Sr., his aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephew.  Chase was also an “adopted” member of the Elwood family.  He was preceded in death by grandparents Joan (Blankenship) and John Hummert, as well as his infant brother Samuel.

Chase was a 2019 graduate of Fox High School where he excelled at football, basketball and track.  He was finishing his freshman year at Quincy University, majoring in Special Education, and was looking forward to hitting the field his sophomore year.  His ultimate goal was to give back to his community as a teacher and coach. Chase’s impish grin and ability to make us laugh were matched by his non-discriminating heart and humble nature.  You couldn’t help but love him and his silly sweetness.  Even if he made you mad, you couldn’t stay that way for long.  He loved his family, and extended family, madly, and wasn’t afraid to tell them.  He never parted ways or hung up the phone without telling you that he loved you.  His hugs were all-encompassing and full of the warmth from within him.  He always made time to help, willingly and willfully, expecting nothing in return.  Chase was genuine in his love, empathy, and concern for others. Chase gave his all in every sport he participated in; not to be the best, but to be his best.  His football family meant the world to him, especially his coaches, who he looked up to.  He never wanted to let anyone down and took any loss to heart. Chase brought love, joy, and light to so many lives. The size of the hole he has left in our family, our community, is immeasurable.  Instead of focusing on what Chase will never get to be, let’s focus on all that he was. In such a short time.

Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Funeral Home , 5255 Lemay Ferry Road,  on Monday, May 11, from 4-8 PM with private services.

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Passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020.
Beloved husband of 50 years to Sharon Milla; loving father of James Milla and Jenny (Nick) Farrel; dearest grandfather of Isaac and Bella Milla, Elisabeth, Joe and Emma Farrel; dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Bill was a member of Twin Oak’s Presbyterian Church. He taught for over 35 years in the St. Louis Special School District. He was a WWII Pacific campaign Veteran. His mindset kept him young and his love of the Lord filled him with hope all the days of his life.
SERVICES: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Rd., Friday, May 8, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Private service. Interment at J.B National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Twin Oaks Christian School.

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(nee Matthes) Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Alfred B. Austerman; dear mother of George and Mike (Carol) Austerman and Jean (Steve) Dumovich; dear grandmother of Matt, Jason (Erin) and Mark (Stacy) Austerman and the late Kelli (surviving Derek) Austerman Tracey; dear great-grandmother of Illyria and Zadie Austerman. Our dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.
Services: Private services were held at Beemont Methodist Cemetery (Owensville, MO). In lieu of flowers, Masses or contributions to Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter (2501 N. Weaver St., Gainesville, TX 76240) appreciated. KUTIS AFFTON SERVICE.

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Woods, Elizabeth Odell

(nee Gilliam) Age 94, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Haskell U. Woods; dearest mother of Barbara ( Steve) Sutton, Nancy (Kenneth ) Stokes and the late James (survived by Mary) Woods and the late Jeffrey Woods (survived by Gloria Woods-Seward); loving grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 6; dear sister of Opal (the late Leroy) Mincher and Floyd (Ilene) Gilliam; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to many.

SERVICES:  Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Saturday, May 9 from 11am -1pm. Funeral and Burial are private.

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Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Tuesday, May 5, 2020.

Beloved father of Richard Jr. (Rhonda) , James (Susan) and Craig Kotva; loving grandfather of Rachell, Rebecca, Renee, Richard III, James and Morgan; adoring great grandfather of Kyson, Vera, Ruby, Grant and Sophia, our dearest relative and friend to many.

Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Saturday, May 9 from 2:00 pm. until service time 3:00 pm. Interment at J.B. National Cemetery will be held in private. In lieu of flowers contributions to ASPCA or Stray Recue appreciated

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Kristen, Amelia M. (nee Magnetti) Age 95, was called to Heaven by the Holy Father and Angels on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born in Collinsville, Illinois to Giuseppe Magnetti of Coassolo, Italy and Maria (nee Origliasso) Magnetti of Collinsville, Illinois. Amelia retired in 2000 from being a Stanley Home Products dealer. She was the beloved wife for 50 years of the late Emil F. Kristen of St. Louis.

Survived by their children, Nancy Hayes (John); Larry J. Kristen and Linda Kuhlmeyer (Jim) and Grandchildren, Matt Hayes (Lisa); Kim Heischmidt (Rob) and Samuel Kuhlmeyer. Dear sister of Sylvia (nee Magnetti) Trowbridge (Allan) of Collinsville, Illinois and the late Elizabeth (nee Magnetti) Walls, (survived by Ron) of Belleville, Illinois and the late Louise (nee Magnetti) Strickland (the late Mac), of Gadsden, Alabama;

Amelia’s family deeply appreciates the care and love she received from Nazareth Living Center where she resided since 2013.

SERVICES:  No visitation. Private Funeral and Burial. KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL.

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Entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday May 6, 2020, at the age of 97. Beloved husband of Loretta Dolan for 71 years; dearest father of Rev. Mark, a Catholic priest, Mike (Sue), Pat (Dottie) and Jim (Jackie) Dolan and Anne (Dave) Barringhaus; loving grandfather and great-grandfather; dear brother of Lucille Mitsdarffer; our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many. He will be remembered for his Irish wit.
Mr. Dolan served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946 as a Yeoman 1st Class. Upon his discharge, he worked for International Shoe Company from 1946-1958. He then became an agent for State Farm Insurance until he retired April 30, 1991, with most of those years having an office in the Crestwood Bank Building.
He was a longtime member of St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, and made many White House retreats.
Services: Private entombment at Resurrection Mausoleum. Masses preferred or memorials to St. Justin Catholic Church or White House Retreat appreciated. A KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY SERVICE

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CARTER F.S.M., SISTER ROSANNA MARIE, Baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on Wednesday April 13, 2020.  Beloved sister of Catherine Orosz of Greeley, CO. Our dear relative, friend,  and Sister in Religious Life

Sr. Rosanna was interred in Resurrection Cemetery on April 17, 2020.  A memorial mass will be celebrated at a later date.  KUTIS CITY SERVICE

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Erb, Glenn O. Thursday, May 7, 2020. Beloved husband of Myrtle Erb (nee Stoeber) for 68 years; dear father of Craig  Erb and Karen (Jack Abels) DeStefane; dear grandpa of Jeff (Rena) Erb, Sarah (Brett) Hartmann, Nick (Francesca) and Clyde DeStefane; great-grandpa of Lincoln, Mackenzie and soon to be Sofia; dear brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

Services: Private services at Kutis South County Chapel. Interment J.B. National Cemetery.

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