Obituaries: July, August Services

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• Sherry Heffington (nee Nikola), of Ballwin, our angel went to heaven on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Beloved wife of Mike Heffington; dear daughter of the late Nick and Viola Nikola (nee Stewart); dear sister of Mary (Rick) Milberg, Linda (Chip) Thompson and Phil Nikola; sister-in-law of Dan (Sherrie) and Matt (Kristin) Heffington; daughter-in-law of Raeleen Heffington (nee Davis) and the late Harley Heffington; aunt of Stasha, Ashley, Meagan, Tyler, Joshua, Nikole, Carley, Cole, Finley and the late Caden and Lane; great-aunt of Aaralyn; dear cousin and friend to many.

Services: Memorial service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday, July 1, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Memorial Visitation Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• Agnes T. Ciaramitaro (nee Rapp), of Ballwin, age 74, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Sunday, June 26, 2011.

Beloved wife for 53 1/2 years of Dominick Ciaramitaro. Loving daughter of the late Margaret and Arthur Rapp; sister of Robert (Ginger) and Arthur Rapp. Dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday, 9:30 a.m. to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Valley Park for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Entombment Calvary Mausoleum. If desired, contributions may be made to American Heart Assn. or American Cancer Society. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Patricia L. Evensen (nee Beattie), of Ballwin, asleep in Jesus, Sunday, July 3, 2011.

Loving wife of Brian K. Evensen. Loving mother of Brandon, Tara and Sophie Evensen. Dear daughter of Robert Beattie and Judy (Mike) McNamara Armfield; granddaughter of Lucille McNamara; daughter-in-law of Marilyn and the late Ralph Evensen. Our dear sister, sister-in-law, niece, aunt , cousin and friend.

Services: Memorial service at St. John Lutheran Church, 15800 Manchester Road, Ellisville, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or MS Society. Memorial visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Senka Zynowia Meek, (nee Ruczkin), of Ballwin, passed away, Tuesday, July 5, 2011.

Beloved wife of Robert "Mike" Meek. Dear mother of Andre and Larissa; grandmother of Declan and Danica; sister of Wasyl, Wladimir, Swatyslaw and Halyna. Dear friend to many.

Services: Service and interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Vistation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Mariano L. Valdeabella, of Ballwin, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Sunday, July 3, 2011.

Beloved Husband for 40 years of Josefina Valdeabella (nee Resuma. Dear Father of Marc and Marlowe (Malena) Valdeabella and Maryrose (Randolph) Leopando. Grandfather of Isaiah and Amaya Valdeabella; Marysa and Andrew Leopando. Brother of Luisito Valdeabella and Evelyn Libiran.

Services: Funeral Mass at Holy Infant Catholic Church, Ballwin, Friday, 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to the charity of choice. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Robert F. Hueffmeier, of Ellisville, passed away, Tuesday, July 5, 2011.

Loving husband of the late Nancy Ruth Hueffmeier, dear father of Larry (Debbie) and Kevin Hueffmeier, Laura (Huston) Martin, and Patti (Paul) Hindersman, loving grandpa of Huston, Clint, Mckenzie, Aaron, Jennifer, Michelle, Taylor, and Christian, great-grandpa of Destyn, Josie, and Dakota, with another due in December, Dear brother to Eddie Hueffmeier and Frances Rehmeier, uncle and friend to many. Robert is preceded in death by 5 brothers and 3 sisters.

Services: Funeral service at St. John Lutheran Church, 15800 Manchester Road, Ellisville, Friday, 10:00 a.m. Interment St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Ellisville. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday 5-9 p.m. and at the church, Friday 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Harry J. Pfeifer, Jr., of Ballwin, Sunday, July 10, 2011.

Born May 31, 1925. Cherished husband of Sally (Gibbs) Pfeifer. Loving father of Sandy (Michael) Adams, the late Amy Christine Pfeifer, Michael (Cheryl) Lynch and Pamela (Terry) Sweeney. Dear grandfather of Jodie Lynch and Joseph Mueller. Beloved brother of Dolores (the late Noll) Majers. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, neighbor and friend to many, especially to those at Evercare Hospice.

Services: Funeral service at the FAMILY CENTER at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations appreciated to Humane Society of MO or Wildlife Rescue Center of MO. Visitation Wednesday at the FAMILY CENTER 6-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Elaine Shoffner, of Ballwin, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Sunday, July 10, 2011.

Beloved wife of Wayne Shoffner. Dear mother of Cynthia Shoffner and the late Christopher Shoffner. Sister of Tom Henneberry, Carole Shoffner and Mary Roof. Dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Visitation Wednesday 11 a.m - 1 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Jean Huskey (nee Henges), of Ellisville, passed away, Sunday, July 10, 2011.

Wife of the late James Edward Huskey. Dear mother of Lee Huskey of Alaska and Scott Edward (Jackie) Huskey of Mississippi. Dear grandmother of Rob (Bonnie) Huskey, Carrie (Israel) Hernandez and Jonathan Huskey; step-grandmother of Erin and Allyson Thorne; dear great-grandmother of Paige, Joe, Ross, Isabel and Victor; daughter of the late Willard and Nellie Henges (nee Hutchison); sister of Ruth Sims and the late Lourene Jensen and Gerry Cooper. Loving wife, mother and homemaker. Dear aunt, cousin and friend.

Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. Entombment Forever Bellerive Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Visitation Thursday 10 a.m. until time of service. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

•  Betty J. Wechling (nee Johnson), of Ellisville, asleep in Jesus, Sunday, July 10, 2011.

Beloved wife of Walter G. Wechling, Sr. Dear mother of Walter G. Wechling, Jr., Leslie L. Wechling and Kirsten V. Wechling; sister-in-law of Walter Wehling.

Betty will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Interment private. If desired, contributions may be made to Granite City A.P.A., Salesian Missions or C.O.P.D. Foundation. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Earl S. Head, of Ballwin, asleep in Jesus, Tuesday, July 12, 2011.

Beloved husband of M. Janet Head (nee Hisey). Dear father of Deborah (Robert) Jacobson and the late David E. Head. Father-in-law of the late Janis L. Head. Grandfather of Sarah, Andrew, Brian Jacobson and Kristen Rogers. Brother of Carolyn Head.

Earl was a member of the Air Patrol of Moolah Temple Shrine and an avid golfer. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

Services: Memorial service at Meramec Bluffs Chapel, 50 Meramec Trails Dr., Ballwin, Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Shriners Moolah Temple. Memorial visitation at Meramec Bluffs, Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of service. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Daniel J. Forness, of Ballwin, Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the age of 51.

Beloved husband of Sally Forness (nee Lenz) for 26 years; dear father of Tommy and Emma Forness; son of Gary and Louisa Forness (nee Russell); brother of Kimberly, Cindy and David Forness and the late Mark Forness. Dear uncle, brother-in-law, God-father, cousin and friend to many.

Services: Memorial service at Living Word United Methodist Church, 17315 Manchester Rd., Wildwood, Monday, July 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made in trust to Dan's children: Bank of America, 2412 Taylor Road, Wildwood, MO 63040 · Thomas Forness, UTMA (Please include Account Number, 003476290218, in Memo section) · Emma Forness, UTMA (Please include Account Number, 003482138076, in Memo section) or to West County Multiple Sclerosis Center in memory of Dan Forness. A Service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Carmen C. Stewart (nee Carmack), of Ballwin, passed away, Thursday, July 14, 2011.

Beloved wife of William A. Stewart. Dear mother of Kathy (Gary) Puellmann, Marc (Pat) Stewart, Richard M. Stewart and Lori (Tim) Kelley. Grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 3. Sister of Jess W. (Connie) Carmack.

Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Interment St. John's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Manchester. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association - St. Louis Chapter. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Timothy Ryan Croker, of Ballwin, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Sunday, July 17, 2011.

Beloved son of Wayne J. and Elizabeth A. Croker (nee Ryan). Dear brother of Kathleen E. and Michael W. (Kristen) Croker; uncle of Jackson W. Croker; nephew of Mary Ryan (Louis) Kruger. Nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, Ellisville for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Passionist Nuns Monastery, 15700 Clayton Rd., Ellisville, MO 63011 or caringbridge.org. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Macy Ney Tolbert, of Ballwin, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Friday, July 15, 2011.

Loving daughter of Christian and Shelly Tolbert (nee Fountain). Dear sister of Ella and Sydney; granddaughter of James Fountain and Terry and Sharon Tolbert; great-granddaughter of Leta Tolbert and Sara Ney. Loving cousin, niece and friend to many.

Macy was a student at Woerther Elementary School and she loved playing softball and was a gymnast at Olympiad Gymnastics.

Services: Funeral service at Manchester United Methodist Church, Friday, 10:00 a.m. Interment Manchester United Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Macy Tolbert Memorial Fund at U. S. Bank. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Leda Westerhold Eiring (nee Sherfy), of Ballwin, passed away, Saturday, July 23, 2011.

Beloved wife of Robert Eiring. Dear mother of Walter (Lori) Westerhold and Timothy (Laura) Westerhold. Grandmother of Nicholas and Bryan Westerhold and Katie Sears. Sister of Cecil Sherfy, Virginia Dubuque and the late Ed Sherfy. Aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Interment Manchester United Methodist Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis, Autism Speaks or Dream Factory. Visitation Monday 1-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Jeffrey Leverick, of Ballwin, passed away, Friday, July 22, 2011.

Beloved of Bridget Nash. Dear father of Chelsi Leahy. Dear son of Jodine Leverick and William "Bill" Leverick. Dear brother of Lisa Leverick. Dear nephew of Janice Wright, Robert Stuckstede and Gregory (Mary Ann) Stuckstede.

Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday, 1:00 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Arthur Henry "Junior" Niere, of Ellisville, born Dec. 18, 1924, asleep in Jesus, Friday, July 29, 2011.

Beloved husband of Catherine Niere (nee Arnold). Dear brother of Albert (Lavern nee Jaycox) Niere and the late Annie Niere; uncle of Ronnie (Carole) Niere, Anita, Jean, Mark and Joan; great-uncle of Elizabeth (Paul) Finley, Alex (Rebekah) Niere and Kate Niere; great-great uncle of Cecelia and Josie Finley. Dear cousin and friend to many.

A special thanks to his neighbors for their loving care.

Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. Interment St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Ellisville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethesdsa Health Group Foundation. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

• Paul F. Lynch, Jr., of Ballwin, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Wednesday, August 3, 2011.

Loving companion for 26 years of Joan Diepenbrock and family. Dear father of Susan (Mike), Jerry (Beverly), Jack (Geralyn), Carol and Kathy (Rick); grandfather of Maddy, Rayce, Chase, Erin, Caleigh, James, Claire, Abigail, Justin, Greg and Emily; brother of Mike and Mary Ann. Dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Services: Memorial Mass at Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 6303 Nottingham Ave., St. Louis, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. Interment private. If desired, contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospital Hospice Service. Memorial visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.