William Harry Austin, retired Cmdr USN, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010. He was the Brother of Ethel (Austin) Kean MM #7, Uncle of Claire Lindsey, PBG #29, & Skip Lindsey PABG #29, Great Uncle of Heather (Lindsey) Donahoo PHQ #29, and Jeremy Lindsey, PMC Independence DeMolay, and the Great-great Uncle of Amanda and Haley Lindsey, #33. A memorial will be held in Virginia Beach, VA with later interment in Arlington Cemetery.
Margaret Y. Duvall (nee Yeager), the Mother of Susan Duvall, PHQ #47, and Steven Duvall; Beloved wife of Gary Duvall; dear grandmother of Alyson Duvall; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Margaret was also a former Bethel Council Member of Bethel #47. The Visitation was held on Monday, February 22 at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis MO 63123-4036. The Funeral was held at Kutis Affton Chapel on Tuesday, February 23, with Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the deGreeff Hospice House appreciated.
Kathryn T. Wallace, the Mother of John Wallace, member of Smithville Lodge #438, and Mother-In-Law of Julia Wallace, PHQ, PBG #7, Grandmother of Jaclyn Wallace, PHQ, and Erica Wallace, PHQ and Past Miss Missouri Job's Daughter, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Bethesda-Dilworth Nursing Center in Kirkwood, MO. The Visitation was held on Monday, February 22 at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood, MO. The Funeral was held at Bopp Chapel, on Tuesday, February 23, with interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. The family asks for your thoughts and prayers, and in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the HIKE Fund.
We received word from Janice Weber, BG #5, that Bob and Helen Alcorn, the parents of Kim Alcorn Hill, PHQ #13, passed away. Helen passed away on May 24, 2009 and Bob passed away late January, 2010 in Wisconsin. They moved to be near Kim, in Wisconsin, about five or six years ago.
Myra Deere, PBG #4, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010. The Visitation was held at Shepard Funeral Chapel on Friday, February 5. There was an OES Service and an Amaranth Service that evening. The Funeral was held on Saturday, February 6 at 10:00 a.m. at Shepard Funeral Chapel.
Earl Hodges, Uncle of Patti Hodges, MM #43, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2009. The Visitation was held in DeSoto, Missouri on Monday, January 4, 2010.
Geri Kay Ryan, PGG-IL, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2009. Geri Kay was a tremendous supporter of Job's Daughters and had attended many Missouri events over the past years, including several Grand Sessions, and was instrumental in putting on many Illinois-Missouri joint meetings. The Visitation was held on Wednesday December 30 at Kurrus Funeral Home, 1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville IL 62223-4845. The Funeral was at Durrus Funeral Home on Thursday December 31. There was be a meal and celebration of her life afterward at Albert's Restaurant in Belleville.
Kaci Travis Kobel, PHQ #7, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2009. Kaci was preceded in death by her sister, Krickett McLelland, PHQ #7. The visitation was held on Tuesday, December 22 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, Missouri. A celebration of Kaci's life was held on Wednesday, December 23, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Contributions may be made c/o Edward Jones to assist in Tanner and Tyler's college education. Online condolences and memories may be left at www.speakschapel.com.
Donald L. Ditzler, Husband of Doris Ditzler, MM, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2009. Mr. Ditzler was a member of Meridian Lodge No. 2 A.F. & A.M. and Meridian Chapter No. 442, OES. The Visitation was held at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa Street, St. Louis MO 63109 on Tuesday, December 22 . Meridian Lodge No. 2 conductws a Masonic Service that evening. The Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of St. Matthew's Cemetery, 4360 Bates Ave. (63116) on Wednesday, December 23.
Donald J. Hatfield, Grandfather of Cheyenne Reed, Marshal, Bethel #15 and Sheena Reed- Amezcua, Guardian Secretary Bethel # 15, passed away on Dec 15, 2009. He was the . Services were held in his home town of Chillicothe, Missouri.
Shirley Anne O'Dell, Grandmother of Kirstie Thompson, PHQ #7, Mother of Jennifer Thompson, Director of Promotion #29, Mother-In-Law of Stanley Thompson, PGM-MO, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009. She was fatally injured in an automobile accident on Highway 65 near Lincoln, Missouri while travelling with friends to Branson, Missouri. Mrs. O'Dell was cremated and a Memorial Service was held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Henrietta, Missouri Baptist Church, just south of Richmond, Missouri on Highway 13. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer that donations be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. Cards of Encouragement and Sympathy may be sent to the Thompson Family at: 311 E. North Main Street, Richmond MO 64085.
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Mary Lou Biggs, PGG-MO, Mother of daughters Jan Braswell, Pam Faerber, Beth Biggs and Nanette Biggs (Deceased). Mary Lou was an accomplished woman ahead of her time! She is a graduate of Washington University, with a BA Business, 1947, and a Masters in Education, 1969. She worked with husband Don in their home improvement business for many years and then was a guidance counselor at Lindbergh High School. She is most remembered as a leader of young people. In addition to inspiring her four daughters, she chartered two Job’s Daughter’s groups, and also served as Grand Guardian for the state of Missouri. In 1959 she was the first woman elected to serve on the Board of Education for the Affton School District. She was very active in area politics, serving in leadership roles in several political campaigns. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 13 at 2:00 at St. Louis Family Church in Chesterfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Louis Shriner’s Hospital for Children, or the charity of your choice.
Marion Clasen, Aunt of Kathy Rodemacher, PBG #1 & #19, Great Aunt of Felicia Rodemacher, PHQ #19, PGBHQ and Katie Rodemacher, OHQ #1 & #19. PGBHQ, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. The Visitation was held on Thursday, October 1, at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home, 7027 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis MO 63116. The Funeral was held on Friday, October 2 at Zigenhein with Interment at Valhalla Cemetery, 7600 Saint Charles Rock Road, St. Louis MO 63133.
Mary Roach, the Mother of Anna Rhoads, PGG-MO, PBG #45, BG #58, Mother-In-Law of Donald "Dusty" Rhoads, PABG #45, GT #58, Grandmother of Shannon Rhoads, PHQ #45 and Kristi Rhoads, PHQ #45, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009. The family returned with her to Libery, Indiana for services and interment.
Charlene Sicking, MM #3, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Charlene taught for over 25 years at the Mehlville School District. Charlene was a devoted member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 5508 Telegraph Road, St. Louis MO 63129.
Mom Kimberly Jean (Strauss) Fox, PHQ 40, PBG #40 and #58, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. The Visitation was held on Friday, September 18 at Pitmann Funeral Home, 909 Pitman Avenue, Wentzville MO 63385. The Funeral was held on Saturday, September 19 at the United Methodist Church of the Shepherd, 1601 Woodstone Drive, (Highway 94 & Jungermann) St. Charles, Missouri.
Edward Ireland, Husband of Edileen Ireland, PHQ, PGG-MO, PBG #55, Father of Eileen McDonald, PHQ,#55, Linda Ireland, PHQ #55 and Susan Clark, PHQ #55, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Edileen is still an active member of the GGC and comes to part of our Grand Session almost every year. Condolences may be sent to: Edileen Ireland, 12020 E. 49th St., Kansas City MO 64133. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, August 29 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 3601 South Sterling, Independence, MO. Interment was at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorials to be made to the St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Gordon Gray, the Father-In-Law of Supreme Guardian Elaine Gray and Grandfather of Sonya Gray, PHQ passed away on Monday, August 17, 2009. Services will be held on Thursday, August 20 in Australia.
Jimmy Counts, the brother of Michele Karmeier, Guardian Secretary #44 and uncle of Jennifer Hallahan, GBHQ and Katie Karmeier, Guide #44 passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009. The Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 18 at J.B. Smith Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood (at Hwy 141), Fenton MO 63026 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. There will be a Job's Daughter Living Cross at 6:30 p.m. Those Job's Daughters wishing to participate please arrive at 6:00 with your robe. The Funeral will be held at J.B. Smith on Wednesday, August 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Vito Palazzola, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. He was the father of Michelle Palazzola, PHQ #19 and Dad Mike Palazzola, Council Helper #34 and the grandfather of Charlene Palazzola, PHQ #34 and Gina Palazzola, Inner Guard #34. A memorial service will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Mahn Funeral Home in Festus, MO. The family has requested donations in lieu of flowers in order to help defer the cost of funeral expenses. More information is available at www.mahnfuneralhome.com
Mary Jane Matushek, mother of Linda Muenier, MM #12, PBG #43, Grand Marshal, the late Connie (Matushek) Johnson, PHQ #12 and grandma of Mary Johnson, HQ #43 passed away on August 1st, 2009. We received the following message from Linda:
It is with deepest sorrow that I need to inform you that on August 1st, my mom left this world to be with her husband in heaven. I want to thank everyone for their prayers, thoughts, cards and well wishes. She was a fantastic mom and will be missed by one and all.
Grandma Mary, as she was known to everyone, was a huge supporter of Job's Daughters. She was active with Bethel #12's Mother's Club and made biscuits for Bethel #12's Homestyle Breakfast for numerous years. After her grand-daughter Mary joined Bethel #43, she became just as active there attending activities and being a supporter for the girls.
The Visitation will be held on Monday, August 3 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at JB Smith Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood Drive, Fenton MO 63143. Bethel #43 & Bethel #12 will do the Living Cross at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 4 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 5020 Rhodes at South Kingshighway, St. Louis MO 63109, with a Mass beginning at 10:00 a.m. Following the service the family is inviting everyone to Fenton Masonic Temple for socializing, fellowship and lunch. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. in Belle, Missouri next to her husband. In lieu of flowers, donations to Connie's Closet will be appreciated by the family.
Pat Seaver, MM #19, Council Helper of Bethel #3 and Mother of Sandy Seaver Michaels, PHQ, PBG #3; Janice Seaver, MM #3; Liz Seaver, MM #3; Sam Seaver, Carondelet DeMolay; and Mother-In-Law of Larry Michaels, PMC Carondelet Demolay, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Pat was a long time member of Venus Chapter #153, Order of Eastern Star. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1 at the Ahepa 53 Apartment Complex at 3601 Lemay Ferry in the main hall, which is in the second building of the complex.
Margaret Mary Conrad, daughter of Sahsa Rassi Conrad, PHQ 19, Past Miss Missouri, Past Jr. Miss Missouri.
From Sasha's posting on Facebook:
Margaret Mary Conrad was born at 20 weeks on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. She lived just long enough to be baptized and touch our hearts with gratitude at God's amazing gift of life; It's a pretty amazing thing to know that our firstborn already sits before the throne of God to intercede for us and whisper our prayers to Him. Thank you all for your prayers, visits, flowers, and food. May God Bless your every kindness.
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