Today's Obituaries and Guest Books

Abernathy, Dolores M. (nee Burgert) 88, passed away on May 17, 2013. She is survived by her children Ronald (Shirley) Abernathy, Michael (Kathy) Abernathy, Sharon (Bob) Biondo, and Sheryl (Mark) Nolker; her grandchildren Brian, Laura, Tara, Jennifer, Michael Paul, Tina and Gina; her great-grandchildren Brendan, Alyssa, Kelsie, Abigail, Noah, Sophia, Olivia, Joey, Allie, Stella and Milan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to , 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, 63132. Services: A visitation will be held on Monday, May 20, from 4-8pm at Alexander-White-Mullen Funeral Home, 11101 St. Charles Rock Rd, St Ann. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, May 21, at 10am at Alexander-White-Mullen Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.alexanderstlouis.com

Amelung, Mary Elizabeth (nee Seibert) Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late William O. Amelung; dear mother of William (Beverly) Amelung, Mary Ann (Bert) Markway, Robert J. (Vicki) Amelung, James (Rebecca) Amelung and John (Toni) Amelung; dear grandmother of Nathan (Angie), Noelle (Bruce), Rob (Row), Shannon (Steve), Suzette, Matt (Trish), Terry, Andrew and Austin; dear great grandmother of Haylye, Kyle, Lexi, Macy, Jasper, Mac, Madison, Luke, Elvie and Sophia. Please remember that beautiful lady in red who never let anyone tell her it couldn't be done. Follow your dreams and make life an adventure like she did. Services: Private services were held at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Louis Shriners Hospital, appreciated.

Arendes, Dorothy A. Asleep in Jesus on Thursday May 16, 2013 at the age of 91. Wife of the late George L. Arendes. Beloved mother of Susan Lynn (Richard) Hagan and Paul (Jennifer) Arendes. Dear grandmother of Julie, Matthew, Brian & Megan Eaton and Kate Arendes. Great-grandmother of Alexia Eaton. Our dear aunt, cousin and friend to many. Dorothy was a longtime member of Ascension Lutheran Church and was active in the Evening Guild & Girl Scouts. She was an artist that loved to paint. Dorothy spent her career as a homemaker with her family and then sold real estate for Neubauer Realty. Services: Funeral service Tuesday 11:30am at Ascension Lutheran Church, 5347 Donovan Ave. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. VISITATION Monday at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS 7027 Gravois Avenue from 4 to 9pm and Tuesday at church 10:30am until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church or The Humane Society of Missouri.

Bailey, Eleanor H. (nee Bosotin) baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Friday, May 17, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Albert M. Bailey, Sr.; dear mother of Anthony (Judy) and Albert (Sherri) Bailey, Patty (John) Donbeck, Ginelle (Gary) Smith, Michelle (George) Estes and the late Robert Lee (surviving Carol) Bailey; our dear grandmother, great-grandmother, relative and friend. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Wednesday, May 22, 12 noon. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Shriner's Hospital, appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 10 a.m. until service at 12 p.m.

Baldwin, Terry L., Jr. Thurs. May 16, 2013. Visitation Mon. May 20, 4-9pm & service Tues. May 21, 1pm at Kutis So. Co. Interment Memorial Park Cem.

Basch, Rose Marie (nee Kunderman), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Wed., May 15, 2013. Beloved wife of the late John Basch Jr.; dear mother of Eric (Susan), Wayne and Tim Basch and Carol Ann (Dennis) Wasko; our dear grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Rose Marie was a member and past president of the ExMunyettes Muny Alumni Association and a dancer in the U.S.O. Camp Shows in South Pacific WWII. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois on Mon., May 20 at 10am. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. Contributions to the or the appreciated. Visitation Sun., 4-8pm.

Bozada, Joseph A. Tues., May 14, 2013. Beloved husband of Mary E. Bozada (nee Moranville) The French Lady; dear father of Mary Jo; dear grandfather of Stephen; dear son of the late Joe and Inez Bozada; dear brother of Charlotte Marshall and Nellie Ciska and the late August Bozada and Robert (Bobby) Bozada; uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Services: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., Mon., May 20, 10:30am to Assumption Church for 11am Mass. Interment National Cemetery. Family will accept flowers or contributions to St. Jude's Hospital. Visitation Sun., 4-8pm.

Brannon, Dr. John B. of Kirkwood, MO passed away May 17, 2013. Loving father of Rebecca Brannon (Tim) Schuyler, Linda Brannon (Jim) Walkup and Connie Brannon Madden, dearest grandfather of Felisa, Joel (Carrie Ann), Tim, Elizabeth, Greg, Rachel, Melanie, Ian and Kylie, great grandfather of Annabelle, brother of the late Kenny (Patti) Brannon, friend to many. Services: Visitation Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at OAK HILL Funeral Home, 10301 Big Bend, Kirkwood, MO 63122, (314) 965-8228. Service Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Kirkwood Baptist Church, 211 North Woodlawn Ave. Kirkwood, Missouri 63122. Memorial donations may be made to the Mission Fund at Kirkwood Baptist Church. Please visit our online guestbook at www.stlfuneral.com.

Buss, Jean Russell 78, of Fulton passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at her home. She was born March 10, 1935 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Robert William and Dorothy (Herbst) Russell Grigsby. Jean was a teacher and worked in the St. Louis school system and later for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fulton and a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, crafting and reading. Left to cherish her memory are her her daughters, Deborah Laughlin and her husband Mike of Fulton, Jane Hilboldt and her husband Dennis of Chesterfield, and Dorothy Buss of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Molly Hanley and her husband Josh of Mexico, and Libby, Peter, and Julie Hilboldt of Chesterfield; and great-grandchildren Riley and Lauren Hanley of Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, William and Robert Russell. Services: A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at Debo Funeral Home in Fulton with Reverend Dr. Gary Shultz officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of customary memorials, the family suggests donations be made in Jean's name to the First Baptist Church or the , c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court Street, Fulton, Mo. 65251. Condolences can be sent by visiting www.debofuneralhome.com.

Callmeyer, Marjory A. passed away on May 8, 2013. She was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1940 to the late Charles and Antonia (Levick) Kincaid. Margie was predeceased by her best friend, husband and partner of more than 45 years, Robert R. (Bob) Callmeyer, in 2003. She was the proud mother of Robert C. Callmeyer, Laura Hannick and Kenneth Callmeyer. A very loving grandma to Sarah (and Travis) Johnson, Julie Robertson, Diana Callmeyer and Ann Hannick, and great-grandma to Logan Johnson. Beloved sister to Arthur Kincaid, Dora Warren and Marilyn Monell. Dear mother-in-law to Christy Callmeyer and Christopher Hannick. Dearly loved sister-inlaw of Dorothy Kincaid, Sandra Scarlett and the late Joan Moritz. Favorite aunt and a great friend to many. Margie was a very kind and generous soul and had a joyful love for life and people. She and Bob had a great appreciation for nature and the great outdoors, and visited and camped at as many of our national and state parks as they could. Margie was the Past Grand Guardian of Missouri Job's Daughters, Past Bethel Guardian #3, Past Worthy Matron of Pomegranate Chapter OES #397. Services: Visitation at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 4830 Lemay Ferry Road on Friday, May 24, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. A memorial service, including an Eastern Star tribute and Job's Daughters Living Cross ceremony, will begin at 6:30 p.m. We will continue by celebrating her life together and welcome you to share your favorite stories that evening or, if you prefer, send a note to the family to be read in honor of Margie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Parks Conservation Association www.npca.org.