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Mary Deters Obituary

Deters, Mary E. (nee Nieters), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Monday, August 17, 2009. Beloved wife of 43 years of Edward J. Deters; dear mother of Sandy (Tom) Bast, Debby, Bob (Kim) and Kathi Deters; dear grandmother of Mary, Amanda, Ray, Teresa, Hannah and Joseph Bast and Emily and Allison Deters; dear sister of Pat, Jerry and Dave Nieters; our dear aunt, sister-in-law, Godmother, cousin and friend. Services: Funeral from HOFFMEISTER SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Mark Catholic Church for Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make expressions of sympathy in Mary's memory to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Visitation at Hoffmeister South County Chapel on Wed. from 3-9 p.m.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug. 19, 2009.

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August 23, 2009

Dear Sandy and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Mrs. Deters was a great Mom who deeply loved her children. She was always so kind to me and all of our mutual friends. She will be missed. Take care. Mike, Linda, & Aidan Strickland

August 23, 2009

Dear Sandy & Family, We send our thoughts and prayers to all of you at this most sad time. Our memories of Mary are happy ones....she was a wonderful Mom, a good friend, a smiling face, and kindness was always her action to others. Take care. Rich & Pat Rechtien Lawton, OK

Becky Stidham (Gruzeski)

August 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I always enjoyed my time at the Deters household when in grade school. Mrs. Deters was loved and will be missed...

Rita Huebschmann Whitford

August 20, 2009

Aloha to Mary's family,
My friendship with your Mom goes back to kindergarten time at St Anthony's. She was a sweet, fun, loving person and will be missed.

August 20, 2009

Bob, sorry for your loss. I know you take comfort in knowing that your mother is now at a better place. If there's anything that we can do from Ohio, just let us know. Give our regards to Kim and the girls.

Dino, Joy and Max

Ron & Maria Ingino

August 19, 2009

Dear Sandy-

God's peace be with you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

sam haddock

August 19, 2009

Debby & family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I hope knowing that your loved one is at peace and fond memories of her will see you through this difficult time.

Sam Haddock

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