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Catherine Vandeven Obituary

Vandeven, Catherine B. (nee Brueggemann), baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection. Beloved wife of the late Carl J. Vandeven; dear mother of Marine (late Dr. Wayne) Armistead, Mary (Shailesh) Dwivedy, Carl (Linda), John (Elizabeth), Margaret (Ralph Barker) and Bill (Ann) Vandeven; dear sister of Walter Brueggeman, Arline Fry and the late Loretta, Lillian, Clarence, William Jr., Glennon and Bernice; loving grandmother of Ralph, Jason, Cynthia, Jennifer, Kevin, Nicholas, Katherine, Sanjay, Sonya, Sarah, Matthew, Alex, Andrew, Josh and Alexis; great-grandmother of Nathan, Joshua, Meghan, Gabrielle, Christopher and Cole; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, Godmother, cousin and dear friend to many. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Masses.Services: Funeral from WHITE-MULLEN Mortuary, 118 N. Florissant Rd., Ferguson, Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, 11:30 a.m. to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Chapel for 12 noon Mass. Interment National Cemetery Jefferson Barracks. Visitation Thurs., 3-9 p.m.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Dec. 12 to Dec. 14, 2007.

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Joyce Barks

December 13, 2007

Dear Family of Catherine Vandeven,
I am truly sorry to hear of her passing. I, as well as the rest of my family remember the great times at family get togethers and seeing her down on the farm with Uncle Carl. I will always remember her laugh and how very sweet she was to me as a child and of course the last time I saw her several years ago. She will truly be missed and again my prayers go out to her and to all of you.
With loving memories - Joyce Barks (Shreckengost)

Barbara (Haskins) Usset

December 12, 2007

Sorry to hear of Catherine's passing.
Three things come first to mind when I go into childhood memories. I had never seen anyone "nurse" a baby until Mary or Margaret came along. I loved her squirrel in the pot/gravy, and her chocolate peanut butter frosting. Days spent at Gramma and Grampa Brueggemann's farm
were the best. I still love horses.
My thoughts, prayers and sympathy I extend to all of you at this time.

Carol Biermann

December 12, 2007

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Aunt Catherine. I have many fond memories of time spent with her on the farm and summer stays at her home in Berkeley. She will truly be missed.

Margie Niese

December 12, 2007

Dear Vandeven Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Catherine was a wonderful woman, loving and kind. She had such a zest for life and was true to her faith. She will truely be missed. Sincerely, Margie Niese and Mary Cox.

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