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Teresa Erken
1930 - 2025
BORN
1930
DIED
2025
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Teresa Erken Obituary
Teresa was predeceased by a son, Daniel John, and her seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Ron Erken, MD; their five children: Will Erken (Gabrielle), Julie Lopez (Armando), Steve Erken (Lisa), Greg Erken, Mary Artis (Tad); ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, Kirkwood, Missouri, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Graveside services were held at Resurrection Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Arrangements entrusted to Bopp Chapel Funeral Home, Kirkwood, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to The Labouré Society, rescuevocations.org/giving-options. The full obituary notice can be seen at https://www.boppchapel.com/obituaries/Teresa-E-Erken?obId=45403649#/obituaryInfo.
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