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Constance O'Keefe Obituary

O'Keefe, Constance Gatch Constance Gatch O'Keefe, suddenly on Sunday, August 2, 2015 while battling cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved father, the late E.S. Gatch. Dearest daughter of Carol Gatch Thompson and Jim Thompson; proud and devoted mother of Mac and Concie O'Keefe; loving wife of Joe O'Keefe, Jr.; beautifully funny sister of Maury Humphries (Greg) and Evan Gatch (Laurie). Her many nephews, nieces, cousins, dear friends and extended family will miss the selfless love she gave to everyone in her life. Services: A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Annunziata in Ladue, 9305 Clayton Road at Cella Road on Wednesday, August 12 at 10:00 a.m. With special thanks to the medical team in Division 5900 at Siteman Cancer Center, contributions appreciated to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org. A SERVICE OF THE LUPTON CHAPEL

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Aug. 5 to Aug. 9, 2015.

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Edie-A Neary

August 12, 2015

Miss you already....but now you are at peace. Please share that smile and humor to all above, miss Connie.

August 11, 2015

Concie and Mac, we want you to know that we are thinking of you both and your Dad. Your Mother is beautiful and will remain alive with us forever. Keep talking to her in Heaven and we will do the same. We love you all. Susie Hennelly Nicholas

August 9, 2015

So sorry to hear about an old friend. We had so much fun at camp when we were little. I am so sorry. Also Maury I think of you and your mom. So sorry I am so sad to hear this about Connie. Rest in peace.
Edie Sprung McGrath

Kerstin Trachtenberg (née Dolan)

August 9, 2015

I was so saddened to hear of Connie's illness and passing. I was a classmate of hers and Villa. While I haven't seen her in many, many years, I can still picture her beautiful brown eyes and the bright, warm smile she had for anyone who crossed her path. Know that your family has a very large network of "Sacred Heart girls" praying for you at this difficult time. May God bring Connie rest and you comfort.

August 8, 2015

You battled courageously...we love you and miss you...I know God has taken away all of your worldly pain and troubles and has wrapped you in his robes...our lives are a little dimmer without you dear friend...Cathy, Nelson and Filley

August 7, 2015

Rest now sweet Connie, your friends and neighbors on Foxboro Road will miss you dearly.
Much Love,
Cheryl, Sam, Jared
And Luna Dog

Christina Vescovo

August 7, 2015

I was sad to hear about Connie's passing. Sincere condolences to Connie's family & friends. St. Louis lost an elegant & kind woman.

Michael Danis

August 6, 2015

Connie always kind, always a smile. Thinking of your family.

Heidi K Mugler

August 6, 2015

Beautiful, lovely, Connie. Whenever I had the pleasure of seeing you, there were always hugs and giggles. Special lady. Special angel. God Bless you and yours for eternity. xo

Todd Mosby

August 6, 2015

Very sorry to hear this. We had some nice shared conversations around our kids. Best to the o'keefe family.

August 6, 2015

SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL. LOVE TO YOU, DEAR FRIENDS

Kathe Myer

August 5, 2015

I moved to St Louis in 1985 and Connie was one of the 1st gals I had met. I clearly remember how welcoming she was to me and invited Jim and I to a SuperBowl Party. As years passed I'd see her around town or at school and she always had a smile and big hello ! You are all in our prayers - Kathe, Jim and the boys

Potter Varley

August 5, 2015

Joey, my thoughts and prayers are on the way for you and your family during this most difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss, my friend. Peace.

Sue kelly-McKone

August 5, 2015

Connie touched me the minute I met her! Strikingly beautiful on the inside and out, she never thought of herself first. She was selfless and kind. She will always hold a special place in the hearts of all her pals at SMU, McElvaney 3 North! Godspeed, sweet girl. Prayers to you Carol, and all her family...

August 5, 2015

Heart broken...but heaven truly has one of it's sweetest, funniest, kindest and loving angels. I loved working with Connie - never saw her without a smile on her face. I know she'll be greatly missed by her family. Ivette Rothschild

Billy Hassett

August 5, 2015

Thinking of your family during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Billy

Fo Logan

August 5, 2015

Carol and Family, I am so saddened by the loss of beautiful, brown eyed Connie. When we all worked together, I remember her always having a smile on her face and of course, her sweet self.
My heart goes out to you in your grief.

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9305 Clayton Road at Cella Road, MO

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