Name: Visitation for Msgr. James T. Telthorst
Start: 2022-04-03T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-04-04T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, South County Chapel

Telthorst, Msgr. James T. " Father T."

Baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, March 24, 2022. Beloved son of the late Clifford and Margaret Telthorst. Dearest brother of Ric (Mary) Telthorst and the late Ed (Jan survives) Telthorst; dear cousin of Marilyn Keathley; dear uncle of Matthew (McKenzie) Telthorst, Erin (Mike) Wheeler, Cindy (John) Kincaid, Patti (Dave) Johnson, Lisa (Dan) Stewart, Terri (John Reinhardt) Nevlin and several great-nieces and nephews.

Msgr. Telthorst was an Archdiocesan priest for over 50 years, receiving his Ph.D. in Homiletics from Aquinas Institute of Theology in 2013.

Services: Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., Sunday, April 3, 4-8 p.m. with vigil service at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday, April 4, 10 a.m. at Mary, Mother of the Church Catholic Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Catholic Charities of St. Louis appreciated.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 30, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for James Telthorst

8 Entries

Rita How Santen

April 11, 2022

Sadly, no more of your smile, or sitting with you at Isaiah B. high school plays, listening to you preach at Mary Mother of The Church, and playing the drums!
But I DO ! still see your Heavenly and infectious smile every day

Bill & Maureen Franz

April 1, 2022

Father Telthorst, during his time at the New Cathedral and prior to our moving out of town, was a good friend to our family. We, along with our children, all enjoyed spending quality time with him. He was one of the most sincere people we have ever met -- and one of the nicest!

May he already be in heaven, to remain there for all eternity.

Mike Buerk

March 31, 2022

One of my fondest memories was the night the Monsignor played with my Orchestra for his 40th Anniversary as a priest. It was at Our Lady of Sorrows in the Gym. He used to take drum lessons from Kevin Giannino, and Kevin let him use the drums and the Monsignor played one of my orchestra's charts on String of Pearls. He played fantastic. My condolences to the family. Thank You Monsignor for all your guidance to everyone over the years. Sincerely: All the musicians of the Mike Buerk Orchestra.

Jill and Mike Kitta

March 31, 2022

Mary and Ric and Telthorst family, Mike and I are very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Mike had the pleasure of working with him in the St. Ann Parish Office. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Jill and Mike Kitta

How you can show support

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Christine Diekemper Wiley

March 30, 2022

To his family, I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories be a blessing to you. I knew Fr. Telthorst from St. Ann´s in Normandy. He officiated at my wedding almost 50 years ago. He was fun, funny and such a great life guide for us teenagers, not to mention he was a great drummer! I am blessed to have known him.

David Wilmot

March 30, 2022

He was a thoughtful advisor to the Serra Club of St. Louis, and a gracious guest. Our archdiocese was blessed by his presence.

Helen Etling

March 30, 2022

Remembering Father Telthorst from St. Ann's in Normandy. He was very friendly, enjoyed his homilies, and he worked so well with the children. Regards to his family.

Jim McGuire

March 30, 2022

Grand memories to his many visits to our farm. We will miss his humor- not mention his soul-reaching homilies.

Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results