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Mary Drone Obituary
September 13, 1948 - May 7, 2025
Visitation at SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin, Friday, May 16, from 9:00-11:00 AM then to St. Alban Roe Catholic Church, Wildwood, for Mass at 11:30 AM. For more info see Schrader.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Drone
Penny Schlueter
June 11, 2025
I'm so sorry to just now hear of Mary's passing. I know the pain you are going through and will keep you and your family in my prayers always.
John Powell
May 21, 2025
Hello Family and Friends of Mary,
I was saddened to hear of Mary's passing from my friend of Emily Berty, former college counselor at Villa. Mary was wonderful to everyone at Villa. She always asked how I was doing and we had some good conversations in her years at Villa. Mary was one of those people who could brighten your day just with a few words. That's a beautiful character trait. I'm sorry I didn't get to see her and tell her this in person before she went on to her reward. I'm praying for her and all of you and made a contribution to Ronald McDonald House in her memory. May she help us now from heaven!
John Powell
Theology Teacher at Villa Duchesne
Pat Shafferkoetter
May 19, 2025
So sorry to read in the post dispatch that Mary had passed away. I met her when her mother passed away. I was Joe and Janet's personal banker first was Community Federal savings and loan and then we were taking over by First Community National Bank. Those were the good old days whenever I would come in to Community Federal for meetings I would meet them for lunch at West county. Joe even made several of us at the bank Christmas presents with his woodworking which I still have..(those were his favorite ones) I also have the water bottle she gave me DMA and associates sitting on my bar shelf. Just think one of these days we will all be able to see each other again..
Terry & Jackie Rowles
May 17, 2025
Our sincere condolences
Sandy and Debi Parks
May 15, 2025
We have so many great memories of Mary.We referred to her as Aunt Mary even though she was our Mother Diana’s cousin. So incredibly loved and cherished. Our prayers go out to Mike, Michael, Catie and family.
Diana Parks
May 15, 2025
Mary was a beautiful, kind, sweet and funny woman. She will be missed dearly as she gave love unconditionally to many.
Terri Spink
May 15, 2025
Dear Mike, Michael and Catie, As you know your Mom adored you! She brought joy and light to each life she touched! The world is a better place because she was here! Lucky us to have had her in our lives! Much love and sympathy, Terri and Jerry Spink
Larry and Linda (Benning) Fitch
May 14, 2025
I have the most wonderful memories of my friend Mary. We grew up together, she on Latty and me on Midwood. We attended Old St Ferdinand for 3rd grade, North American Martyrs for 4th-6th grade, St Bart's for 8th grade and St Thomas Aquinas for high school. After high school we went our separate ways. Now she has passed and I'm filled with sorrow. I can't imagine how Mike, Joan and Mary's legacy family must be feeling. I pray you will fine comfort in your wonderful memories of Mary and knowing her passing is also her eternal reward. God bless you all. Larry
Glen Corlett
May 14, 2025
God bless you and your family.
Glen &Joan Corlett
Karen Karrasch Bozif.
May 11, 2025
Mary was such a sweet person. We attended grade school at St Bartholomew and high school at St Thomas Aquinas together. Her parents hosted several fun parties for us and we spent hours listening to our favorite records and dancing like teenage fools. Heaven has welcomed another angel.
David Woods
May 9, 2025
Mary was a second mother to me. She will be dearly missed. I am forever grateful for the guidance and care she shared.
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