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McKinley Patton Obituary

Patton, McKinley Rose infant daughter of Sean and Marci Patton, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in St. Peter's Missouri. McKinley was born December 5, 2009. In addition to her parents, McKinley is survived by her big sister, Emma Jane Patton, age 3; fraternal grandparents, George and Kathy Patton; maternal grandparents, Cherie Erickson, Chuck Erickson, and Bruce and Marilyn McSpadden; great-grandparents, Lillian Patton, Virginia Arn, and Mack McSpadden; aunts and uncles, Tricia and Joe Ahern, Ryan and Lori McSpadden, Danica and Kirk Rome, and Bret and Ben McSpadden, and many other loving relatives and friends. Although McKinley was with us for a short time, her life was a blessing to her family. Services: The family is being served by the BAUE Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitation will be Saturday, March 27, 2010 1:00-2:30 PM at church preceding the service. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:30 PM at All Saints Catholic Church, 7 McMenamy Rd, St. Peter's, Missouri. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to SHARE or Little Angels Program. Share your condolences and memories at baue.com.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 26, 2010.

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Tom Troiani

March 31, 2010

Sean And Marci,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My prayers are with you.

Tim and Tina Bullock

March 30, 2010

Sean and Marci...Words cant express how sad I am for your loss. Please know that your family is in our prayers during this difficult time. I hope you can find peace and strength in God, each other and your family.

March 29, 2010

Sean and Marci - We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you will be in our prayers. May your memories bring you bring you a bit of peace in this time of grief.

~ Tony & Shelley Beauchamp

Pam Keenan

March 29, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Your Delta Family

March 27, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

March 27, 2010

Dear Marci,
I love you all very much and I pray the Lord will be with you and give you great strength during this time of sorrow.

Love,
Jann, JoAnn, Jean Wynn and Michael Downs

Mike,Judy,Johnathan, Derek,& Mikayla Decker

March 26, 2010

Your family is in our prayers today, tomorrow, and always. She will always be in our hearts. May God wrap so much love and comfort around each of you during this emotional grief.

Dylan, Jane, Reid, Ethan, & Conner Bayliss

March 26, 2010

Sean, Marci, and Emma,
We are so sorry for your loss. McKinley was such a beautiful angel and we will love and remember her always. We love you guys too and will keep you in our thoughts.

John Noonan

March 26, 2010

Sean & Marci I am so sorry, you guys are in my prayers. If there anything I can do please ask.

Shawn & Julie Freeman

March 26, 2010

Light a candle, gaze deeply in its glow,
as you watch it dance, in your heart you'll know,
that McKinley has not left you, for trust this to be true,
she is sitting with the Lord. . . . watching over you.

God Bless!

Gay LaMonica

March 26, 2010

My heart goes out to all of you. I extend my love and sympathy. God has a beautiful new angel in heaven. Her sweet and precious soul will live in everyones hearts forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers for strength. With love and sympathy, Gay LaMonica (a friend of Cherie's in KC)

Theresa Rodriguez

March 26, 2010

I am so sorry for your Loss

Monica Frame

March 26, 2010

Cherie, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brian & Gina Miller

March 26, 2010

There is no way of expressing the sorrow we feel for all of you. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to ask. Know that your family will be in our thoughts.

Robin Pickens

March 26, 2010

So sorry for yoour loss. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Robin Rank Pickens

Kristy Crissler

March 26, 2010

My heart aches for you. I cannot image a greater pain than the loss of a sweet little one. My God give you strength now and always.

Robyn & Josh Hunt

March 26, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are breaking for your family. We will be here for you if you need anything at all.

Kelly & Jeff Paskiewicz

March 26, 2010

Sean, Marci, and Emma, We are so saddened by your loss. McKinley was a beautiful baby and has definitely made Heaven a brighter place! Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Laura Bruyere

March 26, 2010

There are no words to express our saddness for your loss. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

Susie Marks

March 26, 2010

Marci, I'm a friend of your mom's and I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am. I wish words could wash away your pain but they can't. I pray that God gives you all the comfort, peace and love that you and Sean will need to see you through your loss. God bless and care for you and your family. Susie Marks

Dave & Jen Berkbigler

March 26, 2010

Words cannot express how sorry we are for you and your family. She is an angel and will now be your angel up in heaven. Know that you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

Susan George

March 26, 2010

My heart breaks for Cherie and her family. Be assured that you have many friends who love you and are thinking of you during this unthinkable time. McKinley is with God and the angels, but her precious soul will live in your hearts forever.

Barrowed Angel

Lisa Borders

March 26, 2010

Such a sweet and beautiful baby...McKinley, you will never be forgotten!

Kelly Komadoski

March 26, 2010

Sean, Marci and Emma you are in our thoughts and prayers and McKinley our hearts are heavy that we won't see that smile but rest in peace, sweet girl.

Dee Ann Achterberg

March 26, 2010

I wish I had words that could comfort you and take all the pain away. Just know that you are in my heart and my prayers. God bless you.

Pam Stover

March 26, 2010

My heart aches for your loss, but just remember that all she knew was love and happiness and there is no greater gift. You are in my prayers.

Cheri Schuepbach

March 26, 2010

My prayers are with you and your family.

Don and Carri Lane

March 26, 2010

Bruce and Marilyn, Don and I are praying for your family during your time of grief. God bless all of you.

Stasia Royer

March 26, 2010

Cheri and family - I am so sorry for your loss and words fail me. Know that I will keep you and your loved ones in my prayers.

Renee Gomric

March 26, 2010

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your sweet baby girl, my thoughts and prayers are truly with you.

Pat Parton

March 26, 2010

Sean, Marcie and Cherie, you are all in my thoughts and prayers in your time of grief. We are never alone.

Heather Pick

March 26, 2010

Sweet angel McKinley, you will remain in our hearts forever.

Southwoods Staff

March 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jennifer & Dane Eckelman

March 26, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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