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Patricia Wochner Obituary

Wochner, Patricia J. (nee Lanigan), 85, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Thursday, July 19, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Charles Wochner; dear mother of Mary (Richard Halsey) Wochner, the late Susan Bober, Beth (Bruce) Hudson, Carol (Gene) Nachtweih & Michael (Micki) Wochner; loving grandmother of Matthew & Michael Bober, Stephen (Debbie), Kevin (Christina) & Megan Hudson & Courtney Wochner; dear stepgrandmother of Erin (Brian) Christopher & Matthew (Meghan) Halsey; dear great-grandmother of 6; loving daughter of the late Vincent & Marie Lanigan; dear sister of the late Rosemarie (the late David) Laymon & Mary Ellen (the late John D.) McCullen; dear aunt of Dianne (Ralph) Winn & great-aunt of Scott Winn; dear cousin & friend to many. Patricia was a proud graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and St. John's School of Nursing. She knew no strangers and was widely loved by all. She loved spending time with her family, spins with her sisters, word games and all things Irish. She had a poem or a song for every occasion. She was an active parishioner at St. Thomas the Apostle, Florissant and Ascension, Chesterfield. Special thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Friendship Village Chesterfield. She loved them like family. Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Monday, 9:30 a.m. to Ascension Catholic Church, Chesterfield for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Ascension Reach-Out or St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's online guestbook at Schrader.com.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2012.

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Michele Seagrass

August 10, 2012

Beth and family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear, sweet mother. I just learned of her passing. I know how deeply you, your sisters and brother loved her. God bless Patricia and each of you.

Kathy Piercy

July 26, 2012

I was saddened to hear that Pat had passed. May you find peace and joy in her life; I know how much all of you meant to her.

Christine LaPorta

July 23, 2012

Just heard, today, of Mrs. Wochner's passing. To the entire family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of living next door to the Wochner family in Florissant many, many years ago. Mrs. Wochner, may you rest in peace. Please give my father, James LaPorta, a big hug when you see him. He left us earlier this year and I miss him every day.

Bob and Jan Oppelt

July 23, 2012

Carol and family:
Sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Grief can be so hard but our special memories help us cope.

Angela Scott

July 23, 2012

I was so sorry for all of Pat's family and for the loss they must feel. I've known Pat ever since she came to Friendship Village and always enjoyed speaking with her, she always had something witty to say and I couldn't help but love her. I know she will be missed by all. God Bless all of you.

Monroe Brewer

July 23, 2012

Sorry to see Pat's passing. I remember the Lanigans well from my childhood. Vincent Lanigan was related to my father through his mother, Julia McGrath Brewer, and we would occasionally attend Lanigan family events. When I was a child Mr Lanigan gave me a brand new baseball. Boys remember those events, even 60 or so years later.

JIm Rook

July 22, 2012

so sorry for your loss thinking of you. uncle JIm and Rose louisville KY.

Carolyn Tator

July 22, 2012

I want to express my deepest sympathy. I enjoyed your mother's friendship when we lived on Larry Dr.....a special time. Thinking of you with love and prayers. Carolyn Tator, Jan (Tator) Wathey and Nancy (Tator) Baker....

Vicki Chervenak (Schmitz)

July 22, 2012

Mary,
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful lady. I have lots of good memories of her from when we were kids. My prayers are with you and all your family.

Peggy/John Helm

July 22, 2012

We just wanted to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Beth and Bruce Hudson. Grandma Pat was a wonderful example of joy, laughter, and grace. She made me feel like I was a part of her family and I'm sure she was that way with everyone she met. So sorry for your loss.

Richard Murray, MD

July 22, 2012

Pat Wochner was one of my mother's best friends at St. Joseph's Academy, and they remained friends until my mother's death in 2009. Please accept the condolences of my three brothers and my sister, and of my daughter,Ceci,SJA 2009.

Ann Ross

July 21, 2012

Mary, sending love and comfort from the Caucus as a group and from each of us to you and your family.

Char/John/Ann/Steph Valenti

July 20, 2012

Beth, We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a great lady. Our prayers are with you and your family.

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