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1945
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Barbara Moehn Obituary
Alton -
Barbara Ann Moehn, 78, died at 1:50 a.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at her home in Alton. Born July 26, 1945 in Alton, she was the daughter of Felix Martin and Cecelia A. (Gradl) Pratte. She married John Thomas "Tom" Moehn on June 12, 1965 at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis, MO. He survives. Mrs. Moehn was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton and actively volunteered in many charitable organizations. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Along with her husband Tom, she is surviving by three children, David Moehn and his wife Sheri of Godfrey, Susan Bednarz of Hoffman Estates, IL, and Laura Messinger and her husband Doug of Brighton. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Zach (Grace) Moehn, Ben Moehn, Sarah Moehn, Jake Bednarz, Brooke Bednarz, Nick Messinger, Natalie Messinger, and Mallory Ann Messinger, one great grandchild, Alexander Moehn, and a sister, Marcia Pratte of Boston. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 18, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Alton. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marquette Catholic High School or Catholic Charities. Gent Funeral home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
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Carolyn Holt
August 17, 2023
Barb was a great loving lady and will be greatly missed! We sat in the same pew on days I made it to Msss! She and I had our mothers at Rosewood at the same time many years ago and she was so caring and loving to everyone there! She loved all of you so much and talked about you all the time! We at St Mary´s will miss her and pray for her and for all of you as you find strength during this difficult time! May God give you peace!
Carolyn Holt!
Emert Wyss
August 16, 2023
Tom and family - I am shocked to learn of Barb's recent death. She was a very kind and gracious lady, with whom I always enjoyed chatting, often after the morning Mass at St. Mary's. She will be in my prayers, but I'm very sorry that I will not be able to attend the visitation or Mass on the 18th as I have an appointment with Dr. Matthew Walter at Barnes at 10:45 that morning. Please accept my sincere condolences. Your good friend, Emert
Mildred Walker
August 16, 2023
My prayers go out to the family of Ms Barbara, she was a very kind and loving person. I met Barbara in 1990 when her and Tom would visit the group homes on the weekends. She always made me feel special. She will be missed.
Mildred Walker
Tami Mckittrick
August 16, 2023
My heartfelt condolences to you Tom and your family. I so enjoyed chatting with her at dinner in Florida at a conference about 12 years ago. She was so kind and down to earth. It was always good to see her at Challenge´s events. The last time was at Tom´s retirement. Please know you are all being thought of at this sad time.
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