Born: May 2, 1944 - Deceased: November 26, 2023
Marie Delores Gemmingen, nee French, 79, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, May 2, 1944, in St. Louis, MO, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: James Erwin Gemmingen
- Parents: Paul L. and Marie, nee Schuchman, French
- Great-niece: Anette Marie Henton
Surviving are her:
- Sons
- Victor Gemmingen of Belleville, IL
- Mitchell von Gemmingen of St. Louis, MO
- Grandchildren
- Katherine Jane Gemmingen
- Keely Marie von Gemmingen
- Kristoph Thomas Gemmingen
- Lila Faye Gemmingen
- Sister: Barbara (David) Henton of Midland, MI
- Nephew: Michael Henton
- Niece: Sheri Marie Henton
- Great nephews
- Brandon Henton
- Corey Henton
Marie was an executive secretary for Veteran Canteen Service and a graduate of Incarnate Word Academy. She was a devoted member of Concordia United Church of Christ. Marie met people with nothing but empathy and love, always ready to help those in need. She accepted people for who they were and never made you feel judged or ashamed. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, Mimi, and best friend. Anyone who knew her was blessed with her presence.
“Her angel’s face, As the great eye of heaven shined bright, And made a sunshine in the shady place.”
-Edmund Spenser
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Fisher House at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. https://www.fisherhouseinstl.org/
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 8:45 am, Friday, December 1, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Pastor Joan Mier officiating. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
8 Comments
Marie was my pew-mate for many years at Concordia. We were also Bible School partners helping the little ones learn about Jesus. When I sit in my usual spot next time at Concordia, I will miss seeing her sitting by me on the aisle. I hope you will join Dorothea and Pearl as another one of my Concordia guardian Angels. Rest in peace dear lady.
So sorry to hear this news. We know she is in Heaven.
Mitch, Marty and I are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
So sad to hear of her passing. I know that Heaven is having a big party for this precious lady. I was so proud to be able to know Ms.Marie through the Veterans Canteen Service. She was a remarkable lady. My daughter and I send many Prayer, Hugs and Love to the family. So sorry for your loss.
I loved Marie. She was one of my favorite people at VCS. Always a kind word and smile for everyone.
Marie was a special lady! Always ready to give hugs if needed! I am so privileged to have worked with her for many years. Condolences to her family.
Marie was a devoted member of Concordia UCC, teaching Sunday School, Bible School and involved many organizations within the church. It was my pleasure to have known her and shared our faith for the years I’ve know her.
My sincere sympathy to her family.
Rest in peace.
The Friends of Fisher House St. Louis extends our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Marie Gemmingen. We are grateful to her and her family for encouraging memorial contributions in her honor to be made to the assist the Fisher House in St. Louis. Our board president, Jim Donahoe, worked with Marie for many years at Veterans Canteen Service. Jim had great praise for Marie’s calm way of listening to then helping customers who called him to complain — and got her! — at VCS.
We are honored to be able to help Veteran’s families in her memory, as we serve with the motto “…because a family’s love is good medicine.”
We wish the family of Mrs. Gemmingen great peace in their memories of her.
Laura Neuman-Howe, for The Friends of Fisher House St. Louis
Mailing Address: PO Box 998, Fenton, MO 63026
http://www.FisherHouseinStL.org