Rosati-Kain Class 1970

Thanksgiving Blessing from Class of 1970 reunion.

A reunion is both a celebration of remembrance and of gratitude. We remember and give thanks for our classmates and teachers both living and dead who supported us during our sensitive adolescent years with positive, accepting energy. We remember and give thanks for the sisterhood we formed, the family we became.

Let us say together, “We give thanks.”

Our years at Rosati cultivated rich soil for the development of the women we are today. As Isabel wrote so beautifully,

“Rosati grows confident women. Independent thinkers. Good local and global citizens. Women who think as individuals but can work with others for the greater good. Women of substance who don’t necessarily take themselves seriously. Women of faith . . . contributing their God given gifts”

Look around this room isn’t this true of us?So our reunion gratitude is not only for the past relationships and experiences but gratitude for our present selves.

Let us say together, “We give thanks.”

We give thanks for our classmates who have died. Let’s take a moment of silence to remember with gratitude

Marie Curcuru. …………………. (1970)
Mary Grosch ………. ………….. .(1977)
Trish Mc Cormick Rutherford (1990)
Kathy Mc Innis Schaeffer….. (2000)
Marilyn Igel Mc Cart………. ….. (2001)
Chris Prives Fox. (2004)
Mary Stegman Scheidt (2006)
Sue Overmann Thompson…… (2009)
Elaine Childress.. (2015)
Joan Zakrzewski Allen… (2017)
Diane Guerra (2018)
Maribeth Furdeck Haag… …….. (2021

May their memories be a blessing.

To our companions who have died. As long as we live, you too will live for you are part of us as we remember you.

Let us say together, “We give thanks.”

Our high school chapel!

The Class of 70 had a lovely morning on September 26th attending mass at our own special chapel, the St. Louis Basilica, followed by a tour of R-K from current students. Rosati is up-to-date with a new STEM Classroom and Robotics labs while still maintaining the classic art room and cafeteria. Our school is vibrant and dynamic. Thanks to a great showing at the luncheon, the Class of 1970 was able to donate $550 to the school. Thanks everyone!

Are you ready for the reunion? Can’t wait to see everyone at the luncheon this Saturday. Also, Be sure to attend mass Sunday morning at the New Cathedral at 10 am. One more chance to check in with classmates over doughnuts and coffee.

Twelve members of our Class of 1970 have died.
May their memories be a blessing.

Marie Curcuru (1970)
Mary Grosch (1977)
Trish Mc Cormick Rutherford (1990)
Kathy McInnis Schaeffer (2000))
Marilyn Igel Mc Cart (2001)
Chris Privis Fox (2004)
Mary Stegman Scheidt (2006)
Sue Overmann Thompson (2009)
Elaine Childress (2015)
Joan Zakrzewski Allen (2017)
Diane Guerra (2018)
Maribeth Furdek Haag (2021)

Below are links to obituaries or other memorials that we have found.
We will be adding more information as we receive it.
Please feel free to add to this posting.


Maribeth Furdek Haag

BORN
1952
DIED
2021

Maribeth L Haag
(nee Furdek) was born March 26 1952, the daughter of the late Thomas Furdek and his wife Bernita (nee Kertz). Maribeth was called home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2021 at the age of 69 years. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Thomas E. Haag: two sisters, Sheryl O'Connell (Dennis), Susan Hohenberger (John): three brothers, Dennis Furdek (Barbara), Gerard Furdek (Kathleen), John Furdek: nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many friends. Maribeth's family resided in South Saint Louis and she was a member of Epiphany Parish's 1966 graduation class. She graduated from Rosati-Kain High School in 1970, and obtained her Certification in Radiologic Technology in 1972. She spent the next 35 years at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital caring for children before retiring in 2008. Maribeth loved all sports, especially softball and volleyball. Her team won the 1967 St. Louis city women's softball championship and in addition to playing recreational volleyball, she religiously followed her nieces and nephews collegiate volleyball careers. She loved traveling the world having visited 6 continents and 47 countries, relaxing on white-sand beaches, and savoring her afternoon glass of wine while reading a good book. Along with family and friends, we will all miss her kind heart, generosity and always helping hand.
Services: A Memorial Mass will be held at Queen of All Saints Parish, 6603 Christopher Drive, 63129, on Saturday, June 19, at 10:30 a.m. Immediately following the Mass, a Celebration of Life gathering for her family and friends will be held at Royale Orleans Banquet Hall, 2801 Telegraph Road, 63125. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent in her name to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital (www.glennon.org/give-to-glennon) or The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (www.stvincentdepaul.net/give/donate).
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jun. 13, 2021. ©2021 Legacy.com All rights reserved.


Diane Guerra

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/saint-louis-mo/diane-guerra-7970838

Diane E. Guerra, 66, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on August 23, 2018.
Beloved mother of Eric (Nataliia) and Alexis; loving dee-dee of Alina and Logan; dear sister of Mike, Kate, and Susan, and sister in law of Kathy; beloved aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and dear friend to many.
Visitation Tuesday, August 28 from 10-11am at Our Lady of The Pillar Catholic Church, 401 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 63131 with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11am.

The link has a tribute movie with beautiful photos of Diane.


Elaine Childress

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/stltoday/name/elaine-childress-obituary?n=elaine-childress&pid=175368959&fhid=5885

Elaine Childress passed away at the much too young age of 63 on Saturday, July 18, 2015. She is now reunited with her sweet daughter the late Susannah Kilmer. She leaves behind the love of her life, husband Douglas Kurka and his children, Kyle and Whitney. Dear daughter of Rosemary and the late William Childress. Beloved sister to Maureen (Rich) Keys, Virginia (Rich) Emanuel, Ken (Julie) Childress, Jim (Judy) Childress, Tom (Joann) Childress, Joan (the late Mark) Aiazzi, Elizabeth (Mike) Castellano, Patti (Tony) Sgroi, Nancy (Ray) Vogt and Connie (Pat) Howe; treasured sister-in-law to Bruce and Christine Kurka; favorite aunt to 50. E touched many lives and made great friends while at Nativity, Rosati-Kain, and UMSL; through 13 years of teaching science and coaching at Rosary High School; and 28 years of teaching and as an administrator at John Burroughs School. She truly lived each day by her motto : My mission in life is not merely to survive but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style. M. Angelou Her beautiful smile, strength, courage, wit and love will be missed. Services: Memorial Mass at St. Claire of Assisi, 15642 Clayton Rd., 63011, Tuesday, July 28, 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Wildwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. KUTIS AFFTON SERVICE

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jul. 26, 2015. ©2021 Legacy.com All rights reserved.



Joan Louise ( Zakrzewski ) Allen
January 24, 1952
March 6, 2017

Joan Allen is survived by her husband David Allen and children Matthew Allen ( Abby Behlmann ), Danial Allen, Jennifer ( Josh ) Dixon. Grandchildren Nathen, Irene, Josie, Anne Allen, George and Ruthie Dixon.

Joan was a loving wife, Mother, sister and Aunt. In her career Joan obtained Masters Degrees in Education and Business from SIUE and UMSL. She was the Business teacher and then Administrator of Normandy High School before retiring. Joan then took on the job of Executive Director of “Give Kids A Smile” ( GKAS ) a non-for-profit. This organization provides free Dental Care to more then 500 under privileged and under served children in ST. Louis and surrounding areas. Joan raised funds and organized Dentists, Hygienist, Oral Surgeons and Pedodontists to hold weekend clinics Bi-yearly at St. Louis University Dental school facilities. She provided this care for 10 years, holding her last clinic 3 weeks before her death from breast cancer.

Joan is greatly missed by her family and friends and in her spirit she would say to her family LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE and DANCE. Keep this “LIFE PARTY GOING IN JOY”.

The Give Kids A Smile Foundation have named a special award after Joan. Here's a quote regarding the first recipient in 2019...
"Dr. Brofsky exhibits all of the traits that are synonymous with those of our original GKAS executive director in St. Louis, Joan Allen," Dr. Dalin said. "He is hardworking and dedicated and has a huge heart filled with love for kids who are so desperately in need of dental care. Joe is a great asset to our national Give Kids A Smile program, always willing to help improve and build programs around the country."

The Joan Allen Award will recognize one ambassador every two years who has provided outstanding leadership on behalf of the Give Kids A Smile program.



Sue Overmann Thompson

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/telegram/name/susan-thompson-obituary?pid=126844107

Susan (Overmann) Garcia Thompson, 56, died at her home, Friday, May 1, 2009 after a long illness.

She leaves her husband, Charles E. Thompson; four step-daughters, Marta-Elena Wisdom, of Pelham, NY and her husband, Wiley Wisdom; Michelle Smith, of Shrewsbury, MA and her husband, John; Diana Taft, of Ellington, Ct. and her husband, Gregory; and Sandra Wise, of New York City and her husband, Jeffrey; three brothers, Raymond Overmann, of Creve Couer, MO; Daniel Overmann, of Kirkwood, MO and his wife, Mary; and Leo Overmann, of Hong Kong and his companion, Margaret Lam; her mother-in-law, Ruth Thompson Anderson and her husband, Howard; 8 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was the daughter of Vincent and Dorothy (Bober) Overmann. She lived in St. Louis, MO, New York City and Marcellus, NY before moving to Whitinsville in 1998.

She was pre-deceased by her first husband, Jorge Garcia, who died in 1999.

Mrs. Thompson was a marketing and sales director for Welch-Allyn, Inc., of Skaneatelas, Falls, NY. She loved her job and considered all her co-workers a part of her extended family.

She was a member of the Blackstone Valley United Methodist Church, Whitinsville, MA, and was a chairperson of the church's communication team. She was a member of the group, Kindred Spirits, and enjoyed their summer camp meetings.

Sue loved her extended family, and as a hobby, kept track of the family genealogy. She also enjoyed skiing with her husband, Charlie, camping, and caring for their home, the Lake House, on Carpenter Reservoir.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 6, at 10 AM, in the Blackstone Valley United Methodist Church, 61 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville, MA. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Whitinsville. Calling Hours will be on Tuesday, May 5, from 3-5 and 6-8 PM in the Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill Street, Whitinsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund, Blackstone Valley United Methodist Church (BVUMC), 61 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville, MA, 01588.

www.carrfuneralhome.com Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from May 3 to May 4, 2009.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/stltoday/name/mary-scheidt-obituary?id=2861419

Mary Stegman Scheidt
Mary died on May 18, 2006.

Her obituary on Collier’s website:
Scheidt, Mary Theresa (nee Stegman), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on May 8, 2006.
Beloved wife of James Henry Scheidt; dearest mother of Casey (Chris) Gaw and Andrew Scheidt; dear grandmother of Travis and Taylor; dear daughter of Mary Ann and the late John Stegman; dear sister of Chris (Craig) Hondorp, John (Carol) Stegman, Jim (Adrienne) Stegman and the late Kathy Ringkamp (survived by David); dear daughter-in-law of Violet Scheidt Emas; dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and friend of many.Services: Memorial Visitation Thursday May 11 3-8 p.m. at COLLIER'S Funeral Home, 3400 North Lindbergh Blvd. (Bridgeton).
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society-Look Good, Feel Better Program.

Chris Prives Fox

Chris Fox engaged life with laughter, liveliness and attention to others. She stood only 4 feet 11 inches tall, but she had a tremendous impact on the world around her. If you knew Chris, you know that she loved her family, her friends, and her work. She laughed easily, and simple things (mostly chocolate) made her happy… Chris knew how to make life fun.
Chris taught environmental science to kids from all over Orange County at Trabuco Elementary School in Trabuco Canyon. She loved the natural world and worked as a teacher all of her life. In 2001, she was named Teacher of Distinction at Valencia Elementary in Laguna Niguel. There she
was instrumental in starting and maintaining an educational garden for the kids. She also worked as a volunteer helping to direct fundraising projects for schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
Chris grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where she attended St. Mary Magdalen Grade School in Brentwood, Rosati Kain High School, and then graduated from the University of MIssouri in Columbia, Missouri with a degree in education.
She married Mark Fox on August 1, 1975 and they moved to California in 1986. Chris and Mark have three children: Kate Eschenko, Andrew Fox, and Joseph Fox.
Chris died on May 2, 2004 at age 51, at Mission Hospital in MIssion Viejo, California of complications from a brain aneurysm.
Her loved ones will honor her life in a memorial service at St. Edward Catholic Church in Dana Point, on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to the Chris Fox Memorial Fund ℅ Saddleback Valley Educational Foundation, 25631 Peter A. Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92691.
A tree was planted in her memory in the Japanese Garden of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Her husband and children came to St Louis for the tree planting. A number of RK former classmates gathered as well.

Marilyn Igel Mc Cart

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139548564/marilyn-sue-mccart/photo


Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Marilyn died on Sunday
July 22,2001. She was the loving mother of Michael (Margaret), Devin and Maggie McCart; dearest daughter of Anthony and Rosemary Igel, dear sister of Theresa, Tony, Peter (Mary) and Marty (Valier) Igel: loving partner of Bob and Kris McCart: dear sister-in-law, niece, aunt, cousin, godmother, cherished co-worker, friend and teacher of many.
Funeral Wed.July 25 from Bopp Chapel to St. Clement Catholic Church. Entombment Bellerive Forever Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial preferred to the Marilyn Mc Cart Family Fund c/o Bopp Chapel or the American Cancer Society.


Kathy McInnis Schaeffer
October 14, 1951 – February 13, 2000

Kathy always wanted to help others, which led her to a career in nursing. Following RK, Kathy studied at Barnes Hospital School of Nursing, becoming an RN in 1974. She worked in a variety of settings, including staff nurse at Barnes, home health care, dialysis and nursing homes.
She was a loving mother to her two surviving children – Lizzie and James, as well as Anne Marie, who preceded her in death (December 1981) when she was 9 days old. A lifelong diabetic, Kathy died of complications of the disease after contracting the flu and suffering a heart attack.


Trish McCormick Rutherford

Trish was living in Ft. Collins Colorado with her husband and four children. They had just celebrated her two older children’s confirmation, her two younger children’s First Communion, and Trish and her husband’s tenth wedding anniversary with a family party. Trish’s parents had come from New York to care for the children while Trish and her husband went on a second honeymoon to the mountains. On the drive up the mountain their car was hit head-on by a drunk driver. Trish died immediately of her injuries in May 1990.


Mary Grosch

Mary died on January 27, 1977 of injuries suffered in a car accident.


Marie Curcuru

Marie died on August 7, 1970.

Post Dispatch Obituary:

Marie A. Curcuru, Friday August 7, 1970, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, dear daughter of Salvatore and Mary Ann Curcuru, dear sister of Lawrence Curcuru, dear granddaughter of Sam and Angelina Vitale, dear niece, dear aunt and cousin.
Funeral from Northland Mortuary, 7239 W. Florissant, Mon., Aug 10, 8:15 a.m. to Nativity of Our Lord Church. Mass 9 a.m. Entombment Calvary Cemetery.

Information compiled by Madonna Kuciejczyk-Kernan 9/21

Hope to see everyone at the reunion! Have you reserved your spot? Do you know about Sunday’s mass at 10am followed by coffee and a tour of the school with current students? Don’t miss all the fun! Can’t wait to see you! Reach out if you need info.

Happy New Year classmates. I hope everyone had a happy and safe New Year!

Hi Class of ‘70 Rosati grads. I send wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Is anyone not excited about leaving 2020 in the rear view mirror? We are ready for our scaled back festivities. Looking on the bright side, we are still able to see our grandkids but have less cleaning and cooking to do. How are you celebrating? Post some pics of your decorations. Check out our tree topper. So perfect for 1970! Have you been to the Garden Glow? Amazing as always. Best wishes, Kathy

Happy Thanksgiving fellow RK grads. Regardless of how you celebrate, stay safe. Anyone have any news to share? Anyone have any Christmas projects in progress? Just put these giant snowflakes up tonight!

What are you reading now? I always love to hear what others are reading. I’m reading The Imposters by Steve Benin- enlightening nonfiction. Thanks!

Greetings RK Class of 70. Congratulations on making the world a better place for the past 50 years. A group of grads gathered yesterday at Des Peres Park for a socially distant happy hour organized by our organization ninja Nadine Bosse Reinhardt. We are going to try to meet once more before it gets cold. Please comment with contact info, so we can include you for future gatherings. Pat McCann Gates is leading the planning for our eventual 50th Class Reunion; she and the committee are seeking information on classmates. They need contact info on about one third of our classmates. Please stay in touch. Attending were Carol Varrone Bruce, Nadine Bosse Reinhardt, Jackie McEvoy O'Brien, Marlene Mestres, Rita Gotway Mitchell, Pat McCann Gates, Alice Sanvito, and not pictured Mary Ellen Temme, and Kathy Ryan. What have you been doing for the past 50 years?