Mary Altheuser

1929-2021

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Mary Philippa Altheuser, 91, Jefferson City, died Wednesday, June 9, 2012, at Oak Tree Villas.

She was born Dec. 21, 1929, to the late Herman Gustave and Mary Wilimenia (Kleffner) Altheuser in Westphalia.

She was a 1948 graduate of Our Lady of Help High School in Frankenstein. Mary was employed with the Missouri State Division of Employment Security as a clerk typist III for 45 years until retiring in 1994.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Sewing Circle and later a member of St. Peter Catholic Church.

Mary was preceded in death by parents, Herman and Mary; infant brother, Jonathon Altheuser; brothers, Edward and Bernard Altheuser and wife Virginia; sisters, Clara, Agnes and Loretta Altheuser; and brother-in-law, Donald Starke.

She is survived by sister, Caroline Starke of Frankenstein; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-great- nieces and nephews.

Visitation and Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, June 14, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia with the Rev. Anthony J. Viviano officiating.Interment was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia.