It is once again my sad duty to tell you of the death of two of our classmates. Marilyn Haakman Wurth-Perry has died recently and here is her obituary:
Marilyn Haakman Perry November 30, 1946 – February 1, 2025
Marilyn Perry, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 1st after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Born on November 30, 1946, Marilyn grew up with a deep love for family, laughter, and the simple joys of life. She carried that love into everything she did, touching the lives of all who knew her with her kindness, wisdom, and grace. Marilyn was born in St. Louis, but eventually followed her dream to move to Florida to be by the sandy beaches and the warmer weather. There, she was able to explore new places, embrace the welcoming community, and create lasting relationships with those she met before moving back to the midwest. Marilyn’s greatest joy was her family, always offering unconditional love, wisdom, and support. She was a devoted mother to her two sons, Scott (Elizabeth) Wurth and Eric (Debbie) Wurth, whom she adored with all her heart. Her love extended to her grandchildren (Chase, Gavin, Hayden) and great grandchild (Camden), who brought her endless joy. She was truly blessed to share a bond like no other with her dear sister, Nancy (Ron) Seeker, who was not just family, but her best friend and caretaker in her final days. She also leaves behind two nephews, Matt (Suzi) and Mark (Robin), and many dear friends from St. Louis to Florida, who will forever hold her memory close.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday February 28th from 3-5 pm at St. Louis Cremation (320 Jungermann Rd, St Peters, MO), where those who loved her will gather to honor her spirit, share memories, and find comfort in the bond she created among them.
Marilyn’s strength, love, and laughter will never be forgotten. Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing that she is now at peace. She will be deeply missed but forever cherished in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to LUNGevity, the nation’s largest lung cancer-focused nonprofit, in her honor.
Right after learning about Marilyn's death I learned that Lynn Blackwell Bullerdick died on February 1. Lynn has always lived here in St. Louis County but had not been in close contact with some of us in recent years. I was hoping to contact her soon regarding our upcoming 60th Reunion, happening the last weekend in September at Orlando's Event Center in Maryland Heights, with a Friday night no-host get-together somewhere likely in Kirkwood, and a picnic at Kirkwood Park on Sunday, our regular routine!
Here is Lynn's obituary (who was a cousin of our classmate Bill Hindman which some of you may not remember): https://www.stlfuneral.com/obituaries/lynn-bullerdick/#!/Obituary
Visitation is Feb 15 10:30 - 12:30 at Chapel Hill Mortuary 10301 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood - with graveside service at Oak Hill Cemetery there at 12:30. As Leslie Bright Wainwright just said, she was a lot of fun, easy to get in trouble with...to which I have to agree as I did that too, more than once!
This sad news delivery service is getting to me, we all need good news! Send me some and I'll post it!
Doesn't she look so lovely, she has been missed by her many Kirkwood friends I'm sure- RIP Pam.
