Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Father, Ida went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on August 19, 2020, at the age of 88. Ida is the beloved wife of Joe Destito, Mother of Ralph (Marie), Fanny Kunes (Ben), Rose Brown (Dan), and JoAnne Westcott (Tom). Cherished grandmother of Max, Spencer, Jack, Kim (Ryan), Nick (Heather), Heather (Darrel), Chelsea, Dan (Jenna), Michelle, Cara, and Brooke. Beloved great-grandmother of Aiden, Sutton, Hudson, Jason, Jackson, Sophie, Ava, and Bella. Daughter of Fanny and Jim Alvernia, she was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Rose, Laura, Mike, and Josie. Survived by sisters, Jenny and Jo Pat, her children, and grandchildren. Her greatest joy was being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Donations to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or Basket of Hope appreciated.
SERVICES: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois Rd., Tuesday, August 25, 9:30 AM to St. Mark Catholic Church for 10:00 AM Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or Basket of Hope appreciated. Visitation Monday, 4:00 to 7:00 PM.
Praying that your precious memories of your mom and the love of your family will comfort you during this difficult time. We love you and are so sorry for your loss.
Annette and Mark Murphy
Joann so sorry to hear about your Mom, please accept my condolences. May she rest in peace.
Ralph and family, we are so very sorry to hear about your sweet mom’s passing. You and your family are in our prayers. May her memory be a blessing and the stories you tell about her keep her memory alive.
Love you guys,
Larry & Karen
Dear Fanny, Soo sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, may she rest in peace
JoAnne, Tom, Cara and Brooke, We are so sad to hear about your Mom. You all and the family are in our prayers and thoughts. Lean on each other and your faith to get you through this very difficult time. We love you and are thinking of you all the time. Tim, Mary and your Texas family.
She created a beautiful and caring family! So sorry for your loss. Remember to give yourselves time to breathe.
So sorry to hear about your Mom, please accept our condolences. I have warm memories of Ida when I was a child. She was always sweet to everyone.
Love,
Chuck & Rose Ann (Alvernia) Schuermann