Harriet Kohnen McGuire, 99, December 19, 2022, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Beloved husband of the late Thomas Francis McGuire, mother and mother-in law of Mary McGuire (Dennis Brand), Frances Welek (John), Patricia McGuire (Robert Sciortino), Kathryn Diemer (David), and Maureen Monaghan (David), dear grandmother of nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cherished sister to
Joseph Jr. Kohnen, Margie Heppermann, and the late Paul Kohnen, Teresa Horenkamp, Pat Goldkamp, Carl Kohnen, John Kohnen, Bob Kohnen and Dory Beckham. Beloved sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Harriet proudly served her country in WWII as a Navy nurse. She was a nurse for many years, including working in the polio wards. She was a St. Louis Zoo docent for over 25 years. She was happiest when surrounded by her family, especially her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed by all. Services: Funeral Mass 10:00 am Tuesday, January 3, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 751 N. Jefferson St., Florissant. Donations in lieu of flowers to Washington University School of Medicine Dean Perlmutter Fund.
Deepest Sympathies to a family.
Charlie & Marilyn Hoessle
So sorry for your loss. She was a remarkable woman.
My deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I was very happy to be able to escort her around the zoo a few months ago. It was a special afternoon and I really enjoyed visiting with her.
Dear Mary Kay, Frannie, Patty, Kathy, and Maureen,
I was so sad to hear about your mom. I remember spending the night at your house as a kid. You had a puppet play house in the basement, we had ice cream sodas and Frannie and I would walk down to the creek. Fast forward 35 years and I played in a golf tournament with your mom, my mom and Aunt Margie and we won our division!! I will miss my Aunt Harriet. I’m sorry I cannot make the funeral but I have many memories to cherish.
Love,
Sharon Beckham Renaud
Our thoughts are with your entire family. An extraordinary wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be fondly remembered.
Mary Kay, Frannie, Patty, Kathy, and Maureen: we are so sorry to hear of Aunt Harriet’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady, and my memories of her and our times together with your family are so precious.
My heartfelt sympathies are extended to your entire family. What a wonderful and admirable woman she was. I know your fond memories of her will give you strength and comfort.
Ginny Welek