St. Louis – Marie C. (Iannicola) Wehrle, loving wife of 69 years to George, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023.
Born August 11, 1931, in St. Louis, MO to Grace and Anthony Iannicola. Marie graduated from St. Alphonsus Rock High School in 1949.
She dedicated much of her life to raising her five daughters. She worked for more than 30 years at Kenrick Glennon Seminary as the Executive Secretary to the Rector, retiring in 2001 to spend more time with her family which includes her 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
In her retirement, Marie found joy in traveling with her husband, family, and friends, playing bridge, being a part of the Italian Club, volunteering at Birthright, and spending quality time with her family.
Marie is survived by her husband, George; her daughters, Toni (Tom) Hunt, Fran (Tim) Boyer, Judi (John) Laschober, Teresa (Dan Gebelein) Wolnik, and Cecilia (Keith) Fear; her grandchildren, Ted (Nicole), James (Brandi), the late Abigail, Ryan (Tonya), Michelle, Ellen (Sheldon), Beth (Jack), Robert, Thomas, Anne (Keaton), and Grace; and great-grandchildren, Clara, Watson, George, Edward James (EJ), Xavier, and Peter. She was a beloved sister to Theresa Koenig, Dolores Rezek, Dominic Iannicola, and the late Anthony Iannicola. She was also a cherished sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and friend.
A special thank you to Katherine with Assistance Home Care, Stacey, Mercy Hospice, and Nazareth Living Center for the dedicated and loving care they have offered Marie over the past several years.
Words cannot describe how greatly Marie’s presence will be missed in the lives of her loved ones, but her legacy lives on through them.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King and Birthright.
Visitation will be held at Kutis Funeral Home (10151 Gravois Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123) on Monday, January 16 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Tuesday, January 17 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish (6303 Nottingham Ave., St. Louis, MO 63109) at 11:30 AM with burial to follow at Jefferson Barracks.
please accept my condolences in the passing of Aunt Cungi . Sending love and prayers. God bless
Ps…I’m sure she is with my dad (Dan Colantone ) & mom (Gloria Colantone). & we will see all of them again .
Love,
Tina Colantone Visone
Our sincere condolences to all the family members of Aunt Cungi. I have such fond memories of her.
God Bless. All Our Love, Gina and Bill Carlucci
Toni, Tom and family, we are so very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Such an incredible blessing is a mother’s love We know you have many cherished memories to comfort you.
Love,
Bob and Jeanne Weber and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your dear Mom.
On behalf of everyone at Birthright, we are sending our love and prayers. Marie was such a joy to work with and had a wonderful way of comforting the young women who came to Birthright. She encouraged them and let them know all would be okay. We missed her so much after she retired. No doubt she is in her heavenly home.
Maureen Zink
January 11, 2023 Love and Prayers to the FAMILY OF MARIE WEHRLE! Marie was one-of-a-kind; so very “special!” Our time goes way back in time…Marie was almost a “forever” member of ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL; but attended MASS on daily basis at ST. RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH for years..MARIE & GEORGE WEHRLE are enjoying their heavenly reward with their LORD & SAVIOR,in the HEAVENLY KINGDOM.
So sorry for your loss
The Dryden Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you – I have many wonderful memories of Marie from Kenrick and dinners at your home. While nothing can fill the hole, there are so many beautiful memories.
My sympathy to George and all the
familly. I always enjoyed Marie’s company
My deepest sympathies on the loss of a wonderful Mother and one of His best. It was a privilege to take a small part in her care over the years. You chose your Mother well.
Ed & late Elizabeth (Betty) Peters & Family
Our prayers and condolences to George and family, Marie is in many of our wonderful memories. Her friendship is one for the ages. May her spirit continue to guide us here on earth.