Evelyn Leona (nee Dalenberg) Rector, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Saturday, July 19, 2003; born Jan. 19, 1911, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to the late Peter C. and Ethel M. Dalenberg; loving wife of the late Rudolph Daily Rector whom she married June 24, 1933; beloved mother of Susan Kay (John F.) Evans, and the late Robert Lee Rector; dear grandmother of Dene' Drury and (Johnny Sissom), Shelly (Daniel) Henson, John R. Evans and Scott Evans; dear great-grandmother of Brandon, Jimmy, Heather, Brett, Erin, Drew, and Emily; dear sister of Lucille Katherine Miller, and the late Lyle Wilson Dalenberg; dear sister-in-law of Audrey Dalenberg; dear aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt, and friend to many.
The family of Mrs. Rector wishes to thank the administration and staff of Fountainbleau Lodge for all the special care given to their mother.
Mass will be celebrated Monday, July 28, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1160 St. Cyr Road, St. Louis, officiated by the Rev. John Vosler.
Immediately following the Funeral Mass, friends will be received at the Valhalla Chapel, 7600 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Alzheimer's Association of St. Louis, 9374 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis, 63132.
Arrangements by Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.
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