Marie E. Helbig

Marie E. (Moynihan) Helbig, Monday, May 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Oliver A. Helbig Jr., dear mother of Oliver (Phyllis) Helbig, Ann (Mike) Harman, Patrick Helbig, Myles Helbig (recently deceased), James Helbig, Bryan (Sue) Helbig, Mary Louise (John Clark) and Peggy (Dan) Feuerstein. A devoted grandmother to Matthew, Lauren, Jonathan, Jerohn, Jennifer, Andrew, Alex, Rachel (all Helbigs), Meagan Beckermann, Doc Crotzer and Nick and Emily Feuerstein. Great Grandmother to Mason Murphy, Trevor Beckermann, Emma and Benjamin Williams, and Damian, Ovidia, Aleze and Roman Helbig. A dear sister to the late Patrick Moynihan and sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many. A memorial mass for Marie is scheduled for Saturday, May 20th 2017 at 10:00 am with visitation beginning at 9:00am Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Florissant MO. Celebration of life immediately following the mass in the Sacred Heart Cafeteria. Marie was born November 26, 1924 in St. Louis MO to Helen and Patrick (Dewey) Moynihan, she had one brother Patrick Joseph. She attended St. Ann grade school and graduated from Rosati-Kain High School. After graduation she worked in the clerical staff for the Iron Workers Union. She met her beloved husband Oliver and they were married June 18, 1949. This June would have been their 68th Wedding Anniversary. They raised eight children in a crowded house filled with love and fun times – largely attributed to Marie. She was devoted to her religion, modeling herself after the Blessed Virgin Mary and Mother Teresa. A committed wife, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and very dear friend and relative. She was an incredibly strong person of heart and mind yet her demeanor and personality were demonstrated through gentle and kind actions. Her strong faith shined brightly through her beautiful blue eyes every minute of her life. She spent years caring for her wonderful Grandchildren that she loved dearly. The neighborhood children knew that our door was open to them and when Marie rang the dinner bell each evening at 5pm, the neighborhood children knew it was time for them to return home. Marie loved music and dancing, she enrolled in tap dance lessons in her 50’s. We are all blessed to have had her in our lives during her 92 years on earth and know that because she lead a beautiful life she rode the express elevator to meet St. Peter at the pearly gates. We may all find comfort knowing that she is looking down upon us and continues to pray for and love us all. Marie has donated her body to St Louis University School of Medicine In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church in Florissant. 751 S. Jefferson St. Florissant MO 63031

Marie E. Helbig

November 26, 1924 - May 1, 2017