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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Mary Helen

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Mohr (Née Ferkins)

Jan 18, 1943 — Dec 20, 2025

Valley Park

Obituary

Mary Helen Mohr (née Ferkins) was delivered into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield.

Mary entered this mortal vale on January 18, 1943, born to Henry and Helen Ferkins (née Musser) in Watseka, Illinois. Ever the servant of others, Mary practiced nursing for 4+ decades at various hospitals in the St. Louis area, including Deaconess and Barnes, before retiring from the research arm of the Washington University School of Medicine. She married Gale Mohr in 1988, and they were blessed with 37 years together. They are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Des Peres.

Mary is survived by her husband, Gale, of Valley Park; step-sons Michael of Springfield, IL, and Matthew (Lindsay) of Manchester; sister, Betty Clear (Darwin) of New Haven, IN; sister-in-law Marilyn (Mark) Cannon of Willow Brook, IL; step-granddaughters Finley and Cecilia Mohr of Manchester; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded into eternal rest by her parents; step-father Perry McAlexander; father-in-law Theodore Mohr, Sr.; sister Patricia Troxell; brothers-in-law Jack Troxell, Theodore J. Mohr, and Eugene Mohr; and nephew Jackie Troxell.

Services: Funeral service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 12345 Manchester Road, Des Peres, Monday, 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Kahoka, Missouri. If desired, contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church School, Des Peres or a charity of your choice. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Sunday 2-4 p.m., and at the church, Monday one hour prior to service. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

December
28

Sunday

Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory

14960 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Visitation

December
29

Monday

9:00 - 10:00 am

Funeral Service

December
29

Monday

Starts at 10:00 am

Interment

December
29

Monday

Starts at 2:00 pm

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