Statler Family Obituaries
Courtois, Theresa Elizabeth (nee Kirn)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Theresa Courtois, 81, of Perryville died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, peacefully at her home. She was born Sept. 5, 1931, in Perry County, Mo., to Henry and Hennrietta Berkbigler Kirn. She and Richard A. Courtois Sr. were married Oct. 28, 1950. He survives in Perryville...
Printed in the Thursday, May 16, 2013 edition of the Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau, MO.
A funeral will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 for 81-year-old Theresa Courtois of Perryville who died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at her home.
She was born Sept. 5, 1931 in Perry County, the daughter of Henry and Hennrietta (Berkbigler) Kirn.
She married Richard A. Courtois Sr. on Oct. 28, 1950. He survives in Perryville.
She is also survived by two daughters: Susan Jaycox (fiancé Will Fell) of Savannah, Georgia and Mary McIntyre of Melbourne, Florida; a son Ronald (Connie) Courtois of Perryville; nine grandchildren: Andrea Courtois, Alexis Courtois, Jason (Gwen) Jaycox, Amy (Ryan) Cornell, Sean (Maegen) McIntyre, Eric McIntyre, Patrick (fiancee Stephanie) McIntyre, Amanda (Blake) Sauer and Benjamin Courtois; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Kevin and Richard "Stone" Courtois Jr.; three brothers; and two sons-in-law.
She was founding co-owner/operator of Farm Fresh Milk Store in Perryville which opened in 1972.
She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Ladies of Charity and Adoration Adorer.
She had taught first through eighth grade in a one room school near Silver Lake.
She was bookkeeper for Farm Fresh, Perry County Republican, Perryville Co-op and Farm Bureau and a seamstress.
She volunteered at St. Vincent Thrift Store and was an avid bridge player, crocheter, quilter, knitter and all other needle crafts.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 17 and 6:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18 at Young & Sons Funeral Home in Perryville. A parish wake will be held at 7 p.m. Friday and the rosary at 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
A funeral for 81-year-old Theresa Courtois of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. The Rev. Milton Ryan CM will officiate. Entombment will be in Mary Queen of Heaven Mausoleum.
Memorials are preferred to the St. Vincent Band or Birthright.
Printed in the Sun-Times Newspaper, Perryville, MO
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