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Unverferth, Norma Juanita (nee Herring)

Unverferth, Norma Juanita (nee Herring)

Norma Juanita Unverferth, 79, of Yuma, Ariz., died April 9, 2012, at her residence.

She was born Dec. 9, 1932, in Rockwood, Ill., daughter of Benjamin and Edith Iona Johnson Herring. She and John "Jack" Unverferth were married Oct. 3, 1953. He survives in Yuma.

Mrs. Unverferth had been a homemaker. She had been employed by Leonard Photography in Chester, Ill., and Intersection and Park-Et Restaurants in Perryville, Mo. She spent many years and had worked various jobs in both Chester and Perryville. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Yuma.

Other survivors include two daughters and a son, Gaye M. Unverferth of Omaha, Neb., Scott A. Unverferth and Terry L. Schluentz, both of Escondido, Calif.; five grandchildren, Carmella Flowers, Jessica Schluentz, Michelle Schluentz, Miranda Unverferth, Jonathan Unverferth; four great-grandchildren, Harmony Flowers, Gregory Flowers, Emily Schluentz and Aaron Schluentz.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and Howard; two sisters, Pauline and Omalee; and two infant siblings.

Friends may call at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, with Rev. Jason Schumer and Rev. Milton Ryan concelebrating. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. today. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent School.

Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

 

Printed in the Sunday, April 15, 2012 edition of the Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau, MO.


A funeral will be held Monday, April 16th, 2012 for 79-year-old Norma Unverferth of Yuma, AZ, who died Monday, April 9th, 2012 at her residence.

She was born on December 9, 1932 in Rockwood, IL daughter of Benjamin and Edith Iona (Johnson) Herring. They preceded her in death.

She and John "Jack" Unverferth were married on October 3, 1953. He survives in Yuma, AZ.

Other survivors include two daughters and a son, Gaye M. Unverferth of Omaha, NE, Scott A. Unverferth and Terry L. Schluentz both of Escondido, CA; five grandchildren, Carmella Flowers, Jessica Schluentz, Michelle Schluentz, Miranda Unverferth, Jonathan Unverferth; four great-grandchildren, Harmony Flowers, Gregory Flowers, Emily Schluentz, and Aaron Schluentz.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and Howard; two sisters, Pauline and Omalee and two infant siblings.

Mrs. Unverferth had been a home maker. She had been employed by Leonard Photography in Chester, IL and Intersection and Park-Et Restaurants in Perryville. She spent many years and had worked various jobs in both Chester, IL and Perryville. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Yuma, AZ.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, April 15th, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. Visitation will continue at the church Monday, April 16th, from 7 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

A funeral for Norma Unverferth will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 16th, 2012 at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Milton Ryan and Jason Schumer will concelebrate the funeral mass. Burial will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery.

You may make memorials to the St. Vincent Schools.

Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.

 

Printed in the Sun-Times Newspaper, Perryville, MO

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