John Owens Seeley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Owen Seeley of Ironton, MO passed away April 30, 2014 at his residence at the age of 83 years, 3 Months, 19 Days. John was born January 11, 1931 in Hot Springs, AK a son of the late Bert and Theresa Rose Owens Seeley. On October 23, 1954 he was untied in marriage to Wilma Athie who survives. To this union six children were born, Theresa Mallery of Annapolis, MO, Julie Ann Karagiannis of Raymond, IL, Mary Clara Rutledge and husband James of St. Louis, MO, Patricia Jean Hadley and husband Dale of Glen Carbon, IL, Jacqueline Ann Hofman and husband Brian of Smithton, IL, and Marina Alexandria Kurfman of Silex, MO. Also surviving are 25 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grand Children and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister Helen Ferguson. John was a member of the AM Legion and attended Ste. Marie Du Lac Catholic Church. During the Korean Conflict, John served his Country in the United States Air Force. Funeral Mass will be held on Mon. May 5 at 9:30 a.m. from Ste. Marie Du Lac Catholic Church under the direction of Cole Family Funeral Home. Father Shoby Chettiyath will be officiating. Interment will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation will begin Sun. May 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. with rosary at PM at Cole Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Ste. Marie du Lac Catholic Church or the Diabetes Assn. Online condolences may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com

John Owens Seeley

January 11, 1931 - April 30, 2014