Stella Marie Clifton

Stella Marie (Hilderbrand) Clifton, 91, of Perryville, passed away May 7, 2013 at DePeres Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on November 1, 1921 in McBride, MO, daughter of Ira and Mary (Kutz) Hilderbrand. She and Frederick J. Clifton were married on August 7, 1943 in Fort Dix, New Jersey. He preceded her in death on January 7, 1998. Mrs. Clifton had worked in food service for 30 years at Perry County Memorial Hospital, Perry County Nursing home and St. Vincent de Paul Rectory. She was active in Extension Clubs and served on the Board of Extension council for 2 terms. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post # 133 and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Her greatest enjoyment was going to her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren’s school and sports activities. She greatly adored her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and she also enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Survivors include three daughters; Carole (Richard) Martens and Sheila (Tom) Kniestedt of Perryville, Sharon (Paul) Clark of St. Louis, eight grandchildren; Jill (Michael) Hunt of Perryville, Angela (Chris) Winkler of Fenton, Brad (Amy) Martens of Columbia, John (Jennifer) DuBois of Eureka, Jami Rector of St. Louis, Amy (Robert) Schremp of Perryville, Jeffrey (Alyson) Rhodes of Charlotte, NC, Joseph (Adrienne) Rhodes of High Ridge, eighteen great grandchildren; Adam & Alex Hunt, Conner, Carter & Cooper Winkler, Hunter & Parker Martens, Claire & Josephine Stella DuBois, Jonathan Conley, Zoe Rector, Abigail, Grace, Ethan & Jacob Schremp, William Frederick & Ollie Rhodes and Anna Rhodes, seven step grandchildren; David (Kathy) Clark, Steve (Karen) Clark, Debbie (Tom) Cooper, Mary (John) Neels, Susan (Randy) Trautman all of St. Louis, James (Aleyda) Kniestedt of Monterey, Mexico, Karen (Dan) Potter of Whitefish Bay, WI., fifteen step great grandchildren; Raigan Mastain, Will, Jack & Katelyn Clark, Alex & Katie Cooper, Megan, Ryan & Libby Neels, Devenyns & Luke Trautman, Mary Claire & Jessica Potter, Grace & Amelia Kniestedt. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son; Frederick Clifton, Jr., one grandson; Randall Martens, one sister; Clara Hurst, three brothers; Edgar, Oscar & Walter Hilderbrand. Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Friday, May 10, from 4:00 – 8:00 pm with a catholic wake at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 6:30 – 9:30 am with a rosary at 8:15 am. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 10:00 am with Rev. Milton Ryan CM officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Hope cemetery. Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent de Paul Endowment Fund or St. Vincent Schools. Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO. will provide the arrangements.

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Stella Marie Clifton

November 1, 1921 - May 7, 2013