Abeln, Rosemary
February 4, 1937 – March 17, 2026
Rosemary Abeln of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on March 17, 2026, at age 89, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Leo R. Abeln.
Loving mother of Douglas (Julie), David (Susan), and Timothy (Nicole) Abeln; dear sister of Ann Michalski. Cherished grandmother of Alec (Hayden), Cullen (Avery), Ryan, Derek, and Justin Abeln, and great-granddaughter Andi Lynn Abeln. She was also a devoted aunt, great-aunt, and friend.
Born in St. Louis to John and Anna (nee Gross) Maher, Rosemary graduated from Rosati-Kain Academy in 1954. She worked for many years as a seamstress and custom drape maker. She met Leo on a blind date in 1959, and together they were longtime members of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and later St. Mark Catholic Church, where she was active in the Ladies Guild. Rosemary enjoyed crocheting, painting, and creating handmade keepsakes for her family.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. Her strong faith in Jesus brings comfort that she is at peace in Heaven.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 4:00–8:00 pm at Kutis Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Rd., St. Louis, MO. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:00 am at St. Mark Catholic Church, 4200 Ripa Ave., St. Louis, MO, with interment at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
The Marianists
Province of the United States
4425 West Pine Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Rosemary was always so friendly and active at St. Mark Catholic Church. She lived near me and I would usually pick her up on my way to Ladies Guild meetings each month and we enjoyed talking about our families.
Dear Doug, Dave and Tim,
I am so sorry for your loss. Rosie gave us a blueprint for how to live the right way – being kind, smiling, laughing and praying. She was terrific. I loved our chats at the Xmas parties.
Hunter.