Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Wednesday September 16, 2026
Beloved wife of the late Donald A. Brahm loving mother of Susan (Kevin) Scheman, Jeffrey (Elizabeth) and David Brahm; dearest grandmother of Christine, Brian (Crystal), Jeffrey Jr., Gina (Zach), and John; dearest great-grandmother “GiGi to 5” Ella, Olivia, Ashley, Calvin and Theo; dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt cousin and friend.
Services: Visitation at St Mark Catholic Church (4220 Ripa Ave, St. Louis, MO 63125) on Wednesday, September 30 from 9:00 am. until Funeral Mass time at 10:00 am. Inurnment JB National Cemetery. Memorials to Shriners Children’s Hospital appreciated.
“Dearest Dorothy”! I don’t know how this title came about, but she loved being called by that name. A few of my experiences of Dorothy was the time St. Tim’s was merging with Most Precious Blood & Queen of All Saints, and we had one more celebration at Orlando’s to celebrate our parish and she helped me reunite the ladies of St. Tim’s Kitchen Band. They were a blast and such a fun group with their kazoos and creative instruments. Most of my memories of her are attending Fr. Ted’s daily 6:30 Mass. There was many a time he mentioned how her & Don were the first parishioners he met and how they helped when his VW was in need of repair. But, the most memorable were all the times she would make her weekly visits to nursing homes to visit her dear friends from St. Tim’s who had to leave their homes. She always kept them informed with the bulletin and any updates she thought interesting. As Fr. Ted would say sweet Dorothy “Finche’ non ci incontreremo in Paradiso” – “Until we meet in Paradise”.
Hi, My name is Janie Comerio, my Dad Lou named me after my Mom. My family was friends with your Mom Dearest Dorothy and what a perfect name for a beautiful, loving person I won’t forget. Even your Dad Don Braham was a dear friend to my parents and our family. As I age myself, realize how special all of our lives were at St. Timothy and how Father Ted was such an integral part of our lives during the beginning. The skits and friendships all of you have to remember to this day bring back beautiful memories and all the great and fun activities each person was involved with. Your Mom is still a gift as I remember what a beautiful lady, kind and fun! Your and Mom and Dad were two of the best people ever! I have a new mechanic, I inherited my Mom’s Ford 2004 Taurus when our Mom went to Paradise to be with my Dad Lou Comerio who was also very involved with the Men’s Club and Dorothy and my Mom were involved with the Ladies Sodality, yet we’re friends for many years. The reason I mentioned my mechanic whose name is Dennis Courtois on Sublette near Cunetto’s is my sister Celeste mentioned that Dennis is my new Don Brahm. ” Heaven, I’m in Heaven and my Heart can Hardly speak, when we’re Dancing together Cheek to Cheek.” God Bless and Comfort you all. This was a beautiful time in Life. Sharing with much love and Beautiful Memories. Xxoo Janie Comerio
My sincere sympathy to the family of Dottie. I had so much pleasure to visit her weekly after being homebound from St.Mark Church bringing communion which she so appreciated. Fr
Brian Hector commisioned me to do so. We had so much in common bein
g 5 months younger & growing up nearby in South St.Louis but never meeting. However, her family attended St.THOMIS of Aquin Church where i was confirmed, received Holy Communion & was married. As time went by, i also had the pleasure to know her 3 dear children and some grandchildren/great-grandchildren who she spoke fondly of. I will miss our weekly chats ! She showed so much interest in me & my family. I have been with St.Mark’s for only 7 years but Dottie should be considered a historian of our parish. I now pray that she has eternal peaceful rest in heaven
with her husband & parents.