Gum, Michael K. Thursday October 31, 2024. Beloved husband of Dorcas M. Gum (nee Dowell). Dear father of Michael Gum Jr. (Kate Laux) and Gregory (Ingelise Leung) Gum. Dear son of Eleanor and the late William Gum Jr. Dear brother of Steve (Pam) Gum and the late William Gum III. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.
Funeral from Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Saturday November 9 at 10:00 am. Interment Walnut Hill Cemetery (Belleville, Il.). In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Missouri Conservation Department appreciated. Visitation Friday 4-8 pm.
I will forever miss seeing you on your front porch during my walks. I always enjoyed stopping and talking with you and your family. Sydney is a great joy you brought into the neighborhood ❤️ Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
~Amen~ All my love Laura
Love you my dear cousin Mike. You will be missed so much by all of us who love you so deeply. Condolences to Dorcas and your family and my Amazing Aunt Eleanor. Prayers going up for this wonderful family! Love to you all!
Dorcas & Family, my deepest condolences to you all. I remember Mike when we worked together at ITT Research many years ago. He was a great guy. Cousin, my heart is with you….stay strong. God’s peace to you all.
With deepest condolences we pray for the Gum family! RIP Mike!!
Dorcas and family. Im so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you and your Family in your time of sorrow . sincerely, Robin James.
My deepest sympathy to Dorcas and family and my dear Aunt Eleanor on the passing of Mike. Love, Jeanie Howard Bleyle, Margaret’s daughter.
Our prayers for the Gum family and all my love to Aunt E. I am Aunt Margaret’s daughter , Joanne Howard Miller. Please give Aunt E a hug from me. She came to St. Louis and helped my mom care for Jean and me years ago. May Our Lord comfort you as you say an earthly good bye to Michael. Love, cousin Joanne
Rest my friend ❤️
Dorcas and family,
My heart is with you. How truly sorry I am that you’re on this path❤️.
Sending all my loves and hugs right now to you and yours ❤️.
Carrie (aunt Shirley daughter)
Sending my deepest love to my amazing Aunt Eleanor and our StLouis relatives in the loss of Mike. We have always been separated by miles but not family attachment. The stories of our lives and shared attachments connect us still. Cousin Mike may you rest in peace . Prayers to all.
Daughter of Margaret Wilson Howard
Extending my deepest sympathy Dorcas and family. You know you are loved, be soft with one another, and cling to the Almighty. Love from Sharon Dowell.
Dear Sweet Cousin Dorcas and Family,
Sending prayers for the PEACE that surpasses all understanding to keep your heart and soul full of LOVE, STRENGTH, and PEACE for each day until the Lord brings us together with our Loved ones in Heaven. I Love You, Cousin