Hempen, Gwen Lois (nee Hopper) of Sunset Hills, MO passed away on February 4, 2016 at the age of 90.
Widow of the late Milton F. Hempen. Loving mother of Joseph H. Hempen, Michael A. (Susan) Hempen and Caroline M. (Timothy) Merlo. Mother-in-law to-be of Angela Ann Campbell (nee Barger). Cherished grandmother of Joseph (deceased), Anna, John (deceased) and Mark Merlo. Beloved sister of Mildred Spahn, the late Janice LaRosa and the late Geraldine Neckermann. Dear aunt, great-aunt and friend. Mom cared passionately about her children and was always there to support them. No sacrifice was too great when it came to her kids. She was devotedly loved and will be dearly missed.
Services: Visitation will be at St. Catherine Laboure Church on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 from 9:30am to 11:30am. A Mass will follow at 11:30am at the Church, with interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.