Mary Josephine Bure

Mary Josephine Bure, age 82, of Argyle, departed this life on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at the residence of her daughter near Westphalia. She was born on October 4, 1936, at Westphalia, a daughter of Charles Fritz and Mary Elizabeth (Meyerpeter) Falter Mary was united in marriage on May 19, 1973, at Westphalia, to Frederick Bernard Bure, and to this union, three children were born. She was a member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Argyle. During her working life, Mary had been employed by Linn Manufacturing; Tweedie Shoe in Jefferson City; and Meta Uniform Company, all prior to her marriage and becoming a stay at home mom. After her children grew older, she worked at Quaker Window in Freeburg, until retiring in 1995. Mary enjoyed embroidery work, cooking, baking, and especially making homemade bread. Those left to mourn her passing include: Her children, Mark Bure of Argyle, Brenda M. Rehagen and husband, Travis, of Westphalia, and Jennifer Wood and husband, Michael, of Holts Summit; her six grandchildren, Destiny Schulte and husband, Marine Sergeant Clinten Schulte, of Oceanside, Calilfornia, Navy Petty Officer (E-6) Dillon Rehagen and wife, Kana, of Slidell, Louisiana, Marine Corporal (E-4) Jacob Rehagen and wife, Makayla, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Joshua Rehagen of Westphalia, Elaina Wood and Kaleb Wood, both of Holts Summit, and Mary's first great-grandchild anticipated on March 27, 2020; nephews; nieces; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, on March 29, 2013; her father, Charles F., on July 19, 1964; her mother, Mary, on December 27, 1972; and her siblings, Bernard Falter on July 6, 1997, Gertrude (Joe) Boeckmann on July 18, 1974, Catherine (Al) Brandt on April 20, 2015, and Charles Falter on January 9, 2005. Visitation for Mrs. Mary Josephine Bure will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 6:30 p.m., on Sunday, September 15, 2019, and from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., on Monday, September 16, 2019, in the St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 1 Church Lane, Argyle, Missouri 65001. The Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Mary Josephine Bure will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, September 16, 2019, in the St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 1 Church Lane, Argyle, Missouri 65001, with the Rev. Matthew Flatley as the Celebrant. Interment will be next to her beloved husband, Fred, in the St. Aloysius Cemetery in Argyle by Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home in Vienna. Pallbearers for Mrs. Bure will be Destiny Schulte, Jacob Rehagen, Joshua Rehagen, Jerry Brandt, Gary Brandt, and Bill Bure, and her honorary pallbearers will be Dillon Rehagen and Kaleb Wood. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Mary Josephine Bure are suggested for Masses by her family with envelopes available at the Church or in care of Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 250, Vienna, Missouri 65582. Online condolences may be shared with the family of Mrs. Mary Josephine Bure at www.birminghammartinfuneralhomes.com