Josephine Dolores (Bax) Green

Josephine Dolores (Bax) Green, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. Our mother has gone on to reunite with the love of her life, her hubby, Glennon J. (Bob) Green, who preceded her in death on September 27, 2000. She was born in St. Elizabeth on June 18, 1919, daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Eichholz) Bax. She was united in marriage on August 8, 1942, in St. Louis, to Glennon J. (Bob) Green. Josephine greatly missed her "hubby" Glennon from the day he left to be with the Lord and angels in heaven. Josephine enjoyed quilting when she first married and later became known for her love of playing cards and dominos with family and friends. Most of all Josephine's favorite pastime was visiting with her family and friends. She dearly loved all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Christmas parties, barbeques, and playing washer boards was also a delight for her, especially when she would win playing against her children. Josephine was a member of the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, St. Anthony's Ladies Sodality, the Sunshine Gals Club, Senior Citizens Club, and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary 4th Degree. In December of 2014 at the age of 95, she moved to the Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center where she was voted and crowned Valentines Queen for the skilled division in 2015. She is survived by seven sons, Glennon (Melanie) Green of Springfield, Gerald "Jerry" (Melody) Green of Jefferson City, Richard (Jane) Green of Jefferson City, Edward (Donna) Green of Iberia, Joseph (Karen) Green of Centertown, Michael (Patricia) Green of St. Thomas, and Kenneth (Mary Ann) Green of Jefferson City; four daughters, Dolores (Francis) Struemph of St. Elizabeth, Marilyn (Gerald) Swendsen of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Theresa (David) Pemberton of Iberia, and Dorothy (Andy) Mueller of Ozark; and one daughter-in-law, Patricia "Pat" Green of Jefferson City; 33 grandchildren, Michele Renkemeyer; Lisa, Scotty, and Dustin Struemph; Dennis and Jeffery Green; Paula Dougherty; Evan Green; Barry and Brian Rowan; Tanya Durham; Cari-Ann Schulte; Raymond, Tara and Nikki Green; Holly and Christopher Green; Victoria Struemph; Adam and Nathan Green; Tiffany Wright; Aaron and Jacob Green; Audra Parrish; Eric, Matthew and Ryan Green; Angela Finton; Christie Bauer; Daniel Pemberton; Chad and Nicholas Green; and Grace Mueller; three step-grandchildren, Peter Swendsen, Matthew Wilde, and Kayla Streeter; 51 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons; one sister, Rosalie Gudeman; one brother, Leander Bax; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and loving husband, Glennon Green, she was also preceded in death by one son, Mark L. Green; one daughter, Mary Jo Green; two grandsons, James M. Green and Jonathan A. Mueller; three brothers, Edmund, Gregor, and Elmer Bax; three sisters, Christine Meisner, Zita Otto, and Agatha Pfieffer; and one step-granddaughter, Lisa Feltrop. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 21, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Fr. Joby Parakkacharuvil Thomas officiating. Interment will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at St. Anthony Parish Hall on Monday, August 20. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.fancher-rekusfuneralhomes.com.