Melinda "Susie" Sue Stumpe

Melinda "Susie" Sue Stumpe, age 50, of Meta, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis after a long battle with heart complications. Survivors include: her husband, Joe Stumpe, of the home; her mother, Jeannette Ripka; her three children, Ryan Stumpe and wife Hailey, Breanna Stumpe and Shania Stumpe, all of Meta. Funeral prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 29, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Meta. Interment will be held in St. Cecilia Cemetery in Meta. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Meta. www.fancher-rekusfuneralhomes.com