A funeral will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024 for 82-year-old Barbara Lee Lukefahr of Perryville, Mo. peacefully passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 18, 1942 in St. Louis, Mo. to Norvell J.”Bud” and Mary Veronica “Vera” (Short) Becker, who both preceded her in death.
Barbara and Simon “Joe” Lukefahr were married June 11, 1966 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Highland, MO. He preceded her in death on April 10, 2008. They were blessed with 45 years of marriage.
Survivors include two sons and five daughters: Jeffery (significant other Lori Schumer) Lukefahr of Minnith, Mo., Michelle (Bill) Schumer of Perryville, Mo., Lisa (Terry) Wibbenmeyer of Perryville, Mo., Tina (Randy) Ernst of Marion, Ill., Tammy (Phillip) Hacker, Jennifer Lukefahr of Potosi, Mo., and Mark (Heather) Lukefahr of Perryville, Mo.; two brothers: Gary (Christine) Becker of Jackson, Mo. and Pat (Connie) Becker of Perryville, Mo.; a sister-in-law: Mary Lukefahr of Perryville, Mo.; 19 grandchildren: Makenda (Chris) Bogantes, Katie Lukefahr, Chloe Lukefahr, Savannah Jo Lukefahr, Zachary (Alyssa) Schumer, ShelbyLynne Schumer, Makayla (fiance Ian Ferguson) Schumer, Veronica (Kaleb) Dauster, Luke Wibbenmeyer, Tyler Wibbenmeyer, Elizabeth (Dalton) Thieret, Amber Ashby, Matthew (Allyson) Ashby, Derek Hacker, Maggie Hacker, Tanner (fiance Jolee Dees) Koenig, Ashton Helmes, Kannon Helmes, Delilah Lukefahr; 10 great grandchildren; and four nieces.
She was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law: Sr. JoAnn Lukefahr D.C.; and a brother-in-law: Fr. Oscar Lukefahr. C.M.
Barbara was a secretary at the Association of the Miraculous Medal office in Perryville.
She was a dedicated homemaker and a devoted wife and mother raising seven children and many grandchildren.
She worked at Hoeckele’s Bakery & Deli in Perryville.
Lastly she loved working with the children at Little Wonders Learning Center in Perryville.
She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville.
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville.
A funeral mass for 82-year-old Barbara Lee Lukefahr of Perryville, Mo. will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Fr. Joe Geders C.M. officiating.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools or Journey Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.