Mary Ann Raftery Obituary

We bid farewell to Mary Ann Raftery (Saint Louis, Missouri), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 8, 2024 at the age of 92. Mary Ann touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ann Raftery to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Patrick J. Raftery; and her parents, Alphons C. and Mary A. Schwarz. She is survived by: her children, Mary Wilke (Kent), Michael Raftery and Joseph Raftery (Sarah); her grandchildren, Kyla, William, Henry Raftery, Joshua, John and Gemma Wilke; and her brothers, Richard, Eugene, Jimmy and John Schwarz.

Visitation was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the John L. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes - South County Chapel (4830 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, December 13th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church (4900 Ringer Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129). A burial will be held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 from 10:45 AM to 11:00 AM at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125).