Barbara Lee Lukefahr, 82, of Perryville, peacefully passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 18, 1942 in St. Louis to Norvell J. ”Bud” and Mary Veronica “Vera” (Short) Becker.
Barbara and Simon “Joe” Lukefahr were married June 11, 1966 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Highland. He preceded her in death on April 10, 2008. They were blessed with 45 years of marriage.
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.
Survivors include two sons and five daughters, Jeffery (significant other Lori Schumer) Lukefahr of Minnith, Michelle (Bill) Schumer of Perryville, Lisa (Terry) Wibbenmeyer of Perryville, Tina (Randy) Ernst of Marion, Tammy (Phillip) Hacker, Jennifer Lukefahr of Potosi, Mark (Heather) Lukefahr of Perryville; two brothers, Gary (Christine) Becker of Jackson, Pat (Connie) Becker of Perryville; sister-in-law, Mary Lukefahr of Perryville; nineteen 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; four nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Simon “Joe” Lukefahr; sister-in-law, Sr. JoAnn Lukefahr D.C.; brother-in-law, Fr. Oscar Lukefahr. C.M.
Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 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.
