Bro. F. Joseph Hess C.M., 87, residing at Lazarist Residence in St. Louis, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Apostle of Charity Residence, Perryville.
He was born May 29, 1938, in Crystal City to Francis Joseph and Marguerite H. (Huber) Hess.
Bro. Joseph Hess C.M. was a Roman Catholic Brother and member of the Congregation of the Mission. He entered the novitiate at St. Mary’s of the Barrens in Perryville on May 30, 1957, and professed his vows at St. Mary’s of the Barrens in Perryville on May 31, 1959. He was vowed for 66 years and worked as a treasurer in various Vincentian houses located in Illinois, Missouri and Colorado.
Survivors include two brothers, James Hess and Leonard Hess, and a sister, Mary Schroeder.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation took place from 5 to 7 p.m., with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Mary Mother of God Chapel in the Apostle of Charity Residence in Perryville.
A funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Mary Mother of God Chapel in the Apostle of Charity Residence, followed by the Rite of Committal in the Vincentian Community Cemetery in Perryville, with Rev. James Cormack C.M. officiating.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Congregation of the Mission.
Online condolences may be made at fordandyoungfuneralhome. com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
