We Live in Hearts We Leave Behind~Thomas Campbell

Verna Margaret Ludwig Thurm of Altenburg died Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was 75.

She was born March 20, 1934 in Oak Ridge, MO., the daughter of the late Ernest and Amanda Ludwig who lived near Oak Ridge, MO.

She was married to George Thurm on October 11, 1953 and he survives in Altenburg.

Verna Thurm was a full time homemaker until 1974, when she and her husband purchased Midwest Auto Parts. She managed that business until it closed.

Other survivors include two daughters Brenda Sue Hopfer of Perryville, Linda (Kyle) Brotherton of Jackson, one son Stephen Lynn (Debbie) Thurm of Frohna, two brothers Leonard (Jacqueline) Ludwig, Marvin (Dorothy) Ludwig both of Oak Ridge, six grandchildren Brian (Jennifer Manning) Hopfer, Eric Hopfer, Todd (Brenda Dawn) Hopfer, Jason (Holly) Floyd, Jena Lyn Brotherton, Brandon Michael Thurm, four great grandchildren, Sydnie Floyd, Ty Hopfer, Gabriel Hopfer and Kilee Hopfer.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Verna Thurm was an active member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna, Altenburg Homemakers Club, Concordia Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, where she held various offices. Her favorite charity was Lutheran Family and Children’s Service of SEMO. She served as auxiliary President for 10 years and on the advisory council. Verna attended Horrell School a one room school house for 8 years. She graduated from Oak Ridge High School in May of 1951. After graduation she was employed at the Cape County Recorders Office in Jackson for several years. Verna was baptized, confirmed March 30, 1947 and married at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Pocahontas, MO.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 9th and Wednesday June 10th from 6:30 – 10:00 am at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna.

The Funeral Service for Verna Thurm will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 am at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna with Rev. Rod Benkendorf officiating.

Burial will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Wittenburg.

Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Concordia Lutheran School Energy Fund, Saxony Lutheran High School, or Lutheran Family & Childrens Services (SEMO).