Emma Lasettia VanGennip Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Emma Lasettia VanGennip of Saint Charles, Missouri is shared. Emma, born on January 15, 1939, passed away on August 22, 2026. 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 Emma Lasettia VanGennip to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Brands and Lasettia Brands; her siblings, Edward Brands, Alma Sipes, Irene Schummard, Martha Peters and Ethel Brands; and her son Robert William.
She is survived by: her husband Ralph; her children, Vanessa Tegethoff (John), Cheryl Barnes (William) and Keith VanGennip (Sheila); her grandchildren, Andrew Tegethoff (Lauren), Stephanie Tegethoff Keathley (Matthew), Hannah Barnes Schott (Jacob) and Nathan Barnes; her great grandchild Benjamin Tegethoff; and her sisters, Dorothy Murphy and Marie Collinson.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 26th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, August 27th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A Mass was held on Thursday, August 27th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Peter Catholic Church (221 1st Capitol Dr, St Charles, MO 63301). A burial was held on Thursday, August 27th 2026 at the St. Peter Cemetery.
