Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or Alzheimer's Research. Mary Lee Bethmann (nee: Ruff) of St. Peters, Missouri, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, died on Friday, December 21, 2007 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Charles A. Bethmann; loving mother of Jo Ann (Harold) Prinster, Jim (Elaine) Bethmann and John (Jeanne) Bethmann; dear sister of Harold (Alice) Ruff and and the late Ray Ruff; dear sister-in-law of Dorothy Ruff; cherished grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 6; dear aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to all who knew her. Charles and Mary recently celebrated their 60th anniversary on October 1st of this year.