Mildred D. Murari
September 30, 1927 — November 14, 2021
Mildred Delores Murari (nee Werle), of O'Fallon, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the age of 94. Loving wife of 40 years to the late Eugene Murari; beloved daughter to the late Walter and Lillian Werle; devoted mother of Gary (Karen) Margerum, Linda (Harold) Ilg, Cheryl (Frank Steiner) Gress, and Chris (Lynn) Margerum; cherished grandmother of Gary G. Margerum II, Brian (Sally) Margerum, Michelle (Curt) Taggart, Kelly (Steve) Sapp, Casey (Steve) Ulman, Michael (Helena) Coen, Lisa Marsden, Jennifer (Steve) Kimble, Danielle (Jeff) Marrocco, Sean Margerum, Kaitlin (Ryan) Bangert, Laura Margerum, and the late Joseph S. Adams; treasured great-grandmother of Maizie Margerum, Lexie Margerum, Remie Margerum, Lilly Taggart, Lyla Taggart, Kyle Margerum, Blake Margerum, Natalie Margerum, Taylor Sapp, Kaylen Sapp, Emma Coen, Julia Coen, Ben Ulman, Quinn Ulman, Claire Ulman, Davis Marsden, Spencer Marsden, Garrett Adams, Brenden Adams, Caden Kyhl, Landon Kyhl, Teagan Margerum and Aubrey Marrocco; dear great-great grandmother of Elliot Crangle, Paislee Margerum, Finn Margerum, Braxon Ring and Ayla Ring. Millie was a dear cousin and aunt to many. She is also survived by her dear friend Peggy Gierer, and her many sisters and friends at The Abby, as well as her special friends, Tammy and Lillian at The Meadowlands. Millie was also preceded in death by her first husband, Horace G. Margerum; her second husband, Clifford E. Faatz; and her sisters of Lillian (James) Schneider and Audrey (Albert) Polley; and her beloved Shih-Tzu, Toylin. Millie was a parishioner of St. Cletus Catholic Church, and for those who knew her well called her by Angel Millie. She was also a member of the Elks Lodge in Florissant and the VFW Post 2866 in St. Charles. She retired after more than 25 years as a saleslady with Arthur’s Clothing at Jamestown Mall. Millie was a wonderful mother, wife, and dear friend. She was very caring and giving, and she would actually give her clothes to those in need. In her younger years, she enjoyed gardening roses and flowers around her yard. She loved her family and took many trips to Ohio to visit family there. She liked to sew, work puzzles, and play cards, which her favorite game was 500 Rummy. Bingo was also a favorite pasttime, and she could socialize with all her friends all day if she wanted while playing. As a homemaker, Millie was a great cook and enjoyed making meals for her family. She had a gift for baking and her family enjoyed her lemon and coconut cake, and her specialty red velvet cake. Millie was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Memorial contributions may be made in Millie's name to American Heart Association. Baue Funeral Homes is currently following CDC recommendations regarding mask and social distancing policies.