Mary Kathryn Day

Mary Kathryn Day, 88, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Lutheran Home. She was born December 25, 1936 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Raymond Andrew and Marie Sophie (Bruening) LaLumendiere. She grew up as a member at St. Mary's Catholic Church and graduated from Notre Dame High School before joining St. Vincent Catholic Church to raise her family. Mary was a Girl Scout Leader to Troop #31 for 12 years and those girls are like family to hers. She also received the Thanks Award and served as a board member of the council. She participated in Mended Hearts through Southeast Hospital. She was a member of the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce and a proud charter member of the Excelsior Optimist Club, Cape's first women's optimist organization. Her decade spent in banking with five local banks lead her to a branch manager position with Centerre Crossroads location. Post retirement she enjoyed her time in retail and selling Life Insurance. She loved working in the public but her greatest love was her family. Her lifetime of memorable moments is cherished by them. Survivors include six children: Four daughters, Karen Sue Ridings of Old Hickory, TN, Sharon Lynne Riddle of Ogdenburg, NY, Patricia Louise Matthews of Cape Girardeau, MO, Kathryn Danise Day of Cape Girardeau, MO; Two sons, Daniel Kevin Day (Judy) of Cape Girardeau, MO, and William Andrew Day (Belkis) of Las Vegas, NV; Nine grandchildren, Scott Ridings(Haley), Lance Ridings (Rachel), Samantha Ridings, Jason Riddle, Gentry Matthews (Laney), Kaleb Day, Lori Schoenberger (Mike), Jeremy Hohler (Michelle), and Nick Day; Fifteen great-grandchildren, Iris Ridings Golden(Tyler), Matthew/Levi/Andrew/Jacob Ridings, Brynli/Bae Riddle, Daphne/Emily/Kobe Matthews, Houston/Preston/Kaleigh Schoenberger and Abby/Addison Hohler. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ronald Raymond LaLumendiere (Bernice) and beloved grandson, Cody Day. Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 am with the funeral mass following at 10:00 on Monday, April 7, 2025 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Ritter Drive in Cape Girardeau with Father Vineesh Jose Tharayil officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Girl Scouts of America, St Vincent's Church or Alzheimer's Assn. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Kathryn Day

December 25, 1936 - March 11, 2025