Anna Glueck

Anna Laura Glueck, 93, of Kelso passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 21, 1924 to John and Laura Dirnberger Dohogne. She married Melvin Glueck on January 15, 1946, and they enjoyed 41 years together until his death on June 19, 1987.

Ann filled her days as a homemaker raising children and working side by side on the farm with Melvin. She was actively engaged in numerous community services and volunteer duties. She and her husband served as First State Chair-Couple for the Knights of Columbus.  Ann was active in the KC Auxiliary (tea lady at the Lenten Fish Fry), VFW, St. Augustine Parish and School, Notre Dame High School, the Nutrition Center, Senior Citizens and a Board Member for the city of Kelso. At Saint Francis Medical Center she was a Volunteer, Auxilian, and a Chapel Adorer.  She was an avid supporter and fan of the Special Olympics.  Ann donated blood regularly and enjoyed playing cards and bingo.

Ann had a special place in her heart for seminarians and sponsored several over the years. Her favorites are Fr. John Harth, also known as her other son, and her nephew Fr. David Dohogne.

She leaves behind five children, Linda Bollinger of Benton, Judy and Dave Christoff of Chesterfield, Lana Arnzen of Scott City, Fred (Rhonda Holshouser) Glueck of Cape Girardeau and Roger and Vicky Glueck of Marmaduke, AR. Ann is survived by two brothers, John (Marilyn) Dohogne and Jim Dohogne. She was blessed with 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, two son-in-laws, Jim Bollinger and Ervin Arnzen, and one granddaughter, Jessica Arnzen. She also is preceded in death by her sisters:  Bert Pobst, Lucy Caby, and Renie Todt and a sister-in-law, Mary Dohogne.

Please make any donations to the charity of your choice.

Visitation will be at St. Augustine Church in Kelso, Missouri, on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Prayer service will be at 7:00 pm.  Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Church with Revs. David Dohogne, John Harth and Joseph Weidenbenner as concelebrants.

Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery in Kelso.