Dionne Suzann Reinkemeyer, 44, of Folk, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her family after a courageous four year battle with breast cancer.
She was born September 28, 1973, in Bellville, Illinois, the daughter of Susan Kuyoth Wilson.
She was united in marriage on January 12, 2002, in Folk, Missouri to Darrin John Reinkemeyer who survives at the home.
Dionne spent much of her time as a loving wife and mother to her family. She had also worked previously at Central Technology.
She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Folk.
She had a natural talent to paint, draw, and do all sorts of arts, including photography. Dionne loved watching her sons play sports and she enjoyed treasure hunting for arrowheads on the river; hunting; dogs and all animals; antiques and classic cars.
Survivors include her husband, Darrin Reinkemeyer, Folk; four sons, Caleb Reinkemeyer, Peyton Reinkemeyer, Wyatt Reinkemeyer, and Eli Reinkemeyer, all of the home; her mother, Susan Wilson, Hermann; a brother, Jacob (Jen) Wilson, Memphis Tennessee; her grandmother, Mary Ciaglo, Stevens Point, Wisconsin; her father-in-law, Raymond Reinkemeyer, Folk; two sisters-in-law, Cindy (Jeff) Meldrem and their children, Courtney and Kristen, Jefferson City; and Darla (Paul) Baslee, Jefferson City; and many aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Virginia Reinkemeyer and her maternal grandfather, Jacob Kuyoth.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia, with a prayer service at 3 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Folk with the Rev. Anthony J. Viviano officiating.
Burial will be in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Dionnes Journey (Education Fund) 2047 County Rd. 505, Westphalia, Missouri 65085; St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 255 Hwy. EE, P.O. Box 157, Westphalia, Missouri 65085; or to the American Cancer Association, 2409 Hyde Park Rd., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Darrin Caleb Peyton Wyatt and Eli I am very truely sorry for the passing of your wife and mother. DIONNE was a very sweet and caring person who didn’t know an enemy. Everyone who came in contact with her was a friend for life. I am truely blessed she asked me to be her confirmation sponsor. My the Lord get you through this difficult time but know that she is out of pain and in the hands of the Lord
Darrin and kids, Sue, my prayers are with you each. Dionne was my sweet funny friend who always said the nicest things about each of you. I treasure every laugh, our conversations, walks, and simple times of just sitting in silence and enjoying the peace of nature with Dionne. I feel so blessed to have had her touch my life.
The Meldrem’s from Iowa wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to you, Darrin, and your whole family. We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Darrin, she was so strong and this caught be by surprise as I had not seen her in awhile. I pray you and the boys can remember the beauty, strength and kind spirit she was above all else. I feel blessed to have known her. I also pray for strength for the boys. I am not sure I have ever seen a mother so loved! Heather, Summer and Sienna Stafford
We are sorry for your Lose
I met Dionne when she started coming to my greenhouse, oh how she loved flowers and we always had a good long visit and we became friends. I am so saddened by her passing and extend my sympathy to all her family. She was a one of a kind and I am grateful I got to know her and call her my friend.
Please accept our condolences. Very sad to hear of Dionne passing and of your loss. You and boys are in our prayers please let me know if anything I can do.
I ‘met’ Dionne on her cancer journey a few years ago. She was an inspiration and I always looked forward to our weekly talks on the phone. II know Dionne will be remembered by many as she was so easy to let in your heart. My condolences to your family….