After all this time, I still think of Cathy... especially around summer. We had so much fun in our teenage, pre-college years at Cherry Hills. I wish we had stayed in touch. I hope your friends and family always remember the good times. May you forever rest in peace. 💙

May the sadness in your hearts be filled with the great memories that these wonderful people left behind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My deepest, heartfelt sympathy to all of the family.  Prayers of healing and peace are with all of you.  What a terrible loss to all who knew Cathy and her beautiful children. I am honored to have known you(thank you, Gussie!).

To the family of Ms. Murch, the Tenney Family from All Saints Parish in Manassas, VA has been praying for you  and we share in your great sorrow and pain.  May Cathy, Mitch and Mary Clare take their rest in the arms of our Blessed Savior.  Amen and with Love, Ruth K. Tenney

To the families,

I pray for you all in this time of sorrow. I think of Cathy, Mitch III, and Mary Claire everyday and will continue to do so. I pray that God lifts you up and that the beautiful memories help you heal. God bless your families, Cathy and her beautiful children.

Dear Dr Sigmund
I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your lovely family.

Dear Henrietta and Charlie,
I am sorry to hear the sad news of the loss of your daughter Cathy and grandchildren. God is with us in the good times and the sad times. God is with you all now. The Sigmund and Murch families will be in the thoughts and prayers of the DeClerk family for a long time.
Your Uncle,
Thomas B. DeClerk
Pocahontas, Arkansas

Dear Charlie and Henrietta: I knew and loved the entire Sigmund family and always loved Cathy's infectious laugh. Our hearts ache in the worst way for the loss of your precious daughter and your dearest grandchildren. No words can ease that pain. Harry and I send our love your way and to the entire family. We are thinking of you and praying for you, Mitch and the rest of the family. 
Sue and Harry Larrigan

Henrietta,
I was so sadden to hear of your loss. Just want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and blessings to all of you.
Susan DeClerk Rice

Dear Sigmund Family and Mr Murch - we are friends to Charlie and Eileen and their beautiful family in Phoenix, and we are crying with you and praying for you. Jay and Carol Heiler and family.

Dearest Charlie and Henrietta, 
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful Cathy and your grandchildren. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers, and we pray that God will bless you and guide you during this very difficult time. We also pray that God will comfort you and heal your pain...
Love and Prayers to you all,
Daniel and Melinda Fabito, Melissa (Fabito) Kelly, Marc Fabito, and Jon Fabito

Charlie and Henrietta, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter and grandchildren. Being a mother and grandmother myself I can't even begin to think of what you are going through.  I am sending prayers that God will help you through the pain you are enduring.
                                                           Stan and June(Ryan) Duckworth

Our condolences and prayers are with you, Henri and Charlie and the rest of your families.  We are thinking of you in this difficult time.  Love you both, Ed and Marilynn Hilt

Henrietta & Charlie & the rest of the Sigmund family, you are and have been constantly in our thoughts and prayers during this most horrific nightmare.  Though many miles separate us, when a part of this family hurts or grieves, we all hurt and grieve.  For a lack of anything else that we can do of any value to you, please know that you are constantly lifted up in prayer that Jesus will hold you up and, if need be, carry you through these darkest of days.  
We love you all,
Larry, Debbie, Jason, Candace, Matthias, Ben, Christopher, Jessica, Caleb and Ava Baltz

Dear family members,
I cannot fathom the heartache and grief you are enduring.  May you soon receive comfort from your family, friends, and community support.  The St. Louis community cries with you.  
God bless you and your loved ones. 
From a St. Louis County resident

Keeping all of in our thoughts and continuing to pray that the Lord will wrap his comforting arms around you and bring you peace. 

All our love,
Stacy, Joe, Claire and Kai Fisher

Henri and Charlie, Don and I are so sad to hear of your loss. Please know you and all of your families will be in our prayers.
Love and deepest sympathy, Karen

May LOVE lead you out of your darkest days. May you find strength in friends and community.  May you remember the sweet times you shared with your beautiful children and wife. May you be comforted in knowing prayers are ringing out for you by those that have never even met you. Mitch Murch 11 may you never walk alone and lean on Faith through every turn ahead.

Mitch may love surround you in all the days ahead. May you gather strength from you loved ones and community. May you remember the sweet moments with your wife and children. Prayers.

Unbelievable sadness in this tragedy. Prayers for all are coming your way...

Charlie and Henrietta,
We are extremely sorry for your loss and words cannot express how we feel. We are thinking of you and are remembering you in our prayers.  All our love is with you.

Terry & Regina Ryan

So sorry to hear of this tremendous tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family and friends. We will pray also for all those and their families who battle this illness every day. Cathy and her two beautiful children will always be lovingly remembered. Everything that could have been done, was done.

Kristen and all the Sigmund and Murch family members and friends-please know we are praying for you constantly. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Elizabeth (Temporiti) Cole

We can't imagine the grief that family members of both families are experiencing at this time. Our hearts have been weighing very heavy with an aching sadness for all of you. And our thoughts and love are enveloping Mitch at this very time.

Henrietta and Charlie, please know that you and your entire wonderful family are in our prayers in the wake of this awful tragedy.  May God grant you the strength to cope with your terrible loss.  Fondly, Phil and Martha

Dear Charlie & Henrietta,

We are very saddened to learn of your tremendous loss. Our prayers are with you, to strengthen your faith during these trying days.

Tony & Nora Portugal

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

I cannot imagine the depth of your grief and loss. May God keep you in his care as you deal with this tragedy that has fallen on your family. 
Mary Schepers.

God is holding your Cathy and her beloved children in the palm of his hand, they are together for all eternity, embraced by the loving arms of Jesus Christ, in the kingdom of heaven! Stand strong in your faith, Gods grace will heal your broken hearts.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Murch family as I send my deepest prayers and sympathy in this most difficult time.

We are deeply saddened by your tremendous loss.  We can only hope and pray that your family is comforted by the fond memories you all shared, of happy days together, of good times spent, of all the 'little things' which will forever remind you of the true and pure love you shared. 

With our deepest sympathy, 

John, Anja and Elin McKillip

Charlie and Henrietta,
This terrible loss is unfathomable.  Our deepest sympathies to you and the entire family, and know you are in our prayers.

Charlie and Henrietta and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.  We are broken hearted for your loss. May you find peace.
John and Nancy Lawler

We extend our love and sympathy to the Sigmund and Murch families at this time of terrible loss. May our Father in heaven bring you peace and comfort and draw you closely together as you remember the precious lives of Cathy, Mitch, and Mary Claire. God Bless you all!  
Donna and Kyle O'Brien, Ryan, Brandon, and Meghan McCaffrey and their families
Wells, Maine

To all of the Sigmunds.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - The Gellasch family.

May the Lord give you strength during this difficult time. Cathy and the kids will be missed.  Cathy was a truly generous spirit.

Dear Sigmund and Murch families, 
My heart is broken for you all and your overwhelming loss. I will always treasure my grade school memories of dear Cathy. She had a tremendous impact on my life during those awkward middle school years. I pray you will find comfort and healing in all your wonderful memories in the days to come.
Love and Peace to you,
Nora (Heitmeier) Davidson

Dear Hen and Charlie,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I have missed seeing you over the years.Love and Blessings to each of you.
Bernardine DeClerk Cox and Ed Cox,  Durango, Colorado

Our sincere condolence and prayers to Charlie and Henrietta. Sigmund and family.
Joe and Herminia Vijungco(Naples FL)

Our deepest condolences to all of the family.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dr. and Mrs. Sigmund and Bob, on behalf of my parents (Tony and Nora Portugal) and the Baxendale family, I send our love and prayers to you and your family.

Charlie and Henrietta, Elaine Dunn and I wish to express our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers for this tragic loss in your lives.  Catherine in her earlier days as an HIV drug rep spent a great deal of time in our office.  She always had a passionate interest and support for the patients living with HIV.  In fact we had talked to her about a year ago regarding her interest in providing education and support for the now expanding Hepatitis C control and treatment effort.  We were shocked to hear of this tragedy and extend our continuous prayers to your family in this time of great loss. - Bill

Dear Hen and Charlie,
Our friendship of over 50 years has helped prepare us to endure and share in your tragic loss.
We lovingly remember Cathy as our "Mardi Gras Kid", full of fun and laughter.
May the love of your many friends help carry you through your time of sorrow.
Be assured Cathy, Mitch, Mary Claire and the entire Sigmund/Murch families will be remembered in our prayers for years to come.
Hugs to all,
Fred and Emily Koch

Charlie and Henrietta: Our hearts,thoughts and prayers are with you at this extremely difficult time.  Our condolences to your entire family.

We had the privilege and honor of working with Catherine for several years. We knew her as a new nurse, a newlywed, a new mother and all around joyous character. She was an excellent research nurse, could do a spot on Ethel Merman and crack up any room. She was whip smart and well regarded by patients and staff. The world is a colder place without her and her lovely children. We are devastated. Our most profound condolences to Mitch and the families.
Washington University ACTU

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
   
                    love
                  Charles & Ann Ross

Mary Ann and I have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

The Pierce's

May the Love of Christ bring you solace and comfort at rhis tragic time. My most heartfelt condolences for you terrible loss.
Cynthia Matthews, Granville

Dear Dr. and Mrs. Sigmund,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to your family.  May your loving memories of Catherine, Mitch, and Mary Claire sustain your family.  Your family is in our thoughts.
Nancy and Addison Thomas

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Sending my family's deepest condolences to yours during this extremely difficult time.  I am so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers.  Your family is strong & I know you will help each other through the tough days ahead.  Sending love your way & thinking of the Murch and Sigmund family.

Dr. Sigmund, Mrs. Sigmund and Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy and prayers go out to your family.  May the Lord sustain 
you through this terrible loss.
Jean Julius & Family
(former patient)

Dr Sigmund and Henrietta Sigmund
We are so sorry to hear of your great loss.  You and your Family are in our thoughts and prayers.  God Bless!!!
Jo Aguado and Dominic Salamone

Dr. Charles and Henrietta Sigmund,
I can not begin to imagine the pain that you feel now and will be praying for both of you and your family.  At my many office visits to St. Louis Gasto and seeing the family pictures displayed, I know how much you cherish your children, grandchildren and extended family. May the peace of Christ which is beyond all understanding be with you and heal you in your time of sadness and grief.

Praying for the strength and comfort you need to get through this difficult time.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Charles and Henrietta.  Can't begin to  know what you are feeling, but my prayers and thoughts are with your whole family.  We am so sorry.  Debbie and Mark Schrader

 To the Murch and Sigmund Families we send our prayers,deepest sympathy,and love at this time of your unspeakable sorrow.
 The Meister family

We are so very sorry for your family losses.We will keep the entire Sigmund family in our thoughts and prayers.

My condolences to the Sigmund family. My heart aches for all of you. Dr. Sigmund and Henrietta my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I am truly sorry for your loss of Cathy and your sweet grandchildren.

God please keep this beautiful family in your loving arms.. Rest in peace together Cathy, Mitchell, and Mary Claire.

Sincerely,
Lynn Koester
Endoscopy Nurse SAMC

Our love and prayers are with you all today and the days to come.

Thinking about my Pi Phi pledge sister and her family. What a devastating loss. Will always remember her as smiling, laughing, and loving life.

The Lord is our Shepherd. To Him let us cling; For God is our comfort, our  healer, our King.
Let God's peace wash over you and heal your broken hearts.
My prayers and love are with you!

My deepest condolences to the Murch and Sigmund families.  You are very much in my thoughts.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.  Cathy was my Pi Phi sister and a friend to all.  She and her children will be missed dearly.  Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear Charlie & Henrietta, There are no words to express our feelings in this great tragedy and loss. We will keep your entire family in our prayers, especially your beautiful daughter Cathy and precious grandchildren, Mitch and Mary Claire.  God willl sustain you!
Love,
Tom and Marlene Hines

Cathy: You and your beautiful babies  will be in our hearts,on our minds and in our prayers for as long as we live.
We love you, and the entire Sigmund Family with all of our hearts!  Our Lord will hold all of you in his loving arms.
           The Bierk Family
          Jack,Nancy,Todd & Mark

My prayers for strength and peace go out to the entire Murch and Sigmund family.  To Mitchell and the Murch family, I know what a beloved wife, daughter in law, sister in law, Aunt and friend "AC" was to each of you.  You will be in my thoughts during the difficult days ahead as you cope with the terrible loss of Cathy and the kids.

My heart aches for all of you and I will never forget my kind beautiful friend and her children.  May Cathy and her children be in the palm of God's safe hands right now and may all your family find strength together to gravitate towards peace.

Charlie and Henrietta, we are devastated by the horrible tragedy that struck your beautiful Family. Our love and prayers are with you all . God will sustain you!
Abe and Rita Hawatmeh

Our condolences to your entire family for the loss of your loved ones.

My heart breaks for this family and these beautiful children. I lost a son myself. Just have faith and remember what ever happens ,this mom and her babies are altogether with Jesus!

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Catherine, Mitchell III and Sigmund Mary Claire Murch

October 30, 1969 – July 30, 2012

Kriegshauser Mortuary-West Chapel

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