Historical April–May 2022 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Hello neighbors
Let’s start off this column with some great news about our neighbor, Kim Freter, of the 5700 block of McPherson. Kim was recently became a a Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Illinois. Kim was appointed by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals for what she says “is likely to be the last legal job I’ll ever have.” She will head one of 81 authorized federal defender organizations in the US representing indigent clients charged with federal crime. Congratulations Kim!
We wish you much success.
We already know that talent runs in the Cross family. And we are excited to share that Emily Cross received the Award of Merit from Soulard Art Gallery for her work, “Wedding Tree” in the Anything Goes Exhibit. Emily is the oldest daughter of artist Andy Cross and
Linda Cross of the 6000 block of McPherson. Congratulations Em, that is truly awesome! Former Parkview resident, Dorothy Jean Gotway passed away on March 10 following an almost 20 year battle with Alzheimer’s. Dorothy was predeceased by her loving husband of 51 years, Edward O. Gotway (June 10, 2019).
The Gotways lived on the 4300 block of McPherson throughout the 80’s (and maybe into the 90’s, I honestly don’t know for sure!). Dorothy was a beloved mother to her 5 children, and she took a 14-year break from teaching to raise them.
She enjoyed making unique and special birthday cakes for each of them, making homemade Halloween costumes, and supporting her children in any way she could.
She returned to teaching mathematics at St. Louis Community College, and later returned to the University of Missouri as a mathematics lecturer and coordinator for the Center for Academic Development. Dorothy loved spending time with family, especially with her 12 grandchildren.
In accordance with her dedication to lifelong learning, Dorothy donated her body to the Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
The neighborhood lost another longtime friend and resident, Rick Lake. Richard Ezra Lake III, was born on April 21, 1941 in Kansas City, KS and passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Sunrise on Clayton, St. Louis, MO. Rick is survived by his wife, Venita. Rick and Venita were longtime active residents (since the early 70’s) of Skinker DeBaliviere, raising their daughters Beth and Missy in the neighborhood. Until what seems like not long ago, I recall seeing Rick Lake out walking the neighborhood regularly. Our condolences go out to the entire family.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Do you have news to share?
Please send your submissions via email with the subject line News of Neighbors to rachelb@ sdtimes.org or drop off a note to the attention of Rachel Boxdorfer at the Skinker DeBaliviere office. Be sure to mark it “News of Neighbors”.
We love to hear about neighbors accomplishments, awards, travels, weddings, anniversaries, births, and more!
Original photograph caption
Kim Freter.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2022.
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Archival transcription note: Source prints Kim was recently became a a and 4300 Mc Pherson address; source wording retained.
Original source: SD_Times2022_04.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
