Matthes, Martha M. (nee Ryterski) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at age 88. Beloved wife for 60 years of Elmer H. Matthes. Beloved mother of Sandy Matthes and the late David Matthes. Loving grandmother of Alexander Matthes. Dear mother in law of Christine Inabinet. Dear sister of Jerome Ryterski. Dear sister-in-law of Anthony Karpowicz. Dear aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend. Services: Visitation Tues. Nov. 6 from 3 - 8 pm at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS, 7027 Gravois. Funeral Wed. from funeral home at 9:30 am to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Mass at 10:00 am. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Member of the IHM Ladies Sodality. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Red Cross, The Mary Kay Foundation for Women and Cancer, or Masses are appreciated.