Raaf, Verna Jean (nee Schumacher) fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Fri. May 8, 2009. Beloved wife of Edward C. Raaf; Dear mother of Robert Gray and the late Douglas Gray, Craig Raaf & Michelle (Michael) Rogers; dear grandmother of Sam, Ryan, Sophia and Aimee Rogers; dear sister of Mickie (George) Bewen and Gerald (Beverly) Schumacher; our dear aunt, great aunt, cousin and dear friend of many. Mrs. Raaf was a member of the Cherokee Water Aerobics, St. Louis City Retirees, Boulevard Heights Neighborhood Assoc., and Immaculate Heart C.H.I.R.P. Group. Services: Visitation Tues. 2 - 9 PM. Funeral 9:30 AM Wed. from John L. Ziegenhein & Sons, 7027 Gravois to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, for Mass celebrated at 10:00 AM. Service concludes at church. Contributions to the D.A.V. or Salvation Army are appreciated.