Antoinette "Toni" Heberer

Antoinette Irene Heberer (nee Garamella), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Ralph J. Heberer, Jr.; cherished daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Garamella; devoted mother of Steven (Lisa) Heberer, Susan Heberer and Michele Burghardt; loving grandmother of Michael Bronenkamp, the late Graham Heberer, the late Renee Burghardt, and Keith Burghardt; grandmother-in-law of the late Allison Burghardt; treasured great-grandmother of Weston Bronenkamp, Rhett Bronenkamp, Colton Burghardt, Theodore Burghardt and Gabrielle Burghardt; dear sister of the late John (Katherine) Garamella; and dear family friend of Eric Burghardt.

Antoinette dedicated 35 years of service to the USO at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, where she was passionate about supporting and serving our veterans. She had many interests and hobbies, including making beautiful afghan blankets, cooking, dancing, and bowling. Above all, she was a wonderful and loving mother who was always ready for an adventure, never turning down an opportunity to travel. She loved supporting her family and cherished the tradition of baking Christmas cookies each year, creating special memories for those she loved. Antoinette’s kindness, generosity, and love for her family and others will always be remembered. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.