Helen Louise Ronchetto

October 17, 2017

Helen Louise Ronchetto, 98, passed away Sunday, October 8 ,2017. Louise was born November 6, 1918 in Ten Mile, Missouri. She was the 7th surviving child of Ralph and Serelda White Talbot. She married Johnny Ronchetto August 4, 1940. Three much loved children were born: Robert, Gary, and Janice. Johnny and Louise farmed until Johnny’s death in 1978. Louise then moved to town and continued gardening, canning, cooking, and care giving of her in-laws, sister, grandchildren, and, later, great-grandchildren . Her pies, jams, and chocolate chip cookies were legendary. She was a selfless caregiver and loved her family.

Town life allowed time for travel; but, she loved living in Macon. She lived all her life in Macon County, Missouri; and, was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church.

Louise never lost her farm wife ethic. She was still mowing her yard at age 90 and blacktopping her driveway until she was age 94. She was a lady of true grit and perseverance.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Johnny, in 1978. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her son, Bobby; her sisters, Pauline Miller, Mary Jane Wayland, and Lorraine Lowe; her brothers, Raines Talbot, Lee Ralph Talbot, and Jack Talbot; her daughter in law, Yuri Ronchetto; and her granddaughter, Akiko Ronchetto Saggio.

She is survived by her son, Gary Ronchetto and his wife Irene of Miami, Florida. Their children are Slane Ronchetto of Gainesville, Florida; Lisa and Brian Rowitz of Corral Springs, Florida and their son Shawn, and Matthew and Mandy Ronchetto of Charleston, SC and their children, McKenna, Maysen, Myla, and Matt.

She is also survived by her daughter, Janice Brandon and her husband Art of Macon, MO. Their children are John and Erin Koch of Clarence, MO and their children, Riley, Sam and Eli; Maggie Jo (Jodi) and Dan Alexander of Hallsville, MO and their daughters, Jadyn, Callie, and Maura; Mike and Andrea Brandon of Arbela, MO and their children, Sidney and Owen; Marie and Nathan Mohr of Quincy, IL and their children, Chris, Austin, Ethan, and Tristan; and Sara and Jim Syron of St. Louis, MO. She is also survived by three great granddaughters, Damara, Marissa, and Salen of the state of California.

Micah 6:8 “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Louise was a humble servant with a sweet smile and sense of humor. She will be so missed by her family. She has left the cares of this world; and, oh, what a joyful reunion she is having with those who have gone on before her.

Funeral services were held Friday, October 13th at Hutton McElwains in Macon with Dr. Dave Leslie officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Randy Johnson Cancer Memorial, or the First Christian Church of Macon.