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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Ellen King, 62 years old, born on September 25, 1961, and passed away on April 13, 2024. We will remember her forever.

Visitation will be from 9-10 am followed by a Memorial Mass for Ellen Theresa King of Lake St. Louis, MO will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wentzville, MO (405 S Church St, Wentzville, MO 63385). A Celebration of Life will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Heritage of Hawk Ridge Golf Course in Lake St. Louis. In honor of her favorite color, please wear something yellow.

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David M. Bardgett
April 21
April 21
The Bardgett Family has known the Prendergast Family like, forever. The Prendergast's were one of the finest family's in Bissell Hills. The "salt of the earth" type. To Mike King and all extended family members please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Ellen. We hope you take comfort from the shining light she brought to you and everyone in her world. Our prayers for strength, peace and grace. Ellen's loss is shared by all. God Bless the King's and Prendergast's.
John Kennedy
April 18
April 18
To the King and Prendergast families, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John and Teri Kennedy
timothy neal davis
April 17
April 17
my condolences to the family especially mike king jim and maureen prendergast and her siblings mike dan and jim may you find peace   
PJ White
April 17
April 17
Truly one of a kind lady.  Have known Ellen and Mike for many years and Ellen was a special kind of person.  Always putting everyone else first and so so caring.  The world lost an angel but heaven certainly is a better place now that she’s there.  May the road rise to meet you Ellen……☘️
Valeri Calhoun
April 17
April 17
Ellen was my dear friend and fellow OT for 30 years. She was always full of sage advice and helped me through some difficult life events. She was a role model for many and a truly wonderful person. Her family was her most valuable asset and it reflected in the tight relationships she had. Ellen will be missed by so many people, but especially Mike and her children. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Rhonda Powell
April 16
April 16
Ellen was the real deal. Never pretentious, she lived her life with compassion, humor, and true interest in those around her. As a clinician she was invaluable in sharing her insight with fellow therapists and surgeons as well as mentoring students, while continuing to learn and expand knowledge in our field. I have known her for almost 30 years and during that time she exemplified the highest integrity. She was an inspiration to me, and she will always be close in my heart.
Janice Risinger
April 16
April 16
I am so so sorry to hear this news about Ellen! I remember her from when our kids were young. her daughter Alayna and my daughter Colleen were good friends and I remember her as being a very, very sweet person. God rest her soul and keep her family and friends especially close to him during this difficult time .

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David M. Bardgett
April 21
April 21
The Bardgett Family has known the Prendergast Family like, forever. The Prendergast's were one of the finest family's in Bissell Hills. The "salt of the earth" type. To Mike King and all extended family members please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Ellen. We hope you take comfort from the shining light she brought to you and everyone in her world. Our prayers for strength, peace and grace. Ellen's loss is shared by all. God Bless the King's and Prendergast's.
John Kennedy
April 18
April 18
To the King and Prendergast families, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John and Teri Kennedy
timothy neal davis
April 17
April 17
my condolences to the family especially mike king jim and maureen prendergast and her siblings mike dan and jim may you find peace   
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April 16
by Elena Geery


Ellen T. King



Memorial Mass for Ellen Theresa King of Lake St. Louis, MO will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wentzville, MO.A Celebration of Life will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Heritage of Hawk Ridge Golf Course in Lake St. Louis. In honor of her favorite color, please wear something yellow.

Ellen, 62, passed away late Saturday night, April 13, 2024, in her home.Born September 25, 1961, in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of James Joseph and Maureen Martha McCallon Prendergast.Ellen was a graduate of San Jose State University.She was united in marriage to on October 7, 1983, in St. Louis to Michael Patrick King.This union was blessed with three children: Kathleen, Elena and Matthew.Ellen spent nearly four decades as a hand therapist, rehabilitating children and adults with congenital, traumatic and degenerative conditions of the upper limb.She spent the last seven years developing an innovative breast cancer program that helps women recover physically and emotionally from breast cancer treatment and reconstruction.Ellen was deeply loved by her patients, with whom she was able to share her personal journey and together they learned to cope and heal.She will forever be missed by her therapist and surgeon colleagues who felt lucky to call her their friend.

Survivors include her beloved husband, Mike King of Lake St. Louis; their children: Kate Heath and her husband, Brady, Elena Geery and her husband, Matt, and Matthew King and his wife, Mallory; and eight grandchildren who she was a loving “Lala” or “Yaya” to.Ellen also leaves her parents, James and Maureen Prendergast; three brothers: Michael Prendergast and his fiancé, Valarie, Dan Prendergast and his wife, Ellen, and Jim Prendergast and his wife, Ann; 18 nieces and nephews, plus many more that call her “Aunt Ellen”, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Ellen will be dearly missed by so many.

In Lieu of flowers, Ellen’s last wishes were to support her favorite charities in her honor.The charities are St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriner’s Hospital for Children, or Siteman Cancer Center. Envelopes will be available at the Celebration of Life or links are provided below.



Siteman Cancer Center: Siteman Cancer Center - New Layout (advancementform.com)



St. Jude: Donate now to St. Jude and help kids fighting cancer - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)



Shriner’s Hospital for Children: Donate to Shriners Hospitals for Children® (lovetotherescue.org)

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Thank you Ellen

April 17
by Valerie Bundy
I met Ellen in 2020 when I was referred to her breast cancer program. Truth be told, it was my second referral to the program but first time around I was not connected to Ellen and I was a self proclaimed “brat” who didn’t want to drive an 1.5 hour for OT. The time wasn’t right.

The second time when the referral was for Ellen, the time was right and she was exactly who I needed. She was a healer, not just of the physical ailments but also the spirit. I spoke very candidly about my breast cancer journey and she soaked it in so that she could use it to help others. 

She made a difference much more than even she could understand. I was heartbroken when she told me of her diagnosis and we kept in touch throughout. She was so kind and encouraging, even as she walked her own journey. I will cherish the cards she sent, the memories of the conversations we had and the laughs we shared over me being a brat.

Because I was driving that distance, I was often the last appointment of the day. I know that my appointment meant late evenings for her and that was a sacrifice for her family as well. Thank you for her sharing. Each time we met she spoke of all of you with so much love.

I am so sorry for your loss because when someone’s ripple is felt so far away, I know the impact of the wave to those closest has to be huge. I hope you find comfort in hearing directly from someone feeling that ripple, she made people’s lives better, was loved and admired for it. I am blessed to have called her a friend.

It was a privilege

April 16
by Liz Beckett
I didn’t know Ellen well, just through friends. We met as teenagers and whenever I saw her she was genuinely interested in how life was going for me and my family.  I actually just saw Ellen a few weeks ago at a restaurant.  At that time I noticed she looked tired or didn’t feel well but ALWAYS had a smile on her face and a kind word to say.  She smiled and waved and went along her way.  She was such a class act, with a dash of fun added in.  Beautiful inside and out.  My heart go out to her family and friends.  Rest in Peace Ellen

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