ObituariesApril 9, 2022
Mary R. Van Hoet-Miller, 65, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born Feb. 7, 1957, in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, to the late Harvey and Mariette Tavery Van Hoet. Mary and Gary L. Miller were married in 1979 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He preceded her in death May 4, 2011...

Mary R. Van Hoet-Miller, 65, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

She was born Feb. 7, 1957, in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, to the late Harvey and Mariette Tavery Van Hoet.

Mary and Gary L. Miller were married in 1979 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He preceded her in death May 4, 2011.

Mary attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and graduated with a master's degree in musical performance. She was an organist, musician and radio announcer for KRCU/NPR radio.

She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church.

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Survivors include her sons, Kyle (Nikki) Miller of Jackson and Erik and Alex Miller of Cape Girardeau.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gary; and son, Kirk.

A "mostly music" memorial service will be at 11 a.m. May 3 at Christ Episcopal Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music or KRCU Public Radio.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home has overseen arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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