Erika Josephine Jarboe, 89, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Private services were held with burial at Fairmount Cemetery in Middletown, Missouri.

Erika was born on June 8, 1936 in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of George & Josephine Fischer.

Erika attended school and graduated from high school in Frankfurt, Germany.  She came to America in her early 20's and became a U.S. Citizen shortly after. A few years later, she married her first husband Sidney Fortus and enjoyed 23 years with him until he passed from Parkinson's disease in 1979. In 2006 she married Dean Jarboe and had 11 wonderful years until he passed in 2017.

Over the years Erika not only dedicated her life to her husband and family, but she devoted her life to help others. She had a passion for helping, from working with charities, to leading many charities and to orchestrating fund raisers. Some of her favorite benefits were The American Parkinson Diseases Association, The Variety Club of St. Louis, and several animal shelters. Her main focus and lifelong dedication was to the Judevine Center for Autism of St. Louis, Missouri, which provides services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Erika was also a very vibrant and fun person who loved to socialize and attend family and friends events. She loved animals and especially all of her pets. Erika has several dogs and many cats during her lifetime and when her last dog, Talei and her last cat, Bambi passed away, she decided to rescue one last cat named Millie, whom Erika loved very much and was her dedicated companion up until the day that Erika passed away.

Erika has many friends and family whom she loved. Some who preceded her in death and many who continued to love and support her every day. Especially helpful were her friends from Judevine Center and many close neighbors, who loved and watched over her every day, as well as her family.

Survivors include, Terry & Clea McElwee, Greg & Valerie Sadler & Family, Kevin Sadler and Ana Wallace, Scott & Emily Pardo & Family, Chrissy & Justin Laumeyer & Family, and Millie, her precious cat.

Erika is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Sidney and Dean; and brother Albert Fischer.

The family requests memorial donations be made to the Middletown Cemetery Association or the Judevine Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Memorials may be sent in care of Myers Funeral Home, 203 E. Bates, Wellsville, MO 63384.