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Kathleen Reinke Obituary

Reinke, Kathleen A. (nee Bierbrauer), asleep in Jesus, Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Victor J. Reinke; dear mother of Vickie (Henry) Kram and Susanne (John) Calvert; grandmother of Jennifer (Christopher) Marsh, Kelly (John) Nichols, Laura (Nicholas) Stroot, Kurt (Caroline) Calvert and Kelsey Calvert; great-grandmother of Ava and Lucy Marsh, Isabel and Hugo Nichols, Andy Grace and Kate Stroot; dear aunt, great-aunt and dear friend to many. Services: Funeral service at St. John Church, Ellisville, Friday, 12:00 p.m. Interment St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran School or Missouri Dept. of Conservation. Visitation at the church, Friday, 10 a.m. until time of service. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2013.

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April 24, 2013

I just heard of your mother's passing today. I am so devastated that I didn't hear of her passing in time to share in your loss. As you know, your Mom and Dad were a big part of my family's life, even before I was born. We enjoyed Sunday afternoon drives all over the state as I was growing up and even after Charlie and I were married. After my dad died, your mom spent a lot of time with my mom, visiting with her, taking her to doctor's appointments and shopping. She was a blessing to her and me when I couldn't get off work. We shared so much; I considered your mom and dad a part of my family. She called me many times after my mom died to catch up on my family; It has been several months since we last talked and I knew her health was failing, but we still had a lot to talk and laugh about.
I will try to call you in a few days.
Love, Charlie and Marilyn

April 17, 2013

Dear Vicki & Hank, Susanne & John and families.
I am saddened to know that your mother is no longer hear with us but I praise God that she was a strong Christian and that we will see her again. I know she missed her sister-in-law, Vi for many years and now they are together in Heaven. I always loved being around your mother. She was a wonderful lady. May God bless you with peace and many wonderful memories of her. Love always, Lynn, Rick and Trey Borkowski

April 6, 2013

Dear John & Susanne,
Joe & I were saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. We hope your grief turns to comfort in knowing she is in a better place. Love, Joe and Sue Lager

sue lager

April 6, 2013

Dear John and Susanne,
Joe & I are saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. We hope your sadness will turn to wonderful memories over time & you will know she is in a better place & have comfort from that. Love, Joe & Sue Lager

April 5, 2013

Sue, Vickie, and families,
Your mom, and grandma was one of the most wonderful people I've ever been blessed to know. So kind and generous, loving and caring. Please know that she was loved by my family and she is greatly missed! God keep you all in His peace!

April 5, 2013

Vickie, Susanne and family;

We extend our sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathie & Jeff Haferkamp

April 4, 2013

Vickie and Susanne
We have always felt fortunate to have met you and your wonderful family. Kathleen and Victor always went out of their way to make us feel so comfortable and welcome. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John and Judy

Gary Shasteen

April 4, 2013

Our family feels very fortunate to have known Kathleen. What a wonderful woman and mother! The fond memories we have are what will always make our days bright when thinking of her.
Our Love,
The Shasteen Family

Susan Rothermel

April 4, 2013

Dear Vickie, Susanne, and family,

Your mom was such a wonderful lady and we loved her dearly. She and Daddy were so close growing up together, first cousins and the best of friends. We have fond memories of our times together, and I loved our phone conversations. We shared lots of laughs and fun reminiscing together.

May God give you comfort in the days and weeks ahead knowing that she is now in that place where pain and suffering do not exist. We love you all!

"Rest eternal grant unto Kathleen, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon her.

Love,
Susan, Bill, and Hannah

April 3, 2013

We will always remember your mother as a fun-loving lady who shared a laugh, a hug, and her two precious little girls with us when we lived in Ellisville. How special for her to be called home to Heaven on Easter! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Betty Blank and Donna Blank Springs

Erika L.

April 3, 2013

I had a brief interaction with Kathleen, but from what I did meet was a pleasure. I also had the opportunity to meet her family, and the amount of love generated was overwhelmingly beautiful, and I'm grateful I had that witness.

My condolences to the family; may you find strength through your grieving. I wish you all well.

Ed Schmidt

April 3, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

April 3, 2013

Kathleen was such a happy and loving person. She spread sunshine to every person she was with. She will be missed.
Steve and Barb Reinke

Kurt Calvert

April 3, 2013

The most unselfish woman I have ever met. She was always willing to put the well being of family, friends, and even strangers before her own. I have learned so much from you Granny. I miss and love you dearly.

Laveda Jaeger

April 3, 2013

Kathleen was the sweetest lady I have ever known. She could always find something to laugh about and always concerned about my husband while he is a nursing home.
You have my symphathy. We at St Johns will miss her.

Chris Southerland

April 3, 2013

Kathleen was one of the sweetest people that I had ever met. She had a way of making you feel special and I enjoyed her sense of humor so much! She was a role model for all of us with her faith in God. God doesn't let just anyone in heaven on Easter Sunday! She is definitely going to be missed.

Cindy Brcic

April 3, 2013

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
- Thomas Campbell

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...and we will cherish our memories of Kathleen.

The Brcic Family

April 3, 2013

I remember your Mom being friends with my Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marsha (Selz) Wilson

Mary Rieger

April 3, 2013

Kathleen was a great friend and neighbor. We will really miss her. We sure enjoyed when she stopped by to visit. Mom always liked her visits.
Our symphathy goes out to her family and friends.

Mary,Betty,Dorothy Rieger and Rita Wells

April 3, 2013

Kathleen was an exceptional woman. Please accept my deepesat sympathy
June Jaeger

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