Marsha Susan Kannady
Marsha Susan Kannady
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Marsha Susan Kannady (nee Griffin), of Lake Saint Louis, MO, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the age of 72. Beloved wife of Douglas J. Kannady; cherished daughter of the late Betty Lea and Maurice K. Griffin; devoted mother of Patricia (Tim) Dunlap, Christopher Runyan, and Nicholas (Devyn) Kannady; loving grandmother of 7; dear sister of Sherry (Donald) Griesenauer, Stewart Griffin, and the late Gregory Griffin; sister-in-law of Sheila (Jim) Bleche; treasured aunt of Susan (Jared) Drew, Brian Griffin, the late DJ Griesenauer III, the late Shane Griffin, and many more; beloved cousin and friend.
Marsha had a passion for cooking and loved to feed everyone, even writing a cookbook titled "Cooking Up A Storm" to raise funds for soldiers fighting in Desert Storm. She enjoyed riding bikes, especially while living in California, and found her greatest joy in spending time with her family and playing with her grandchildren when they were little. Marsha was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Memorials may be made in Marsha's name to VFW.
311 Wood St., O'Fallon, MO 63366
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