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Joan Conway Obituary
December 6, 1933 - June 24, 2025
Joan Conway of St. Louis passed away 6/24/25. Born December 6, 1933, Joan was the fifth and last surviving child of Leon and Margaret Newman. She was a northside Catholic girl growing up in Walnut Park and attended St. Philip Neri grade school and Laboure High School. She met her husband Jim Conway at a "Cherry Hop" at Corpus Christi in Jennings. They married June 4th, 1955.
Irish through and through, Joan approached life with passion. Her first passion was her husband of 70 years and her children. A few years after moving to the Shaw neighborhood, her husband embarked on a career in politics starting in the state legislature and culminating in a term as mayor of the City of St. Louis. She enjoyed traveling, playing the piano, playing cards, doing puzzles and of course - chocolate! Her grandchildren will always recall their trips out West with grandma and grandpa as they became teenagers as well as the holiday get togethers at their house.
She is survived by her husband Jim (92), and her children and their spouses: Mike (Sue), Steve (Christy), Diane (Kevin Hadler, dec'd), Matt (Mai) and Dan (Jeannine). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren: Shaun, Jenna, Allison, Nick, Geoff, David, Michelle, Caitlin, Colleen and Clark; and by six great grandchildren: Wesley, Shaylee, Wyatt, Theo, Dean and Dakota.
A visitation will be held on Sunday 6/29 at Kutis Funeral Home (10151 Gravois) starting at 4:30pm. Funeral mass will be held at St. Margaret of Scotland (3854 Flad) on Monday 6/30 at 10am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Margaret of Scotland's Ladies Auxiliary.
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Joe Balcer
June 30, 2025
I'm saddened to learn of Joan's passing. I came to know Joan as I worked for Jim in the Mayor's office. She was fun to be around...candid, insightful, funny. I know she will be deeply missed by all whom she touched.
Mary Brake Ainley
June 30, 2025
I was a classmate of Mike
Steve and Mike swam with me at the SOUTHSIDE YMCA Grand ave
deepest sympathy to Mike. Steve. and Diane at the loss of your mother - I know she was a very special woman Many prayers for ALL and Strength to you all at this time EXTRA prayers for the MAYOR
James C Kesting
June 30, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Joan at this late notice. Joan and Jim were always one of my favorite couples at the R&R yearly Christmas party. They were both a pleasure to talk to and visit with. Please accept my sympathy to the entire Conway family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joyce & Jim Kesting
Mary Sweeney Connelly
June 28, 2025
So many wonderful memories of Joanie! My friend. My neighbor. Rest in peace now. You´ve earned it.
Sharon Sue (Haertling) Rosenberg
June 27, 2025
I am sorry for your loss. I am Kevin´s cousin. Sharon Rosenberg
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