Barbara Grindstaff
Barbara D. Grindstaff (nee Weber), 81, of Chester, IL (formally of St. Louis County, MO), died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Red Bud Regional Care in Red Bud, IL.
She was born May 25, 1940 in Minneapolis, MN to Theodore Weber and Deborah (nee Gooding). Barbara married Daniel E. Grindstaff on October 24, 1959 in East St. Louis – St. Clair County, IL. Barbara had worked as a waitress at Famous Barr in the Soup Con Restaurant at Northwest Plaza in St. Ann, MO and she retired as a Quality Assurance Technician from Alco (Emerson) Controls in St. Louis County, MO. In October 2007 she moved to Chester, IL to be closer to her youngest daughter, Brigette and son-in-law, Richard. She was of Christian faith. She enjoyed reading, audiobooks, crochet, and knitting throughout her life.
She is survived by children: Mark (Lee Ann) Grindstaff of St. Louis County, MO, Joseph (Jolinda) Grindstaff of Lincoln County, MO, and Brigette (Richard) Stubits of Chester, IL; grandchildren: Elizabeth (David) Dodd, Bradley Sitz, Lauren (Graham) Sullivan, and Jacob Grindstaff; several step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, friends and dear friend Beth Ryan. She was preceded in death by her parents, ex-husband Daniel E. Grindstaff, longtime companion Charles L. Haas, son-in-law John D. Sitz, daughter Kimberly A. Sitz (nee Grindstaff), along with sisters Shirley LaPitz (nee Weber) and Janet Johnson (nee Weber).
It was Barbara’s wish to be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Chester Public Library in her name.
Barb was good person and a dear friend
I came upon Barb’s obit and am saddened by the news. I did not know she had passed away. I enjoyed working with Barb for 5 years at Alco Controls. We worked great together but on some of those hectic days she would shake her fist at me and say “ew, one of these days”! But it was all in fun. I’m so glad I got to know and work with her. My condolences to her family on their loss.