Stella Charlene Czech, (nee McBride)
Stella Charlene Czech, (nee McBride)
10/24/33 – 8/4/22
Formerly of Ballwin, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on
Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the age of 88.
Char was beloved wife of the late James Robert Czech; dear Mother of the late
James Silvio Czech, Charlene Marie Reineri (Steve), the late Rebecca Sue Thornton
(Jay), Karen Leigh Youngstrom (Russell), Melissa Jane Shipman (Robert), and Mark
Steven Czech (Tammy). Loving Grandmother to Nicole Kathleen Bogacki (Lenny),
Sarah Jane Buettner (Ryan), Jessie Michelle Reineri, Zachary Joseph Reineri
(Lauren), Daniel Thomas Reineri (Nicole), Nicholas Taylor Youngstrom (Charly), Emily
Anne Yost (Tyler), Alaina Marie Woods (Jake), Benjamin Robert Shipman, Caden
Alexander Czech, and Carson Sawyer Czech. Blessed Great Grandmother to Blake
Payton Reineri, Olivia Leslie Reineri, Melody Rose Seamon, Oliver Ross Buettner,
Leighton (Layla) Elizabeth Reineri, Harrison Clinton Reineri, Charlotte Ruth Buettner,
Beckham Elliot Reineri; loving daughter of the late Elmer and Stella (nee Franz)
McBride; preceded in death by brothers Mac (Elmer) and Robert and sister Dorothy,
and survived by brother George.
Char was born in Black Rock, Arkansas and moved to St. Louis as a child. At age 16
she eloped with James R. Together they built their house and started their home in
Ballwin in 1950. Char managed their home and helped with their business. She had a
passion for family and friends and enjoyed hosting holidays and making them special.
Her gentle spirit, caring demeanor, and genuine smile helped everyone feel welcome
and loved. She thoroughly enjoyed food and cooking and her cooking and food was
thoroughly enjoyed by all. Char also enjoyed gardening and sewing and was
accomplished at both. She treasured spending time with her grandchildren during the
summer with every Wednesday being Grandma’s Day! She was a sister, sister-in-law,
mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend who touched many and will be dearly missed.
Private ceremony and celebration of life to be held later.
I was blessed to have lived next door to the Czech Family & consider Char a “Second Mom”! She loved all the children living on Geremma Drive & treated us as one of her own. My sympathies to you all. Much Love!
She was a special lady and I’m grateful to have spent quality one on one time with her this past year. A gentle soul who will be missed.
One of the most nuturing and hospitable people I have ever known. Eternally young and devoted to the next generation that was coming along at any time. With Jim, what a team! Lord, we need more like them!
Dear Karen and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your Mother. Char was very blessed
To have Such a loving family.
May your memories of her sustain and comfort you.
All Our Love,