Kathleen Karol Fitzgerald

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathleen Karol Fitzgerald on April 14, 2023, in  St. Louis, Missouri. Kathy was born on August 10, 1946, to Lionel and Helen (Kalna) Burke. Kathy is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Brother and Sister.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who touched the lives of so many people with her kindness and generosity.

Kathy is survived by: husband, John “Danny” Fitzgerald of Pacific, MO; one daughter, Kelly Meddows of St. Petersburg, FL, one son; Arthur Jr. (wife Kimberly) Meddows of Manchester, MO;  2 stepsons, Danny Fitzgerald of Chapel Hill, NC; Sean (wife Laura) of Chapel Hill, NC; 8 grandchildren, Kerissa Wright, Steven LaFata, Donovan and Allison Meddows, Caitlin, Aviana, Fiona and Carita Fitzgerald and 2 great grandchildren, Landon and Kayson German.

Her infectious smile, contagious laughter, and quick witted personality made her one of a kind.

Kathleen’s passing has left a void in the lives of those who knew and loved her, but her memory will live on forever. May she rest in peace.

Interment to take place May 5, 2023 at 11:15am at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to her favorite charity whom she made many donations to, St. Jude, in Kathy’s name.

Celebration of Life to be determined at a later date.

6 Comments

  1. Angie Machelett on April 18, 2023 at 3:53 pm

    I didn’t get the pleasure of knowing Kathy too long but she was a sweet women whom I’m glad I did get to meet. Loce to all the family



  2. Patricia Fitzgerald Gray on April 18, 2023 at 5:46 pm

    I am sorry Danny. I would be happy to come out to Pacific. Bless you and all of the kids.



  3. Kerissa Wright on April 18, 2023 at 6:28 pm

    The absolute BEST Beh Beh in the entire world. We were “two peas in a pod.” She was always there for me. My heart is hurting so bad but, how blessed I was to love and be loved by her. I’ll love you forever and always Grandma. I can’t wait to be reunited again some day. Please watch over me because this just doesn’t seem real.



  4. LORETTA POLLIHAN (PEGGY & MIKE) on April 18, 2023 at 7:23 pm

    YOU WERE A GREAT SISTER-IN-LAW WE HAD MANY LAUGHS RIP FRIEND!!!



  5. Sean, Laura, and the kids on April 19, 2023 at 6:13 pm

    Thanks for being such a great partner for my dad. You were so kind to my brother and I from the moment you entered our lives. We shared a ton of laughs together, including our great times in Chicago on St. Patrick’s Day! Great memories. Rest in peace.

    Wishing Artie, Kelly, and Kerissa the best during this difficult time.



  6. Danny Fitz on April 20, 2023 at 1:42 pm

    RIP Kathy and I will never forget how kind, thoughtful, and welcoming you always were to me. I have a few of your shared recipes that always remind me of you! I know you will certainly be missed and are in a much better place now.



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