Kathy Ann Stutes, 59, of Fenton, MO, passed away on Sept. 9, 2013 at Marymount Manor in Eureka, MO surrounded by her family as were her wishes.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Cremation’s Chapel, 2135 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103 on Sept. 20, 2013 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Mike Potter of Injoy Church in Cuba, MO officiating. A reception celebrating her life will be held following the service at the home of her daughter, Tambra Stutes.

Kathy was born in St. Louis, MO to Oliver and Arlene Schueddig on April 8, 1954. She went to high school at Ritenour High School, class of 1972. She worked as a paramedic for St. Louis City EMS and Abbott EMS of Missouri for in the late 80s/early 90s. She enjoyed traveling, horses, and her saltwater aquarium.

Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Arlene Schueddig.

Kathy is survived by her daughter, Tambra Stutes, of Kirkwood, MO; her son Shawn (Annetta) Stutes, of Ironton, MO; and her daughter, Shannon Stutes, of DeSoto, MO; her sister, Sandra (James T.) Baker; her grandchildren, Rachel Bielicke, Autumn Chapman, Nolan Chapman, Chaman Stutes, and Ciara Stutes; her niece, Regina (Rick) Nelson; and her nephews Matthew (D Ann) Gilson, and James W. Baker.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation, 10810 E. 4th St., #300, Tulsa, OK 74146 or the SSM Hospice and Home Care Foundation.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Crossroads Hospice, SSM Hospice, and Marymount Manor, as well as Seascape Studios for the beautiful gift a saltwater tank they shared with her. Kathy was a spitfire, and a friend to everyone she met. Her determination and fight will be missed.