January 7, 1935 – October 1, 2026

Margaret C. Warmann (née Kieffer) of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 91, while receiving hospice care at Delmar Gardens of Chesterfield Nursing Home.

Born on January 7, 1935, to William and Clara Kieffer (née Myer). Margaret grew up in Olivette, Missouri, and graduated from University City
High School. She later earned a Certificate in Medical Terminology from Florissant Valley Community College. Pretty, fun-loving, and generous, Margaret was smarter and more capable than she sometimes gave herself credit for being. Her life reflected a steady commitment to caring for others, both at home and through her work.

Margaret and her first husband, Ronald “Brent” Shirley, raised three daughters: Brenda, Linda, and Janet. She later married Donald “Don” Warmann, and they served together as deacons at Third Baptist Church of St. Louis. She devoted herself to raising her daughters.

Throughout her working life, Margaret brought that same caring spirit into many roles. She worked in several St. Louis homes and as a medical transcriptionist on the orthopedic floor at Barnes Hospital. She spent the final years of her career with Lutheran Senior Services, beginning as a caregiver in people’s homes and working her way up to office manager. Even as a manager, she continued to provide care personally when no one else was available to fill an assignment. Just one week after learning CPR, she used her new skills to save a client’s life—a memorable example of her ability to step forward when someone needed help.

Margaret loved reading, especially mysteries and books by her favorite Christian author, Max Lucado. Meeting him in person and having him sign one of his books was a special memory. She also supported the local Ronald McDonald House through its Pop Tab Program, collecting soda-can tabs to help raise funds for families in need.

Her generosity shone especially at home. Margaret enjoyed cooking and welcoming relatives and church visitors, making sure those who stayed with her were cared for and well fed. At different times, she also opened her home to three visitors from Israel who needed a place to stay. Her daughters will especially remember her delicious Thanksgiving dinners—meals that remain a treasured part of their family memories.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Brenda LaTorre and her husband, James; Linda Carter; and Janet Baucom; her grandchildren, C.J. Carter and his wife, Kitty, and Krista Young; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Don” Warmann; her first husband and the father of her daughters, Ronald “Brent” Shirley; her parents, William and Clara Kieffer; and her siblings, Art Kieffer and Lenore Burch.

A memorial service celebrating Margaret’s life will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00pm

Third Baptist Church of St. Louis

620 North Grand Boulevard

St. Louis, MO 63103.

Margaret donated her body to Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO.

In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to make a donation to Margaret’s favorite Charity, in her name:

Make a Wish Foundation
13523 Barrett Parkway Dr., Suite 241
Ballwin, MO 63021

Or a favorite Ministry of hers:
“Our Daily Bread” Ministries
3000 Kraft Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49555-0001
616-974-2010

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Delmar Gardens of Chesterfield Nursing Home, Pathways Hospice Care, and Twin Oaks Assisted Living in O’Fallon, Missouri, for caring for Margaret and helping make it possible for her to remain in St. Louis, the city she loved. Special thanks also go to the women known as the Ascension Zoomers, whose kindness and support helped Margaret, her family, and friends stay connected through
weekly Zoom gatherings over the past two years.

Margaret’s wish to remain in St. Louis was fulfilled. Her family will remember
her beauty, her humor, her generosity, and the loving care she gave to the
generations she helped raise.