Margaret Marie Rataj (nee) Pratte, 71 of St. Louis, passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday December 19th.

Margaret was a devoted Christian who centered her life around God. She loved music, singing, and making people laugh. She was gracefully the life of the party, and her love for animals was heartfelt and deep.

Margaret is survived by her daughter Renee Trollope (nee) Rataj and her husband Christopher, two grandchildren–Katelin Roe and Zachary Johanning–and three great-grandchildren–Kaine Roe, Cyrus Roe, and Roselynne Johanning.

Your songs, laughter, and love will guide us along the way and will remain in our hearts forever. You will be missed.

With the family having a private memorial, and because of Margaret’s intense love and passion for animals, please kindly make a donation to the St. Louis Humane Society in memory of her.