Mary Ann (Schuchman) Zerjav, 76, of Ladue, MO, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2022.   Mary Ann was born in East St. Louis and graduated from Fontbonne University.  Mary Ann held many roles throughout her life, including as a dietitian, entrepreneur, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.   Remembered by many as a “force of nature”, Mary Ann was loved dearly and will be greatly missed.  

Mary Ann was married to Frank L. Zerjav for 51 years prior to his passing in 2020.  Maryann is survived by her three children, Suzanne (Craig) Neece, Tiger (Christine) Zerjav, and Victoria (Preston) Smith; her seven grandchildren, Craig (Katie), Andrew (Elona) and Danielle Neece, Frank III and Isabelle Zerjav and Preston Jr. and Annamarie Smith; her great-granddaughter Hadley Neece and her sister Rosemary (Gary) Thomas. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  

While Mary Ann loved flowers, she believed they were to be best enjoyed by those living.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the St. Patrick Center (www.stpatrickcenter.org)].