Staeger, Arleen (nee: Ellerbusch), of Florissant, Missouri, died on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the age of 77. Beloved daughter of the late Williard and Minnie Ellerbusch; devoted mother of Jodi (Bruce) Burchard and Todd Staeger; cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Dan Emerson) Burchard and Kyle Burchard; dear sister of the late Erna Mast and the late Vernon Ellerbusch; dear sister-in-law of Minta Ellerbusch and the late Louis Mast; aunt, cousin and friend to many. She was a Lutheran High School Central graduate of 1950. Arleen was a member of Grace Lutheran Chapel for many years. Arleen retired from Schnucks in 1993. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Heartland Hospice, especially Candy and Gia for being the true angels that they are and to Delmar Gardens in O’Fallon for the wonderful care that they gave to Arleen. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or Lutheran Ministry.