Lodes, Kirk, of Ballwin, Missouri, died on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at the age of 37. Cherished son of Michael and Nancy Lodes; dear brother of Eric (Denise) Lodes and Allen (Kristina) Lodes; special uncle of Nathan, Derek and Audrey Lodes; survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his loving yellow labrador retriever, Misty. He was employed as a Price Coordinator with Dierbergs for 22 years. He graduated in Business Administration from University of Missouri, St. Louis; had a passion for soccer and science fiction; publishing a book. "Sleasy, Cheesy, Creepy Mixed-up Astro Zombies" a book that describes in detail the 100 worse science fiction movies that were produced. Memorials may be made to St. Louis Humane Society.