Mary Alice Kalinowski

Mary Alice Kalinowski (nee Guelker) of Bridgeton, Missouri, passed away on Saturday January 27, 2018, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Kalinowski; cherished daughter of the late Frank and Carolyn Guelker; devoted mother of Ray F. (Linda) Kalinowski, Carol (Mark) Ludwig, Gemma (Pat) McKinney, and Marijo (James) Brandel; loving grandmother of Alexander Ludwig, Aaron Ludwig, Michael Kalinowski, Rebecca Kalinowski, Kyle Brandel, Tyler Brandel, and Krystal McKinney; treasured great-grandmother of Natalie and Lucas Kalinowski, Lucas Ludwig, and Matthew and Kyle Kalinowski; dear sister of Claire Sherwood. She is preceded in death by her beloved son Kevin G. Kalinowski, and treasured grandsons Brian and David Kalinowski, and dear brother-in-law Harry Sherwood.

Mary was a former parishioner of St. Cletus Catholic Church. With an adventurous spirit, she loved traveling the world, and enjoyed going on cruises. She was always kind, no matter what, and put family first, always. She put others before herself, and experienced life with a grateful, peaceful, and positive attitude. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and loved enjoying her favorite treat – a single scoop of vanilla ice cream with plenty of chocolate sauce. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s honor to the American Heart Association or The Sarah Community.