Kimberly A. Kruse-Schmid's Obituary
Kimberly A Kruse-Schmid, 46 years young of Saint Louis, MO, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at her residence with family and friends by her side She was born August 10, 1974, in Belleville, IL.
Kim lived life to the fullest. She was a loving and caring wife, sister, daughter, aunt and friend to many. She loved being on the back of the Motorcycle, going on jeep runs, being on the lake and boating, anything to do with family and friends and a group of girls to chit chat with and a good box of wine.
Surviving are her husband, Raymond C. Schmid Jr., her step-son Austin K. Schmid, her brothers, Matthew Mason and Brian Mason (Stacey King-Mason), her nieces, Haley Lauren Kirchner, Zuri and Zeven Mason, her father, Richard (Rita) Kruse, her mother, Carol "Sis" Sager, her step-father, Herman (Deborah) Mason, her father-in-law, Raymond Schmid Sr., her mother-in-law, Sharon Junge, she is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Tonya Kruse-Kirchner.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Leesman Funeral Home, 218 S. Metter Ave., Columbia, IL, with a prayer service at 8 p.m. led by Jim Jarvis.
Cremation will follow the services.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home in Columbia, IL.
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