Baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection Friday, August 12, 2022. Beloved daughter of Kathleen (Steve) Buritsch and David (Susan) Kruczyk. Dear sister of Eric (Sarah) Kruczyk, Andrew (Kristin) Kruczyk and Stephen Kruczyk. Dear granddaughter of Helen (the late Edward) Kruczyk and the late Genny Davis and Robert Schwaig. Step-sister to Christina (John) Cody, Victoria Buritsch, Adam (Jessica) Buritsch, Amy (Chris) Blunt, Steven (Kathy) Aslin and Jeffrey Aslin. Our dear aunt, niece, cousin and special friend of Johnny Vivona.
SERVICES: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Road on Friday, August 19, 4 – 9 p.m. and at Holy Infant Catholic Church on Saturday, 9:30 a.m. until Mass at 10:00 a.m. The funeral mass will be live streamed at https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-mass-for-lauren-kruczyk-tzhw4k02slmczkbfv0bb Private burial in resurrection Cemetery at a later date. Masses preferred or contributions to the charity of your choice.
So very sorry for your loss, Steve. Sympathies to you and your family.
Praying for strength and comfort from the Holy Spirit, fir you and your family ,Kathy. Love you so much,
Carole *Howard) Fredrick
I am deeply sorry for your devastating loss. I know there are no words that will help or comfort you. I hope only that in time you find peace.
My sincerest condolences to each of you. Wish I could be there, Kathy. Please know I’m sending deep love and prayers. She is now with God in joy. I believe that.
Dear Kathy and boys.
I’m so sorry to hear your sadnews. So many of us have lost children in the last.five years that I don’t know how we survive.
You are a strong Godly woman of whom your children are so proud.
Lauren is at His side and at every concentration he she’ll be looking back at you through the Eyes of God.
Dearest Kathy and fellas. I cannot attend Lauren’s service as I’m still recovering from this 3 rd pneumonia in less than 9 months. I wine there in prayer though n
So sorry for this devastating loss of Lauren. I can’t imagine the pain of losing a child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Kathy and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on Lauren’s passing. We ask Jesus to hold you tightly and give you strength and consolation during this time of immeasurable loss. God be with you all.
Dearest Kathy & family,
So very sorry for your loss! What a beautiful daughter & now Angel you have. I wish you peace until you see her again.
Dave ,
Prayers for you and your boys. Place your sadness with God knowing she is at peace.
We’re so sorry; Katie, the kids & I are all praying for Lauren and you all.
Dear Kathy,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter, Lauren.
I pray that Jesus and Our Blessed Mother will shower you and your family with Peace and Comfort.
Kathy and Boys, We are saddened at your loss of sweet Lauren. This is a heavy cross to bear! We pray you feel Jesus’ love and comfort through the love all around you during the next few days and through the tough adjustments in the months ahead. We are out of town and unable to attend the visitation or Mass. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. May Lauren be at peace with the ever-loving Lord! Kathie & Gene Hanneke
My Sweet Angel Baby, Boo-Berry Pie
Lauren Elizabeth Kruczyk was the kindest, most loving soul I have ever met. You could feel her positive, energetic, genuine heart by her gorgeous smile whenever she entered a room. She was such a positive force in this world, and her incredible love for people was felt by so many. Her funny, bubbly, quirky self truly melted my heart whenever I, or others, were around her.
Lauren accomplished so much in her life here on Earth (She often joked about being an alien from the Planet Oreo!) She lived in cities such as Boston and Houston, and loved traveling and experiencing new things. She was also one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. She graduated from Mizzou with two degrees, earned a certificate from Yale, taught herself how to code, and even worked for Pay-Pal! With all of that incredible success in school, she finally found one of her true passions in music journalism. She interviewed musicians such as Incubus, Meg Myers, NF, and many more! Even though she accomplished all of these wonderful, amazing things, Lauren had so much more to give before her life was stripped away from us too soon.
Lauren had a love for so many things in this world. She always talked about buying a little cottage somewhere by the beach. It would have a treehouse and a tire swing just like the one her grandma used to have growing up. However, she always joked she had three main loves; luxury hotels, fancy perfumes, and fuzzy socks! She also had a deep love for her nephews and nieces Thomas, JJ and Madelyn, and Claire and Brendan. She was always thinking about them, spoke of them often, and loved them very, very much.
Finally, Lauren loved so hard and so fiercely. Her complete and total selflessness resonated out into this world and truly made the world a better place. She is survived by me, her boyfriend Johnny, who loved her with all of his heart. She gave me a love I have never known; a love so deep that is truly brightened every day over the past 14 months. We truly were soulmates and best friends, and my life is infinitely better having loved such a shining light in this world. The fun times and the true passion and love we had for each other will never die; for it is now a piece of my heart that I will cherish until the end of time. She will live on as a piece of my heart, her best friend Kronos, her brother Steve, her nephew Thomas, her other nieces and nephews JJ, Madelyn, Claire and Brendan, her Mom Kathy, her friend Levi, and anyone else who stuck by her side through thick and thin. She truly will be with the people that cared about her forever and we will see her again someday in heaven; or by the signs she gives all of us that she is happy and at peace every day.
I love you my baby boo bear, I will love you forever until the day that our souls are reunited in heaven. You are our Guardian Angel forever and always.
Your Eternal Love,
Johnny
David and Kathy,Eric,Stephen,Andrew.
I’m devastated by your loss of a beautiful daughter and sister. May she rest in God hands.
Love Karen McDonough Kramer
Dave,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Carol Ann Trauth
Dearest Kathy and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Lauren. Our hearts break for you over this devestating loss. Such a beautiful young lady taken away so soon. May God bless all of you and hold Lauren closely in his arms. Our sincere condolences to you all.
Kathy and family
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Lauren. May God surround you and hold you in His loving arms and bring you comfort during this time.
Praying for all of you
Deb Griggs
Kathy and Steven
My sympathy for your loss
Prayers for you all.
Such a beautiful soul and so much fun to be around, you will be GREATLY missed! You will forever be in my heart and I am so thankful to have known you and I will miss you sooo much! I LOVE YOU LAUREN!!
Love,
Holly
I can never add anything to words that Johnny wrote. No one could describe her so well.
Dear Kathy, Dave, Steve & Sue (plus all of your children),
We were truly saddened at hearing of the loss of such a beautiful, genuine soul. As others have said, we cannot imagine your pain or the pain you will suffer over the remainder of your lives without your vivacious Lauren by your side. We are praying for your PEACE now and in the future-just knowing that she lives securely in the living arms of our Always-Loving, Caring, & Compassionate Lord. This same Lord is reaching out to each and every one of you with the same loving, compassionate care..,remember to lean on the Lord until you are all reunited in heaven.
Dear Kathy, I just found out about your daughter from Debbie K. I am so very sorry! I cannot imagine your devastating loss. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I wish I could go to the wake and/or Mass, but we are out of town. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Believe that our Heavenly Father is holding her in his arms, and she will be in his loving care until you can see her again. I will pray for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Kathy-There are no words to express how sorry I am for your terrible loss. I pray that, in time, you and your family can find some peace.
Kathy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I hope in time your sweet memories will bring your peace. I will keep you in my prayers.
Dave and Susan and family
My condolences on the loss of your daughter /step daughter…may the many memories get you through this difficult time
Prayers for peace Lisa P
Dear Dave & Family,
My sincere sympathy, to you & your family. Our hearts break for you, at such an unexpected loss of your daughter. Know that she is in Gods
loving arms & waiting for the family to reunite, Iam currently in hospital ( minor) or I would be at mass.
I will be there in spirit.
Angela Zylka
Kathy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you.
Kruczyk and Buritsch families, I am so very sorry to hear of Lauren’s passing. So many prayers are going up for you.
Dear Kathy:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Dear Kathy, family, and friends,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for God to guide and watch over you through this difficult time now and always.
Kruczyk and Buritsch families,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Lauren’s bright light, intelligence, and wit will be missed dearly. You have been and will continue to be in our family’s prayers.
Love.