Barbara Ann Steinfeld, 81, of St. Louis, entered into God’s kingdom on March 14th, 2023. She was born February 7th 1942, and was the daughter of Clyde and Margaret Kirkpatrick.
Barb, the most loving and devoted wife, mother, and gaga, is survived by her husband of 51 years, Michael; daughter, Shannon (Jason); sons, Kevin and Kelley (Carrie); grandchildren Molly, Conor, Brieann and Liam; and her faithful dog, Murphy.
Barb met the love of her life (but didn’t know it yet) in1967at the Bevo Mill where she and Mike worked. They were married in 1972, and she spent the next 51 years keeping Mike in line and out of trouble – which all of Mike’s friends would definitely agree to this. She spent countless hours baking sweet treats and cooking exceptional meals for anyone who walked through the front door of her South City home.
Barb was an amazing mom whose impact will be forever felt by her family, that loves her dearly. She was the constant volunteer at school functions, homeroom mom every year, baker of cookies, provider of snacks, and the “fill-in mom” for anyone who needed a hug or someone to talk to.
The highlight of Barb’s day was seeing her grandkids. She was a “stay at home grandma” when they were little and would spend 7 days a week with them if given the option. They were the light of her life and they could always put a smile on her face. Barb lived for their sleepovers, birthday parties, and any shopping days, phone calls, or gatherings that involved them.
Barb’s favorite day was St. Patrick’s Day which she looked forward to every year. She enjoyed celebrating it every March 17thon her namesake float in Dogtown with friends and family.
Visitation will take place from 2pm to 6pm on April 11th at Kutis Funeral Home,10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, 63123.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)
Love you guys!
Mike and family,
Our sympathy to each of you.
Barb always made you feel welcomed, listened intently to your stories, and had a smile no one could forget.
We know you have many happy memories to help ease your sorrow.
Peace,
Mark and Judy Curran
Mike and family,
Deepest sympathy you all of you.
Mike I always enjoyed our yearly family updates at HR Block.
I love your story how you met at Bevo.
Condolences,
Christine (Curran) Lato and Family
My family expresses their deepest sympathy to you and your family Mike. Barb was a sweetheart and a truly genuine, one of a kind person. You and your family are in our prayers.
To Mike, you have our deepest condolences on the passing of your soulmate and wife. Mrs. Barbara, as we fondly called her, is truly missed, her absence is felt. We will miss seeing her in her yard tending to her array of plants, and our many conversations over the fence we share. We will miss her looking for us and us looking for her. We will miss her voice saying, “Hello strangers we’ve been missing one another.” We will miss her holiday cookies that she prepared with love for us. We will even miss her yelling at old Murph to stop barking (old Murph lost his friend). We love you Mrs. Barbara you may be gone from us, but we will remember you every Springtime, every March 17th, and every Christmas holiday you will be in our thoughts… Mike you and your kindhearted Love have been wonderful neighbors to us, and we Thank You!
God gives strength to the grieving heart.
We are friends who happen to be neighbors. We Love you, Mike!
The Hudson Family.