Gertrude Anita Crow (nee: Voellinger), 97 years, of Imperial, MO entered heaven on August 10, 2024. Beloved mother of Gerald (Nancy Urtz), Garry (Linda), Gregory Crow and Genny (Jim) Reece; grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 12; dearest daughter of the late Jacob and Hilda Voellinger of Belleville, IL; dear wife of the late Herbert Crow (73) years. Gertrude retired as manager of Pope’s Cafeteria, an original owner of Rollercade Skating Rink, was an Eastern Star past matron. Her greatest joy was spending time with family, especially grandchildren and gardening.
Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road on Sunday August 25 from 5-8pm. Funeral at New Hope United Methodist Church 3921 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold, MO 63010 Monday, August 26 visitation 10am until service at 11am. Entombment Lake View Memorial Gardens Fairview Heights, IL. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Epworth Children’s Home or Harbor Community Church in Barnhart, appreciated.
We are so very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person. Always happy and loved to help others. A shining star and example of what we should all be. God surely has a special seat for her in heaven.
My heartfelt condolences to all of The Crow family. Gertrude was and will always be a beacon of light to all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving her. She was so precious to me and I will miss her greatly. She was my friend, mentor and second Mom. I will have all the fond memories we shared to hold in my heart. I know she is truly home in Heaven with Jesus and Herb.
Greg and family, My heart goes out to all of you for the loss of your mother, mentor and friend. I am so glad we were able to come out and visit with Herb, Gertie and you while they were alive and well. They were the cutest couple and I feel blessed to call you family. I loved her to pieces! I used to tell her she was my idol! 🥰 She was a true example of a Godly Christian woman. Heaven just received another angel 😇 and I’m sure the family were also there to greet her with opened arms. She will be missed and always cherished. Love you all. God bless you all. 🙏🏻
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Crow’s passing. I loved seeing her smiling face at Magnolia’s Salon. You were blessed to have such a sweet lady in your life. Sending prayers to everyone! 💘🙏
So sorry for your loss. I did not know her, or her family, but I remember when Rollercade was opened. It was such a wonderful place to go roller skating with friends, and later, as an adult, with our kids and their friends. It was SO COOOL to have that smooth wooden floor when the other rink we’d gone to was concrete floored. I’m grateful that she owned the business that brings such good memories. May you have good memories of her. God be with you as you deal with this loss.
I was one of the original employees of Rollercade (concession stand) and remember Mrs. Crow and all the other Crows as well. I am sorry for your loss.