JoAnn (Kolar) Gelezunas, 89 of St. Louis Missouri passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024.
JoAnn is survived by her daughter, Laura Gelezunas of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and her son Vince (Cindy)
Gelezunas of Weldon Spring Missouri. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Vito, her parents
John and Helen Kolar and her siblings Margie Kolar, Larry Kolar, John Kolar and Jane Kube.
JoAnn enjoyed a retail career predominately in the jewelry business; working for Vinciguerra Jewelry and
Rommel’s Jewelry. She had a bustling side hustle with her sister Jane creating masterfully decorated
cakes. Weddings, birthdays or body cakes, JoAnn was not afraid to take on any challenge. Her last
masterpiece, Vince and Cindy’s wedding cake sent her into permanent retirement.
JoAnn loved trout fishing and spent many an opening day with her best friend Joan.
A graveside service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery on August 9, 2024 at 11am.
