Cleo J. Marquardt, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed peacefully into Heaven on February 21, 2024. She is survived by her children: Randy (Judy) Marquardt and Lynn (Mark) Howard and 5 grandchildren: Bradley (Meredith), Laura, Jacob (Courtney), Benjamin (Abby), Samuel (Nicole) and 3 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Wilbert (Teri) Fauss. Dear aunt, cousin and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Naomi Fauss.
Cleo was incredibly devoted to her family. She was an avid gardener and took great pride in her green thumb. She enjoyed watching and cheering on her beloved St. Louis Cardinals.
Services: A funeral service will be held at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road on Saturday, March 9 at 1:00 PM.
Lynn and Randy
I was saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing, and my thoughts are with you and your family.
She always had a smile and a kind word whenever I was around her. I will always remember her vibrant personality. What a treasure she was.
Lynn , Mark, Jacob, Ben, Sam and your entire family , your mother was the sweetest lady ! She adored her family and was so blessed to have you all in her life . I remember her love and talent for gardening . Your boys must have inherited her artistic side . Her memories will bless you forever.
Love Janine & Steve Edler
Cleo was a dear neighbor for over 50 years and a wonderful friend. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cleo was
an avid gardener and loved showing off her beautiful garden. She will be missed and we all have many happy memories to cherish! Her Memorial Service was a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman.