Vera Marusic, 76, peacefully passed away on July 5, 2025 after a valiant effort to overcome cancer.
Vera is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Ivica Marusic, and her beloved children, Mike Marusic and Irene Marusic (Russell Watters). She was a cherished grandmother to Lidia Marusic, Kyle Marusic, and Jack Watters, and step-grandmother to Jacob Watters, Jamie Watters, Bekah Watters, and Seth Watters. She is also survived by her twin sister, Ankica Galjuf, and many extended family members and friends who will miss her deeply.
Born in Prijedor, Vera immigrated to the United States at the young age of 19 with her husband Ivica and only a small suitcase in hand. She made St. Louis, Missouri her home for the remainder of her life. She was the heart of her family – known for her warm smile, selfless spirit and unmatched cooking, especially her pita, goulash, sarma and mystery noodle soup.
Vera found great joy in helping to raise her grandchildren, volunteering at St. Joseph Croatian Church, and spreading kindness in every small, thoughtful act. Her legacy is one of love, faith, and service to others.
A visitation will be held in her honor at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL (10151 Gravois Rd., 63123) on Thursday, July 10th, 2:00 – 8:00 PM. Family and friends are welcome to attend and celebrate Vera’s life and legacy.
I am deeply sorry for your great loss. Vera was an extraordinary woman filled with so much love. She made me smile every time I saw her. And she will always be my pumpkin
Teta Vera was a beautiful soul, inside and out, and she will be deeply missed by many—especially by the Croatian community at St. Joseph Croatian Church. May she rest in peace.
Love, John and Marinka Nekic
My deepest sympathy to you all. God Bless her. My thoughts and prayers go with her family. Vera has been a good friend. Always supporting and loving! I will miss her very much.
My dearest family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I am holding you close in my heart. May you find comfort in the love that surrounds you and in the cherished memories that live on forever.
Praying for and wishing you strength, peace, and gentle moments of healing.
With deepest sympathy and all my love, Liliana with family
Deepest sympathy from Ziglioli and Ziglioli-Grell families
Our Kumi –
My mom’s best friend. Her twin. Her soulmate.
Our beloved Kuma – mine and Danny’s – and the most incredible auntie to us.
To my children, she was Baka II – and the world’s greatest chicken mystery noodle soup chef. Thanksgiving will never be the same without her… but I promise I’ll team up with Mišo and tackle those dishes like we always did.
My children love Mike’s children and Irene’s son, just as deeply as Mike, Danny, Irene, and I love each other. You, Ruzica, Kum, and my dad laid the foundation for those bonds. And we will keep showing up for one another – in your honor – always.
We love you, Kumi. Forever.
The Borić Family
So sorry for your loss. I never had the opportunity to meet your mother, but I know the heart ache of loss. I did meet your father. He has a tremendous inner spirit and kind soul. He seems like a man who took pride in providing for your family and your mom was at his side loving and caring. May she rest in the arms of our lord. Her pain is gone. Her soul is lifted into heaven. You will never forget what she meant to you. Give yourself the gift of mourning. For a life well lived. Remember her. Prayers.
So sorry for your loss. While I never met your mother, I do know the pain of losing a loved one. She is no longer in pain. She is in the arms of our Lord. Forever loving, Forever loved.
We were devastated to hear the news of Vera’s passing. She was a kind and wonderful woman, always with a smile on her face when we saw her in the neighborhood. She will be missed, may she rest in peace.