Jeanette M. (nee Devereux) Odenwald, 95, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church June 18, 2025.
Jeanette was the youngest of 10 children born to the late Edward Devereux and Catherine (nee Ohlman) Devereux. Jeanette was born on May 13, 1930 and was raised in the house built by her father on Parker Avenue in the historic Oak Hill neighborhood of south St. Louis. Jeanette attended grade school at Holy Family and graduated from Roosevelt High School.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Karl G. Odenwald, former Mayor of Shrewsbury. Jeanette and Karl moved to Shrewsbury in 1958 where she lovingly raised their family of 8 children, Karl (Barbara) Odenwald, Jr., Chuck (Denise) Odenwald, Karon (Clem) Burns, Kurt (Sandy) Odenwald, Mark (Alana) Odenwald, Lori Friskel, David Odenwald and Robert (Carol) Odenwald. Beloved grandmother of Kate (Mark) Ditta, Krista (Bret) Horner-Willoughby, Karl (Michele) Odenwald, III, Daniel (Amanda) Odenwald, John (Lauren) Odenwald, Meaghan (Patrick) Sablich, Ryan (Liz) Burns, Molly (Joe) Arena, Lauren (Brad) Williams, Caroline Friskel, David Friskel, Meredith Friskel, Nicole Odenwald, Loren Odenwald, Brooke Black, Emma (Weezer) Weir, Lucy Odenwald, Michael (Kaila) Odenwald and Trudy Odenwald. Beloved great-grandmother to Kailey Odenwald, Aiden Ditta, Genevieve Ditta, Avery Horner, Ian Horner, Sam Sablich, Noah Sablich, Rory Sablich, Mason Burns, Holland Burns, Miles Arena, Annie Reed, Jack Henry Reed, Ezra Williams, Addie Odenwald, Emmie Odenwald, Vivian Odenwald, Ceilia Odenwald, Leona Odenwald, Jaden Odenwald, Harper Odenwald, James Black, Micheala Black, Palmer Black, Josie Sharp, Audrey Sharp, John Odenwald, Tommy Odenwald, Anna Odenwald, and Grace Odenwald.
Jeanette was an active member of St. Michael the Archangel Church since moving to Shrewsbury in 1958 and lived in Shrewsbury until moving to Bethesda Dilworth in 2024, where she was as resident until her death. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Bethesda Dilworth and to the new friends Jeanette made at Bethesda over the past 18 months.
Visitation and Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 10 at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Shrewsbury, MO. Visitation at 9:00 a.m., with funeral Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m.
The family would appreciate that in lieu of flowers, any gifts in Jeanette’s memory be made to support the work of the St. Louis Arc for the developmentally disabled community in St. Louis. Gifts can be made at St. Louis Arc | Empowering People with Disabilities
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless her —-she lived a long and fruitful life and left quite a legacy.
Karl and Chuck: Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. I remember her at games in the mid sixties with st. michaels teams.My sympathy to your large family. John Kehoe
Jeanette was a neighbor and friend to all on 3wk., she enjoyed being mobile and a free spirit she was ! making her stops in her neighbor’s room. She enjoyed playing Bingo and would help water our plant on the patio. . Jeanette was always kind and shared all the home-made treats her family brought to her with the staff and residents. I personally thank the family
for bringing her to Bethesda where we got to know her and her devoted family who gave all our residents the pleasure of their company. A thank you to Barb who
saved us by volunteering to say the Rosary for the residents. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.