Barbara D. Rowald September 5, 1957 – April 17, 2026
Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road St. Louis, MO 63129, Friday, April 24, 2026, 10am until service 1pm. Then meet at 2pm at Valhalla Cemetery 3412 Frank Scott Parkway Belleville, IL 62223 for burial.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Mid-America Transplant midamericatransplant.org appreciated.
I miss you so much Mom. You were an amazing person and the largest influence in my life. You will never be forgotten nor will the life lessons you supplied me with. I know you will be looking out for all of us. Love you forever.
Tommy, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. I know how much she meant to you. You were her whole World. I hope you can take comfort in how many lives she touched. I’m holding you in my thoughts and wishing you strength and comfort.
Love you, “Aunt” Marcia
Rest in Peace, Barb. It was fun growing up & living down the street from you. 💐
Diane Smith Fowler
My BFF. The times we had in high school. Tommy survived us. That very special connection we have always had when we needed each other ❤️. Love you so very much and will miss you.
I will always remember you as my older sister and will love you and miss you forever heaven is better today with you there. See you again one day
Barb was a wonderful friend and we miss her already. She was there for our celebrations, as well as the difficult times. We all knew that her greatest joy came from being a wife to Doug, mom to Tommy and grandma to her sweet girls. Thelma, I’m so sorry that your beautiful daughter is gone too soon. Lots of love to all of you!
to my favorite f loat trip friend you will truly me missed. You will never ever be forgotten . Barb you left us to soon ,but left us with great memories . I will always LOVE YOU. YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS AND FOREVER JOE BRANDON
Rest in peace to one of the my best friends. You will be truly missed forever. ❤️❤️❤️
Barb, I’m so going to miss our regular “lunches” – those 3+ hr visits I always looked forward to. I hope I was as good a friend to you as you always were to me. You were the best listener and always cared about others! And oh, so proud of Tommy, but especially proud of your two girls and the wonderful family life you shared with Doug. I’m praying for your whole family as they navigate this time. I can still hear your laugh, so I’m counting on you to stay near in heart! Love you lots Barb…save my seat at the table until we meet again!
Barb, I love you and will miss you so very much. You will always be “Aunt Barb” to my boys. Thank you for loving me unconditionally since I was a little girl. I will treasure our friendship and memories. Rest easy, my forever sister. 💔
You were a mom to all of us. Your home had a warmth I never knew was possible. And over 25 years and a crazy distance, you were a constant and loving presence in my life. Just like anyone who’s known and loved you, I will carry your smile, your love, your care and your hugs with me forever. I can’t believe you’re gone, but I know I’ll never forget you. Rest peacefully, beautiful Barb. All my love.
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. May your happy memories of Barb give you peace and comfort.
Wer’e so sorry for your loss. Barb was a special person in many people’s lives. She was a co-worker,and a friend. She had a heart as big as the world. Barb will be missed by all that knew her, especially us, Luke and Judy Fincher
I remember fondly the times that Barbara joined all of the Prince cousins in Corning, Arkansas. They were a fun group then as now and Barb was one of the brightest lights. They would even let the Wallace cousins join in. We will miss you.
When Mrs. Barb partially retired, I had the honor of stepping in and being trained for her position. She was truly a wealth of knowledge, and I learned so much from her during that time. I made sure to check in with her every Tuesday and Thursday when she was here, wanting to be certain I understood everything she had taught me and that I was carrying the job forward the way she did. Even after nearly 15 months of training, I still find myself wanting to ask her questions or waiting for her to walk through the door so we could figure out together what Bob P. was trying to say in one of his scribbled notes. She had a way of making things clear, and she was always willing to help. A big piece of my work life feels missing now. She wasn’t just someone who trained me she was someone I respected, appreciated, and looked forward to seeing. My heart is heavy knowing she won’t be walking through those doors again.
She will be deeply and sincerely missed.
Dear Doug,
I am so sorry for your loss . I’m sorry I wasn’t there for the services. I’m happy I got to see you and Barb in November. I’m sure this was devastating to you , Doug. May she rest in peace. Take care of yourself dear cousin. Love, Mary
Barb…we were friends for 56 years. During the past several years, we connected on social media and we stayed in touch. Childhood friends were the very best!! You were a Very Special Friend and it breaks my heart knowing that a special part of my childhood is no longer here. I will miss you forever sweet friend..Love Ya!! To Doug…I am so sorry for your loss. Barb was an exceptional person and friend. She will be missed forever.
I worked with Barb at Pandjiris for so many years. I still look across the aisle from me and can’t believe she is not there. You were gone much too soon. Going to work will never be the same without you across the aisle from me. One of the nicest people I will ever meet. RIP Barb.