Colleen M. Saitz (nee: O’Connell) age 88, Thursday, January 16, 2025. Loving mom, grandma “Gia”, great grandma, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many.
She was a graduate of Cleveland High School and active in the luncheons given by the alumni association. She loved meeting with her friends. She will be missed by her family and friends. She loved the Lord and was ready to meet him.
Services: A celebration of life will be at Faith Lutheran Church 6101 Telegraph Road St. Louis, MO 63129 Thursday, January 23, 11am until time of service 12pm. Concludes at church.
Colleen was an amazing friend, coworker, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
We could not have asked for a better coworker and friend. Her work ethic was unbelievable and she made us laugh every day.
She will be dearly missed.
We love you Colleen!!🙏❤️
I met Colleen while working at Paragon Group. I was so very fortunate to have worked with her at Tempo Apartments for two years. We had so much fun! She had the best sense of humor, and we shared many laughs together. Colleen loved God and she was such a great example to me of what it means to be a faithful servant of our Lord. I am so lucky to have been called a friend of hers and I am very honored to have called her my friend. I love you, Colleen.
A true friend who always knew how to make you smile. Colleen loved the Lord, her family and her friends. I met Colleen 30 years ago working at Paragon. We shared many laughs together over the years. She was thoughtful, caring and generous.
Her faith was her foundation. She knew God was in control and she trusted Him with whatever life brought her. I will miss you dearly, Colleen. I love you and am so thankful for you. You left this world a better place! Well done!
Colleen had a beautiful soul! She was direct, but kind. She was strong, but sensitive. It’s been so many years since I’ve last seen her, but I’m so happy she has eternal peace. ♥️
Mrs Saitz was a wonderful woman! I spent hours at her home as a kid and have so many wonderful memories! She treated me like one of her own! Rest in peace!
I knew Colleen when she visited Cliff Cave Library every week. She was friendly, kind and very interested in reading. I will miss seeing her sweet smile and kindness. . I always looked forward to her visits at our library
Colleen was a beautiful person inside an out. She always had a gentle smile or a kind word. She had a loving heart and a strong relationship with Our Lord. She was loved by those around her and will be truly missed. She will be remembered in our hearts. Colleen, We are proud to call you friend and family. Much love. Rick. Denise Nathan, Nina, Baby Mabel and Gracie Burrus. ❤️
Enjoyed working with Coleen over 40 years ago at Tempo apartments. She was loved and respected by all, offering support and solutions for operating our successful apartment community. Not only was she effective, she was one of the most reliable and flexible team members I’ve ever known. I’m grateful to have been her friend/ supervisor and know she will be dearly missed.
Our deepest sympathies to her family. We will miss seeing her sweet smile Sundays at church and hearing about her being a great grandma! Our love to the family. Danny and Kathy Farnham
I first met Colleen in August of 2016 at Canyon Creek. From the very first moment, she welcomed me with a warm smile and open arms. It was one of those rare encounters where you instantly feel like you’ve known someone for years.
We spent countless hours together, side by side, navigating through the many changes and challenges throughout our careers. Whether it was the chaos of a busy day or the unknowns that always seemed to arise, Colleen was there with her unwavering presence. Through all of that, the one thing that never changed was her—her kindness, her genuine spirit, her laughter that could light up any room.
Colleen was more than just a colleague; she was a friend and a constant source of wisdom. She had a way of making everything seem a little more manageable, always ready to offer advice or simply a listening ear. Her knowledge was vast, but it was her warmth and her infectious laugh that made her unforgettable.
She was an incredible woman—strong, thoughtful, and full of grace. Even as life changed around us, Colleen remained a steady presence, someone I could always count on.
I love you, Colleen. You will forever be in my thoughts.
Dear Aunt Colleen…She was a beautiful woman inside and out with such a twinkle in her eye when she greeted you! One of our fond memories is when we had the good fortune of getting together with Colleen, all of our cousins and grandchildren. Bob and I missed seeing her when we moved South. We will always remember her sweet smile, infectious laugh and caring ways. Love to all, Kathy and Bob Saitz
I’m deeply sorry to see we lost Colleen. I was so lucky when I hired her in early 2000s at Canyon Creek! We all loved Colleen with her infectious laughter and jokes. I always said she will lease more than anyone in our business! She loved leasing, loved chatting. She had the best stories of love, heartbreak and life itself. I’m sure she’s leasing heaven up as I type this. Rest in forever peace Colleen.
Thank you Colleen for treating me with such encouragement and respect. I will miss our conversation about kids and Grandkids. I just found out, I am sorry I couldn’t be there today.
Colleen was my college roommate at Univ. of Missouri. We were lifelong friends and I will always remember her infectious laugh and good heart. Rest in peace, my friend. You deserve all of God’s peace.
Colleen was my mentor and my friend. I lost touch with her over the past 9 years, and I am so, so sorry about that. She was fierce, loyal, honest and as sharp as a tack. If she was your friend, she was a friend for life. If she believed in you, she was always in your corner. She lived a tragic family life, but saw the humor in everything. Some of the best belly laughs I’ve ever experienced were with her. I’ll miss the twinkle in her Irish eyes, and also her eye rolls! She was always up for a good prank and could always take a joke, and believe me when I say there were many!