Strnad, Marie E. (nee Sekyra) passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at home surrounded by family. She was 95 years old, Marie was born in St. Louis, Mo on April 23, 1931. She was born to parents Marie and John Sekyra who preceded her in death.
Loving wife of the late Jerry F. Strnad; beloved mother of Donna (David Pierce) Courte and the late Gregory (survived by Carla) Strnad; dearest grandmother of Arianna Courte, Lauren (Matt) Reynolds, Kara (Matty) Jung, Jared (fiancé Trang) Strnad; great-grandmother of Madison and Avery Reynolds, Alenka and Matej Jung; sister of the late John (Beverly) Sekyra; sister-in-law of the late Vlasta (Bob) Newcomer; our dear aunt, cousin and friend of many.
She enjoyed her life’s career of being a Real Estate Agent, Office Manager of LK Wood Realty. She was a lifetime member of The American Czech Educational Center and Sokol Organization.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to SOKOL Camp.
Visitation Tuesday, May 19, 12:00 p.m. until Service begins at 1:00 p.m. at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois Rd. Entombment at Resurrection Mausoleum.
So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. My prayers to the Strnad family May she rest in peace.
Donna and family, your mother (we called her Miss Marie) was so sweet and motherly to us campers. She made camping fun and comfortable for us 1st timers. She was always helping us and making sure we had a good time. Praying for you as you journey through grief. She was loved by many.
Mary Beth Eichner
I thought that Marie was one of the best people that I had ever met, she was always so happy and laughed and smiled all the time although I knew she was not feeling well. She loved her family, her daughter Donna and Arianna were her whole world. She now is in a better place with Jesus and no more suffering or pain. I will always cherish the memories I had with her, she was the best, RIP Marie!