Dolores Bednarek

Dolores "Dee" Marlene Ciesmielewski Bednarek was baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection on Oct. 6, 2023, at the age of 91.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Kasmier and Lottie Ciesmielewski; her husband, Joseph Bednarek Jr.; and two of her daughters, Carol Wheeler and Diane Goodman.

She is survived by her children, Sandra Pritt (Michael), Barbara Corbin (the late Larry), Janet Schmahl (Matt), Karin Bednarek (Brett Little), Patricia Pace (the late Kyle), Joseph Bednarek III, Melissa Bednarek Walker (Michael), Michelle Moser (Martin) and Tim Bednarek (Julie). She was a much beloved grandmother to Ali, Joe, Sarah, Laura, Jenna, Jeff, Becca, Alicia, Kimberly, Brett, Morgan, Shannon, Kyle II, Emma, Laura Ann, Amanda, Kaye, Martin, Zachary, Maverick, Timothy, Alyssa, Jeremy and Mason; and cherished great-grandmother to Alex, Rachel, Kacey, Chloe, Mason, Jaxon, Kazmiera and Marty.

Dee loved life and was a friend to everyone she met. She had a special spark of sass and wit that was uniquely her. She enjoyed sitting outside where she could spend time with neighbors, friends and family. She was a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved to play Bingo. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed. To those who knew and loved her, she will always fondly be the GOAT!

A memorial service will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at St. Louis Cremation at 2135 Chouteau Ave. in St. Louis.

She will be laid to rest next to her husband at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

A celebration of life gathering will follow the burial until 2:30 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Hall in the St. John Henry Newman Center, 512 N. Pacific St. in Cape Girardeau.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in her name to honor her love of children.