Sara was born and raised in the St. Louis area. A true daughter of that city, she loved her Cardinals, as well as the city’s sights, its sounds, and its incomparably wonderful food. She graduated from Belleville East High School in 2007, and later moved with her family to Florida in 2013, but found herself longing for her home in St. Louis, returning to it only a year later.
Sara had a special love, and aptitude for the written word. She was an avid and insatiable reader, but also proved to be a wonderfully gifted writer, her greatest strength in school even from a young age. Her favorite place in fact, was to be curled up with her beloved bunny, Obie, a book firmly in hand. She possessed a quick wit combined with an irresistible giggle that made her the perfect person with which to share an inside joke. Although she could be painfully shy, her appearance told a different story. She had a unique style all her own that was brave, bold, and demanded attention.
Those closest to Sara will remember her as a thoughtful and kind soul. She had a warm smile that would light up a room, and give comfort to those afraid to enter it. Those with whom she did choose to share her life were loved fiercely, and could never find a more loyal friend.
Sara was a woman who deserved a life she will not have a chance to live. We take comfort in knowing that she is now embraced with light and love and freed from her addiction. We share her story not because it is easy, but because it is difficult. We hope that these words can spare another from this unimaginable grief.
Sara will be lovingly remembered by her sisters, Gwen (Reno) Sprague and Lynn (W. Vance) Verdoorn and nieces, Kalista Sprague and Layla Verdoorn and nephew, Wil Verdoorn, as well as her chosen family, boyfriend, Kyle May and best friends Heather Smith and Alex Taylor. She will also be forever remembered by her numerous, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sara was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Susan Preuss.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Sara, along with her parents, Donald & Susan Preuss, will be inurned at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 3:00 P.M.
Memorial Donations in memory of Sara can be made to the Missouri House Rabbit society, 75 Elizabeth Drive, Fenton, MO 63026, www.morabbit.org., or To Write Love on Her Arms, PO Box 2203, Melbourne, FL 32902, [email protected].
Obituary of Susan Preuss
Susan Carey Preuss, of Land O'Lakes, passed away August 6, 2019.Susan moved to Florida in 2013 from Illinois and she is survived by her daughters, Gwen (Reno) Sprague, Lynn (Vance) Verdoorn and Sara Preuss; 2 sisters, Janice (Dan) Hirstein and Michelle (Doug) Schmidt. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Kalista Sprague, William Verdoorn, and Layla Verdoon. Susan retired from Bed, Bath & Beyond and was predeceased by her husband, Donald in 2016. She was a loving mother and grandmother and always put her family first. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, August 17 from 5-6 pm with a service to take place beginning at 6 pm at Loyless Funeral Home 5310 Land O'Lakes Blvd. Land O'Lakes, FL 34639. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The family has entrusted care and services to Loyless Funeral Home.
Obituary of Donald Edward Preuss
PREUSS, Donald Edward, 73, of Land O’ Lakes, FL, passed away December 28, 2016. Donald was born in St. Louis, MO and moved to Florida three years ago. He served in the US Air Force and worked as an information technology specialist for the US Government. Donald was an avid sports fan and especially loved the St. Louis Cardinals. He enjoyed bowling and going to car shows.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sue; daughters, Gwen Sprague and husband, Reno, Lynn Verdoorn and husband, Vance, Sara Preuss and partner, Kyle May, Lori Lewis; five grandchildren, Kalista, Wil, Ian, Ashley, Amy; great-granddaughter, AaNiylah; two brothers, Mike and Steve; nephews and nieces, Chris, Michael, Lisa, Nikki, Craig and Mindy. A celebration of Donald’s life will take place at a later date in Illinois. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be to St. Jude (stjude.org).
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