Florence L. "Bitzi" Stachowski, age 77, of Arnold, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. Florence was born January 6, 1944 in St. Louis, Mo. Dear wife of Leonard Stachowski, mother, step-mother and grandmother to Zachery Markworth, and Stephane Pickering. Dear sister of Glennon (Janet) Zapf, Kay (Bob) Bell, Patrick (Faith) Dickey, Debra (Steve) Lawson, and Tamra (Jeff) Hunter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Glennon E. Zapf and Kathryn H. Dickey.
Bitzi was a mother, step-mother, grandmother, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many. She will be deeply missed.
Bitzi was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #208, loved life and had a wonderful sense of humor. Bitzi enjoyed bowling, was an avid Cardinals fan, and she collected angels.
A visitation for Florence will be held Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, MO. 63010. The funeral service will take place Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the funeral home. A committal service and burial will be Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, 7030 Gravois, Affton, MO 63123.
Donations remembering Bitzi may be made to the Children's Hospital and Backstoppers.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.heiligtagfuneralhome.com for the Stachowski family.