Karen Anne Brodzinski Chanitz

Loving daughter of Raymond J. and Anne M. Brodzinski; dear sister of Raymond W. Brodzinski and Kenneth (Susan ) Brodzinski; dear aunt of Lily and Claudia Brodzinski (Mother Hilary Northcutt), and Joel, Claire, and Steven Brodzinski; granddaughter of the late Joseph and Irene Brodzinski and the late William and Anna Behr; dear niece of Kenneth A. Brodzinski, the late William and the late Betty Behr, the late Howard Jackson and Mary Jackson, Fred and Diane Behr, Richard and Rosemary Baumgartner, Margaret Waeckerle, Edward and Judy Behr, George and Michele Behr; dear cousin, second cousin and friend to many.

Karen graduated from Cleveland High School in 1974. She was a volunteer candy striper for ten years, then became an LPN at Lutheran Hospital and did private duty as a nurse later on. She was dedicated to helping people and enjoyed working with senior citizens. She was a member of Quentin Roosevelt Unit #1 of the American Legion Auxiliary.

The family will receive friends Sunday, March 28, from 3-9 PM at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary (6464 Chippewa and Watson) and also Monday 9-10 AM after which family and friends will proceed from the funeral home to the Shrine of St. Joseph (1220 N. 11th, St. Louis 63106) for a celebration of Mass at 11 AM. The interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Karen to the Shrine of St. Joseph. Please share memories at www.hoffmeistercolonial.com.