Clara Francis (Stetina) Brouk, 95, of High Ridge died Oct. 18, 2017. Mrs. Brouk was a woman of great faith in God, especially honoring the Blessed Mother, Mary. She was a dedicated quilter, seamstress, bowler and lover of games, especially pinochle. She loved to travel and dance and was a member of many clubs, including the St. Anthony Ladies Sodality, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Friends of the Library and Young at Heart. She was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Stetina, and was preceded in death by her husband: Milton “Bud” Brouk.
She is survived by four children: Marilyn (Jim) Murphy, Gloria (Albert) Swaller, Bonnie (Ron) Baisch and Dennis (Patti) Brouk; two siblings: Goldie (Margaret) Konert and Theresa Traituer; nine grandchildren: Mollie, Dawn, Dean, Debbie, Natalie, Mycalene, Haunya, Katia and Drew; 23 great-grandchildren: Brianna, Luke, Alexa, Claire, Olivia, Annie, Mia, Garrett, Judah, Remington, Layla, Sterling, Colton, Asher, Bryton, Graham, Brock, Jane, (in correction, it’s Tristan)Triston, Kirston, Melita, Anona and Korbin (Smitty); one step-great-great-grandson: Zeke; and many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents-in-law: Albert P. and Emma (Becker) Brouk; a son: Carl William Brouk; two siblings: Louise Sommer and Raymond Stetina; and one grandson: Jimmie.
Visitation is at 11 a.m. and a funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Fieser Funeral Home, 401 Gravois Road, in Fenton, followed by funeral Mass at 3 p.m. at St. Anthony Padua Catholic Church, 3009 High Ridge Blvd. Burial is in the St. John Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Birthright of Hillsboro or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Fieser Funeral Home.