Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Lange, 77, of Festus died March 9, 2026, at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing in Crystal City. Ms. Lange was a retired confectioner for Continental Bakery in St. Louis. She was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Festus and the Amvets Auxiliary. She was an avid bingo player who also enjoyed spending time at Clearwater Lake, camping, fishing, being in the sun, dancing, spending hours at the casino and spoiling her grandkids and great-grandkids. Born Aug. 12, 1948, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Anna Marie (Willm) and George Patrick.
She is survived by a son: John Patrick "Pat" (Brenda) Schilly of Antonia; two daughters: Kim (Kelly) Schilly-Harris of Festus and Kelly (Jennifer Schnur) Lange of Oakville; nine grandchildren: Aaron (Becca) Barrett, Emilie (Colby Dorlac) Stowers, Michael (Sidney) Schilly, Meghan (Brandon) Vandiver, Amanda Schilly, Brooke Harris, Grant Harris, Larkin Schnur and Lennox Schnur; and nine great-grandchildren: James, Skyler, Eli, Elijah, Jackson, Anneliese, Samuel, Everily and Willow.
She was preceded in death by a brother: Donald “Donnie” Patrick.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.