Lori Ann Steinagel

Lori Steinagel Obituary Our dearest Lori Ann Steinagel peacefully returned to her Father in Heaven on December 27th, 2023, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Devoted wife of 23 years to Brandon Monroe Steinagel; proud mother of Kennedi Nicole Steinagel, Taylor Suzanne Steinagel, and Carter Monroe Steinagel; dear daughter of Catherine Suzanne Connell; dearest sister of Robert Shawn (Lisa) Connell, Edward Scott (Anna) Connell, James Thaddeus (Mandee) Connell, Shari Elaine (Christopher) Fox, Allison Suzanne (Mikiel) Arnold, Kristina Marie (Michael) Pressman, and Daniel Livingston (Ashley) Connell; loving daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, cousin, aunt, and friend to many. Lori is preceded in death by her father Robert Stanley Connell. Lori was born in Provo, UT, November 22, 1971. She was the second of eight children and therefore learned the importance of family, love and faith from her father and mother. They taught her to love God, work hard, and be the best person she could be. They also taught her to be a great sister and support to her siblings. Lori and her seven siblings had a special relationship built on love, fun, motorcycles and fast cars, laughter, and late night runs to Waffle House. She was close to each of them and loved them hard. They adored her too. The family lived in a number of locations across the US including Oklahoma, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Following her graduation from high school, Lori attended and graduated from Brigham Young University in April of 2000. It was in her final year of school that she met and fell in love with her sweetheart, Brandon Steinagel. Despite his best efforts, it wasn’t until she saw him on his motorcycle that she finally said “yes” to a first date. From that day on they were inseparable. They were married for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints surrounded by family and friends. Brandon and Lori's love was one of a kind. One of service, admiration and selflessness. They were best friends, partners, companions, confidants, and they filled their home with kindness, joy, laughter, and Christ-like love. Lori was an amazing wife and mother to three incredible children that she absolutely adores. While Lori was brilliant, talented and accomplished, she chose to use her God given gifts for the most important role of all… that of a mother. She wasn’t sure she would have children, so after having her first, she discovered her love for being a mother and chose to stay at home and raise them. She poured her heart and soul into serving, teaching, and blessing her kids. Nothing in her life meant more than taking care of us 😊. Lori’s grace and beauty were beyond compare. To know her was to love her. Lori lived big, loved large, and served others without any thought of herself. She was one of the happiest people in the world, with the most beautiful smile. We loved how her eyes and nose would crinkle up when she laughed, and her laugh was absolutely infectious. Lori was also kind to everyone she met. She put others first and never let an opportunity pass her by to make someone feel special. Lori was a talented dancer, gymnast, pianist, artist, cook, and homemaker. She made our house a beautiful home. She was an avid decorator with a special eye for detail and a knack for knowing exactly how to make a room look perfect. Lori was a planner; extremely organized, goal-oriented, and never shied away from a task, no matter how great. In addition, we would be remiss if we did not mention how beautifully stubborn she was 😊. One of the many things we love about her. Lori loved spending time with family, serving, boating, reading, traveling, planning events, solving puzzles, and loving her yellow lab Bailey, who was her constant companion. Lori lived for and loved her Savior Jesus Christ. She served him throughout her life as a devoted wife and mother, a loving friend and neighbor, and diligent servant in her church and to those in need. She spent 18 months of her life serving a full-time mission in San Bernardino, CA teaching about Christ and lifting others. Her relationship with God has grown throughout her life but never more than over the past year during her illness. She didn’t see her battle with cancer as something for which we should feel sorry. She saw it as a blessing, expressing gratitude for the lessons she learned and the love she felt throughout. Lori’s life was a testament to how one should live in the service of God and then how to return to His presence. She knew He lived and couldn’t wait to embrace Him and bathe His feet with her tears. We will miss you dear Lori, but know we will see you again soon. We will endeavor to live in such a way as to earn the right to be with you again in heaven. Thank you for what you taught us by the life you lived and who you were. We love you more than words can express. Directly following funeral services everyone is welcome to attend the graveside service at Bellerive Gardens Cemetery (740 N Mason Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141)

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Lori Ann Steinagel

November 22, 1971 - December 27, 2023