Kathryn Priscilla

Rucinski

Kathryn Priscilla Rucinski, of Warrenton, MO passed away on Monday,  January 26, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1940 to the late Basil and Margaret Lewis (nee: Neth).

Kathryn enjoyed many things in life including crossword puzzles, making of many crafts, playing board and card games with her family, and her love of the St. Louis Cardinal baseball. She was very involved with her church and loved her time assisting residences at Warrenton Manor whenever she could and seeing former students from Holy Rosary, where she taught for 38 years.Taking care of her family and spending time with them is what meant the most to her.

Those whom will remain grateful for having shared in Kathryn's life are her children, Jolande Shields, and Marisa (Joseph) Hummert; her grandchildren, William Shields III (Shawna), Andrew Hummert (Diedre), Anthony Hummert (Tara), Nathan Hummert (Danielle); her great grandchildren, Trinity, Joseph, Beau, and Eleanor; many other relatives and friends. Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents, Basil and Margaret Lewis, one daughter, Karenina Rucinski, her siblings, George Lewis, Leander Lewis (Louise), Richard Lewis (Reba), Adrian Lewis, and Raeford Lewis, one son-in-law, William Shields II.  She was a loving mother, cherished grandmother and great mother, aunt, cousin, and friend of many.

A Celebration of Life visitation for Kathryn will be held from 9:00am-11:00am on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with an 11:00am Service to immediately follow at College United Methodist Church, Warrenton.
Memorial donations are appreciated to Holy Rosary Catholic School or College United Methodist Church in honor of Kathryn.
Online condolences may be made at martinfuneral.net.