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Elizabeth Kammien Obituary
Kammien, Elizabeth Ann (nee Compton)
of St. Louis, passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2024, after a courageous fight against ALS. The daughter of the late Richard and late Therese Compton (Kelly). She is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, Craig Kammien; children Molly Kammien (Connor O'Shea) and Kevin Kammien; grandchildren Kellen and Ada O'Shea; siblings Rick (Arlander Yates) Compton, Dan (Leslie) Compton, Jennifer (Bruce) Marchi, Michael (Sandy) Compton; sister-in-law Susan
Garrow (Kent Chinowth): mother-in-law Gena Kammien, and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends too numerous to list. Preceded in death by her sister Kate DeNoyer Bell.
Ann's spirited, welcoming personality drew people in and made them feel comfortable, and her friends came from all walks of life. Ann loved gathering friends and family in her home. She loved to travel and never met a stranger. She was a proud co-member of the Sisters of Loretto.
Ann was a physical therapist for over forty years, running her own business and teaching PT students at WashU, SLU and Maryville to love the human anatomy. Through this work, she touched thousands of lives.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to ALS Association (als.org).
Services: Visitation: Mon., 7/8, 4-8 p.m. at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Funeral Mass Tues., 7/9, 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church (Kirkwood). www.boppchapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Kammien
JO ANN CERNICH
July 10, 2024
Craig and family,
May you find peace and comfort in the precious memories you shared. We send our deepest condolences on your tremendous loss.
Nicole & Rich Giesler
Nicole & Rich Giesler
Other
July 9, 2024
Ann will be greatly missed. She was an awesome person and healer, she helped many of my patients and family. So sorry to see her leave. My deepest condolences for her family.
Paul Rottler, MD, FACS
Work
July 9, 2024
My deepest condolences to Ann´s family. She was a gifted and compassionate therapist who championed my (then) older teenage son through a very difficult post- op course. Her zest for all life had to offer ( and all she could give back) was evident to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Susan Griesedieck
Other
July 9, 2024
My sympathy and prayer for you, the family and friends of Ann.
I was one of the hundred that she healed with her special expertise
and loving encouragement. I will always remember her with much gratitute.
Peace be with you!
Sr Pauette Weindel
Sister Pauette Weindel
July 8, 2024
I was saddened to learn of Ann's passing and I extend deepest sympathies to Crraig and the family. Early in my career a significant portion of my practice dealt with RA following a fellowship. Together Ann and I reconstructed and rehabilitated hundreds of deformed hands. Achieving remarkable outcomes. It wouldn't have happened without her expertise. In fifty years of practice without a doubt she was the finest hand therapist I had the honor to work with. Sherwyn Wayne MD
Sherwyn Wayne MD
Work
July 7, 2024
As the old song goes, "It was a party just to be near her". We love you, Ann! Our condolences to Craig, Molly, Kevin and all.-Kathy and Judy
Kathy Davenport
July 7, 2024
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