Judith Kathleen Brauch, 41, passed away suddenly on August 22, 2017. Beloved fiance of Kevin Kottmeier; She is the loving daughter of Geraldine Bacinski (nee Shockley)(Dan) and the late Gary Wayne Brauch; Loving mother of James Kottmeier; Dear sister of Jeffrey S. O'Dell and Mary T. Brauch; Judy is an aunt, niece, cousin, and friend to many. Memorials may be made in Judy's honor to the American Heart Assoc. or the family to assist with funeral costs. Visitation: September 1, 2017 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel 7456 Manchester Maplewood, MO 63143 Funeral Mass at St. Ambrose Catholic Church 5130 Wilson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110, Saturday September 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM If you will be riding in procession to St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Saturday, please be at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel by 9:15 am. We will be leaving the funeral at 9:30AM.