Kathleen (Obrite) Nunnery

Kathleen A. Nunnery, of Wentzville, Missouri, passed away on April 16, 2026, at the age of 73.

She was born on September 3, 1952, in Norwalk, California, to the late Andrew and Rose Obrite (née Burke).

Kathleen was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Ashtin Nunnery of Wentzville, Missouri; her cherished grandson, Louis Ingrim; and her sisters, Theresa Bratemeier and Patricia Obrite.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mark Nunnery, and her brother, Phillip Obrite.

Kathleen Nunnery was a true original-an artist ahead of her time, a free spirit, and a woman whose colorful presence left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her. In her youth, Kathleen’s extraordinary artistic talent earned her scholarships for her projects in high school, allowing her to attend the Beverly Hills School of Arts in California. Creative in every sense, she was witty and funny, always making up her own riddles and jokes, and bringing laughter wherever she went.

A proud Southern California hippie of the 1960s, Kathleen lived life on her own terms. She embraced individuality, befriended the “freaks and geeks,” and never cared much for what society considered normal. She was beautiful inside and out, carefree, kind-hearted, and deeply authentic.

Kathleen shared a remarkable love story with her husband, Mark. Together, they were known as the coolest couple around-two people who truly completed one another. They met while working at the Southgate General Motors Plant in California, and in 1975, they spontaneously drove to Las Vegas, Nevada, where they were married. Kathleen often laughed that they fought all the way there, but theirs was a love that endured every challenge life could bring.

The couple moved to Wentzville, Missouri, in the early 1980s with General Motors. Though Kathleen had dedicated ten years to GM, she chose to become a homemaker after the move, and she excelled in that role. Her home was always immaculate, warm, and welcoming. She loved hosting gatherings, babysitting the children of close friends, and surrounding her family with love and laughter.

In 1987, Kathleen and Mark welcomed their beloved daughter, Ashtin, whom Kathleen loved with all her heart. She believed family was everything and affectionately referred to them as the “Nunnery 3.” Together they shared many joyful years with close friends they considered family-celebrating holidays, birthdays, camping in their van, attending concerts, and enjoying music festivals. Music was one of the great loves Kathleen and Mark shared.

Kathleen’s adventurous spirit was evident even in the little stories she loved to tell-such as the time she and Mark worked as extras in the movie The Rose, standing all day as part of the concert crowd for seven dollars each.

Later in life, Kathleen faced unimaginable hardships and had part of her life taken from her, yet what was meant to break her only revealed her extraordinary strength. She made the best recovery she could and remained positive through it all, encouraging her daughter to move past difficult times and keep going forward.

Kathleen was also a proud grandmother to her cherished grandson, Louis. Some of her happiest days were spent with Louis and Ashtin, and she delighted in bragging about him to anyone who would listen.

Above all, Kathleen loved deeply. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She had a gift for making people feel special and seen, often lifting others up with words of encouragement. She would want everyone to know that she loved them. She would remind them that they were awesome, a scholar, and a master of their craft.

Kathleen’s legacy is one of love, resilience, individuality, and joy. She would want those who knew her not only to grieve, but to celebrate, be happy, and keep living life fully-just as she always did.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

The family is being served by Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville.

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