Elizabeth Rae Wilbers Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Elizabeth Rae Wilbers of California, Missouri is shared. Elizabeth, born on April 3, 1938, passed away on September 1, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Karst and Elizabeth Karst (Conlon); and her brother Thomas Karst. She is survived by: her children, Elizabeth, Julie and Robert; her spouse Laurence "Larry" Donovan; her children, Katherine, Gary, Scott, Kimberly, Glenn, Richard, Linda, Mary, Daniel and Jennifer; and her brother Philip Karst (Penny). She is also survived by her 4 children, 11 stepchildren, and 22 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church (2005 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Bette Rae's memory may be made to the Hamptons Educational Foundation.
