Clara Bales Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Clara Bales of Hazelwood, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Clara left this world on September 22, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Clara Bales to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Bennett and Bereniece Bennett; her sister Catherine Zichler (John); her aunt Agnes Corinne Bennett; and her son John David "Buddy" Bales.
She is survived by: her daughters, Mary Piper (Robert) of Ballwin, Ann Gastler of St. Peters, Jeanne Johnson (Christopher) of St. Louis, Margaret Schroeder of Hazelwood and Gloria Kriete (Steven) of Festus; her grandchildren, Alicia Gastler, Eric Gastler (Stephanie), Kathryn Siler (Frank), Andrea Tanner (Zachary), Sarah Hough (Bryce), Alexander Johnson, Samantha Piper (Ian Miller), John Kriete, Daniel Kriete and David Kriete; and her great grandchildren, Tyler Zahner, Wyatt Gastler, Jude Gastler, Logan Gastler, Briggs Hough, Zac Gastler, Violet Tanner, Bauer Hough, Hayes Hough and Everett Tanner.
Memorials may be directed to: Greater Missouri Chapter/Alzheimer's Association and Judevine Center for Autism.
