Patricia Kirby, age 69, of Highland, died at 1:54 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at her residence. She was born March 26, 1946 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Albert and Clarita (Buerck) Schiermeyer. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Kirby; one brother, Bill Schiermeyer; and one sister, Carol Schmittling. She is survived by two sons: Thomas (Nancy) Sinclair of Spencer, WV and Mark (Tammy) Sinclair of Norton, OH; five grandchildren: Caitlyn Rutherford, Jacob Sinclair, Meghan Sinclair,Madison Sinclair and Zachary Sinclair; and her brothers and sisters: Clarita Schmittling of O'Fallon, MO, Susan Dillon of Highland, Albert Schiermeyer of Bowling Green, MO and John Schiermeyer of St. Peters, MO.

Mrs. Kirby was a river barge cook. According to her wishes, her remains will be cremated and no services will be held.