Girdner

Jaclyn Lee Girdner, 44, of Benld, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Jan. 18, 2024 at 10:22 a.m. She was born Aug. 7, 1979, in St. Louis , Mo. to Edward Bruenning and Doris Gordon Olender. She married Anthony Wayne Girdner of Benld and he survives.

She is survived by her father, Edward Bruenning of West Alton, Mo. and mother, Doris Olender of O'Fallon, Mo.; daughter, Sarah McGowen of Benld; sons, James Girdner and Anthony Girdner of Benld; sisters, Shelly Murray of Kansas City, Mo. and Kasey Birdsell of Wentzville, Mo.

Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. A celebr...