D. June Kreyling

June Kreyling, 95, of Mexico, died at 1:15 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2026, at The King’s Daughters Home.

A private burial is planned at Sunset Memorial Park in Affton Missouri.

Delores June Kreyling was born December 4, 1930 in St. Louis, Mo., a daughter of Leo and Ruby “Edna” (Fortenberry) Mantler. On June 11, 1954, in St. Louis, she married Ralph Milton Kreyling.

June and Ralph raised three children, Donna Colleen, Steven Anthony and Douglas Lee Kreyling. She worked as a data operator for United Van Lines, and also decorated and sold all sorts of cakes from their home in Crestwood, Mo.

June volunteered in many capacities for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and was recognized as the St. Louis Volunteer of the Year. Her volunteer passion was to honor her children, especially Doug who suffered from mental illness.

June was a bird fanatic and treasured birdwatching. She loved the log cabin which she and Ralph built in the woods with the help of their entire family.

Survivors include daughter Donna (James) Hare; son Steven (Debra) Kreyling, and grandchildren Matthew (Ashley) Kreyling and Peter (Kelsey) Kreyling. Also surviving are seven beloved great-grandchildren; Jane, Margaret “Maggie”, Raphael, Ignatius “Iggy”, Alice, Theodora “Thea” and Wilhelmina “Willa”; sister-in-law Ann Mantler, niece Robin (Greg) Overal and great nephews, Christopher and Brian (Brianna), and an extended stepfamily.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; son, Doug; brother, Raymond Mantler; nephew, Thomas Mantler; stepson, Edward Kreyling and step-grandson, Douglas Kreyling.

She accepted Christ as her savior late in life.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness-St. Louis, The King’s Daughters Home or a charity of the donor’s choice. They may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.