Rhiannon Zelch 1992-2026

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Rhiannon Rose Zelch, 33, Rosebud, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis.

She was born on Oct. 2, 1992, to Eric J. and Victoria Criss (Sparks) Smith in Terre Haute, Ind.

She was united in marriage to Caleb Zelch on Dec. 8, 2019, in Rosebud.

Rhiannon was a devoted wife and mother of her five children and loved them with all of her heart, mind, spirit and soul.

She was preceded in death by brother, Jareth Smith.

Rhiannon is survived by her husband, Caleb Zelch; parents, Eric Smith and Victoria McNulty; in-laws, Emma and Clyde Zelch; children, Kasper, Karter, Prezley, Kain and Avah Zelch; brothers, Douglas Crider and wife Erica, Jesse Smith, and Daniel McNulty and wife Lillian; sisters, Erica Smith, Brandy Wright and Dianna Chaplin and husband Kyle; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held  from 9 until 11 a.m., Friday, June 5, followed by the Funeral Services at Gottenstroeter Chapel in Owensville, with Pastors Kevin Sullivan and Clyde Zelch officiating.

Interment will be at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery in Owensville.

Memorial contributions suggested for family’s choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville.