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Month: May 2024

Puto, Kenneth T.

Kenneth (Ken) T. Puto passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2024 surrounded by his wife, Cheri Puto; his children, Thomas, Dawn, and Niki Puto; and granddaughter, Madeline Puto. Ken grew up in Staunton, Illinois and was raised by his father, ...
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Kramer, Shirley C.

Shirley Catherine Kramer (nee Hardin), 83, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late John and Viola Hardin. Shirley attended Bayless Schools in St Louis ...
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Templin, Judith Ann (nee Mosbacher)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Sunday, May 26, 2024. Beloved wife of Michael J. Templin; loving mother of Amy (Kevin) Jones; adoring grandmother of Matthew and Katherine Jones. Our dearest sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to ...
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Garavaglia, Josephine L. (nee Marchetti)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Anthony C. "Quinn" Garavaglia; dear mother of Jim (Debbie) Garavaglia and Barbara (George) Fields; dear grandmother of Michael ...
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Washburn, Douglas R.

On Sunday May 26, 2024. Loving father of Victoria (C.J.) Jordan, Neil Washburn, Amanda Washburn and Alex Washburn. Cherished grandfather of Renee, Alysa, Andrew, Breanna and Mason, great grandfather of Carmello, Olive, Yara, Brooklenn and Brielle. Dear brother of Jan ...
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Smith, Veronica M.

Smith, Veronica M., fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, May 27th, 2024. Veronica was the beloved wife of the late Duane Smith; she is survived by her stepson John (Susan), two grandsons Mark (Megan) and Matthew ...
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Belpedio, John P.

  John P. Belpedio passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024, at the age of 93. His wife of 66 years, Loretta P. Belpedio (nee Roytek) of Mattoon, Illinois, preceded him in death on January 29, 2024. Devoted father and ...
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Voorhees, Mary E. (nee Deuser)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, May 25th, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Larry E. Voorhees; devoted mother of Elizabeth (Bill) Wines, Melissa Voorhees, and Rebecca Fuller; loving grandmother of Erica (Connor) Washington and Samantha ...
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Schade, Richard Alan

Our beloved father Richard A. Schade passed away on May 25th, 2024.  Richard is survived by his loving children Bryan, Craig and Lisa (Scott) Schade, and his beautiful grandchildren; Brady, Jewel, Andrew & Abigail.  Devoted son, brother, father, uncle, cousin ...
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Bent Jr., Wilbur A.

Wilbur A. Bent Jr. was born on August 18, 1959 in St. Louis, MO to Wilbur A. Bent Sr and Constance (nee Patrick) Bent, and entered into rest on Saturday, May 25 at the age of 64. Loving husband of ...
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