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Month: June 2025

Oebermann, Fred A.

Asleep in Jesus on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Visitation Tuesday, June 17, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois Rd. and Wednesday, June 18, 9:00 a.m. until Funeral 10:00 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 8343 Gravois Rd. ...
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Schwartz, Doris M. (nee Jannusch)

Schwartz, Doris M. Thursday June 12, 2025. Beloved wife of the late James Schwartz; loving mother of Phyllis (John) Reed and the late Eric Schwartz; dear grandmother of Robby (Bri), Randi and Trace Reed; dear great grandmother of Luka Reed; ...
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Hutson, Judith “Judy” L.

Judith "Judy" L. (nee: Bittner) Hutson passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, June 12, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed. Judy was born on March 2, 1940, in St. Louis, ...
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Rechtien, Carol A.

Carol A. Rechtien  Friday, June 6, 2025.  Dear wife of Rick Rechtien for 39 years; loving mother of Nick (Katie Bader) Rechtien and Kaitlyn (Joey) Mirth; loving mema of Addie, JJ and Louie; dear sister of Doug (Sally) Kuchem, Rich ...
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Porter, Patricia Ann

  Entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 9, 2025. Soulmate of Roy A. Poddig; loving mother of Brian Porter, Carie Bishop, Robert (Cara) Porter and Kristine Porter; cherished grandma of Ashlee, Kathlien, Alex, Kyle and Dakota, Michaela and Ava, ...
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Schmidt, Gary S.

Beloved husband of Cathy M. Schmidt (nee Eisele). Dear father of Jason and Nicholas Schmidt. Dear stepfather of Michelle Gardner. Dear step-Grandfather of Jacob, Nicholas and Alyssa Gardner. Dear step-great Grandfather of Reece Gardner. Dear brother of Brian (Peggy) Schmidt. ...
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Ratterman, Oscar “Skip”

Oscar “Skip” Ratterman passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 with his family by his side and blessed with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. He was born in Louisville, KY to the late Mary Louise and Oscar Ratterman, Sr.; ...
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Ruzicka, Richard “Dick”

Ruzicka, Richard R. "Dick", Born June 15, 1929 and passed away on Thurs. June 5, 2025, at the age of 95. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Anna Ruzicka (nee Hamtil); brother of the late Larry and ...
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Swehla, Kenneth E.

Dear husband of the late Lurline Swehla; dear father of Bob Swehla (LuAnn), Dan Swehla (Sherry), Rick Tanner (Valerie), Lynn Ott (Thomas), and Laura Rector; beloved grandfather of Kirby Ott (Elizabeth), Whitney Manda (Jay), Casey Ott (Erica ), Shelby Wisniewski ...
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Buechel, Frank Edward

Frank Edward Buechel  was born on June 18, 1943 to Charles and Velma (nee Alexander) Buechel in St. Louis, MO and entered into rest on June 8, 2025 at the age of 81. Dear father of Lucas Buechel, James (Michelle) ...
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