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Month: June 2025

Stolte, John M.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thursday, June 5, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen Stolte (nee Koles).  Dear father of John (Bambi) Stolte, Steven (Daniele) Stolte, William (Mary) Stolte, Mary Elizabeth (Patrick) Witte and Christopher Stolte.  Dear ...
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Rogers, Alice Rose

Alice Rose Rogers  age 92, Thursday, June 5, 2025.  Loving mother of Sandra Syries, Sheila (Dale) Buechler, Steven (Karen) Kowalewski, Richard (Mary) Kowalewski and Rodney (Theresa) Kowalewski; loving grandma Rose of 10, great grandma, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Rose ...
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Roth, Jacqualine Iona (nee Weidner)

Dear mother of Joe Roth, Debbie Hesse and the late Mark Anthony Roth.  Dear grandmother of Jessica (Craig) Carroll, Tiffany (Josh) Przygoda, Mandii Hesse, Jonathan (Alexandria) Roth, Holly (Matt) Crump and Devin Roth.  Dear great grandmother of Cohen, Corinne, Claire, ...
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Melchior, Jacqueline Fay (nee Swenson)

Asleep in Jesus Thursday, June 5, 2025. Beloved wife of Rev. Edward Melchior; cherished mother of Christie (Dr. James) Davis, Dr. David (Christine) Melchior and Julie (Eric) Binder; adoring grandmother of Jennifer (Brad) Ward, Bethany (Jake) Mumbower, the late Dr. ...
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Martin, Vernon J.

Martin, Vernon J. Friday May 30, 2025. Beloved husband of Lela M. Martin (nee Britton). Dear father of Vernon Martin and Amanda (the late Eric) Brown. Dear grandfather of Brendan Brown. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend. ...
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Gillman, Michelle E.

On Thursday June 5, 2025. Loving wife of Jerry Gillman. Beloved mother of Tina (Mike) Plummer and the late Renee Haven. Our dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Services; Funeral from Kutis South County Chapel (5255 Lemay Ferry) on ...
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Sawyer, John C.

John Christian “Possum” Sawyer, 64, of Londell, MO, passed away on May 29, 2025. Born in Cape Girardeau on April 7, 1961, Chris, known as Possum to his friends, will be remembered for his kind heart and unwavering loyalty to ...
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Taylor, Kinsley Michelle

passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. Loving daughter of Brad Taylor and Kylee Willis; cherished granddaughter of Larry (Melinda) Willis and Kristin (Richard Hogan) Taylor; beloved great-granddaughter of Larry (Crystal) Willis and Sandra Fisher; dearest niece of Ashley (Ryan) ...
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Ziegler, Sundra L.

Ziegler, Sundra L. (nee Dublo) Tuesday June 3, 2025. Beloved mother of Jeff Ziegler and Todd (Megan) Ziegler. Dear grandmother of Mason Ziegler. Dear daughter of Ann and the late Leonard Dublo. Dear sister of Linda Shimek and the late ...
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Rakowski, Dorothy “Dotty” M.

Dorothy “Dotty” M. Rakowski, 89, of St. Louis, MO born July 18, 1935, in East St. Louis, IL, died peacefully at Mercy South Hospital on June 2, 2025. Dotty was a retired Assistant Vice President at Centerre Trust Company.  She ...
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