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Month: July 2025

Straub, Nancy Lonetta (nee Puyear)

Nancy Straub nee Puyear was born on May 4, 1935 and passed away on July 13, 2025 at the age of 90. Nancy was born in St. Louis and grew up in Richmond Heights. She graduated from Maplewood Richmond Heights ...
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Moore, Deanna Leslie

Deanna Leslie Moore, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on July 8th, 2025, just shy of her 61st birthday. Born and raised in Harper Woods, Michigan, Deanna carried the spirit of a true Midwesterner—resilient, generous, and full of ...
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Kirkwood, Frances Marie “Fran” (Hamlyn) (nee Winkler)

Saturday July 12, 2025. Survived by her sons Farris, Jr. (Angie), Jeff (Rhonda), Gregg (Gina) and James (the late Mary) Hamlyn, 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Friday July 18th 3PM until service ...
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Schwartz, Jerome Joseph

Jerome Joseph Schwartz Jerome “Jerry” Joseph Schwartz, born January 12, 1951, passed away Friday afternoon, July 11, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. Jerry is survived and missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Coleta (Quain), and his ...
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Waugh, Rose Marie

Rose Marie Waugh, nee Wagner passed away on July 9, 2025. Born in St Louis, Rose Marie was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend. Rose Marie grew up in St. Louis and graduated from Bishop DuBourg H.S., and finished ...
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Puleo, Laura L. (nee Chesney)

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Lee Puleo (née Chesney), who departed this life peacefully, with family by her side, on July 3, 2025. Throughout her 94 years of life, Laura was a source ...
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Smith, John “Jack” A.

born on October 10, 1940 and passed away on July 13, 2025 at the age 84. Dear husband of Susan M. Smith (nee Schoenberg); dear father of Kevin A. (Stacey) Smith and Darien S. Smith;  dear son of the late ...
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Huning, LaVerne J. (nee Begelsbacher)

LaVerne Julia Begelsbacher Huning came dancing into this world March 6, 1923. Half of the original LaVerne and Shirley,  LaVerne was preceded in death by parents Frederich and Hildegard, sister Shirley, children Robert and Barbara, grandson Brian, and nephew Eric. She is ...
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Goad, William E.

Goad, William E., passed away on July 13, 2025. Beloved husband of Donna L. (nee Hehner) for 53 years; loving father of William H. Goad; dear uncle of Robert (Maria) Goad, Rick (Georgia) Suppiger, Cheryl (Randy) Kilper, Joseph (Linda) Detjen, ...
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Maris, Pamela E. (nee Scarpelli)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, July 12th, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Gus Maris; devoted mother of Michael (Diana Cummins) Maris and George Maris; treasured daughter of the late Frank and Mary Scarpelli (nee ...
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