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Palazzolo, Sam

Sam Palazzolo, age 38, of Kirkwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 7, 1987, in St. Louis, Sam was a devoted son, husband, father, and friend who touched the lives ...
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Marrah, Margaret Ellen (nee Thebeau)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday, June 27, 2025. Beloved wife for 56 years of the late Thomas Marrah Sr.; loving mother of Thomas Marrah Jr., Annette (Dave) Weis, Timothy (Nancy) Marrah, Theodore (Kelly) Marrah and the ...
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Yates, Barbara “Barb” Elizabeth (Smith) 

Barb was a lover of bluebirds, a stargazer, and a loving Irish matriarch who lived a life measured in wonder and gratitude.  She came into the world in Brooklyn, New York and – thanks to a father in the Army, ...
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Sullivan, Michael T.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Saturday, June 28, 2025. Beloved husband of Janet Sullivan (nee Buss); loving father of Timothy, Kevin (Holly), Brian (Krissy) Sullivan and Colleen (Brian) Rossomanno; adoring grandfather of Patrick and Matthew Sullivan, Cara, ...
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Vitale, Brad Stephen

Dear son of Dominic and Christine Vitale (nee Swantner).  Dear brother of Chad (Tara) Vitale.  Dear uncle of Allie, Riley and Brooklyn Vitale.  Best friend to cousin Nicky.  Our dear nephew, cousin and friend. SERVICES:  Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel ...
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Porter, Patsy N. (nee McFarland)

Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Porter.  Dear mother of Robyn (the late Jeffery) Gornati, Tania (James) Reiker, Carla Porter and Shannon (Dana) Porter.  Dear grandmother of Gia Gornati, Christina (Ross) Sandvoss, Thomas (Cole Jaconski) Reiker, Abigail (Cliff) Coppenbarger, ...
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Sanders, Joann

Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Sanders. Dear cousin and friend. Funeral at Resurrection Cemetery, 6901 Mackenzie Road, St. Louis, MO 63123, on Tuesday, July 1 at 1:00 PM. A service of Kutis Affton Chapel.
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Ohlendorf, Sue Ellen

Sue Eagan Ohlendorf passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife for 54 beautiful years, a partnership built on deep love, laughter, and unwavering support. Throughout her life, Sue poured her ...
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Merlo, Josephine V. (nee Folk)

  Baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection on Wednesday June 25, 2025. Beloved wife for 65 years of Norman Merlo; loving mother of Stephen (Mary Beth), Kenneth (Dana) and Daniel (Jenny) Merlo and the late Kristine (surviving Jeff) Robinson; ...
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Odenwald, Jeanette M. (nee Devereux)

Jeanette M. (nee Devereux) Odenwald, 95, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church June 18, 2025. Jeanette was the youngest of 10 children born to the late Edward Devereux and Catherine (nee Ohlman) Devereux. Jeanette was born on May ...
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