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Barrett, Donald L.

On Friday, July 28th, 2023. Beloved husband of Carole (nee Striebel) Barrett; loving father of Cindy (Steve) Helton, Pam (Kevin) Gilmore, Kim (Kenny) Jaco, Mary Martinek, Chris (Rhonda) Martinek, Candace Barrett, and the late John Martinek; cherished grandfather of 12 ...
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Becker, Susan G.

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Susan Becker on July 29, 2023, in St. Louis, Missouri. Born on February 20, 1967, in her beloved hometown, Susan was the cherished daughter of John and Margaret (Peggy) Becker (née Jacobs). ...
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Heaven Jr., Walter B.

Passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Marilyn Heaven (nee Wylie) for 57 years; loving father of Bryan (Cindy) Heaven and Trudi (Brian) Sanders; adoring grandfather of Jessica (Spencer) ...
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Rapko, Sharon Kay (nee Perkins)

Saturday, July 29, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Dr. John N. Rapko; loving mother of Emily (Paul) McEneny and Ann Rapko; adoring grandmother of Jacob and William McEneny; dear sister of the late Ronald and Tommie Perkins; dear sister-in-law ...
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Alford, Thelma Laurice “Reesy”

Thelma Laurice Alford a.k.a. “Reesy” was born on October 25, 1972 to the late Bertie Byrd (Thompson) and Norman Alford, Sr. Reesy was the youngest of seven children. Thelma accepted Christ and she was baptized at an early age. Thelma ...
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Cottingham, Janet S. (nee Davis)

  Friday July 28, 2023. Beloved wife for 64 years of Claris Cottingham; loving mother of James Cottingham, Randy Cottingham and Janet (Ryan) Vardeman; dear grandmother of Austin, Luke and Jackson. Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel 10151 Gravois Wednesday ...
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Schaefer, Betty Jo (nee Ward)

Saturday July 29, 2023. Born June 28, 1936. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Schaefer, Sr.; loving mother of Karen (Stan) McFarland, Chris (Tonia), Kevin (Susie) and Sean Schaefer and the late Patrick Jr. (surviving Patty), Joseph (surviving Patsy) and ...
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Summa, Donald A.

Passed away on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023. In Loving Memory of a Life Well-Lived It is with heavy hearts, but fond memories, the family announces the passing of Donald A. Summa. Don was born in 1938 to Andrew and Florence ...
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Bradshaw, Jacqueline “Jackie” Mae (nee Lux)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Bradshaw; dearest mother of Michael (Nancy), Kevin Bradshaw, Sharon (Chris) Weigel, Nancy (the late Marty) Athy, Sally Bradshaw and Mary (Matthew) ...
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Callanan, (nee Przetak) Helen Josephine

Helen Josephine (nee Przetak) Callanan passed away peacefully from this life on July 28, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri at 99 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, John F.X. Callanan. Loving mother of Timothy (Kathy), Daniel ...
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