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Thomsen, Diane E. (nee Torrence)

Asleep in Jesus at age 70 on Friday, October 13, 2023. Diane was the daughter of the late Richard and Fern Torrence. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Tom, for 47 years until his death in 2022. She ...
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Becker, Mary Lee (nee Moll)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, October 13th, 2023. Devoted wife of 54 years to the late Jacob J. Becker, Jr.; loving mother of Jacob J. Becker III, Robin (Greg) Venneman, Donna (Robert) Maurer, David (Linda) ...
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Gildehaus, Joan M. (nee Sperreng)

Joan M. Gildehaus, 84, died October 13, 2023, one week before her 85th birthday. Married to David Gildehaus for over 45 years. Mother of Deborah Fendler (Donald), Jennifer Walker (Robert), and Carolyn Frey (Karen). Grandmother of Jordon Walker (Brittany), Andrew ...
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Schumacher, Betty Marie (Kiltz)

Betty Marie (Kiltz) Schumacher passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023 at Laclede Hospice in Webster Groves, MO with family at her side. She is survived by her husband, Alvin, with whom she enjoyed 73 years of marriage; as well ...
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Garner, Albert F.

Albert Franklin Garner (Al), January 31, 1933-October 13, 2023 of St. Louis, MO changed addresses in his final triumphant move, leaving earth for his Heavenly Homeland and final destination. Albert is survived by his beloved bride of 71 years, Betty ...
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Hume, Shirley Rose (nee Braun)

Our dear, sweet Mother, Shirley Rose Braun Hume, sadly passed away on 10.10.23, at the age of 89 after complications from surgery. She left school after 9th grade because it was difficult for her to fit in. She lied on ...
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Bottini, Barbara I.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday October 13, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late William and Pauline Bottini; loving sister and sister-in-law of Carol and Tom Dolenz and the late Betty and Dennis Krentz; best friend of ...
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Butler, Daniel Albert

asleep in Jesus on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Beloved husband of Jane Butler (nee Hermann) of 33 years; dearest father of Susan (Joseph) DiChristina and Sara (Christopher) Cameron; dear pappy of Frank, Elenor DiChristina, Trevor and Austin Cameron; our dear ...
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Emerson, Charles Daniel

Fortified with the Sacrament of Holy Mother Church, Wednesday, October 11, 2023.  Beloved husband of Marilyn Emerson (nee: Martin).  Dear father of Steve (Kara) Emerson, Daniel (Kimberly) Emerson and Michelle (Benjamin) Collignon.  Dear grandfather of Gabriella and Dominic Collignon, Claire ...
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Letson, Mary Clare (nee Cunningham)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Michael A. Letson; loving mother of Kathleen Anne Letson; adoring daughter of the late Leo G. and Mary V. Cunningham; dear sister of ...
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