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Maloney, Jerome V. “Jerry”

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Monday, March 24, 2025.  Beloved husband of the late Jeannette Maloney (nee Kuchera).  Dear father of Jerome Jr., Tim (Jen) and Keith (Katie) Maloney.  Dear grandfather of Collin, Allie, Lauren, Clare, Ryan, ...
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Shands, Carolee V.

Carolee V. Shands (nee Hyde) entered into rest on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Frank Shands; loving mother James "Mike" McMorris, Jan (late Harry) Klahs and the late Sandra "Sue" (late Dave) Lee; cherished grandma of ...
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Koch Sr., Leo F.

Dad, a man of few words and many tootsie rolls, embarked on his final adventure on March 25th, at the ripe old age of 90. Born on 11/28/34, he spent a lifetime proving that stoicism and kindness could coexist in ...
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Goodman, Sarah Jean (nee Pursley)

Goodman, Sarah Jean (nee Pursley) Baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Monday, March 24, 2025. Loving daughter of Owen Duane and Patricia Pursley (nee Fuller); beloved wife of Christopher Goodman of 17 years; dearest mother of Bailey and ...
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Bentrup, Gary R.

Gary R. Bentrup of St. Louis passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 67. A devoted husband, loving dad, Gpa, brother, uncle, and son, Gary was passionate about watching the Cardinals ...
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Messmer Jr., Joseph

Asleep in Jesus Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Beloved husband of Caroline Messmer (nee Taubel); loving father of Susanna Messmer (Gregory Palozola) and Eric (Lisa) Messmer; adoring grandfather of Ellen (Justin) Conlon, Caroline Barron, Jessica Messmer and Jack Messmer; cherished great-grandfather ...
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Lahm, Dolores M.

On Wednesday March 26, 2025. Loving wife of the late Frank Lahm. Beloved mother of Kathy Zielinski, Laura (Jeff) Timms, Michael (Malinda), Frank (Dana) Lahm, Maria (Scott) Yaeger. Cherished grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 8. Our dear aunt, cousin ...
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Oertli, Charles W. “Chuck”

Charles W. “Chuck” Oertli passed away peacefully at his beloved home on March 23, 2025.  In 1943, he met his partner for life, Sue Birk.  They enjoyed a full life together before she preceded him, passing in 2023.  He is ...
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Weigand, Robert E.

Saturday, March 15, 2025. Beloved husband of Linda Weigand (nee Finney); loving father of Bob (Lisa) and Ryan Weigand and step-father of Melanie (Matt) Breuer and Terry (Tammy) Anderson; adoring grandfather of Allyson, Abby and Ryland Weigand, Addison (Katie) Watson, ...
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Benson, Leverne L.

Benson, LeVerne L. (nee Schnell) Tuesday March 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late David J. Benson and John H. Adams. Dear mother of Ray (Marlene) Adams and Janet (Homer) Fairclaw. Our dear grandmother of 5, great grandmother of 10, ...
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