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Underwood, Pamela J. (nee Plouder)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, September 1st, 2025. Beloved mother of Deeanna (Brian Kelley) Laurence, Kristine Underwood, Roberta (Eric) Anderhub, and Cheryl (Adrian) Hasenmayer; adoring grandmother of Billy, Chase (Mackenzie), Halle, Nicklaus (Bayley), Aaron (Nicole), ...
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Merkel, Madelyn Pearl (nee Dougherty)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, September 1, 2025, Loving wife of the late Bernard "Bernie" T. Merkel; beloved mother of R. David (Sally), Thomas (Tammie), Gregg (Debbie), John (Rebecca) and Paul (Miya) Merkel; dearest grandmother ...
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McClain, Delores J.

Delores J. McClain (nee: Clayton) Tuesday, September 2, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Charles H. McClain, Sr.; loving mother of Charlotte (Louis) Hittler, Charlyn "Sis" McClain, Charles H. McClain, Jr., Charmayne (Timothy) Davis and the late Charlene E. McClain; ...
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Hance, Virgie L.

Beloved wife of the late Ernest Hance, Jr. Roadside service at J.B. National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Rd., on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM.
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Smith, Lester Allen

Dear father of Alex (Rebecca) and Antonio Smith.  Dear grandfather of Cash, Ava, Dax and Knox Smith.  Dear son of the late Lawrence and Helen Smith.  Dear brother of Larry (Marilyn) Smith, Laura (David) Richie and Leonard (Omar Lira) Smith.  ...
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Zoll, Wilhelm

Monday September 1, 2025. Beloved husband for 66 years of Emma Zoll (nee Walter); loving father of Denise (Rick Pelant) Zoll; dear uncle of Karen (Jason) Culver and Earl (Andrea) Walter. Services: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois, Friday ...
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Walsh, Matthew James

Matthew James Walsh, age 71, passed away peacefully in his home on August 29, 2025.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Deborah Ann (Guehne), daughter Anne Stilinovic (Andrew), son Matthew, grandchildren Rose and Richard, and 5 siblings, ...
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Clever, Patricia V. (nee Franke)

Beloved wife of the late Clifford Clever for nearly 65 years. Beloved mother of the late Sandy Wenger, Debbie Nehring (Wayne) and Eric Clever (the late Angela); cherished grandmother of Sarah Marshall (Terry), Andrea Schneider, Shannon Thomas (Brandon), Doug Nehring, ...
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Otto, James A.

Otto, James A., passed away on September 2, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Freda Otto; our dear uncle and friend. Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, on Tuesday, September 9, from 8:30 am until ...
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Frantzen, Michael Robert

Age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 6, 1944 in Princeton, Illinois to the late Robert “Bob” and Dorethy (Bowers) Frantzen. Michael was the ...
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