For all who encountered Sandra Lee Sokolik throughout her lifetime, they would surely agree she embodied the spirit of love, generosity, and compassion, unlike any other soul upon God’s beautiful Earth. Those who knew her intimately were blessed to experience life through Sandra’s eyes, seei…

Anita Reis, December 20, 2020

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Elsie Levy, December 19, 2020, Born July 2, 1917

Carol Sue Jacobson, age 91, died December 19th after a long illness. Daughter of Pearl S. and Maurice B. Lasky, wife of the late Sidney H. Jacobson. Mother of Laurie Provost (Jon) and Mark S. Jacobson (Birthe Hansen). Grandmother of Alex M. Jacobson, great-grandmother to Jia and Lucas, siste…

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Roberta Hayman, 98, passed away December 18, 2020.

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Shirley Ponfil Weiss, December 19, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Calvin H. Weiss, DDS; dear mother and mother-in-law of Steven (Linda), the late Michael and John (Jane Roodman) Weiss; dear grandmother of Heather (Rob) Dunkel and Cory Weiss, Ben (Britta Han, MD) and Rachel (Matt) Kalina; dea…

Angels are real. They lift our spirits, help us see the beauty in the world, see the light through the darkness and sometimes, help us embrace the silliness and joy in life.

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EILEEN RICHMAN, August 19, 1935 – December 16, 2020, passed away peacefully due to Covid-19 complications. 

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Jean Friedlander Berezin passed away from complications related to Alzheimer’s Disease and Covid-19 on December 15, 2020.

Helen B. Shopmaker (nee Sher) of Clayton, age 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December, 15, 2020.

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Dr. Nelly Grosswasser, a true force of nature, passed away of COVID-19 on December 16, 2020 in St. Louis. Like the Russian literature she taught, her life story involved romance, war, and spanned continents.

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Steven Morose, 79, gone in body, alive forever in spirit, passed away on December 14, 2020.  

Benjamin Katz succumbed to COVID-19 on Sunday, December 6, 2020. He passed away exactly 30 days after his wife, Carol Beilenson Katz, of nearly 60 years.

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Evelyn P. Rudin, December 5, 2020, 91 years old.

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Edwin (Ed) S. Kent, 90, passed away on November 17, 2020. Beloved husband of 67 years to Lois (Marmon) Kent; father and father-in-law to Steven (Kent) Kantor, Shari (Kent) Schuver and Mark Schuver; loving grandfather to Jacob Kantor, Sarah Kantor, Anna Schuver, Matthew Schuver and Codi (Mous…

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SANDRA JOAN BLY, February 24, 1934 – November 30, 2020

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LINDSEY RAE MARGLOUS, 38, passed away on Monday, November 30th after a short battle with cancer. Born December 26, 1981, to Ray B. Marglous and the late Sharon K. Marglous in St. Louis, Missouri, Lindsey graduated from Parkway North High School in 2000. She earned her undergraduate degree at…

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Harriet Gail Baron Dunski, November 29, 2020. Beloved  wife of Naphtali “Neil” Dunski; dear mother and mother-in-law of Sharon Dunski Vermont, MD (Laird, MD) and Michelle Dunski (Bryan Hicks); dear grandmother of Sage and Jordyn Vermont; dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Stanley Baro…

Stuart Michael Katz, 73, passed away in the presence of his family on November 23, 2020.

Joan Ann Sessel, 85, passed away of Alzheimer’s Disease on November 15, 2020, in Denver, CO. 

Norton (Norty) Fendelman, November 15, 2020. Beloved father of Randy, Allen and Barry Fendelman. Brother of Burton Fendelman and brother-in-law of Helaine Fendelman. Father-in-law of Judy Fendelman and Anne Martone. Grandfather of Greg, Andrew, Matt, Chase, Cole, Jordan, Jamie Fendelman and …

Minnette Hirsch, November 12, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Edward Hirsch; dear mother and mother-in-law of Judi Kunstler (Sy), Buddy Hirsch (Jessie) and Linda Kamen (Jonathan); dear grandmother of Charles Edward Kamen (Sophia) and Nicholas Kamen; dear sister and sister-in-law of the late S…

Robert L. Meyer, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2020 at the age of 87. 

BETSY LEE EPSTEIN, born Betsy Lee Mendelsohn, March 19, 1926, died in her sleep on November 9, 2020.  

Carol Beilenson Katz peacefully ended her battle with cancer at home on November 6, 2020 in Creve Coeur, Missouri. She is survived by her husband, Benjamin Katz; daughter, Allison Katz-Edler; son, Bradley Katz (Tracey Conrad-Katz); grandsons, Samuel Katz (Elise Butterfield), Jonah Katz, Zev …

Robert (Bob) Bockserman, 90, passed away on November 5, 2020. Beloved husband of 63 years to Clarice (Cissy) Bockserman, father and father-in-law to Mike (Kathy) Bockserman, Joyce (Marty) Goldin and Carol (Dr. Kevin) Blinder; grandfather to Kimmy (Tim) Sauer, Katie (TJ) Walden, Melissa Goldi…

Linda Ruth Messite Bell, November 4, 2020. Beloved wife of Martin Bell, MD; dear mother and mother-in-law of Laura Mejewski (Edward) and Adam Bell (Jennifer); dear grandmother of Matthew and Jordan Schlueter and Samantha Bell; our dear cousin and friend.

Celeste Bank passed away November 2, 2020 from Coronavirus at the age of 91.

Lois I. Klearman died peacefully with her children and grandchildren next to her in Prescott, Arizona on October 26, 2020 at the age of 83. She was the pillar of her family, beloved by all, and completely devoted to her three sons for whom she would make any sacrifice. She was born on May 20…

Henry P. Fisher died Friday morning, October 30, 2020 at his Gatesworth apartment.  He leaves behind his son and daughter-in law, Ron Fisher & Eva Mallis, and his daughter and son-in law Laurie & Anand Desai, as well as his adored granddaughters, Anita Desai and Margaret & Eleano…

Barry passed away on October 23, 2020, at the age of 73, at his home in Creve Coeur, Missouri.  He was the dear brother of Steven Dolgin and the beloved son of the late Eugene and Gertrude Dolgin, as well as a dear cousin and friend to many.

Lisa Beth Chinsky, age 59, of Erie, wife of Dr. Kenneth Chinsky originally of University City and graduate of The University of Missouri undergraduate school and Medical school, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her home.

GARY B. FIELDS (FLEISCHMAN) died on Sunday October 18, 2020 in San Francisco at the age of 86.

Mary Ellen Movshin; scholar, rabbi, teacher, friend, died due to metastatic breast cancer on 10/17/20. She leaves behind her beloved husband Leon Rechter, daughter and son-in-law Marjie and Michael George, and sisters Margo Criscuola and Maureen Brodsky.

Edwin B. “Bud” Meissner, Jr., October 17, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Nina Renard Meissner; dear father and father in law of Edwin B. “Peter”Meissner III (Karen LaSota), Wallace (Caryn Fiscella), Robert, and Donald (Wende) Meissner; beloved grandfather of Liv MacKenzie (Ian), Sofia (Ca…

Julia Margraf (nee Portnoy) passed away peacefully October 18, 2020

Cheryle Kay Jacobson Cann passed away in her sleep after a short illness on Saturday October 17, 2020.

Julia Margraf (nee Portnoy) passed away peacefully October 18, 2020

Cheryle Kay Jacobson Cann passed away in her sleep after a short illness on Saturday October 17, 2020.

Howard T. Handelman, adored husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many, died Wednesday, October 14, after a prolonged illness.  

Melvin Klearman, loving husband of Esther Silbertasch Klearman, died surrounded by family on Sept. 23 in St. Louis, where he’d been a lifelong resident. He was 90.

Mildred Anne Wallach, M.S.W., died peacefully at home on October 9, 2020.  Born on March 29, 1920 to the late Manuel and Dora Yanow; dearly beloved wife of 67 years to the late Marvin Wallach; dear mother and mother-in-law of Marc Allan (Danilee) Wallach and Marilyn Wallach Levinson and the …

Ruth Klaven, February 11, 1925 - September 24, 2020, in San Francisco, CA, after succumbing to Covid-19.

Myron J. Grodsky, of St. Louis, passed away September 23. Loved son of Louis and Goldie, husband of Prisella, the love of his life and best friend; beloved father of Irl (Debbie Silverman), Sheryl (Rick) Hendin, and David (Lynne Hirsh); loving grandfather of Lauren (Brad) Stein, Marissa (Bra…

Gerald Kenneth Rabushka departed this earth on September 12, 2020. He was born in 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Robert Jerome Light, August 30, 2020, was born on Shabbat, July 7, 1923.  He was married to the love of his life, Pearl, for 76 years.  Dear father of Allan (Donna) Light, Marty (Diane) Light, Barry (Laurie) Light and the late Greg Light.  Loving grandfather of Olivia Light, Lauren Light, Aa…

Melvin F. Brown, June 4, 1935 - September 1, 2020.  Beloved husband of Pamela Brown for 28 years and Jacqueline Hirsh (deceased) for 18 years. Beloved father of Andy (Stephanie) Brown, Steve (Rebecca) Brown, Step-Father of Tami (Brian) Sunshine, and Kim Miller. Adoring grandfather to Dylan, …

Thomas L. Schlesinger, October 8, 1951 - August 27, 2020. Beloved husband of Judy Schlesinger and father of Elizabeth and William Schlesinger; dear brother and brother-in-law of Merry Lou (John) Taylor, Karen (Jeff) Wagner, and Dr. Robert (Judy) Kramer, and son of Henrietta and the late Robe…

Dr. Kenneth J. Goldman passed away at the age of 57 on August 21, 2020 after battling appendiceal cancer for nearly a year.

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