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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Obituaries

Judge Melvyn W. Wiesman

Judge Melvyn W. Wiesman

Published September 30, 2024

Judge Melvyn W. Wiesman passed away on September 30, 2024 at the age of 85. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving wife of 61 years Marcia (Polinsky), his son Mark Wiesman (Kathy), his daughter...

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Rabbi Burton Zeffren

Published September 26, 2024

Rabbi Burton Zeffren (Rav Binyomin Mordechai) passed away September 24, 2024 in Brooklyn, NY at the age of 91. Born in St. Louis in 1933 to the late Israel and Jean Zeffren. Brother of the late Dr. J....

Elaine S. Levy

Elaine S. Levy

Published September 26, 2024

Elaine S. Levy passed away on September 22, 2024 at the age of 90. Elaine lived a long, prosperous, and rewarding life. She met her beloved late husband, Jerome (Jerry) on a blind date upon his...

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Rita Harris

Published September 25, 2024

Rita Harris, September 24, 2024 Beloved wife of the late Allen Irl Harris; dearest mother of Tricia Bastean (Michael); loving grandmother of Ryan and Kyle Bastean; dear sister of Dennis Wolff (Francie);...

Robert Lawrence Tegman

Robert Lawrence Tegman

Published September 23, 2024

Robert Lawrence Tegman, May 11, 1947 – September 22, 2024 Robert Lawrence “Bob” Tegman, 77, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Bob,...

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Brandel Minoff

Published September 22, 2024

Brandel Minoff, Sept. 21, 2024 Brandel Minoff passed away on September 21, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Max Minoff; loving mother to Ben (Sharon) Minoff and Jerry (Marilyn) Minoff; devoted grandmother...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Fenster

Jacqueline (Jackie) Fenster

Published September 21, 2024

Jacqueline (Jackie) Fenster, age 92, passed away peacefully Friday, September 20 with her family by her side. For 72 years, Jackie shared her life with her beloved late husband, Harvey, whom she met...

Cheryl Ann (“Cheri”) Fox

Cheryl Ann (“Cheri”) Fox

Published September 20, 2024

Few of them had ever met or even heard of her, but tens of thousands of St. Louisans and hundreds of thousands of others around the world had their lives changed through the quietly relentless commitment...

Libby Kusman

Libby Kusman

Published September 20, 2024

Libby Kusman, September 20, 2024 Beloved wife of the late Martin Kusman; dear mother and mother-in-law of William Kusman (Michelle) and Michelle Karabas (Bill). She was a proud grandmother of Michael...

Dr. David M. Reisler

Dr. David M. Reisler

Published September 19, 2024

On September 19, 2024, Dr. David M. Reisler passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife of 63 years, Fran (Fredman) Reisler, his children, Michael, Ronnie, Susan, and Larry, and his son-in-law Tzvi. ...

Eugene “Gene” Maurice Kornblum

Eugene “Gene” Maurice Kornblum

Published September 18, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Maurice Kornblum was born July 21, 1935, passed away in St. Louis on September 17, 2024. Through his vision and innovation, he built St. Louis Music Inc., the family business founded...

Debra Sue Rothman

Debra Sue Rothman

Published September 18, 2024

Debra Sue Rothman, February 1, 1955 - September 17, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Debra Sue Rothman on September 17, 2024.  Debby was the beloved daughter of the late...

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