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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

Obituary

Hortense Joy Growe

Published May 5, 2025

Hortense Joy Growe passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, grateful to the end for each of life’s many blessings. A matriarch in the truest sense, her life was a living example of what it means to put...

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Carol Portman

Published May 5, 2025

Carol Portman, April 15, 2025 Carol Portman (91) died peacefully in her sleep the morning of Tuesday, April 15. She was the beloved wife of the late Darwin Portman; mother of Alan (late Molly) Portman...

Amy Michele Ginsberg

Amy Michele Ginsberg

Published May 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Amy Michele Ginsberg on April 30, 2025, at the age of 42. Cherished daughter of Wendy Ginsberg, preceded in death by her father,...

Joanne Kohn

Joanne Kohn

Published May 1, 2025

Joanne Kohn (nee Jacobs), longtime leader in the St. Louis arts community, died on April 14, 2025, at age 91. Mrs. Kohn grew up in Omaha and attended Central High School, where she was voted “Miss...

Samuel Goldstein

Samuel Goldstein

Published May 1, 2025

Samuel Goldstein, April 25, 2025 Beloved father and father-in-law of Daniel Goldstein (Absera Melaku), Debbie Fox (Drae), and Dena Goldstein; dear grandfather of Axum and Abyssinia Goldstein and Madison...

Gilbert “Gil” Wales Chapman

Gilbert “Gil” Wales Chapman

Published April 30, 2025

Gilbert “Gil” Wales Chapman, 78, passed away on April 23, 2025, in University City, Missouri. Born on January 13, 1947, in Hartford, Connecticut, he was the son of Ralph and Evelyn Chapman (née...

Adrienne Momi

Adrienne Momi

Published April 30, 2025

Adrienne Momi, born February 10, 1943, passed away at the age of 82 on March 19, 2025. It is with deep sorrow that we let you know that our Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt and Cousin passed away...

Judith K. “Judy” Sipkin

Judith K. “Judy” Sipkin

Published April 29, 2025

Judith K. “Judy” Sipkin, December 25, 1943 – April 28, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judith K. Sipkin (née Schukar), known to all as Judy, on April 28, 2025,...

John R. Keyes

John R. Keyes

Published April 25, 2025

John R. Keyes, April 24, 2025 John passed away Thursday morning after a long illness. Dear son of Jesse H., Jr. and Mary L. Keyes; Beloved husband of Susan Keyes; dear brother of Jesse H. (Diana)...

Dr. Mark H. Comensky

Dr. Mark H. Comensky

Published April 24, 2025

Dr. Mark H. Comensky, April 24, 2025 Dr. Mark H. Comensky of Nevada, MO passed away on April 24, 2025 at age 72. Beloved father of his cherished son, Tiras Comensky. Loving brother of Larry (Faith)...

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Vivian Zvibleman

Published April 24, 2025

Vivian Zvibleman, April 24, 2025 Vivian Zvibleman, a beloved teacher whose gentle spirit and boundless patience touched the lives of countless children and families over the course of more than 50 years,...

David Owen Feldman

David Owen Feldman

Published April 21, 2025

David Owen Feldman, age 81, of Tinley Park, IL (but originally from St. Louis, MO), passed on April 20, 2025 in Tinley Park, IL.  David was born on August 7, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, the son...

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