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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

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

St. Louis Jewish Light

Obituaries

Bernard David Tischler

Bernard David Tischler

Published August 27, 2025

Bernard David Tischler, April 2, 1939 – August 27, 2025; Bernard (“Bernie”) David Tischler was born to Sylvia and Samuel Tischler (both deceased). He was previously married to Marcia Preston (deceased...

Lois Bender

Lois Bender

Published August 25, 2025

Lois Bender, 5/31/1928 - 8/20/2025 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Lois Bender passed away peacefully...

Arlene Safron Goldstein

Arlene Safron Goldstein

Published August 25, 2025

Arlene Safron Goldstein, July 12, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Irwin Goldstein; dear mother of Adam (Eunice) Goldstein and Carly Goldstein; grandmother of Avery Goldstein; dear sister of Richard...

Vicki Lynne (Moses) Friedman

Vicki Lynne (Moses) Friedman

Published August 24, 2025

Vicki Lynne (Moses) Friedman passed away on August 22, 2025, surrounded by family in St. Louis, at the age of 71.  She was the beloved wife of Gary; devoted mother to her son Scott and daughter Sara;...

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Monument dedication: Jay Howard Leve

Published August 21, 2025

A monument dedication for JAY HOWARD LEVE will take place at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery.

Jewish Light E-Edition: Aug. 20, 2025

Jewish Light E-Edition: Aug. 20, 2025

Published August 21, 2025

Robert Lionel Kaufman

Robert Lionel Kaufman

Published August 19, 2025

Robert Lionel Kaufman, 87, died Sunday, August 17, 2025 at MercyOne Medical Center in West Des Moines. Graveside services will be held 10 am Sunday, August 24th at the Emanuel Section of Woodland Cemetery. A...

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Sanford Steven Rosenfeld

Published August 18, 2025

Sanford Steven Rosenfeld, born at Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 5, 1946, was a dedicated son, brother, cousin, and friend to all who love and miss him dearly. He passed away on August...

Marvin Rosengarten

Marvin Rosengarten

Published August 17, 2025

Marvin Rosengarten, beloved husband, father, grandfather and coach, passed away on August 16, 2025. His parents, Leon and Ruth came to the US from Poland and Ukraine. He also had two brothers, Joe...

Gerhard J. Petzall

Gerhard J. Petzall

Published August 15, 2025

Gerhard J. Petzall passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born in Magdeburg, Germany, on June 13, 1931, to Erich and Stephanie Petzall. In 1937, the family fled Germany, settling in...

Yehuda Novick

Yehuda Novick

Published August 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Yehuda Novick It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and husband, Yehuda Novick. Yehuda passed away peacefully...

Marilyn L. Dardick

Marilyn L. Dardick

Published August 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marilyn L. Dardick It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Dardick, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, who left this...

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