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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Obituaries

Marshall Scott Epstein

Marshall Scott Epstein

Published May 28, 2026

Marshall Scott Epstein, February 20, 1967 – May 26, 2026 Marshall Scott Epstein was born on February 20, 1967. He is survived by his wife, Deanna, with whom he shared 22 years of marriage. He is...

Les Nackman

Les Nackman

Published May 23, 2026

LES NACKMAN, September 14, 1926 – May 23, 2026 Nearly 100 years old, Les Nackman lived a life marked by deep love, enduring friendships, and generosity. He passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026,...

John Eldon DeMott

John Eldon DeMott

Published May 23, 2026

John Eldon DeMott, May 14, 1952 - May 21, 2026 Beloved husband of Robyn DeMott for 48 years; dear son of the late Edith and the late Eldon C. DeMott; dear brother and brother-in-law of Karen Moore...

Joy Lieberman

Joy Lieberman

Published May 22, 2026

  Mignon Joy (Orenstein) Lieberman, died peacefully at home on May 21, 2026, at the age of 95. Though only 4’9” at her tallest, Joy was a giant to both her family and her community. Born...

Jacob “Jake” Leventhal

Jacob “Jake” Leventhal

Published May 21, 2026

Jacob “Jake” Leventhal, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 19, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply. Born in Brooklyn and raised in St. Louis, Jake was the kind of person you...

Judith Rawdon

Judith Rawdon

Published May 18, 2026

Judith Rawdon (aka Judy, Mom, Granny, and Granny Goose) was born on April 4, 1937, and passed away on February 24, 2026. During the 88 years in between, she shined brightly across the world and left...

Judith Boigon Davidson

Judith Boigon Davidson

Published May 18, 2026

Judith Boigon Davidson, 76, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away May 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and community. Born on July 28, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, Judith lived a life...

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Etele Waldman Kohn

Published May 17, 2026

Etele Waldman Kohn, August 21, 1936 - May 17, 2026 Cherished wife of the late Judge Louis M. Kohn; amazing mother and mother-in-law of Michael Kohn and Linda Dembo (Dr. Philip); loving grandmother (“Nan”)...

Lorraine “Lorry” Franzel

Lorraine “Lorry” Franzel

Published May 16, 2026

Lorraine “Lorry” Franzel, July 10th, 1934 – May 15th, 2026 Lorraine “ Lorry” Franzel passed away on May 15th, 2026.  Beloved wife of the late Richard Franzel. Cherished mother of Joy (Steve)...

Harland J. Fox

Harland J. Fox

Published May 16, 2026

Harland J. Fox, of Maryland Heights, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 13, 2026 at the age of 64.  He was born to Frank and Phyllis Fox, on May 29, 1961 in St,...

Frances S. Cohen

Frances S. Cohen

Published May 16, 2026

Frances S. Cohen, 7/02/1930 – 5/15/2026 Frances (Fran) S. Cohen passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Jerome A. Cohen; cherished mother of Barbara Swerdlin (Dr....

Herbert Bennett Raiffie

Herbert Bennett Raiffie

Published May 16, 2026

Herbert Bennett Raiffie, 87, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026.  Born December 24, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, Herb spent most of his life there before moving to Scottsdale, Arizona, where...

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