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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

Dr. Rabbi Joseph Feder

Dr. Rabbi Joseph Feder

Published April 1, 2024

Dr. Rabbi Joseph Feder, February 20, 1932 - February 7, 2024 Joseph Feder, a distinguished scientist and Torah scholar passed away in St. Louis on February 7, 2024 (28th Sh’vat 5784).  Funeral...

Rhonda Joy Banford

Rhonda Joy Banford

Published April 1, 2024

Rhonda Joy Banford, survived by her loving husband, David Banford, her two daughters, Alyssa Banford (Bradley Biesinger) and Caitlin Banford (Cam Maloni) and her brand new grandbaby, Lola Joy Maloni,...

Obituary

Stanley Irwin Gilula

Published April 1, 2024

On February 26, 2024, Stanley Irwin Gilula peacefully passed away, in Portland, Oregon, surrounded by his family. He was 76 years old. He was born in West Frankfort, Illinois and was one of seven children. He...

Sandra Bette Kaiser

Sandra Bette Kaiser

Published April 1, 2024

Sandra Bette Kaiser, 89, departed this world peacefully March 25th, 2024 surrounded by love - leaving behind family and friends who will deeply miss her kindness, warmth, and her always sweet smile. Sandra...

Harriet Schneider

Harriet Schneider

Published April 1, 2024

Harriet Schneider, March 31, 2024 Beloved wife of the late Harold “Ace” Schneider for 62 years; dear mother and mother-in-law of Stuart Schneider (Debbie) and Karen Rosenberg (Barry) of Overland...

Myrna Sokolik

Myrna Sokolik

Published March 29, 2024

Myrna Sokolik, March 29, 2024, beloved wife of the late Jerry Sokolik, most loving mother of Bruce (Nancy) Sokolik, Joel (Vicki), Sokolik, and Sherry (Craig) Dedert, best Grandma to Jamie (Nik) Miller,...

Rosalind (Roz) D. Kessler

Rosalind (Roz) D. Kessler

Published March 29, 2024

Rosalind (Roz) D. Kessler, who was cherished by her loved ones and touched the lives of everyone who knew her, passed away on March 27, 2024 at the age of 95. Roz was born May 13, 1928 to the late Meyer...

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James P. Yalem

Published March 29, 2024

James P. Yalem, January 25, 1955 - March 22, 2024 Beloved son of Gerry Prell and the late Richard Yalem. Loving older brother of Susan (Richard) Weitzer, Laura (Maryanne Gallen) Yalem and Patricia...

Phil Needleman, PhD

Phil Needleman, PhD

Published March 28, 2024

Phil Needleman, PhD — Science & Innovation Thought Leader Dies at 85 Phil Needleman died when a 100 foot tree came crashing down on him while he was walking in the woods with his dog.  This...

Joe Lieberman in 2005.

Joseph Lieberman, centrist senator and first Jew on a major presidential ticket, dies at 82

RON KAMPEAS, JTAPublished March 27, 2024

(JTA) – Joseph Lieberman, a longtime senator from Connecticut who as Al Gore’s running mate in 2000 became the first Jewish member of a major presidential ticket, died Wednesday. He was 82. A statement...

Jerry Allen Klein

Jerry Allen Klein

Published March 27, 2024

Jerry Allen Klein, March 25, 2024 Beloved husband of Sharon Bradford Klein; dear father and father-in-law of Suzanne (Lee) Wagstaff and Jordan (Katie) Klein; dear grandfather of Grace (Andy Peterson)...

Marilyn Ann Greenberg Reznik

Marilyn Ann Greenberg Reznik

Published March 26, 2024

Marilyn Ann Greenberg Reznik passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Gerald “Jerry” Reznik for 42 years.  Dear mother of Lisa Reznik and Andrew Reznik. ...

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