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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Obituaries

Marie Cori

Marie Cori

Published January 16, 2024

Marie Cori, January 14, 2024, Born in Paris, France, April 4, 1934 Loving mother of Steve (Debbie) Cori and David Cori. Beloved daughter of the late Issak and Kayla Kolkowiz. Cherished grandmother...

Loretta Dobkin

Loretta Dobkin

Published January 16, 2024

Loretta Dobkin, January 14, 2024 Dear daughter of the late Morris and the late Sarah Dobkin; Dear sister of Ronald (Joan) Dobkin; Dear aunt of Julie and Jeff Keeling and Kelly Schumaker;  Dear great-aunt...

Norma Lee Rader

Norma Lee Rader

Published January 16, 2024

Norma Lee Rader (nee Hollander) passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 89. In her final moments, she was surrounded by family and close friends. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October...

Betty Lehrman

Betty Lehrman

Published January 14, 2024

Betty Lehrman, January 13, 2024 Beloved wife of Arnold Lehrman for 62 years. Devoted mother of Debbie (Jerry) Alexander, Gary (Sally) Lehrman, Joan (Robert) Denison, and Robyn (Scott) Meyer. Cherished...

Gerald Kraft

Gerald Kraft

Published January 12, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS – Gerald Kraft, age 92, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 26, 1931 to the late Philip and Bessie (Bauer) Kraft. He was a 1949...

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Dr. Fred Stopsky

Published January 11, 2024

Dr. Fred Stopsky, aged 93, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023 with his dear wife, Kate, by his side. Fred was born to Rubin and Gertrude...

Michael Jeffrey Marks

Michael Jeffrey Marks

Published January 8, 2024

Michael Jeffrey Marks, Age 64, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1959, to Leonard & Stefanie Marks in Wilmington, DE. Michael Marks was a...

Bernard Salky

Bernard Salky

Published January 8, 2024

Bernard Salky, December 16, 1928-January 7, 2024 Bernard (Burney) Salky, known to some as “Big Benny” or “Benny,” passed away on January 7, 2024, at 95-years old. He was born...

Rose Pearl Waldman

Rose Pearl Waldman

Published January 8, 2024

Rose Pearl Waldman (née Spiritus) passed away January 6th, 2024. She was 96 years old. She contributed her longevity to meditation, which she did twice a day for 53 years. She was preceded in death...

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Linda Beth Hoffman Wallach

Published January 4, 2024

Linda Beth Hoffman Wallach, December 24, 2023 We are sad to announce the passing of Linda Beth (Hoffman) Wallach. Linda was born on December 4, 1954 in Boston and passed away on December 24, 2023...

William “Bill” Yakovitz

William “Bill” Yakovitz

Published January 1, 2024

William “Bill” Yakovitz, December 26, 2023 Beloved husband of Debra Lee (Melman) Yakovitz for 49 ½ years.  Dear father of Elizabeth (Ryan) Clouthier and Joshua (Deanna) Yakovitz.  Loving grandfather...

Sharon Ruth Silverman

Sharon Ruth Silverman

Published January 1, 2024

Sharon Ruth Silverman, December 29, 2023 Beloved wife of David Silverman; dear mother and mother-in-law of L. Jeff Silverman (Mel Bussey) of Oxford, OH and Andee Wolfe (Jim); dear grandmother of Allissa,...

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