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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Obituaries

Obituary

Shirley Zeffren

Published May 6, 2024

Shirley Zeffren, May 4, 2024 Daughter of the late Ben (Dov Ber HaCohen) and the late Sylvia (Chaya Tzivia) Fredman; Wife of the late Ted Zeffren; Mother of Michael (Karen) Zeffren, Murray (Ahoova) Zeffren,...

Sidney L. Brenner

Sidney L. Brenner

Published May 4, 2024

Sidney L. Brenner, May 2, 2024 Sidney passed away peacefully at home after a short illness. Beloved husband of Toby Lerman Brenner for nearly 77 years; father and father-in-law of Gary (Terri)...

Sanford G. Freeman

Sanford G. Freeman

Published May 2, 2024

Sanford G. Freeman, April 30, 2024 Sanford G. Freeman, 90, of Novi, Michigan, died on April 30, 2024. Beloved husband of 66 years of Faith Freeman. Cherished father of James (Julia) Freeman,...

Marilyn Sue Kunitz

Marilyn Sue Kunitz

Published May 1, 2024

Marilyn Sue Kunitz, April 29, 2024 Marilyn passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her beloved hometown of St. Louis, MO Treasured and devoted wife of Bernard “Bernie” Kunitz for 63...

Arthur Jerold Bricker

Arthur Jerold Bricker

Published April 28, 2024

Arthur Jerold Bricker, April 27, 2024 Age 79; Born in St. Louis on October 6, 1944 to the late Lester and the late Ruth Bricker; beloved husband of Cassandra Levin Bricker; dear father and father-in-law...

Jack Bolozky

Jack Bolozky

Published April 26, 2024

Jack Bolozky, April 25, 2024 Beloved husband of the late Lillian "Bubbles" Bolozky.   Cherished father of Scott Bolozky (Mucki Judge) and Nancy Bolozky. Loving grandfather of Caitlyn Bolozky, great...

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Linda Shapiro Kottler

Published April 26, 2024

Linda Shapiro Kottler, April 25, 2024 Dear mother of Michael Kottler, Tim Kottler and the late Aaron Kottler.  Loving grandmother of Erin Hayn.  Dear daughter of the late Nathan and Sylvia Shapiro. ...

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Maxine Bierman

Published April 25, 2024

Maxine Bierman, a lifelong St. Louis resident, passed away on April 19, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born on September 28, 1930, to Yetta and Sam Berger. Maxine was preceded in death by her beloved...

Eleanor P. Simpson

Eleanor P. Simpson

Published April 24, 2024

Eleanor P. Simpson, J.D. of Creve Coeur, Missouri died at the age of 79 on April 17, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dr. Joseph R. Simpson, Sr., and their sons Dr. Joseph R. (Monica)...

Joanne (Joan) Silverman Baker

Joanne (Joan) Silverman Baker

Published April 22, 2024

Joanne (Joan) Silverman Baker, born on July 22, 1952, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024. Daughter of the late Mary and Edward Silverman, Joan was a lifelong resident of St. Louis, MO.  She...

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Aliza Hakimian Pergamen

Published April 22, 2024

Aliza Hakimian Pergamen, MD, April 9, 2024 Aliza, 48, died of cancer in Tel Aviv, Israel, where she was a highly respected family integrative medicine physician and  consultant. She was buried in the...

Paula Lynn Salky

Paula Lynn Salky

Published April 19, 2024

Paula Lynn Salky, 1953 – 2024 Paula Lynn Salky passed away on April 18, 2024. Paula was born in Fort Benning, Georgia on August 5, 1953; she attended Ladue High School and Washington University. Paula...

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