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Obituaries

Obituary

Irene Stein

Published September 25, 2025

Irene Stein of Vancouver, B. C., died peacefully and on her own terms, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the age of 100. Predeceased by her loving husband Ralph, her son Mark, Irene is survived by her...

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Ellen J. Schneiderman

Published September 25, 2025

Ellen J. Schneiderman, September 19, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Ben Schneiderman.  Loving mother of the late Arthur M. Abrams.  Dear daughter of the late Abraham and the late Henrietta Jacobson.  Beloved...

Eleanor Raye Goldberg

Eleanor Raye Goldberg

Published September 25, 2025

Eleanor Raye Goldberg, February 25, 1937 – August 18, 2025 Eleanor Raye “Cookie” Goldberg, born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 25, 1937, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, outside...

Edwin M. Epstein

Edwin M. Epstein

Published September 22, 2025

Edwin M. Epstein passed away on September 20, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Clarine “Cookie” for over 64 years; Son of the late Ida and the late Louis Epstein; cherished father of Gary (Karen)...

Jan Ilaine Vittert

Jan Ilaine Vittert

Published September 21, 2025

Jan Ilaine Vittert, age 65, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on August 29, 2025. Born on March 18, 1960 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Jan was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Jan is survived...

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Marlene Cohen

Published September 21, 2025

Marlene Cohen, September 19, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Max Cohen; dear mother and mother-in-law of Gale Cohen-Weiss (Mitchel), Dr. William Cohen (Lisa), Susie Turkin (Jason), and Janie Redman (Rob);...

Barry M. Friedman

Barry M. Friedman

Published September 19, 2025

Barry M. Friedman Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 17, 2025, at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Sharon Friedman and the late Elaine Friedman. Dear father of Don (Lara Young)...

Arthur Gale, MD

Arthur Gale, MD

Published September 19, 2025

Arthur Gale Passed away September 17, 2025, just after his 95th birthday. His generosity and kindness touched everyone who met him. Born in St. Louis, Art graduated from University City High School...

Marylin Altman Rosen

Marylin Altman Rosen

Published September 19, 2025

Marylin Altman Rosen, passed away on September 14, 2025.  Marylin was born in Brooklyn, NY to Jacob and Jeanette Rubinstein. Marylin was the beloved mother of Cyndi Altman, Craig Altman (Jody) and...

Irwin B. Rosen

Irwin B. Rosen

Published September 19, 2025

Irwin B. Rosen, September 10, 1937 – September 17, 2025 Irwin B. Rosen was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, the beloved son of William (z”l) and Ann (Feder, z”l) Rosen. He graduated...

Alvin (Al) Seymour Wenneker

Alvin (Al) Seymour Wenneker

Published September 17, 2025

Alvin (Al) Seymour Wenneker, 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 7, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Razine (Ray) Wenneker; devoted father of Mark (Amy) and Barbie...

Gregory Brent Markenson

Gregory Brent Markenson

Published September 17, 2025

Gregory Brent Markenson, of New Orleans, LA, passed away on September 15, 2025. Greg was born December 22, 1975, in St Louis, MO, to Stanley and Shirley Markenson, and moved to New Orleans with them...

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