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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

Joel Frank Marion

Joel Frank Marion

Published July 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joel Frank Marion December 9, 1946 – July 27, 2025 With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joel Frank Marion—a devoted husband, beloved father and Zaza,...

Cheri Ann Schear

Cheri Ann Schear

Published July 28, 2025

Cheri Ann Schear passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025.  Born on September 29, 1936, Cheri Ann’s journey into show business began at the age of 20 in St. Louis’ legendary Gaslight Square. Her...

Neil Jay Handelman

Neil Jay Handelman

Published July 27, 2025

Neil Jay Handelman, September 30, 1935 – July 25, 2025 Neil Handelman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and lifelong St. Louisan, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025...

James H. Ellis

James H. Ellis

Published July 26, 2025

James H. Ellis, July 25, 2025 Beloved husband of Dorothy “Dotty” Kaplan Ellis and the late Patricia A. Ellis. Dear father of Steven (Jeanie) Ellis, Robert (Julie) Ellis, the late Jeffrey...

Marilyn Newstadt Schlitter

Marilyn Newstadt Schlitter

Published July 25, 2025

Marilyn Newstadt Schlitter, April 10, 1936 - July 24, 2025 Beloved wife of James D. Schlitter; loving mother of JoAnne Levy (Jim Thomeczek), Ellen Sue Levy (Carl Desenberg), Jerry Lundsgaard, Nancy...

Jack R. Itzkowitz

Jack R. Itzkowitz

Published July 25, 2025

Jack R. Itzkowitz, July 24, 2025 Beloved husband of Nancy Sue Itzkowitz; dear father and father-in-law of Jonathan (Angelica Boyd) Itzkowitz and Robert (Rebecca) Itzkowitz; dear grandfather of William...

Joan Ruth Feuer Goltzman

Joan Ruth Feuer Goltzman

Published July 25, 2025

In Loving Memory: Joan Ruth Feuer Goltzman It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend Joan Ruth Feuer Goltzman on July 23, 2025. She was...

Barron Leonard Minkin

Barron Leonard Minkin

Published July 23, 2025

Barron L Minkin, 83, of Plantation, FL passed away on July 21, 2025. Born in St. louis, MO on April 12, 1942, Barron was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a retired...

Lois Sher

Lois Sher

Published July 21, 2025

Lois Sher, 02/05/1939 – 07/20/2025 Lois Sher passed away on July 20th, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Sher; devoted mother to the late Lisa Sher Lux, Laura, Joel and Jeremy Sher; Adored...

Irvin Robert Zwibelman

Irvin Robert Zwibelman

Published July 20, 2025

Irvin Robert Zwibelman, affectionately known as Irv, passed away peacefully in St. Louis, MO, on July 18, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, dedication, and service. Born to Louis and Celia...

Donald G. Soffer

Donald G. Soffer

Published July 18, 2025

DONALD G. SOFFER, 12/13/1931 – 7/18/2025 Donald Gene Soffer passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on July 18th, 2025. Born in East St. Louis to Augusta (Krupnick) and Sam...

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Leonard Bain

Published July 15, 2025

Leonard Bain, July 14, 2025 Beloved husband of the late Shelley Sirkin Bain.  Dear father of Wendy Bain and Ben (Karen) Bain.  Loving Papa of Caleb Fick and Sammy Bain.  Dear brother of Bill (June)...

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