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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

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Obituaries

Steven Felix Cohen

Steven Felix Cohen

Published June 12, 2025

Steven Felix Cohen, April 14, 2025 Steven Cohen passed away on April 14, 2025, after a diligent fight against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. He worked hard in his early years, enabling...

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Evelyn Kleiman

Published June 11, 2025

After 97 remarkable years filled with love, selflessness, wisdom, and grace, we announce the passing of Evelyn Kleiman, age 97, on June 9, 2025. Evelyn, a resident of Covenant Place, was known for her...

Charles Richard “Dick” Horwitz

Charles Richard “Dick” Horwitz

Published June 10, 2025

Charles Richard “Dick” Horwitz (1938-2025) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dick Horwitz. Dick passed away peacefully at Evelyn’s House, a hospice home, on June 8, 2025,...

Doris Wilson Finger

Doris Wilson Finger

Published June 9, 2025

  Doris Wilson Finger, June 1, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Donald H. Finger; dear mother and mother-in-law of John W. (Jacqueline R.M.) Finger; grandmother of Melissa J. (Gerry Jehling)...

Alan L. Travis

Alan L. Travis

Published June 9, 2025

Alan L. Travis, June 7, 2025 Beloved husband of Jo Anne R. Travis for 70 years.  Dear father of Helen (the late Danny) Savitzky, Liz (William) Harry and Amy (Tim Blackman) Travis.  Loving grandfather...

Doris Jean “DJ” Bassin Serkes

Doris Jean “DJ” Bassin Serkes

Published June 7, 2025

Doris Jean “DJ” Bassin Serkes, 05/23/1927 – 06/05/2025 Adored wife of the late Alvin Serkes for 49 years; mother and mother-in-law of Jeff Serkes (SuEllen), Jody L Serkes (partner Peggy Ghertner). A...

Ruth F. Mariam

Ruth F. Mariam

Published June 7, 2025

Ruth F. Mariam, June 6, 2025 Beloved mother of Suzy Nyemchek (David) and Samuel Mariam (Lisa); dear grandmother of Victoria Navarrete (Ivan), Valerie Fox (John), David Nyemchek (fiancée Viktoriya Dilay),...

Estelle Bleich

Estelle Bleich

Published June 6, 2025

Estelle Bleich, June 6, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Thomas Bleich for 52 years.  Dear mother of Sheila (the late Daryl) Taber and Patty (Todd) Williams.  Loving grandmother of Andrew Taber, Dustin...

Saralyn Deadmond

Saralyn Deadmond

Published June 1, 2025

Saralyn Deadmond, 06/22/1951 – 05/30/2025 Saralyn Deadmond of Maryville, Illinois passed away in early morning hours of May 30, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the...

Marcia Barnholtz Weinhaus

Marcia Barnholtz Weinhaus

Published May 29, 2025

Marcia Barnholtz Weinhaus, May 29, 2025 Beloved wife of Eldon Weinhaus for 62 years.  Loving mother of Andrew (Amy) Weinhaus and Amy Goldberg (Mark).  Adoring Granny of Evan, Jack, and Ben Weinhaus...

Bruce Jay Hendin

Bruce Jay Hendin

Published May 28, 2025

Bruce Jay Hendin, November 11, 1941-May 27, 2025 Bruce Jay Hendin, beloved husband, father, Papa and friend died peacefully at his home on May 27, 2025. Born in St Louis, Missouri on...

Bernard “Bud” Levin

Bernard “Bud” Levin

Published May 28, 2025

Bernard “Bud” Levin, May 26, 2025 Bernard (Bud) Levin, devoted Zionist, Mensch, and lifelong advocate for Jewish causes and the State of Israel. He was a teacher of Jewish history and a...

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