Thelma Zalk, April 7, 2026

Born September 9, 1924 to the late Dr. Jacob Probstein and Elsie (Koplar) Probstein. Loving wife of the late Morton Zalk.  Dearest mother of Barbara Abrams and Harry (Barbara Weir) Katz. Loving grandmother of Jordan (Lauren) Katz, Brittany (Ryan Anderson) Carrier and Lark Abrams. Dear sister of the late Norman Probstein. Beloved aunt of Elsie (Bob) Berget and Jim Probstein. Dear great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many.

Thelma was a kind and generous woman with some of her proudest gestures being the Zalk Veterinary Library at the University of Missouri, The Zalk Rest Well Stables at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch and Animals Always at the St. Louis Zoo, along with many other contributions to various charities.

At Thelma’s request, funeral services will be private with interment at the New Mt. Sinai Cemetery Mausoleum. Following her love for animals, donations in her memory are appreciated to Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, 480 St. Josephs Road, Union, MO 63084 or to Stray Rescue of St. Louis, 2320 Pine Street, St. Louis, MO 63103. The family would like to give a special Thank You to Keeta and her team of caregivers for the phenomenal and loving care given to Thelma.

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