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Ficken, Martha — St. Louis, MO

Tuesday, March 25, 2025. 86, of Ballwin, MO. Vis. Sat 10-11 a.m. Chapel Hill Mortuary. Committal Sat 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens

Kenneth Labit passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 70 in St. Louis, MO. He dedicated 30 years of his career to AT&T, where his diligence and commitment were well-regarded by his colleagues and peers.

(ret) on Sat. March 22, 2025. Visitation Sunday, March 30, 2-7 PM; Service Monday, March 31, 11:00 AM at Hutchens Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd. Florissant, MO 63031. Private interment. Donations to Backstoppers appreciated.

A visitation will be held March 27, 2025, from 10 to 11 a.m. with a funeral ceremony to follow at 11 a.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters, Missouri 63376.

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