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Virginia Lee Cruz, age 76, of Saint Louis, MO, passed July 4, 2026. Visitation: Monday, July 13, 9 - 11 am, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL. Funeral Service: 11 am, Monday, July 13, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL.

Herrmann, James P., July 4, 2026, husband of Maureen, father of Kate and Peter. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Thurs., July 9th at St. Clement of Rome. See details at www.k-brothers.com.

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Cruz, Virginia Lee - St. Louis, MO

March 19, 1953 - July 5, 2026

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