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Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 88, of Dittmer, MO. Vis. Thurs 4-8 p.m. Chapel Hill Mortuary. Serv. Fri 10 a.m. at Chapel Hill Mortuary

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Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois, on Monday, March 10, 2 — 9:00 pm. Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel on Tuesday, March 11, 9:15 am to St. Paul Catholic Church (Fenton, MO) for 10:00 am Mass. Interment J.B. National…

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tues. February 18, 2025. Funeral mass Thursday March 13, 10AM at Calvary Cemetery Chapel. A service of KUTIS AFFTON Chapel.

Frederick Charles Giraud, 89, of St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025 at Bethesda Dilworth. A celebration of life service will take place at a later time.

Leonardo “Len” Francis Impellizzeri III, 86, of St. Louis, MO passed away peacefully on Ash Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, in Louisville, KY surrounded by family.

Knight, Anita L., March 5, 2025, age 77. Services: Visitation Thursday, March 13, 2025, Baue St. Charles, 4:00 pm — 7:00 pm. Service Friday, March 14, 2025, Baue St. Charles, 11:00 am. Contact (636) 940-1000 or visit baue.com

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