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ROSALIE T. BARNES (nee Harris), December 20, 2021

Beloved wife of the late Gerald Barnes; beloved daughter of Albert and Libby Harris; dear mother and mother-in-law of Carolyn Thoele (the late John), Sheri Ries (Kurt) and Michael Barnes (Rita); dear grandmother of Aaron Thoele (Jen), Holly Spotz (Ryan), Kyle Ries (Angela), Kristin Jimenez (Jeremy), Todd Ries, Jeremy, Lindsey and Jack Barnes; dear greatgrandmother of Carson, Stella and Pierce Spotz, William Thoele, Joel Ries, Levi and Miles Jimenez; dear sister of Marlene Harris; our dear aunt, cousin, and friend. Beloved daughter of Albert and Libby Harris.

Private services were held. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice.

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CARRIE LYNN BROWN

Carrie, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many passed away at her home on Sunday, December 19, 2021 in Thornton, CO. To many, Carrie was also known affectionately as Kiki.

Carrie was born at Jewish Hospital on October 24, 1970, in St Louis.

Carrie began school at Parkway Ross Elementary and went on to Parkway North High School, graduating in 1989. Carrie attended Maryville University graduating with a degree in biology.

Carrie married Jason Thorpe of Rolla, MO on February 1, 2005, in the Bahamas. Together they brought into the world two lovely daughters, Piper Lynn and Presley Rose. They moved in July 2012 to Thornton, CO. Piper, now age 14 attends Horizon High School and Presley age 12, attends Century Middle School.

During Carrie’s years in Colorado, she and her daughters spent a lot of time with family and friends. Carrie’s focal points were her mother Susan Brown, (who moved to Colorado to be near both her daughters), her sister Holly Beth Murray, her husband Greg and their daughters Mackenzie Rose and Stella Jean.

Carrie worked nearly four years at Adams 12 School District and developed a new sphere of friends and coworkers.

Carrie leaves a legacy of love, wonderful memories and two beautiful daughters. Beloved daughter of Susan Brown (Wertheimer) and father Paul “Buddy” Brown (deceased), cherished sister of Holly Beth Brown, sister-inlaw of Greg Murray, loving aunt of Mackenzie Rose and Stella Jean. She also is survived by Carrie’s daughter’s grandparents, Harold and Loretta Thorpe of Rolla, MO, Aunt Tracy and husband Matt Jenkins and sons Logan and Ty also of Rolla, MO. Carrie is also survived by Uncle Harvey and Aunt Edith (deceased) Brown and her many cousins from the Brown, Brasch and Wertheimer families.

A Celebration of Life was held for family, friends, and Adams 12 School District colleagues at the home of Holly and Greg Murray of Broomfield on Dec. 27, 2021.

A Final Celebration of Life service was held Jan. 2, 2022, at Berger Memorial Chapel, 9430 Olive Boulevard, followed by burial at Bellerive Gardens Cemetery, 740 N Mason Road. Please visit www.bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. Berger Memorial Service

M. SUSAN CARLSON passed away on December 30, 2021, at the age of 72.

Beloved wife of Gerry Greiman for 39 years; dear mother of David Carlson Greiman and Nora Carlson Greiman (James Lange); dear sister of the late Jeff Carlson, the late Greg (Diane) Carlson and Steve (Tina) Carlson; our dear aunt, great aunt, sister-in-law; cousin and friend to many.

Susan was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 2, 1949, and grew up on the family farm outside Waverly, Nebraska. She graduated from Cottey College (which later conferred its Distinguished Alumni Award on her) and the University of Nebraska, taught high school for a year, and then earned her law degree from the University of Nebraska School of Law. Following Law School, Susan served as a Law Clerk for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in St. Louis, where she met Gerry.

After her Clerkship, Susan moved to Washington, D.C., where she spent two years as a litigator for a private law firm and six years as a Trial Attorney with the United States Department of Justice, including a six-month stint in Guam. Susan, along with Gerry, David and Nora, returned to St. Louis in 1986, and Susan worked as a full-time Assistant and Associate Visiting Professor at the Washington University School of Law from 1987 to 1994, teaching litigation and alternative dispute resolution in the clinical law program. During her time at Washington University, Susan also spent several weeks as a Lecturer at Sichuan University School of Law in China. While at Washington University, Susan served as a mentor and role model to many women law students; the Law School had only a handful of women faculty members at the time.

Susan later was a founding member of Van Amburg, Chackes, Carlson & Spritzer, and spent many years practicing law in St. Louis, representing clients in various types of civil litigation, including civil rights, clergy abuse matters and discrimination cases. In 2010, Susan had the honor of being elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, where she served from 2011 to 2013.

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Susan also was active in community activities, serving as a Trustee of the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District; President of the Missouri Women’s Political Caucus; President and Board member of the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri; President and Board Member of Missouri NARAL; Democratic Committeewoman for Hadley Township; National Board Member of the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri; and Board Member of the University City Educational Fund. Susan was a long-time member of Central Reform Congregation.

Susan loved her family, travel, reading, lawyering, politics, the beach and watching golf. She uniquely combined smarts, spunk and compassion. Her constant advice to her children was Be Smart, Have Fun. Susan made a difference in the world and will be missed.

A funeral service was held Jan. 3 at Central Reform Congregation, followed by interment at New Mt. Sinai Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those wishing to make a tribute in Susan’s honor consider a gift to the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri or an organization of their choice. Please visit www.bergermemorialchapel. com for more information. Berger Memorial Service

ROBERT J. DIAMOND, December 25, 2021

Beloved husband of the late Doris Ginsberg Diamond; dear father and father-in-law of Melissa Thurmond and Benjamin Diamond (Jennifer); dear grandfather of Maxwell and Cooper; dear brother of the late Marvin Diamond and the late Edwin Diamond; our dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

A graveside service was held Dec. 30 at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions preferred to the charity of your choice. Berger Memorial Service

BRYAN FITTER, December 29, 2021

Passed away at the age of 61; Beloved son of Howard and Bonita Fitter; dear brother and brother-in-law of Amy (Fitter) & Mickey Suhl; Grandson of the late Herman and Gertrude Fitter and of the late Alfred and Pearl Altman; a friend to many.

Bryan made a career in the food services industry as well as maintaining a car detailing service on the side. Bryan will be remembered for his warm heart, kind and caring ways, his desire to help others, and the love of family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 6, 3:30 p.m. at the Berger Memorial Chapel 9430 Olive Blvd. St. Louis, Mo. 63132. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. Berger Memorial Service

DR. STAN FRAGER, 82, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife, the former Patty Wilson; daughter, Sarah; son, Alfred Joshua; sister, Maris Berg (the late Dr. Edward; uncle, Harry Samuels (Flora); sister-in-law, Leslie Wilson; brother-in-law, Gary Wilson; nephews, Danny Berg, Michael Berg, Chris Wilson and Andrew Wilson; niece, Sarah Porter; hundreds of adopted scouts; and a host of friends.

Stanley Frager was born in St. Louis on April 23, 1939, the son of Alfred Havram and Rose Samuels Frager.

Dr. Frager was a proud graduate of the University City High School Class of 1957, where he was the leader of a popular jazz band. He also began his lifetime career as a Boy Scout In St. Louis where he became an Eagle Scout. Classmate Irl Solomon has “fond memories of Stan, whose jazz band provided the sound track of our high school days.”

Classmate Ron Zetcher remembers, “Stan, a talented guy and a true friend.”

Dr. Stan was Professor Emeritus at the Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville; a practicing Clinical Psychologist; Sports Psychologist; Radio Talk Show Host; Author; Professional Speaker; and Scoutmaster Emeritus, Troop 30, The Temple.

Services were held Dec. 29 at The Temple, 5101 US Hwy 42, where Rabbi David Ariel-Joel officiated; burial followed at The Temple Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to The Temple Brotherhood, 5101 US Hwy 42, Louisville, KY 40241 or to the Colon Cancer Prevention Project, 1640 Lyndon Farm Ct #108, Louisville, KY 40223. www.meyerfuneral.com

DAVID R. GELLER, December 25, 2021

Dear father and father-in-law of Bradley Geller of St. Louis, Cynthia Arnold of Cave Creek, AZ, and Eric Geller of Los Angeles; dear grandfather of Channing Blake Arnold of Scottsdale, AZ and Chase Ellsworth Arnold of Scottsdale, AZ; dear brother and brother-in-law of Ruth Mariam (the late Al “Sonny”); father-in-law of Thomas C. Arnold; dear uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend to many including: Allen Mariam (Sharon), Wendye Jansen (Dan), Dena Miller (Gary), Neal and Brent Sokol and families; Steve Heligman (Sue), Rusty Geller and family, the late Jeanette Block (Harold), Allen Block (Jan) and family, Trudi Young (Steve) and family, the late Lou and Phil Manik and family, The Don Ko family, the late Bobbi Weiss (Harvey), the late Pete Karibian, the late Ray Sotier, the late Mike Theodore, the late Norman Leventhall.

A graveside service was held Dec. 27 at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 7550 Olive Boulevard.

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JANET RAE GOLDENBERG, August 4, 1949 - December 31, 2021

Janet, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, ‘Grandma’, niece, cousin, and friend to many passed away Friday December 31, 2021.

After graduating from University City High in 1968, Janet proudly joined the US Military. Janet continued her love of service by becoming a Missouri Corrections Officer. During her time in corrections, Janet received an award for her bravery.

Janet loved spending time with her family and friends. She established a love for fishing at an early age and even passed that joy on to her nephews. Harry Potter was a favorite of hers and some might even say she was a “Super Fan”.

Janet leaves a legacy of love, integrity, and wonderful memories. Beloved daughter of the late Marvin Goldenberg and Shirley Goldenberg, cherished sister of Debra (Joel) Spigel, Malka (Roni) Lilienthal, Irvin (Jeanne) Goldenberg, Bayla (Michael) Paynor, Anna Rose (Victor) Tendler, Marilyn (Geoff) Lampel, and Larry Goldenberg.

Janet is survived by her godsons: Guy (Galia) Lilienthal and their children, and Hershel (Emily) Tendler. Janet was known as Grandma to Guy’s children: Yanai, Talia Rivka, and Arbel Moshe

A member of Nusach Hari B’nai Zion synagogue.

A graveside service was held on Jan. 2, 2022 at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 650 White Rd. 63017. Memorial contributions preferred to Nusach Hari B’nai Zion or a charity of your choice. Visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. Berger Memorial Service

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ANNIE GOODMAN, April 21, 1926-December 18, 2021.

Beloved wife of the late Leon Goodman; dear mother and mother-in-law of Eleen Goodman and Samuel Goodman (Lili); dear grandmother of Lee Goodman, Michelle Feldman and Brian Feldman; dear greatgrandmother Ashlee Feldman; dear sister of the late Julius, late Aaron, late Abe and the late Joe Persky; dear sister-in-law, cousin and friend.

Annie was ahead of her time and owned a confectionary shop downtown St. Louis. Subsequently she assisted in a daycare center. Children loved her and she loved caring for them. Annie was truly loved by all who knew her. She shall be missed.

Private funeral services were held. Memorial contributions preferred to a charity of your choice. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. Berger Memorial Service

DOLORES MARJORIE GROLLMAN, December 14, 2021.

Beloved wife of the late Rabbi Jerome W. Grollman and the late Myron Moss; dear mother and mother-inlaw of Barbara Moss, Bette Hess (Julian), Patricia Moss and James Moss (Anne Offner); dear grandmother of Julie Hess (Joshua Saipe), Jennifer Hess (Jordan Himmel) and Abigail Moss; dear greatgrandmother of Henrietta Saipe , Magnolia Saipe and Jamie Himmel; dear sister of the late Elaine Fox and the late Marilyn Katz. Dear sisterin-law, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Loving parent to the late Sara Grollman, Alan Grollman (Susan) and Lisa Grollman (Robert Ziemer); dear grandmother of Matthew Grollman, Scott Grollman (Ruthie), Lauren Ziemer and Martha Ziemer (Scott Sperling).

Dolores enjoyed the Muny, the St. Louis Symphony and attending classes at Life Long Learning.

Funeral services were held Dec. 16 at United Hebrew Congregation, 13788 Conway Road. Memorial contributions preferred to United Hebrew Congregation or the charity of your choice. Visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. Berger Memorial Service

MAXINE GREENBERG HIRSCH, December 17, 2021

Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Matthew (late Brooke) Hirsch and Marni (Michael) Ward; dear grandmother of Olivia, Madison and Emme Hirsch, and Claire and Evan Ward; dear sister and sister-in-law of Martin (Pam) Greenberg, Anita (Howard) Tischler and Barb (William) Greenblatt; dear daughter of the late Melvin Greenberg and late Ruth Greenberg Brockman Weingart; dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Maxine’s greatest pleasure in her last few years was the time she spent with her children, grandchildren, siblings, caregivers and friends. Despite the prolonged and debilitating illness that took so much from her, she insisted on taking in every moment she could, with grace, wit and perseverance.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at Berger Memorial Chapel, 9430 Olive Blvd. Interment followed at Bellerive Gardens Cemetery, 740 N. Mason Rd. Memorial contributions can be made to Annie’s Hope, AddictionIsReal.org, or a charity of your choice.

Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. Berger Memorial Service As he would have put it: JONATHAN CRAIG LAPIN won his battle with eternity on December 15, 2021.

Childhood excitement about NASA’s Apollo program triggered Jonathan’s lifelong fascination with space. By college, he couldn’t resist the urge to drop everything and drive all night with a friend to witness the first Space Shuttle launch. Within a few years, he joined McDonnellDouglas, where he had the opportunity to work on the first commercial shuttle payload. And 5 years later, shortly after the Challenger disaster, he landed a position at NASA in the training division. There, he helped build a shuttle cockpit simulator for training astronauts and testing flight systems. One contractor, deeply impressed, told him the simulator was “a national treasure”. He later worked on a variety of projects to support manned missions to the Moon and Mars, and never lost his love of space exploration. Except for never getting to space himself, he got to live his dreams.

For the last 22 years, he also lived with the ravages of MS, which inexorably took away control of his body and caused him terrible pain. His growing disability forced him to retire from NASA in 2014. Though confined to a power wheelchair and extremely weak, he managed to stay involved in many projects – some space-related, some political. He generously shared his knowledge and wisdom with researchers, students, and educators. Jonathan was a kind, truly moral person who cared deeply about a future that he knew he would not see.

He adored his young son, Hiro, and lived for the days they spent together. His greatest regret was that he would not be around to see Hiro grow up.

His family, Hiro Lewis-Lapin (son), Ruby Lapin (mother), Donald Lapin and Carol Lapin Goodman (siblings), miss him already. We are profoundly grateful to his loyal and caring friends and the long-term home helpers who have made it possible for him to live in his own house on his own terms for so many years.

Jonathan wanted his body donated for scientific purposes. The family plans to delay a memorial service until the weather and the pandemic situation are better.

SALLY SEASONGOOD LEVY, December 26, 2021

Sally Levy (nee Sally Ann Seasongood) passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John D. Levy (d. 1987), her brother Lester Seasongood Jr., her granddaughter Catherine Vail Levy; her father Lester Seasongood, her mother Lucille Seegall Seasongood Shiffman; and her dear sister-inlaw Sue Seasongood.

Sally left three adoring children and their spouses: John David Levy Jr. (Lucy), Diane Levy Jacobson (Paul) and Mont Seasongood Levy (Karen); seven grandchildren: Jonathon Levy (Sarah), David S Levy (Cheska), Nathaniel Jacobson (Jenny Kim), Benjamin Jacobson, Elizabeth GoodlaxsonLevy (Leah), and Joanna Kyger (Joseph); and eight greatgrandchildren: Cameron Jacobson, Zachary Levy, Emma Levy, Ryan Levy, Kate Levy, August Jacobson, Michael Levy, and Joseph Kyger; and a niece Laura Seasongood.

Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1926 Sally moved to St. Louis as a child with her mother. At age 17 she met Johnnie and they married in July 1944. She loved to tell the story that he courted her to music from Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde. That launched their joint devotion into all things opera. In the early 1970’s, they were founding board members of Opera Theatre of St. Louis (OTSL). Sally delighted in her volunteer involvement in OTSL’s early years, including staffing the box office and cleaning apartments to ready them for visiting performers. She had a broad knowledge of opera, enjoying performances in St. Louis and around the world. She was a strong proponent of new operas and her lifetime impact on the opera world was recognized in 2008 with her receipt of Opera America’s National Opera Trustee Recognition Award

Sally and Johnnie shared a love of friends, family, music, boating, travel and wine. Sally was an avid reader and Jeopardy fan and enjoyed creating unique needlepoint works. She compiled many photo albums of adventures with family and friends that provide her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren a treasured record of a life well-lived.

In addition to her lifetime work with OTSL, Sally was an active volunteer for several local and national organizations, including the American Jewish Committee, the Jewish Federation, the National Council of Jewish Women and was a board member of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and The Sheldon Arts Foundation.

She was the recipient of several awards, including the 2017 Saint Louis Visionary Award and the Arts and Education Council’s Excellence in Philanthropy award in 2007. Sally was a generous donor, establishing the John D. Levy Master Class series at OTSL in Johnnie’s memory and later the Sally S. Levy and Family Fund for New Works.

Her family would like to thank Markesha Simmons, who was a gentle and thoughtful companion to Sally in her last months.

A funeral service was held Dec. 29 at Temple Emanuel, 12166 Conway Road. Private family interment.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those wishing to make a tribute in Sally’s honor consider a gift to Opera Theatre of St. Louis or an organization of their choice.

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Beloved husband of the late Rosalyn (Roz) Chait Margulis and loving father of their four children: Scott, Howard, Jeffrey, and Cindy Margulis.

Dear son of the late Lillian Kling Margulis and the late Nathan Margulis, dear brother and brother-in-law of Mildred (the late Morris) Lapidos, the late Isabelle (Jack) Finkelstein and the late Ada (the late Jake) Balk. Beloved son-inlaw of the late Sarah Brownstein Chait and the late Abraham Chait and brother-in-law of Marilyn (the late Martin) Chait Rosen and the late Marsha Chait Spak.

Dear grandfather of Jennifer, Michelle, and David Margulis.

Lt. Colonel Lawrence Margulis (Ret.) served in active duty as a Navigator in the United States Air Force in the 1950’s and was stationed at Dover Air Force Base, Scott Air Force Base, and Ellington Air Force Base, followed by years of service in the USAF Reserve prior to his military retirement.

He was most proud of his military service in the U.S. Air Force, traveling around the world and had a lifelong love of flying and aviation and obtained private and commercial pilot licenses, and instrument and flight-instructor ratings.

Larry graduated from Soldan High School and received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis.

He was integrally involved with the grocery and supermarket industry for many years as an owner of several supermarkets and in later years worked for Dierbergs Supermarkets in their corporate office, field operations, and stores.

The funeral service and interment were private. The family would like to express special loving thanks to his personal homecare assistant Amy Olson over the last 2 years, as well as to the management and staff of Delmar Gardens Chesterfield for the kind and compassionate care they all gave Larry during his last years and final few months.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to a charity of your choice are appreciated.

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