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1960
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2010
Craig Oder Obituary
Craig Earl Oder, 49, of Columbia, Mo., born Nov. 15, 1960, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in Rolla, Mo.
Craig worked as a chauffeur.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Marilyn, nee Herbert, Oder.
Surviving are his brother, William (Elda) Oder of Easly, S.C.; his sister, Renae (Tony) Mayer of Waterloo, Ill.; special friend, Alana Johnson and daughters of his heart, Kandice and Katrina Gatewood. He was a special "Papa" to Jonanthan Ehler and Kayelyn Gatewood Kimbrough; and very special friends who are like family, Linda, Mike, David, and Steven Wallerstein.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Visitation: Friends may call from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010, at DeFabio Funeral Home, Waterloo, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010, at DeFabio Funeral Home, with Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating.
DEFABIO FUNERAL HOME,
Waterloo, Ill.
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Jane Aguilar
March 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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