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Keith Labitska Obituary

Labitska, Keith A. baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Beloved husband of Molly Ann Labitska (nee Miller); dear father of Charles and Joseph Labitska; dear son of Richard and Mary Beth Labitska; dear brother of Tracy (Rich) Cahalane and Kenneth (Kristi) Labitska; dear son-in-law of Margaret Miller; dear brother-in-law of Melodie Miller-Mason; dear uncle of Ryan and Billy Cahalane; our dear brother-in-law, cousin and friend of many. Services: Funeral at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Saturday, November 17, 10:45 a.m. to St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church for an 11:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a trust fund that has been established at US Bank for Keith's sons. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Nov. 16 to Nov. 21, 2012.
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Thinking of Mary and Rich today and always.

Sam Gorman

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November 10, 2023

This is a sad reminder of the loss for two of our favorite people, Mary and Richard.

Sam Gorman

Friend

November 10, 2019

I am so sorry & sad to hear of the passing of Keith send all my thoughts & prayers to the family. He will be truly missed.

December 12, 2012

Dear Labitskas
We are saddened and devastated by the loss of Keith. In these troubled times I continue to seek out Molly's strong words of hope and faith for guidence in understanding this. We love and miss him so much. Stephanie and I have been truelly blessed to have so many fond memories of Keith. We continue to pray for your family and look toward the heavens to see his smiling face.

Tony Vierling

November 20, 2012

My prayers are with your family at this most difficult time.

Cindy Linsday

November 20, 2012

To Molly and the entire Labitska family,
In our large family each person is the most dear and precious one. There are no words to express the deep, deep sympathy we extend to your family. May the prayers of family and friends comfort you and may the Lord's loving arms embrace you as you remember His promise of everlasting life. We hold all of your family in our prayers.
Becky and Joe McNeal

November 20, 2012

Rich and Mary, We are so very sad to hear of the passing of your beloved son. May god surrond your whole family with his love and peace. If there is anything at all we can do please give us a call. Rick and Nicole, Edward Jones

Rick Ernst

November 19, 2012

Rich and Mary, we are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this difficult time.

Sam and Carol Gorman

November 18, 2012

May you feel the love of your family and frioends during this difficult time. I will forever remember Keith as a smiling , happy person as I did growing up in the neighborhood. Lean on Gods strength more than ever right now. for hes with you always. rich, mary, tracy, Kenny,Molly and to the twins. He will forever be remembered and never forgotten. God bleess you all .

kim herndon

November 17, 2012

praying for your family

Leah Basler

November 17, 2012

Keith, glad I got to work with you and become friends in the process, I'll never forget the good times we had !!! When I think about it now tapawingo was just like a playground for all of us!!! How many people can say that they played basketball everyday during lunch or ice hockey on the pond at number 9 , golf cart races in the snow I could go on for hours!!! All I know is I'm going to miss you!!! I will pray for your family

Mike gorman

November 17, 2012

So sorry to hear about Kieth. I probably only met Kieth a few times back in the days of ALECE but he sounds like a wonderful husband, father of twins and friend. Your family is in my prayers!!!

Becky Kaletka

November 17, 2012

Molly, you and the boys have been in my constant thoughts and prayers. I am so glad that you and Keith found your way back to St. Vincent's. We are a family and when one of us mourns, we more with you. Your family is such a blessing to our little community. May you feel the power of prayer and the comfort that Keith remains with you truly.

Teri Wells

November 17, 2012

Dear Mary & Rich - Our deepest Sympathy to you and your family at such a time as this. Did not hear until today.
Prayers for the whole family. Russ/Mary

Russ & MAry Fink

November 17, 2012

Our sincere condolences to the entire Labitska Family. May his soul rest in peace. Be assured of our prayers for the entire family.

Bart and Marilyn (Schaper) Angeli

November 17, 2012

Laura

November 16, 2012

Molly, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are w you & the boys.

beckie guillot-beinke

November 16, 2012

You will be missed Keith, Molly, Charlie and Joey and your entire family will be in our prayers!!!

Steve Welch

November 16, 2012

We will miss you Keith...

Steve Welch

November 16, 2012

Our prayers are with you Molly and your two great boys Charlie and Joey

Faith Welch

November 16, 2012

Labitska Family,

My sincerest condolences are with you during this time. If there is anything the Freer Family can do to help, please let us know. Both Charlie and Joey are very near and dear to our hearts.

Jamie (Litty) Gobel

November 16, 2012

Dear Mary and Rich,
Our deepest regrets for this terrible loss. God bless your family. All of whom will remain in our prayers.
Felicie and George

george van de riet

November 16, 2012

God be with you Keith.

Randy Shekell

November 16, 2012

Molly, Charlie and Joey, I have thought of you often this week and prayed for you each night. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, may you find strength in your family and friends and peace in the memories you all made together. Sincerely, Sheila Schaefer

November 16, 2012

Bob and Frances Bartley

November 16, 2012

To my Aunt Mary, Uncle Rich, Tracey, Kenny, Molly, Charles, Joseph,

My family wish to say that we are sorry for the loss and memories of our family and childhood are what shaped our personality and who we are. Whether we like it or not, our personality is formed by our parents, brothers, sisters, and the environment that we grew up in.
And Keith found a way to make the best out of everything in life in fact I think about you all the time,
And everyday it hurts to cry.
So much has happened in my life,
I'm not sure how hard to try.

Tears are falling constantly,
My heart hurts everyday.
I think about your beautiful smile,
That I pray I see again someday.

From your Nephew, and cousin Bob & Frances, Manuel, Jelena, Frances, and Mia

November 16, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

kim Herndon

November 16, 2012

My Cousin

People never knew just how much he meant to me and you
They knew him by name, but it's still not the same

His eyes so bright, his smile so wide
We always let him know we were right there by his side

Now he's gone from me and you
Now we have no reason to be blue

We loved him, he loved us
And we have to try not to fuss

He said goodbye and gave you a kiss
Now all we can do is reminis

Why does God take the best to love
Up to that great big world up above?

His memory will never leave
His kind and gentle smile will always be seen

Never forget him, never let him leave your mind
Tell him you love him, just one more time.

Thank you, Cousin for being a part of my life and my having the pleasure to know you. When we were younger and see one another at family gatherings, or visits you demonstrated the type personality and the great person that you turned out to be.

I carry a heavy heart for not being able to see you one last time, but rest assured the memory I have of you in my mind and thoughts will be forever.

Rome your Cousin Bob, Frances, and family in El Paso Texas

November 16, 2012

We cannot express how truly saddened we are by your loss. All our thoughts and prayers are with Molly, Charlie, Joey and all of Keith's family during this time of need. All our love.

Jason and Kerry Peery

November 16, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Keith in high school and he was always a genuinely happy and fun person. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you.

Stephanie Moore

November 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this time.

Shively Family

November 16, 2012

Molly, Joey and Charlie - we had the pleasure of knowing Keith through basketball at Mary Mother and other activities. He was a great person and we know how much he loved each of you. Keith will be greatly missed. Please let us know how the men from our basketball group can help. God bless.

Greg and Ben Schneider

November 16, 2012

Molly - Keith will be missed by all of us who knew him. He was a great husband, a loving father, and a wonderful friend. Our thoughts and prayers to you, Charlie, and Joey.

Tom Eldridge

November 16, 2012

To the entire Labitska family, I am so sorry for your loss, my brothers and I grew up with Tracy, Kenny and Keith, our parents still live across the street from each other to this day. Keith was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend and I will miss him dearly. My heart is breaking for this family during this difficult time and I cannot imagine the loss they are experiencing. I know that Keith is looking down on all of us and protecting us as God has taken one of his angels to be with him. My deepest condolonces to the entire family and everyone is in my thought and prayers during this time.

Amy Ecker

November 16, 2012

Gregory Stewart

November 16, 2012

Amy Ecker

November 16, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this trying time. Your Festus family is here for you if you need anything. With much love and prayers, Barb Crites

Barb Crites

November 16, 2012

Molly - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers.

Batina Johnson

November 16, 2012

I am so saddened by your loss. As a parent with special needs...it as to be devastating. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers daily.

Marty & Susie Evans

November 16, 2012

Thought and prayers are with you and the boys now and always. Remember the good times and smile.....Keith would want you to smile!! Be strong but don't be afraid to lean on your family and friends.

Sheila Welch

November 16, 2012

My deepest condolonces to the entire Labitska Family. I will remember him fondly. Prayers to you all.

Orlando Rodriguez

November 16, 2012

My sincerely sympathy to the Labitska family in this time of tragic sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sharon Pisoni

November 16, 2012

So so sorry for all of you. Keith was terrific to work with and always funny. He was a great softball player on our department intramural team and shared wonderful stories and photos of you, knowing I have a young son. He had lots of "helpful" parenting tips for this new mom! I will miss him and his cornball sense of humor dearly.

Julie Mudd

November 16, 2012

I am so very sorry for this terrible loss for us all. I knew Keith only slightly having worked a fundraiser for St. Vincent's with he and Molly and I found him absolutely delightful. I am stunned by his death having also just visted briefly with him at church last Sunday. May he rest in eternal peace and rest; may Molly, Charles and Joseph and the rest of Keith's family be comforted and strengthened. You are all in my prayers ... Sr. Sandy Schwartz, fsm

November 16, 2012

Tracy - I am so very sorry to hear about Keith, Please know that you and your fmaily are in my prayers at this very sad time.

Patty Wilson Kelly

November 16, 2012

Everyone loved Keith. He made people laugh and was kind to all. What a great guy. I am praying for all his family and loved ones for strength and peace.

Renee Wickersham

November 16, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts are with you Molly, Joey, Charlie, and all of your family. Words alone can't describe the great man we've lost. We loved him dearly and will miss him greatly.

Keith, Corrin, Trent & Samantha

Keith Short

November 16, 2012

We are so very sorry for your loss. Keith is an amazing man who will truly be missed and never forgotten.Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you All.

John and Janet Sciuto

November 16, 2012

Molly- My heart aches for you and the boys. My prayers are with you daily. No one can know exactly what you are going through no matter how similar their experience. Do not hesitate to reach out and accept the love and care others offer now and in the days to come.

Kim Dreiman

November 16, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in our continued thoughts and prayers. Keith was such an amazing man, and he will be truly missed and certainly never forgotten. God Bless you All.

John and Janet Sciuto

November 16, 2012

Molly , Charlie , Joey, and family, our deepest sympathy. No words can describe what your going through, but know that your family and friends love you and are thinking of you and will be here for you.

Sean & Rodel Welch & Afable

November 16, 2012

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