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Viola Raaf Obituary

Raaf, Viola M. entered into rest on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Cherished aunt of Debbie (Neal) Rinke and Denise Thorn. Dear aunt of Don, David, Margaret, Johanna, Diana, Paula and Johnny. Our dear great aunt, great great aunt, cousin and friend to many. Services: Funeral Tuesday, June 25, 11:00am at BUCHHOLZ Mortuary West, 2211 Clarkson Road (at Wilson Road), Chesterfield, MO 63017. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Family Hospice, 5110 West Main St, Belleville, IL 62226 are appreciated. Online guestbook at www.buchholzmortuary.com. VISITATION MON, 4-9PM.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jun. 23, 2013.

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June 25, 2013

Vi as I called her was my favorite and most cherished tenant at St. Clair County Housing. She was so loving and loved to talk about her family as well as her early life. She will truly be missed by me. God loved her best.
Lana Perry
Asst. Property Manager

mike robb

June 24, 2013

rest in peace aunt vi!I know you will truly be missed!

June 24, 2013

Dear Debra and Denise,
It was wonderful to meet you and inspiring to see you continue to care for Ms. Raaf at a time when she needed you most. I know you made her final days meaningful and loving.
Matt the nurse

Larry & Jodi McLean

June 24, 2013

We were very saddened to learn of Vi's passing. She was a long-time family friend. For the last several years our contact was mostly limited to Christmas Card exchanges, but it provided a way to stay in contact. She was a wonderful person ---nothing but pure "class." We had the upmost respect for Vi and how she lived her life. To her nieces and nephews, including the second and third generations, she loved you very much and appreciated what you did for her. We are truly sorry for your loss. With Vi's passing, the world lost a "true treasure."

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