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James Maness Obituary

Maness, James Bernard Bernie fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Monday, April 26, 2010. Beloved husband of Rita A. Maness (nee Gentili); dear father of Debra Bollwerk and Danny (Lisa Livers) Maness: dear grandfather of Tara (Tony) Thweatt; dear great-grandfather of Briley Thweatt; dear brother-in-law of Josephine Gentili and Marie Mercer; our dear brother, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Thursday, April 29, 10:30 a.m. to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimer's Association appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, 4-8 p.m.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 28, 2010.

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April 30, 2010

Dear Rita and children, my heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow, I was in high school,a class behind Bernard, I remember him well, such a nice boy as I remember. I know he will be missed by his lovely family and friends. Patsy Yarbrough Pratte, Desloge, Mo. Class of 1952.

April 30, 2010

Debbie, Tara and Tony,

We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Maness' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Randy and Debbie Spaethe

April 29, 2010

Dear Rita, Debbie, Dan (Lisa), Tara (Tony) & soon to be baby Briley,
I am so sorry for your loss!! My thoughts & prayers are with you all!! Hold on to each other & to your memories to get through this difficult time!!
My deepest sympathy!!
Joyce Huelsing

Nancy Schuh

April 28, 2010

Dear Mrs. Maness, Deb, and Dan,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Maness. He was a wonderful man and will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Ron Janssen

April 28, 2010

Dear Debbie and Family, We are saddened by the loss of your dad. We will keep him in our prayers.
Ron and Kathy Janssen and Family

April 28, 2010

Dear Rita and Family,
I was saddened to learn of Bernie's passing. Take comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering and is enjoying the rewards of heaven. Your memories will keep him close at heart.
In sympathy,
Diane Huelsing

April 28, 2010

To the Maness, Gentili, and Bollwerk family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Tim and Rita Nieters, and family

Kenneth Bollwerk

April 28, 2010

Dear Debbie, and Family

We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your Father.May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
God Bless you all.

The Kenneth Bollwerk Family

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