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Patricia Ruth Wolk

Patricia Wolk Obituary

Wolk, Patricia Ruth (nee Shannon), 86 years old, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thurs., Dec. 13, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Albert Frank Wolk, Sr., for 66 years. Beloved mother of John Paul (Mary), Mary Elizabeth, Thomas Patrick (Nancy), James Francis (Jaqueline), Robert Joseph (Denise), Jean Marie Shkapsky, Albert Frank, Jr. (Susan), Gregory Phillip (Ruben), Joseph Vincent (Tonja), Christopher Leo (Karen) and the late Frances Ann (Thomas) Swigunski. Loving aunt, grandmother of 20 and 7 greatgrandchildren. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO. Graduate of RosatiKain High School. Services: Funeral Mass 10 AM, Mon., Dec. 17, 2012 at Holy Infant Catholic Church, 627 Dennison, Ballwin, MO. Visitation Sunday, 2-6 PM at BUCHHOLZ Mortuary West, 2211 Clarkson Road (at Wilson Road). Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the MaryKnoll Sisters of New York or American Cancer Society. Online guestbook at www.buchholzmortuary.com.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec. 16, 2012.

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Gary & Sharon (Carpenter) Phillips

December 18, 2012

Dear Al, Sue, and the entire Wolk family.... Sending you our sincere condolences and prayers for peace and comfort at this difficult time. Pat was a wonderful mom and grandma with a heart of gold and will be deeply missed.

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Clare Balbi

December 17, 2012

I have heard from your daughter Mary about what a close-knit and loving family you brought up. I am sorry I never had the chance to meet you. Clare Balbi

Jean Wolk (Shkapsky)

December 16, 2012

Mom, we know you wanted to be with Dad, but I will miss walking in and seeing your smile for the rest of my life. I love you and please give everyone else a kiss from me when you see them.

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