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Dana Updyke Obituary

Updyke, Dana Marie (nee Rudden) died Nov. 24, 2011, in the loving presence of family, in Oklahoma City, OK. She leaves behind family and friends including her husband Steve, her son Jeremy and her daughter Casey Updyke. Services: The 6 pm Mass at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 4323 S. Kingshighway, on Sunday Dec. 4, 2011, is a regularly scheduled mass. It will be offered in memory of Dana, giving her family and friends from the St. Louis area an opportunity to gather in prayer.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov. 30, 2011.

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KIMBERLY COLLINS

December 14, 2011

I'VE BEEN LOOKING AND THINKING OF DANA FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS WANTING AND TRYING TO GET IN TOUCH THINKING SHE WOULD ALWAYS BE AROUND ON MY SEARCH TO FIND HER I LOCATE THIS MY DEEPLY SADDENED BY WHAT I HAVE FOUND MY EX SUPERVISOR AND FRIEND I LOVE YOU DANA, CASEY JEREMY AND STEVE I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS

cathy wigley-hempel

December 1, 2011

To Dana's family. ...Please accept my condolences....I was a friend of Dana's in high school and lost touch when I moved to Oklahoma City. I wish I had known that we lived so close once again. My prayers to you all...Cathy.

Jeff Jourdain

December 1, 2011

Dana I lost touch with you after school, but always was on the outside looking in. My family kept u in our prayers. You are finally in a place where you don't have to fight anymore. My condolences go out to your family. And congratulations of joy, because in this time of sorrow, Dana is living eternity with our Lord and Savior.

Cheryl

November 30, 2011

Prayers go out to Danas family during this very difficult time.

Cheryl Basch

November 30, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Becky Gill

November 30, 2011

You were my friend from the first minute we met. You were there for me when I had Ryan and helped me through some pretty tough things. I am forever greatful to have had such a wonderful person in my life..Love you so much Becky

Ron Rigdon

November 30, 2011

Miss you cuz!

Ron Rigdon

November 30, 2011

HANDS DOWN, WITHOUT DOUBT - ONE OF THE BRAVEST WOMEN I HAVE EVER KNOWN!!! Also - A proud veteran and retiree of the United States Air Force!!

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