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Irvin Shanke Obituary

Shanke, Irvin April 8, 2012. Beloved husband of Phyllis Koshner Shanke; dear father and father-in-law of Steven Shanke and Vicki (Edward) Smith of Palm Harbor, FL; dear grandfather of Matthew and Alexis Smith; our dear uncle, cousin and friend. Services: Private family services were held on Tuesday, April 10th. Memorial contributions preferred to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, 10950 Schuetz Road, 63146. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 11, 2012.

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David Gould

April 5, 2019

I think of Irv often. God speed Irv.

Fred & Jane Byrne

April 12, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 11, 2012

Irv was a lifelong friend. All of us will miss him. Heartfelt sympathy to the Shanke family.
The Tauben family

Lindsay Cohen

April 11, 2012

I'm sorry to hear that Unlce Irv has passed away. Whenever I hear the sound of wind chimes, I always think of him...

david gould

April 11, 2012

I have many fond memories of a great man that I have admired. My heart goes out to your family.

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