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Stephen "Steve" Louis Jost
Stephen "Steve" Louis Jost
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Passed away peacefully, on April 24, 2025.
He is predeceased by his parents, George and Leona, sister Peggy Spiegelman.
Steve is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, JoAnn. He also leaves behind treasured siblings, Lawrence (Amy) Jost, Molly (Bob) Schudel, Judy (John) Schmitt, Linda Jane (Marc) Posner and Jim Jost; many beloved nieces and nephews and a host of cousins.
Steve was a graduate of Aquinas, Class of '68 and worked as a freight company dispatcher. He was a Pro-Life advocate who attended the annual March For Life in Washington, DC for many years. Steve was a devout Catholic who sold religious books and made over 500 custom crucifixes.
Steve's Memorial Mass will be held Friday, May 16th at 11 AM at the Parish of the Holy Family (formerly St. Jude’s's) 4100 Lyell Rd.
To view Steve's Memorial Mass click here.
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