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Arlene O'Keefe Obituary

O'Keefe, Arlene J. (nee Palecek), Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection, Monday, August 24, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Elmer J. O'Keefe; loving mother of Dennis (Cheryl) O'Keefe, Pam (Rob) Quattrocchi, Shelley (Stan) Hedge and Debbie (Bill) Crump; dear grandmother of Jamie, Kristi, Jackie, Ashley, Nicole, Billy, Kyle, Tasha, Jonathan and Kenny; dear great-grandmother of 6; dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Services: Procession Thursday, August 27, from Hutchens Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd., 9:15am to Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 10235 Ashbrook (Bissell Hills), for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to American Parkinson Disease Association appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, August 26, 4:00-9:00 p.m. at Hutchens Mortuary.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug. 25, 2009.

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Michele Mocciola

August 27, 2009

Pam, Shelley and Debbie ~ My sincere sympathy to you and all the O'Keefe's. Your mom was truly a great neighbor and I still to this day have fond memories of our days at Sugartree!

August 25, 2009

Shelley and family, I have very good memories of your mom while we were growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
JoAnn Klees (Bommarito)

Jackie Rosko(Palecek)

August 25, 2009

I will remember Aunt Arlene's great sense of humor and wonderful friendship she shared with my grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jackie Rosko & family

Colleen Lohbeck

August 25, 2009

Pam and family, so sorry to hear about your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers, always.
Love,
Colleen & Steve Lohbeck, & family

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