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Claire DePalma
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Claire DePalma Obituary
Claire DePalma, 92, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away November 11, 2025 after a long, hard-fought battle with a chronic illness, surrounded by the love of her family.
Beloved wife of her late husband, Alfred DePalma. She is survived by her loving daughters, Angie Butz (Steve), Barb DePalma and Chris DePalma (Jim Hennessey); beloved grandchildren, Adam Butz (Jess), Kevin Butz (Lauren), Hannah Ehrlich (Mike), Maria Butz (Kirby Montgomery), Natalie Butz, Grace Butz, Jessie Hebron, Myra (Beth) Teshome, Henok Tesfaye, Elianna Hennessey, Jordan Hennessey, Otton Hennessey, Jessica Greene (Ricky); and 11 treasured great-grandchildren.
A Mass will be held Saturday, November 22 at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 5020 Rhodes Avenue. Mass will be preceded by a visitation in the church from 9-10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of Claire's favorite charities: Father Bob's Outreach, www.fatherbobsoutreach.com; Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation, www.ttef-stl.org, or Our Lady's Inn, www.ourladysinn.org. Please see kutisfuneralhomes.com.
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Mary Dobrynski
November 16, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom evenmore so this time of year. Please know that she was always special to everyone she met. Love you all - Mary Skurat Dobrynski.
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