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Eleanora Pacanowski-Grba Obituary

Pacanowski-Grba, Eleanora (nee Mantese) baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at age 86. Beloved wife of Mike Grba and the late Marion Buzzy Pacanowski. Beloved mother of Marion Mickey (William Bob) Terry, Richard Pacman (Cindy) Pacanowski, Maria (the late Joseph) Schulte and Robert (Lisa) Pacanowski. Dear grandmother of Maria, Robert (Amy) and Vittorio (Jennifer) Terry, Michelle (Michael) James, Anita Pennington, Leslie (Scott) Strader, Richard (Amy) Pacanowski II, Michael (Lori) Pacanowski, Christopher (Anne Marie) Schulte, Kim (Aaron) Hayes, Joseph Schulte II, Nicole Hunt, Robert (Kayla) Pacanowski II and Kyle Pacanowski. Dear great-grandmother of Kaytlin, Titan, Julia, Taylor, Trevor, Madeline, Caleb, Lena, Lily, Ethan, Elizabeth, Ava, Benjamin and Aiden. Dear sister of Vito Mantese and the late Lawrence (Alma surviving) Mantese and Angela (Gino surviving) Giacomello. Dear aunt, cousin and friend to all. The family wishes to extend their love and special thanks to Sharon Martin, adopted daughter, for her dedicated loving care to Mom. She was a former employee of the U.S. Army Corps. and J. B. Veterans Hospital. Eleanora never met a stranger. Services: Funeral Monday 9:30 am from JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS, 7027 Gravois (63116) to St. George Catholic Church for Mass at 10:00 am Monday. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association. or charity of donor's choice are appreciated. VISITATION SUNDAY 2 È 9.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug. 25, 2013.

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Eleanora with cousin Roberta who was visiting from Italy and little Annabella, a cousin from Austria

September 15, 2013

Robbie Pacanowski

August 26, 2013

Going to miss you grandma. Thanks for being one of the greatest grandmothers anyone could ever ask for.

Angelo Marnati

August 26, 2013

Sorry for your loss she is a wonderful woman Heaven will now be a better place now that she is there , my thoughts and prayers are with your entire family

August 25, 2013

Rich and Cindy
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.
We will pray for her soul. Bob/Marty

Don Black & Dale Mathew

August 25, 2013

We will always remember the friendship and kindness that you gave to us over the past 15 years. You will always be with us in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

Al Niewoehner

August 25, 2013

Rich--sorry for your loss, al & Judy niewoehner

Marianne Showalter

August 25, 2013

May God Bless you all in your time of grief. Maria I did not know your mother, but know she had to be special to have raised such a wonderful daughter. You are all in my Thoughts and Prayers.

jim kopecky

August 25, 2013

Rich, sorry to hear about your mom.we will keep your family in our prayers.

Adeline & Lou Schulte

August 25, 2013

God is never early and He is never late---He is always right on time and His plan for you is good. Eleanora is moving with His plan. She is in good hands!!!

August 25, 2013

Dear Aunt Eleanora: My memories started when I was flower girl in a yellow dress in your wedding. Many years have passed and you are blessed with a big family, and now you are joining your heavenly family. Phil and I extend our deepest sympathy to Mickey, Richard, Maria, and Robert. We love you. Sincerely, Patsy (Pacanowski) Mocca.

Elisa Lahrman

August 25, 2013

There will never be another Eleanor. She was and amazing force of nature who will be missed by many.

MARIA SCHULTE

August 25, 2013

Mom
You are my rock. If it wasn't for you, I would not be the person I am today. You raised 4 beautiful children. I love you so much and will always cherish the memories we shared together.

Anne Marie Schulte

August 25, 2013

Grandmom Eleanora,
Christopher, the kids and I will cherish our memories that we have of you forever and always. We know you're in heaven with Dad now! We have another star shining brightly in the sky to gaze up at and blow kisses to at night. Thank you for all of your love, laughter and generosity! We will forever live in your likeness! Love Always, Christopher, Anne Marie, Ethan, Elizabeth and Ben xoxo

August 25, 2013

Roger and I had the great pleasure of knowing Eleonor. We admire her love for life and how giving she was to our dear veterans.

Lil
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MARIA SCHULTE

August 25, 2013

Mom
You are my rock. If it wasn't for you, I would not be the person I am today. You raised 4 beautiful children. I love you so much and will always cherish the memories we shared.

Margherita Lahrman Wohletz

August 25, 2013

oh Eleanor, life was never dull with you in it! You will be very missed. Love to the whole family. (Bona)

Domini Mclafferty

August 25, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all. Many hugs & prayers your way.

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