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Francis Macalady Obituary

Macalady, Francis Louis, Sr. passed away, Sunday, December 24, 2017. Beloved husband for 66 years of Leitha Macalady (nee Autenrieth). Loving father of Judy Hough (John), Francis Macalady, Jr. (Barb), Mary Macalady, Ann Royer (Kerrick), Nora Amato (Charles), & Susan Bly (Eric). Dear grandfather of Daniel, Katie, Megan, Eric, Derrick, Jacob, Anthony, Sophie, Alex, & Izzy. Brother of Terry Macalady (Joy) & the late Arthur Macalady. Dear great-grandfather of Ryan, Maren, & Keegan. Beloved brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, & friend to many. Services: Memorial service at St. John's United Church of Christ, 15370 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield, Saturday, December 30, 2017, 11:00 a.m. If desired, contributions may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ, Chesterfield or a charity of your choice. Visitation at the church, Saturday 10 a.m. until time of service. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home & Crematory, Ballwin. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec. 27, 2017.

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December 20, 2024

We all miss Francis’s smile and good nature. What a great man God Bless the entire Macalady family!

Larry Sontag

December 20, 2023

So hard to believe Francis has been gone almost 5 years! What a wonderful person! Always a joy to see and talk to.. what great memories!
God bless Francis and the entire Macalady family as we remember Francis

Larry Sontag

December 20, 2019

The entire Macalady family is in our hearts, thoughts and prayers this Christmas season.

Alane Stemme Gronefeld

January 1, 2018

Dear Leitha, Judy, Francis Jr., Mary, Ann, Nora and Susan: My condolences on the passing of Francis Sr. He was a pillar of our St. John's church family for so many years. God blessed him with a loving family. Please take comfort in the words from John 3:16 "For God so loved the world he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." Amen.

Kirk & Susie Royer

December 29, 2017

The entire Macalady family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Raymond, Larry & Angie Sontag

December 29, 2017

The entire Macalady family is our thoughts and prayers. Our family has know Francis for 50+ years, simply a nice and honorable person! The worlds loss and heavens gain.

December 28, 2017

To the Macalady Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Kathleen Stout

December 27, 2017

Dear Susan and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May your days be filled with love and great memories. We have placed a donation to St. John's United Church of Christ in memory of your dad. With Love, Stout, Kolker, Rhone, Jen, Stappenbeck, Chavez, Pappalardo, Walsh, Eke-Okoro

Harold & Lynn Feltmann

December 27, 2017

Our sympathy to all the family.

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