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John Laffler Obituary

Laffler, John J. Jr. baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, Friday, March 19, 2010. Beloved son of John and Terry (nee Sonderman) Laffler; dear brother of Nick, Jake and Megan Laffler; dear grandson of Olga and the late Fred Stoll, Karl and Dolores Sonderman and the late Nicholas Laffler; dear nephew, cousin and friend to many. John was a graduate of St. John Vianney High School and Missouri State University. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Monday, March 22, 9:15 a.m. to Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Our Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Muscular Dystrophy Society to help John's cousin Ethan would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 3-8 p.m.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 21, 2010.

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Debbie Osborne

March 22, 2010

Terry, John, Nick, Jake and Megan - Leah and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Lynn Valli

March 22, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to keep you in my thougths and prayers. Love Lynn Valli

Mary Burke

March 22, 2010

John, Terry and Family,
I am so hearsick to hear of the loss of you son. I know this has to be devastating to your whole family. May the love and comfort of those around you help you though this time. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Larry & Carol Murray

March 22, 2010

John, Terry, Nick, Jake and Megan - We wish we could help take away the pain all of you are feeling during this very difficult time. John, Jr. ("Laffy" to us) was a great kid, and memories of him will forever be in our hearts. Your family is very close and loving, and strength from this will help get you through this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless & Love - Larry, Carol, Larry, Jr. and Lauren Murray

Jack Jack Burke

March 22, 2010

Terry, John, and Family:

What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never loose.
For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. (Helen Keller)

We are so sorry for the loss of your son. May God sustain you through your
days of grief and longing.

Jack, Marilyn Burke and Family

Jeffrey K. Amann

March 21, 2010

Terry & John, You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Lori Frieze

March 21, 2010

John and Terry, There are no words to express how sad I am for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts in prayers. God Bless, Lori Frieze

Sheryl Baxter-Russo

March 21, 2010

Terry and family,
Our hearts go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. We are so sorry about your loss.. God Bless to you all!

Danny and Bridget Amann

March 21, 2010

Terry and John,
May God carry you in this time of grief. Danny and I are praying for you and your family in this time of morning. We don't understand God's plan but through our faith we will survive. He is now home, a place we are trying to achieve, may God give you the grace to carry on in his memory. I pray for peace and comfort through this unimaginable time of grief, the only thing that will help beyond words is time, time will soften the sadness...... God Bless!!!!!

Marlene Campbell

March 21, 2010

Laffler Family Our heart goes out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Richard & Darlene Spaeth

March 21, 2010

We can't begin to express how sorry we are for your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this very difficult time. We wish we could be with you to support you in your need.
Darlene & Dick

Laurie Amann

March 21, 2010

John, Terri, Nick, Jake and Megan: My heart weeps for you all, as I can't imagine the sorrow. Your beloved John is now gently sleeping inside your dreams. Faith is believing that he will live on forever in your hearts. You are all in my prayers during this most difficult time.

Jeanne Goeke

March 21, 2010

Terry and John, I am so sorry for your loss. I can only image the pain and sorrow you are feeling at this very difficult time. It is so hard to accept something that we can’t even begin to understand as God’s plan.
In some small way I hope these words can give you strength... The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.
My thoughts are prayers are with you.

Bock

March 21, 2010

Terry and John,
We are at a loss of words. Our hearts break at the thought of your pain. Please know you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May the knowledge that John Jr. is at peace in the Savior's Hands be of comfort to you in the days ahead.
Terry, I won't be there for the services (stuck in Indiana) but know you are forever in my heart, dearest friend.
Love, Brenda and Jim

Lindy Eisenmayer

March 21, 2010

Terry and John, There is no bond like that between a parent and chlld, May God be with you through this very difficult grieving process. My thoughts and prayers will be with you! I am so very sorry for you and your other children to have to endure such pain.

Colleen and the rest of the Sonderman family, I can only imagine the pain you are all feeling. Just lean on each other and stay close as we all admire you for that!!! I wish I could be there for you but you are in my thoughts and prayers all the time!!!!
My Deepest Condoleneces and much love your way,
Lindy Stanfield Eisenmayer

Joani Madden

March 21, 2010

What can one say other than God be with you all at this time of such loss of your beloved John. My heart aches and cries for you. I pray so strongly that God can comfort you. Much love to you.

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