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Josephine Merlo Obituary
February 23, 1940 - June 25, 2025
Baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection on Wednesday June 25, 2025.
Beloved wife for 65 years of Norman Merlo; loving mother of Stephen (Mary Beth), Kenneth (Dana) and Daniel (Jenny) Merlo and the late Kristine (surviving Jeff) Robinson; cherished grandmother of Kristin (Fred) Grossman, John Merlo, Julia (Kyle) Downey, Maria (Kevin) Brennan, Lauren (Grant) Owens, Angela Merlo, Danielle (Gabe) Buchheister, Mason Buccheister, CJ, Dallas and Garrett Robinson, Jessica (JD) Helton, Rachel (Wyatt) Elbe, Samantha (Michael) Merlo, Emily, Nick, Anthony and Kate Merlo; dear great grandmother of Freddy, Oliver, Ginny and Dotty Grossman, William, Walter and Ruth Brennan, Jameison and Juniper Helton, Johnny Owens, Gianna Downey, and Meyer Elbe; dear sister of Laurie (the late Frank) Trudzinski, Sandy (Al) Hauser and the late Gary Folk; dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.
Services; Visitation at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church (11910 Eddie & Park Rd. 63126) Tuesday July 8, 9:00 AM until funeral mass at 11:00 AM. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital appreciated. A service of Kutis Affton Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Eleanor Szymanski
July 8, 2025
Laurie, so sorry I did not see this sooner, please accept our deepest e. If there is anything we can do to help you please let us know. Josephine will be in our prayers as will your whole family. God be with you. Eleanor and family.
The Anthony Family
July 7, 2025
We all loved her. She will be missed.
Carol Stecher
July 1, 2025
We´re sending our sincere condolences for your loss. Josie and I were soccer moms at Lindbergh HS while Dan and my son Kevin Stecher played.
Ana Mary Vigil
July 1, 2025
I loved Josie! Always a great smile, welcoming chatter, and a caring character. She will be missed. May she rest in peace in the presence ofvGod, in the company of the angels and saints.
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Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, Affton Chapel10151 Gravois Road, Saint Louis, MO 63123
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