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1964
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2020
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Lori Elder Obituary
Elder, Lori A.
(nee Rush), baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at the age of 56.
Beloved wife of Bruce A. Elder; Loving mother of Julianna Schneider and the late Brandon (Anna) Schneider; sister of Pam (Mike) Kelley, Mary (Joseph) Miller, Jeff (Gayle) Rush, Marty (Janet) Rush, Dave (Maggie) Rush, and the late Doug (Tina surviving) Rush; step-mother of Fr. Joseph Mary Elder, Shaun P. (Luciana) Elder, and Megan K. (Brett) Maltz; step-grandmother of Grace Maltz, Nolan Elder, and Dylan Elder; dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and friend.
Lori was a good nurse and great cook who will be missed by her many family and friends.
Services: Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church, Kirkwood, Saturday, October 17, 12 Noon. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Suketha Rankin
February 21, 2021
Prayers from Keke your care giver/friend.
Anita Beckmann
October 11, 2020
Bruce, our sympathy is with you and your family at this time. If you need me to help in any way, please let me know. God bless you all.
Karen Visser
October 11, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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