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Mary Shrum Obituary

Shrum, Mary K. passed away, Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Beloved wife of Bill Shrum; dear mother of Patricia Vivrett (nee Schepp), Lynda Polys (nee Schepp); stepmother of Susan Shrum, Gary (Marcia) Shrum and David Shrum; grandmother of Conrad Polys, Madelyn Polys, Trevor Shrum and Haley Shrum; loving godmother and dear friend to many. Services: Memorial service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA, Manchester, Thursday, 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Stray Rescue of St. Louis. Memorial visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sep. 30, 2012.

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Jen Schulte

September 30, 2012

Lynda, Patti, Conrad and Madelyn: I am so sorry to hear about your Mother/Grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your entire family during this sad time. May God bless each of you and help you find comfort. With Love and Sympathy: Jen, Dave and Hannah

September 28, 2012

I grew up with Mary K as part of "The Old Neighborhood Gang" Great memories. As I told Patti and Lynda, I always think of their house and the whole 1960s thing whenever I hear Simon and Garfunkle's Bookends Album. Rest in Peace Mary K. Gail Snider

September 27, 2012

Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. Mary K will be missed by many.

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