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Marke, Virginia "Ginger" M.
(nee Ratliff) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church died peacefully at 11:21 on January 22, 2021.
Beloved wife of 47 years to John A. Marke. Ginger devoted herself to her family, friends and her faith making a happy home and leading a beautiful, positive life that impacted all of those lucky to know her. She gave of herself without hesitation and with love.
Dear mother to Geoffrey Q. Marke; loving grandmother to Allison V. Marke and Walter J. Marke; mother-in-law to Kathryn A. Marke and sister to Harold C. Ratliff Jr., Richard M. Ratliff and Michael J. Ratliff.
Services: Visitation Monday, January 25, 4-8 PM at Kutis Affton Chapel Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123. Funeral Mass Tuesday, January 26 at 10:30 AM. at Most Sacred Heart Parish 350 E. 4th Street, Eureka, MO 63025 and can be streamed at: https://iframe.dacast.com/b/141909/c/512221.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Louis Archdiocese Catholic Renewal Center, 1406 S. Sappington Crestwood, MO 63126.
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Margaret (Meg) Coric Nekic
January 25, 2021
I have such fond memories of Ginger. She was an amazing woman whose smile lit up a room as she entered into it. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Marke and Ratliff family.
Michael Gansler
January 25, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. If there is anything you need please let me know.
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