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Marlene E. Kohler, 84, of St. Louis, MO - formerly of Staunton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 29, 1941 in Litchfield, IL, the daughter of the late Carl & Natalie (Plovanich) Kohler. She married David Gasper on September 10, 1960 & they later divorced.
Marlene was employed as a Secretary at the Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis, MO. She was also a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Staunton, IL & enjoyed traveling with her family.
She is survived by two brothers - Carl Kohler & Michael Kohler, both of Staunton, IL.
Visitation will be held from 10 AM to 12 noon on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton, IL. A graveside service will be held at 12:15 PM on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton, IL, with Father Thomas Hagstrom officiating.
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