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Mary Ellen “Ellie” Varrone, 75, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on May 12, 2025. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Edna Maude (Potts) Waldron, on May 27, 2025. Beloved wife for 72 years of Harold Francis Waldron, loving mother of Libby (Brad) Cook. She was preceded in death by Harold, her parents Henry and Mary Potts, and siblings Richard, Esther,…

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51, May 30, 2025. Visitation: June 6, 2025 4 pm — 6 pm. Service: June 6, 2025 6pm Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL

Age 85. Visitation Monday, June 9, 2025, Baue Funeral Home Cave Springs, 4:00 pm — 8:00 pm. Service Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Sts. Joachim & Ann Catholic Church, 9:30 am. Contact 636-946-7811 or visit baue.com

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