An old advertisement, wishing the reader a happy new year in 1963, with the Officer Family (Mom, Dad, and 3 kids) smiling in their family photo. The advert lists their services, all provided from the Officer Funeral Home in East St. Louis. This Funeral Home is still in operation today.

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Founded in 1918, Officer Funeral Home is among the longest continually-operating family businesses in St. Clair County.

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