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…soul of blessed memory continued from page 99 STEVEN SEIGLE, 63, of Sylvan Lake, died Jan. 16, 2017. He is survived by his daughter and son, Barrie and Jake Seigle; father, Robert Seigle; Robert’s wife, Judy; sis- Seigle ter and brother-in-law, Julie and Arthur Rott; brother and sister-in- law, Jeff and Diann Seigle; many loving cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. He will forever remain in their hearts and minds. Mr. Seigle was the belove...…
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