72 years · 20 October 2026 · Andwil SG, SG
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Für die grosse Anteilnahme und die vielen Zeichen der Verbundenheit und Freundschaft, die wir beim Abschied von unserem geliebten Vater, Schwiegervater, Opa, Bruder und Freund René Niklaus erfahren durften. Ganz besonders danken wir: - allen für die persönlichen und tröstenden Worte, für jeden stillen Händedruck, jede Umarmung sowie allen Personen, die René unterstützt haben und mit Liebe begegnet sind - Pfarrer Tim Mahle für die einfühlsame Abdankungsfeier - Dr. Beat Knechtle für die jahrelange ärztliche Betreuung - dem Pflegepersonal des Hoch Health Haus 03, 06. Stock für die liebevolle Betreuung - ein ganz besonderer Dank geht an die Ärzte und Pflegekräfte der chirurgischen Intensivstation für die liebevolle Betreuung und Unterstützung beim Abschied.
Find obituaries and funeral notices in the main locations of St. Gallen / surrounding. Service updated daily for the St. Gallen / surrounding community and surroundings.
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An interactive checklist to guide you through the first administrative and personal steps.
1. Contact the doctor
First 2 hoursIf the death occurs at home, immediately contact the family doctor or the 144 emergency service for the official confirmation of death and the issuance of the medical certificate (essential for all further steps).
2. Choose a funeral home
Organise transport and the first wishes of the deceased.
3. Inform loved ones and the potential employer
Before any public announcement, it is essential to personally inform the family, close friends, and any potential employer of the deceased.
4. Official notification to the Civil Registry Office
The death must be officially reported to the Civil Registry Office of the place of death within 48 hours. This procedure is required to obtain burial or cremation permits.
5. Publish the obituary for free on Funere.com
You don't have to face this moment alone. On Funere.com, you can publish a funeral announcement for free in just a few minutes, informing the community and allowing others to send messages of condolence.
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In this section, we honor the memory of those who have passed away in St. Gallen and the surrounding area. Consult funeral notices from the capital city, Gossau, Rorschach, and the municipalities overlooking Lake Constance.
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