Eddie L. Wilson

Eddie L. Wilson, 77, of Belleville, Illinois, born Wednesday, December 31, 1930, in Wolf Lake, Illinois, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at his residence.

Mr. Wilson was a retired owner of Wilson Plastering. He was a member Labor Local 459 of Hod Carriers, Ducks Unlimited and an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is preceded in death by:

  • First wife - Betty Jane nee Malacorne Wilson
  • Daughter: Linda Wuebbles
  • Daughter: Debra Steffan
  • Son: Terry Wilson
  • Son: Eddie Wilson II
  • Brother: Johnny Wilson
He is survived by:
  • His wife of 30 years, Janet nee Henry Wilson
  • Son: Bryan (Lori) Wilson of Belleville, IL
  • Son: Bradley (Nicole) Wilson of Belleville, IL
  • Daughter: Nancy (Dennis) Fears of Aviston, IL
  • Sister: Shirley (Charles) Penrod of Oklahoma City, OK
  • Sister: Kay Krejci of Plano, TX
  • Son-in-law: Bill Wuebbles of Belleville, IL
  • 11 Grandchildren
    • Kyle, Dylan & Tyler Wilson
    • Nadaley & Alivia Wilson
    • Ashley & Amy Wuebbels
    • Sheri Harter, Mike & John Fears
    • Angie Bruegemann
  • 10 Great Grandchildren
  • Many nieces & nephews


Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Childrens Hospital or BJC Hospice.

Visitation: Friends may call 4-8 P.M., Friday, August 22, 2008 at the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Darrell Weber officiating. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208.