Doris L. Prader


Doris L. Prader, nee Griffin, 87, of Belleville, Illinois, born Monday, November 24, 1924, in East Saint Louis, IL, died Monday, February 13, 2012 at Oak Hill Nursing Home, Waterloo, IL.

Doris was a retired secretary for Hunter Packing Company. She was a former member of First United Presbyterian Church Belleville Illinois, East Saint Louis Junior Service Club and East Saint Louis Jayceettes .  

She was preceded in death by her:

  • Husband; George A. Prader
  • Parents: John E. and Hazel nee Martin Griffin
  • Brother: Keith  Griffin
  • Nephew: Laddie Daye Jr.

Surviving are her:

  • Children
    • Kathleen (Arlon) Prader Rahn of Mesa, AZ
    • G. David  (Mary Kay) Prader of Waterloo, IL
    • Margie Prader of Belleville, IL
  • Sister: Pat (Laddie) Daye of Belleville, IL
  • Grandchildren
    • Allison (Vernon) Modglin
    • Ellen Prader
    • David Prader
    • Arlie (Heather) Rahn
    • Mary Ellen (Patrick) DeMeo
    • Rachel Rahn
  • Great-Grandchildren
    • Jackson Rahn
    • Benjamin DeMeo
  • Brother-In-Law: Hank Kobzina of Las Vegas, NV
  • Sisters-In-Law
    • Norah Griffin of Oklahoma City, OK
    • Betty Prader of O'Fallon, IL
  • Dear Nieces and Nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association and Heartland Hospice

Visitation:  Friends may call from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.

Memorial:  Memorial services will be held at 2:30 pm Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with  officiating. Private family burial was held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Illinois.

Condolences left for Doris L. Prader:

    Kathy, Arlon, & family , our hearts goes out to each & everyone of you , you all have our deepest sympathy , she will be missed by all who knew & loved her
    God Bless you one and all
    Charles, Betty and John S

    Charles/Betty Scherrer Belleville Illinois 62223-2847

    To the family of Doris Prader: I was so sorry to hear of Doris' death, please accept my condolence.

    Marilyn Linton Belleville Il 62226

    Margie,
    So sorry about the loss of your mother. You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    (I went to Bell. West with you)

    Debbie Kelly Patterson Belleville Illinois 62223