Barbara Meier

Barbara Meier, nee Brauer, 80, of Belleville, Illinois, born Saturday, July 30, 1938, in Belleville , IL, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at Mercy Rehabilitation Center in Swansea, Illinois with her two sons by her side.

Barbara was a Secretary for First Assembly of God in Belleville for over 35 years and retired in 2011 and served under 5 different Pastors in her tenure.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Husband: William John
• Parents: George and Lillian nee Felts, Brauer
• 7 Brothers
  • Charles Brauer
  • George Brauer, Jr.
  • Kenneth Brauer
  • Richard Brauer
  • Don Brauer
  • Don Frazier
  • Bobby Brauer
• Sister: Ruth Demers

Surviving are her:

• 2 Sons
  • Tim Meier of Swansea, IL
  • Steven (Amy) Meier of Fairview Heights, IL
• 7 Grandchildren
  • Amanda (Bob)
  • Michael (Melinda)
  • Dustin (Colleen)
  • Tracy (Andrew)
  • Autumn (Anton)
  • Summer (Chris)
  • Jason
• 13 Great-Grandchildren
  • Caleb
  • Skler
  • Alexis
  • Chloe
  • Ava
  • Lacey
  • Lailah
  • Emilee
  • Theodore
  • Jaxson
  • Declan
  • Caroline
• Great-Granddaughter due in May
• Brother: Bill (Betty) Brauer of Smithton, IL
• 2 Sisters
  • Betty Hartman of Swansea, IL
  • Marilyn Ackerman of Swansea, IL
• Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Special thanks: Special thanks to Heartland Hospice and the staff at Mercy Rehabilitation.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Heartland Hospice

Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois

Funeral: A celebration of life will be held at 6:00 pm, Thursday, January 31, 2019 at First Assembly of God on 900 Fair Oaks Drive, Belleville, IL, 62221, with Rev. Marc Black and Rev. David Raynaud officiating.