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William H. Abbott, 69, of Swansea, IL, born March 7, 1935 in E. St. Louis, IL died Wednesday March 10,2004 at his home.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Freeburg, The James S. McDonnell USO or Shriners Hospital for Children.
Visitation: Saturday March 13, 2004 1-5pm, at Kurrus Funeral Home and Sunday March 14th, 2004 1-2pm.
Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at the funeral home Belleville with Rev. George Frame officiating.
Private burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Monday March 15, 2004.
Mary Ella Alvey, (Bevan), 88 of Lincoln, IL born in Genoa, IL on October 29, 1915, died at Dammert Center at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, IL on August 27, 2004.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, Lincoln, IL, or Family Hospice or to the charity of the donor's choice
There will be no visitation
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Trinity Episcopal Church. Her ashes will be interred at Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta, IL
Mae E. (Guest), Athmer, 84, of Belleville, IL, born Sept. 1, 1919 in Belleville, IL, died, Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials- to the American Cancer Society
Visitation- 4-8p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral- Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview heights, IL
Helen D (Durley) Alves 95 of Belleville, IL, born Feb. 17, 1908 in Princeton, Ind., died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 at Memorial Convalescent Center, Belleville, IL
Memorials- to the American Heart Association or to Donor's Choice
Visitation- Monday, Jan. 5, 2004 from 3-7 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville and from 10 a.m. Tuesday at Winstanley Baptist Church.
Funeral- Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 at Winstanley Baptist Church, with Rev. Steve Phillips officiating. Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
 
Albert Lee Baker, 77 of Smithton, IL born January 6, 1927 died Saturday Jan. 10, 2004 at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Visitation-Tuesday January 13, 2004 after 4pm at Kurrus Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 4pm Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
Funeral-Procession will leave the Funeral Home at 9:30am for a 10:00am mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church in Smithon, IL on January 14, 2004.
Mary A. (Chinn) Bailey, 95, of Belleville, IL born November 13, 1908 in Williamsberg, Kentucky died Friday June 4, 2004 at Memorial Hospital Belleville, IL
Memorials to: Hospice of Southern Illinois
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday June 6, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday June 7, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Bishop Steve Jones officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
  Maude B. (Peyton) Barnhill, 98 of Virden, IL formerly of E. St. Louis, IL and Belleville, IL, born July 25, 1906 in Maxam Mill KY, died Sunday, November 7, 2004 at Sunrise Manor, Virden, IL
Memorials: Donors Choice
Visitation: 12-1:00pm Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 1:00pm Tuesday November 9, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home With Rev Karen Oplt officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Avis C. "Chris" (Moore) Bauman 69 of Belleville, IL born May 16, 1935 in Paducah, Kentucky died Sunday October 10, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials: Hospice of BJC
Visitation: 4-8 pm Tuesday October 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Prayer Service will be held at 5:00pm on Tuesday October 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral: Funeral procession will be leaving from Kurrus Funeral Home at 10:15am for a 10:30 am mass of Christian burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Belleville, IL with Father Jack McEvily officiating. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
  James W. Beamer 61 of Okawville, IL born August 23, 1942 in E. St. Louis, IL died Monday July 19, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials to: Transport for Christ or Southern Illinois Hospice
Visitation: 4-8 pm Wednesday July 21, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Friday July 22, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Il with Rev. Matthew Jahia officiating. A private family interment will be held.
  Emma Bean (Steele), 90 of Swansea, IL., born April 16, 1913 in New Haven, IL., died, Thursday, March 4, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea, IL.
No Visitation
Private Graveside service will be held.
Arthur B. Berens, 79 of Belleville, IL born June 23, 1925 in New Baden, IL , died Saturday August 7, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Memorials may be given in a form of Mass to St. Augustine of Canterbury or to Alzheimers Association.
Visitation- Tuesday August 10, 2004 from 4-8 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral- Procession will leave a 9:30 am Wednesday August 11, 2004 from Kurrus Funeral Home for a 10:00 am Mass of Christian burial at St. Augustine of Canterbury, Belleville, IL with Father Andy Knopik and Msgr Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
Rodney Dale Berry, 36 of Chicago, IL, formerly of Freeburg, IL born March 12, 1967 in Belleville, IL, died, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 at the Illinois Masonic Hospital, Chicago, IL
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Family, Hospice or the Food Outreach organizations.
Visitation- Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 at 4 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral- Funeral service 7:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Schafale officiating. By his request cremation will be held. A memorial service will be held in Chicago in the weeks following the funeral.
Verna Lee (McMullin) Berry, 84, of Fairview HGts, IL, born Jun .15, 1919 in East St.Louis, IL, died, Friday, Jan. 23, 2004 at her daughters residence.
Memorials- To Family Hospice or the American Heart Association
Visitation- Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004 from 3-8 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral- Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. David Stabenfeldt officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, IL
Irma Jean Berry (nee Karsteter), 76, of Maryland Heights, MO born August 7th, 1928 in East Saint Louis, IL, died December 4, 2004 (Midnight) at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Family Hospice of the Belleville Area.
Visitation: 2-8 pm 0n Friday December 10, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral: Funeral services 10:00 am December 11, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with Reverend Brenda West officiating burial at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL
Nona M. (Taake) Besse, of Swansea, IL born June 6, 1930 in E. St. Louis, IL died Wednesday June 23, 2004 at St. Louis University Hopsital, St. Louis, MO
Memorials: American Diabetes Association
Visitation: 4-8 pm Sunday June 27, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am Monday June 28, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO
John B. "Jack" Bingheim, 68, of Millstadt, IL born August 29, 1935 in St. Libory, IL died Wednesday July 7, 2004 at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, IL
Memorials to: St. Paul's Home or Heartland Hospice
Visitation: 4-8 pm Monday July 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday July 13, 2004 from Kurrus Funeral Home for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial that will be held at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Belleville, IL with Fr. Trevor Murry officiating. Burial will be held at Lake Veiw Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Lemah C. Blank, 89 of Aviston, IL born February 21, 1915 in Connelsville, MO died Wednesday May 19, 2004 at Countryside Manor in Aviston, IL
Memorials to: First Baptist Church in Waterloo, IL
Visitation: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday May 22, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with Rev. Don Word officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
  Vivian G. Bonino (Cox) of Swansea, born in East St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials to Shriners Hospital for Children
Visitation- 4-8p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home.Belleville. IL.
Funeral- Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial Valhalla Gardens of memory.
  Leah M. Borders, (Shrout) 85 of Belleville, IL, born Jan. 29, 1919 in Morrisonville, IL, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004 at the Fostrian Manor in Flushing, Michigan.
Memorials- to the Salvation Army
Visitation- 4-8 pm. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral- Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, IL
  Virginia K. (Kyner) Boman, 84 of Belleville, IL born January 11, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan, died Thursday August 12, 2004 at Barnes Jewish Extended Care.
Visitation: 1-3 pm Saturday August 14, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services & burial will be held in Detroit, Michigan
Terrance (Terri) A. Bono, (Warner) of Belleville, IL, born May 13, 1944 in Athens, Ohio, died Friday, October 8, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Memorials- In lieu of flowers, Faith Family Church, 704 n. Greenmount Rd., Shiloh, IL 62221
Visitation - 11:00 am Friday October 15, 2004 at St. George's Episcopal Church with a light lunch following the service
Service - Memorial Service, Friday, Oct. 15, 2004 at 12:00PM at St George's Episcopal Church, 105 East "D" Street, Belleville, IL 62220 with Pastor Rick Hufton of Faith Family Church officiating.
Zelma A. Bowen, (Farmer), 95, of Belleville, IL Born January 15, 1909 in Rinard, IL died, Thursday, February 26, 2004 at Willow Creek Rehabilitaion Center in Belleville, IL
Visitation- Friends may call from 9-11am on Monday March 1, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral - Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Monday March 1, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Patton Officiating, Burial at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL
Pete J. Boudouris, 80, of Belleville, IL, born January 28, 1924 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday October 4, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Visitation: 4-8 pm Wednesday October 6, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home. There will be a Trisagion Service at 7:00pm October 6, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral: Funeral Procession will leave from Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:40 am on Thursday October 7, 2004 for a 10:00 am Funeral Service at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Swansea, IL with Rev. Dr. Dumitru Macaila officiating. Burial will be held at National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
David M. Boyle, 47, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Oct 28, 1956 in East St Louis, IL, died Thursday, Sept 2, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials - Donor's Choice
Visitation - 11 am - 1 pm Tuesday, Sept 7 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Memorial Service - 1 pm Tuesday, Sept 7 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Burial - Private Interment
Joseph R. Brand, 67, of Shiloh, IL. born May 2, 1937 in Seattle, Washington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 5, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials: Memorials are prefered to Family Hospice of the Belleville Area or Winstanley Baptist Church Building Fund.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Monday, November 8, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville and from 10-11am Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at Winstanley Baptist Church in Fairview Hgts.
Funeral: Funeral services will be 11am Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at Winstanley Baptist Church in Fairview Hgts., IL with Dr. Steve Phillips officiating. Burial at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Edwardsville, IL
  Daisie M. Brennan (Hayden), 101, of Belleville, born July 28, 1902 in Villa Ridge, IL, died, February 23, 2004 at Freeburg Care Center.
Visitation: Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday February 27, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville. IL
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 10:45 a.m. Friday February 27, 2004 from the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Msgr. Marvin Volk Officiating. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
  Frances B. Bridgman, 87 of Belleville, IL born July 26, 1916 in Arlington, KY died April 3, 2004 at St. Eliabeths Hospital in Belleville, IL
Graveside service Tuesday April 6, 2004 10:00am at Lakeview Memorial Garden Masoleum.
  Ethel L. (Pierce) Brown, 88 of Seattle, Wa. formerly of Bellevile, Il. born Oct. 16, 1915 in East St. Louis, Il. died Saturday, March 6, 2004 at the Ballard Sunset Hill Adult Family Home, Seattle, Wa.
Visitation- 2-7 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Il
Funeral- Funeral 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Dr. Steve Phillips and Rev. Wendell Garrison officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, Il.
Clyde B. Brown, 83 of Belleville, IL born November 20, 1921 in Falls City, Nebraska died Jan. 11 2004 at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, IL
Memorials-Memorials may be made to the Brown Family
Visitation-Wed January 14, 2004 5-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral-Thursday January 15, 2004 10:00am at Kurrus Chapel with Rev. Matt Friz officiating. Burial at Augusta Cemetery, St. Jacob, IL
Randolph W. "Randy" Brown, 89 of Smithton, IL , born Jan. 4, 1915 in Chester, IL, died Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 at his residence.
Memorials- to Westview Baptist Church
Visitation- 3-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral- Funeral service 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Fritts officiating. Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
Lucille M. "Lucy" (Girard) Brumitt, 83, of Lebanon, Illinois, born August 12, 1921 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Thursday December 2, 2004 at Bohannon Care Center, Lebanon, IL
Memorials to: Bohannon Care Center or Heartland Hospice of Fairview Heights
Visitation: 5-8 pm Sunday December 5, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 10:00 am Monday December 6, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Hal Santos officiating. Burial will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Caroline M. Buck (Mirring), 69 of Fairview Hgts, IL, born march 12, 1934 in E. St. Louis,IL, died, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Scottish Rite Learning Center for Children, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway W. Belleville, IL 62223,
Visitation from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Private Interment at Valhalla Gardens of Memory.
  Charles "Bud" Buhrmester, 84, of Belleville, Illinois, born November 7, 1920 in E. St. Louis, IL died Sunday December 5, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Visitation: 4-8 pm Tuesday December 7, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 1:00 pm Wednesday December 8, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Chaplain Jerry Joyce officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Mary Ann Burrow 70 of Belleville, IL born September 17, 1933 in East St. Louis IL, died Sunday August 8, 2004 at Memorial Hospital.
Visitation:4-8pm Tuesday August 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral:1:00pm Wed. August 11, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Father Clyde Grogan officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Garden, Fairview Heights, IL
Dorothy J. (Brooks) Burton, 63 of Granite City, IL, born Jan 31, 1940 in E.St.Louis,IL, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials- To Shriners Hospital for Children or the Nameoki United
Methodist Church.
Visitation- Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 from 4-9 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral- Funeral service 1:00 pm. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Kent Lolling officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, IL
Kathleen (Brown) Busse, 91 of Fairview Heights, IL formerly of Centralia, IL born April 28, 1913 in Simpson, IL died Friday May 14, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Memorials-Shriners Hospital for Children or 1st United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, IL Visitation:4-8pm Tuesday May 18, 2004 with a OES Service at 7:30pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville IL Funeral: Funeral service will be at 10:30am Wed. May 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Dr. Ed Evans officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Cemetery, Belleville, IL
 
Edwin H. Callison, Sr, of Belleville, IL born July 31, 1930 in East St. Louis, IL died Friday October 15, 2004 at his residence.

Mr. Callison was the president of Callison Wholesale Liquor Company in Belleville, IL. A long time board member of The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America and The Wine and Spirits Distributors of Illinois.
Memorials-In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to Downtown Belleville YMCA Capital Campaign P.O. Box 466 Belleville, IL 62222
Visitation- 4-8 Monday October 18, 2004 Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral- !0:00 am Tuesday October 19, 2004 Signal Hill Methodist Church 47 Signal Hill Place Belleville, IL with Rev Ray Long officiating.
Entombment will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum.

Pearl M. (Piquard) Mitchell-Casey 97, of Caseyville, IL born July 13, 1907 in Murphysboro, IL died Saturday September 18, 2004 at Caseyville Nursing Home, Caseyville, IL.
Memorials-Calvary Lutheran Church
Visitation-6-8 Tuesday September 21, 2004 Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral-10 am Wednesday September 22, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev Erwin Buhs officiating.
Mildred A. Cannon (Crandell), 94, of Belleville, IL, born September 29, 1909 in Rolla, MO, died Monday February 2, 2004 at Freeburg Care Center.
Memorials: Memorial s maybe made to Family Hospice of the Belleville Area
Visitations: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Friday February 6, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville
Funeral: Funeral service will be held 10:30am on Saturday February 7, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville with Rick Hodshire officiating. Burial will be at Forever Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
  Betty Jean (Chapman) Carter, 81, formerly of O'Fallon, IL, born March 27, 1923 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, March 28, 2004 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Memorials- To Eastern Star or Daughters of the Nile
Visitation-4-8 p.m. Thursday April 1, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
OES Service will be at 7:00pm followed by Daughter of the Niles service
Funeral-Funeral 10:00a.m., April 2, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev Larry Patton Officiating. Burial Memorial Gardens in Mount Vernon, IL
  Virginia J. (Esterlein) Carthy, 87, of Belleville, IL, born February 17, 1917 in St, Louis, MO, died Wednesday April 28, 2004 in Belleville, IL
Memorials to: American Cancer Society or Donor's Choice
Visitation:No Visitation
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday May 3, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. with Rev Larry Patton officiating. There will be a private burial following the service at Forever Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL
Kenneth A. Cassady 60, of Belleville, IL, born November 30, 1943 in E. St. Louis, IL died Tuesday August 31, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials to: Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows or Masses
Visitation: 4-8 pm Thursday September 2, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. There will be a prayer service at 7:00 pm Thursday September 2, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral: The funeral procession will be leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:15 am Friday September 3, 2004 for a 10:00 am mass of Christian burial at St. Teresa's Catholic Church in Belleville, IL. Burial wil be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairveiw Heights, IL
Marcella E. (Blackwell) Chapman, 78 of O'Fallon, IL, born Dec. 20,1925 in St.Louis, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville.
Memorials- to the Diabetes Association or the Americn Heart Association
Visitation- Tuesday, Jan. 27,2004 from 4-8 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral-Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. David Huff officiating. Burial Forever Mt. Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL
Mildred G. Christian, (Aud), 83 of Fairview Hgts, Il, born July 30, 1920 in East St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials maybe made to the Family
Visitation- 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville,
Funeral- Funeral service 9:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Fr. Joe Rascher officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, IL
  Jay A. Chrismore, 43, of Belleville, born November 22, 1960 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Thursday February 12, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Childrens Education Fund or Donors Choice.
Visitation: Friends may call from 2-7pm Monday February 16, 2004 from Christ United Methodist Church 339 Frank Scott Parkway East, Fairview Hgts., IL
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 7:00pm Monday February 16, 2004 at Christ United Methodist Church in Fairview Hgts., IL with Rev. Shane Bishop officiating. By his request cremation will be held.
Lynette L. Clark, 89, died January 14 at Charles Gardens Retirement Community in Fairview Heights.
Mrs. Clark was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 23, 1914.
At Mrs. Clark's request, there was only a private funeral ceremony at Valhalla Cemetery prior to burial.
Memorials can be sent to the Violence Prevention Center of Metro East in Belleville, IL
Glenna Clark of Florence, South Carolina, born in 1919, formerly of East St. Louis, passed away July 1, 2004. She left the area in the late 1960's.
Memorials to: Hospice
Memorial service will be held 10:00am Friday, July 9, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL with Rev Andrew Kramer Officiating.
  Glendawene P. (Price) Clark of Florence, South Carolina, born December 17, 1919 in Clay KY, formerly of East St. Louis, passed away July 1, 2004. She left the area in the late 1960's.
Memorials to: Hospice of your choice
Memorial service will be held 10:00am Friday, July 9, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL with Rev Andrew Kramer Officiating.
Edward Louis Clark Jr., 81 of Swansea, IL born September 19, 1922 in E. St. Louis, IL., died Friday September 3, 2004 at his residence.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Monday September 6, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Il. a prayer service will be held at 7:00pm on Monday at the Funeral Home.
Memorials: Hospice of Southern Illinois, Shriners Hospital or St. Jude Hospital.
Funeral: Funeral Procession will leave at 9:30am on Tuesday September 7, 2004 from the Kurrus Funeral Home for a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity West Catholic Church in Fairview Hgts. formerly Our Lady of Assumption with Fr. Ray Schultz Officiating. Burial will be at Forever Mt. Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL
  Norma M. (Price) Cluck, 71 of Belleville, IL born December 13, 1932, died Friday, May 21, 2004 at Memorial Hospital
Memorials: Ronald McDonald House or Masses
Visitation: 4-8pm, Monday, May 24, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Bellevlle, IL with a prayer service at 4:00pm
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 9:45am from Kurrus Funeral Home for a 10:00am Mass of Christian burial at St. Henry's Catholic Church Belleville with Monsignor Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
 

Ruth "Just Ruth" Coates, 91, of Belleville, IL, born June 21, 1912 in E. St. Louis, IL died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at Memorial Hospital Belleville, IL

In Lieu of flowers Memorials to Neighborhood House in E. St. Louis, IL or Caseyville Methodist Church.
Visitation: friends may call from 4-8pm on thursday June 3, 2004 and from 11-1pm on Friday June 4, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL

Sherall M. Coleman, 90 of Belleville, IL, born Feb. 9, 1914 in Crossville, IL
died, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville.
Memorials- To Towerview Baptist Church
Visitation- 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004 at Towerview Baptist Church,
Funeral- Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004 at Towerview Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Fuller and Rev. Tom Eggley officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, IL
Jane (Nutter) Coleman, 92, St. Peters, Missouri, born October 1, 1912 in Prospect Park, Illinois, died Monday, December 6, 2006 at St. Peters Manor, St. Peters, MO
Visitation: Friday, December 10, 2004 from 12:00 to 2:30pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 2:30pm, Friday, December 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Smith officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Roy Glenn Connor, 75 of Millstadt, Il, born Feb. 6, 1928 in Murphysboro, Il, died, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004 at Barnes Hospital, St.Louis, Mo.
Memorials- Memorials may be made to Winstanley Baptist Church or Shriners Hospital for Children
Visitation-Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004 from 2-8 pm. at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, and from10:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2004 at Winstanley Baptist Church.
A masonic service Sunday, 7:30 p.m at the Funeral Home
Funeral- Funeral service 11:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2004 at Winstanley Baptist Church with Dr.Steve Phillips and Rev. Wendell Garrison officiating. Burial Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
Victor N. Cook, 91, of Fairview Hgts., IL born July 9, 1913 in Palestine, Texas, died Saturday, November 6, 2004 at St. Louis University Hospital after a very brief illness.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Tuesday November 9, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will held at 10:00am at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Father Anthony Holder officiating. Burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL

  Laura C. (Royal) Crabtree, 86 of Belleville, IL born May 14, 1918 in Talbot County Georgia died Saturday September 18, 2004 at St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterfield, MO.
Memorial may be made to the Kidney Foundation
Visitation: 5-8pm Monaday September 20, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 1pm Tuesday September 21, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Mary C. "Catherine" (Redmon) Crader, 73 of Fairview Heights, IL born October 20, 1931 in E. St. Louis, IL. died Monday, December 6, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials to: Hospice of Southern Illinois
Visitation: 4-8 pm Thursday December 9, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 9:45 am Friday December 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Andrew Kramer officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
  Frederick S. Crook, 90, of Belleville, IL born June 27,1913 in Springfield, Illinois, died Sunday May 2, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, IL
Memorials: Memorials maybe made to Alzheimer's Assoc. National Headquarters, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601-7633
Visitation: Friends may call from 5-8pm on Monday May 3, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Tuesday May 4, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts.
Aliene M. (Tauchert) Cruikshank of E. St. Louis, IL born October 22, 1912 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday May 3, 2004 at Caseyville Nursing & Rehab. Centr in Caseyville, IL
Memorials to: Edgemont Bible Church
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Thursday May 6, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Friday May 7, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with Rev. Doug White Officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL.
  Senetha Nardell (Smith) Cunningham of Bellevue, NE formerly of the O'Fallon Area, born October 18, 1965 in Chicago, IL died Saturday August 14, 2004 in Midlands Hospital, Papillion, NE.
Visitation: 12:00-2:00 pm Saturday August 21, 2004 at O'Fallon Assembly of God in O'Fallon, IL
Funeral: 2:00 pm Saturday August 21, 2004 at O'Fallon Assembly of God in O'Fallon, IL with Rev Dale Edwards officiating. Burial is pending
Senetha Nardell (Smith) Cunningham of Bellevue, Nebraska formerly of Shiloh, IL, born October 18, 1965 in Chicago, IL died Saturday August 14, 2004 in Midlands Hospital, Papillion, Nebraska.
Visitation: 12:00-2:00 pm Saturday August 21, 2004 at Assembly of God Chruch of O'Fallon, 1400 Green Mount Road, O'Fallon, IL
Funeral: 2:00 pm Saturday August 21, 2004 at Assembly of God Church of O'Fallon with Rev Dale Edwards & Rev. James Henderson officiating.
Burial: Funeral procession will leave from Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL at 9:00 am Monday August 23, 2004 for a 9:45 am burial at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO
  Mary M. (Mifflin) Curtis, 81 of Belleville, IL, born Jan. 3, 1923 in Sand Ridge, IL, died Thursday, March 18, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Memorials- To Westview Baptist Church Building Fund.
Visitation- 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral- Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Fritts officiating. Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory. Belleville. IL
 
  Arthur William Daab 55, of Belleville, IL born November 19, 1948 in Belleville, IL died Thursday September 16, 2004 at his residence.
Visitation: No
Private burial will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
  Lois F. "Boots" Davidson, 82 of Fench Village, IL born November 9, 1921 in Johnson City, IL died Sunday April 18, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Memorials Prospect Park United Methodist Church
Visitation 5-8 Tuesday April 20, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral 11 am Wednesday April 21, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Pastor Karen Oplt officiating.
Burial Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
Dorotha E. (Johnson) Dean, 83 of Millstadt, IL, born, Sept. 14, 1920 in Gassville, AR, died, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville.
Memorials to Gateway Baptist Church
Visitation- Friday, Jan. 30, 2004 from 4-8 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral- Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
Raymond E. Dean, 79, of Millstadt, Il, born, Sept. 12, 1924 in Clinton, KY, died, Saturday April 24, 2004 at the Lincoln Home in Belleville.
Memorials to Shriners Hospital for Children or Gateway Baptist Church
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm, Tuesday April 27, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville. Masonic Service will be held at 7:30pm at the Funeral Home
Funeral: Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday April 28, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Jamie Carter officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville.
  Dorothy E. (Schmidt) DeFoe, 98 of St. Louis, Mo born September 18, 1906 in St. Louis, MO. Asleep in Jesus on Tuesday September 21, 2004 at Hidden Lake Retirement Care Center, St. Louis, MO
Memorials: Donors Choice
Visitation: 12:00-2:30 pm Thursday September 23, 2004 at Stygar Florissant Chapel 13980 New Halls Ferry Road (at Lindbergh), Florissant, Missouri
Funeral: 2:30pm Thursday September 23, 2004 at Stygar Florissant Chapel at Lindbergh with Rev. Randall Shields officiating. Entombment will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum, Belleville, IL
Richard Garland "Dick" Denham III, 86 of Belleville, IL born November 18, 1917 in St. Joseph, MO died April 21, 2004 at Freeburg Care Center, Freeburg, IL
Memorials to: S.A.V.E. Special Olympics Program
Visitation: 4-7:30 p.m. Friday April 23, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL
Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Saturday April 24, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Belleville, IL Burial will be at Forever Mount Hope in Belleville, IL
Frances B. (Barclay) Denning, 78 of Russellville, KY born June 12, 1925 in Russellville, KY, died Sunday June 6, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville
Memorials: In Lieu of Flowers Memorials maybe made in her honor to the LifeSkills Group Home, 105 Edgewood Dr. Russellville, KY 42276
Visitation will be at the Young Funeral Home in Russellville, KY on June 20, 2004 from Noon til 5PM
Funeral will be at 5 pm on Saturday June 20, 2004 at the Young Funeral Home with Bro. Hugh Kittinger of Bowling Green and Bro. John Webber of Russellville, Officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Russellville, KY
Gertrude O.(Bishop) Derrick, 78, of Belleville, IL born May 13, 1926 in Clayton, Louisiana, died Monday June 28, 2004 at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, IL
Memorials: Christ United Methodist Church or Heartland Hospice
Private family internment will be held
  Faye "Pat" (Norris) Deubel 83 of Belleville, IL born January 5, 1921 in Columbia, MO, died Wednesday August 4, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials to: West Branch Public Library
Visitation: 4-8 pm Thursday August 5, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 1:00 pm Friday August 6, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, burial will be held at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL
Jordan Elizabeth "Jordie" Dodson, 8, of Caseyville, Illinois, born on September 17, 1995 in Belleville, Illinois, went home to Jesus on Monday, April 19, 2004 in her residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2004 at First Assembly of God Church, 900 Fair Oaks Drive, Belleville.Jordan's funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2004 in the First Assembly of God Sanctuary, with Rev. David Raynaud officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville.
James M. "Jimmy & Doug" Douglas, 61 of Collinsville, IL formerly of E. St. Louis & Belleville, IL born September 12, 1942 in E. St. Louis, IL died Monday May 10, 2004 in Maryville, IL
Memorials to: Lions Club or donor choice
Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Thursday May 13, 2004 with Lions Rose Walk through at 7:00 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday May 14, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Mike Hurt officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Collinsville, IL
  Charles William Dixon, 57, of E. St. Louis, IL, born October 17, 1946 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday February 29, 2004 at Calvin Johnson Nursing Home in Belleville, IL. Memorials maybe made to the American Lung Association.Visitation: Friends may call on Friday March 5, 2004 from Noon til 1:45 p.m. at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville.Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 1:45 p.m. from the Kurrus Funeral
Home for a 2:30 p.m. services at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Chapel. with Rev.Larry Patton officiating. By his Request Cremation was held.
 
George F. Ettling, 76, of Belleville, IL born July 12, 1927 in Belleville, IL, died Thursday May 6, 2004 at The Lincoln Home in Belleville, IL
Memorials to: Union United Methodist Building Fund or The Diabetes Association.
Visitation: 4:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2004 & 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL with Rev. Ed Weston officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
 
Rudolph H. "Rudy" Fabik, 75, of Belleville, IL born January 11, 1929 in E. St. Louis, IL died Sunday June 27, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL
Memorials to: American Parkinson Disease Association
Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Thursday July 1, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Friday July 2, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Father Jack McEvilly & Rev. Wiley officiating. Burial will be held at Mount Carmel, Belleville, IL
  Betty L. Farrar, 71, of Swansea, IL born July 19, 1932 in E. St. Louis, IL died Saturday April 17, 2004 at her residence in Swansea, IL.
Private graveside services will be held at Forever Mt. Hope Cemetery in Belleville.
No Visitation
Kurrus Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
  Isobel S. "Issy"(Kramer) Faughn of Belleville, IL, born January 3, 1929 in E. St. Louis, IL. died Friday October 22, 2004 at the age of 75
Memorials to: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois to whom we owe special thanks to a caring group of people who made Issy's last days so comfortable.
Visitation: Friends may call on Monday, October 25, 2004, from 3-7pm at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville IL.
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville with Rev. Wendell Garrison Officiating. Burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
Raymond T. Fischer, 86 of Los Fresno, TX, born Oct. 1, 1918 in Dorsey, IL, died, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials- to donor's choice
Visitation- Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004 from 4-6 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral- Graveside service 2:30 pm. Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 at Forever Mt.Hope Cemetery, Belleville with Rev.Richard Brendel officiating. Burial Forever Mt. Hope Cemetery.
  M. Elaine Fischer, (Kiggins), 73, born May 26, 1930 in East St. Louis, Illinois, passed away suddenly Friday, Feb. 20 in Belleville.
Memorials- to Hope Church or the American Heart Association
Visitation- Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004 from 2-8 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral- Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Coons officiating. Entombment Valhalla Mausoleum.
  Bob R. Fitzgerald, 75, of Fairview Heights, IL born September 15, 1928 in Webster Groves, MO died Sunday July 11, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials to: First Baptist Church Fairview Heights, IL.
Visitation: 4-8 pm Tuesday July 13, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
1:30- 2:30 p.m. July 14, 2004 at First Baptist Church, Fairview Heights, IL
Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday July 14, 2004 at First Baptist Church in Fairveiw Heights, IL with Rev Charley Westbrook officiating.
Burial: Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Earl G. Fox, 56, of Belleville, IL born January 6, 1948 in Belleville, IL, died Friday, December 3, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Visitation: Friends may call from 12 Noon -4 pm Wednesday December 8, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral : Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 pm Wednesday December 8, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. By his request cremation was held.
  Edwin B. "Bud" Freel, 82 of Belleville, IL born October 22, 1921 in E. St. Louis, IL died Tuesday April 20, 2004 at Memorail Hospital, Belleville, IL
Visitation: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday April 22, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL
Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Thursday April 22, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Pastor Herbert Schafale officiating, Burial will be at Valhalla Garden of Memory, Belleville, IL
Ruby V. Fulton, (King), 89 of Collinsville, IL, formerly of East St.Louis, IL born March 26, 1914 in Winchester, IL, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials- to Cornerstone Christian Church
Visitation- 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral- Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rick Hodshire officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, IL
Esther L. (Lamp) Funkhouser, 91, of O'Fallon, IL born February 2, 1913 in Lebanon, IL died Saturday October 23, 2004 at Memorial Convalescent Center in Belleville, IL
Memorials to: United Methodist Church Pension Fund, McKendree College or Union United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Visitation: Friends may call from 10-11am on Tuesday October 26, 2004 at Union United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11am Tuesday October 26, 2004 at Union United Methodist Church in Belleville with Rev. Ed Weston Officiating.
Burial at College Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, IL
Rev. Clyde R. Funkhouser, 90 of O'Fallon, IL, born November 3, 1913 in Mill Shoals, IL, died, Friday, January 2, 2004 at the O'Fallon Health Care Center.
Memorials-In Lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to United Methodist Ministers Pension Fund, 1919 Broadway, Mt. Vernon, IL. , McKendree College or Union United Methodist Church
Visitation- 10-11 am. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 at the Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am Tuesday January 6, 2004 at Union United Methodist Church in Belleville with Rev. Ed Weston, Rev. David Huff and Rev. Philip Gardner Officiating. Burial College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, IL.
Delores J. (Egan) Fuhrhop, 75, of Belleville, IL, Born April 12, 1929 in E. St. Louis, IL went to be with our Lord on July 20, 2004
Memorials to: American Diabetes Association
Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Thursday July 22, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Friday July 23, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
 
Danny James Gaisford, 46 of Belleville, IL, born September 19, 1958 in McAllen Texas, died Wednesday November 17, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hosptial, Belleville, IL
Visitation: 6-8 pm Friday November 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral: 3:00 pm Saturday November 20, 2004 at Scott Air Force Base Chapel #1 with Chaplin Horton officiating.
Burial will be at 10:45 am Monday November 22, 2004 at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, MO
  Basil Edgar Gantt, 83 of Belleville, IL born August 27, 1920 in E. St. Louis, IL died Wednesday June 23, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, IL
Memorials: Parkinson Association or Heartland Hospice or American Heart Association
Visitation: Sunday, June 27, 2004 from 2-6pm at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL
Funeral: Monday, June 28, 2004 at 11:45 a.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home with Dr Steve Phillips & Rev Michael Garrison officiating Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO
Vernon M. Garland 80 of Belleville, IL, born July 17, 1923 in Knox County, KY died May 23, 2004 at Memorial Convalescent Center, Belleville, IL
Memorials to: Cornerstone Christian Church
Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Thursday May 27, 2004 & after 9:30 a.m. Friday May 27, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday May 28, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Rick Hodshire officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
  Lillian Kathleen (Metcalfe), Geary, 87, of Indianapolis, IN formerly of Fairview, Hgts., IL, born September 15, 1916 in Tracy City, TN, died Saturday March 27, 2004 at Miller's Senior Living in Indianapolis, IN. Memorials maybe made to Christ United Methodist Church Fairview Hgts., ILVisitation: Friends may call from 12:30 - 2:30pm on Wednesday March 31, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral HomeFuneral: Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm on Wednesday March 31, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Phillippe Officiating. Burial at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL
  Barbara Ann (Langley) German, 63, of Belleville born December 20, 1940 in Red Bud, IL, died Sunday, July 18, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association
Visitation: none
Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 11:00am Friday July 23, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Private family internment will be held.
Ruby V.E. (Guttersohn) Germann, 84 of Belleville, Il, born Oct. 19,1919 in Freeburg, Il, died, Monday, January 26, 2004 at Four Fountains Nursing Home, Belleville.
Memorials- to Jobs Daughters HIKE- (Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment) or Hope Church.
Visitation-Visitation 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, January, 28, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville and from 9 a.m. until time of service , Thursday, January, 29, 2004 at Hope Church, Belleville. An Eastern Star Service at 7:00 p.m. Job Daughters will form the Living Cross at 7:20 p.m.
Funeral- Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2004 at Hope Church with Rev. Darrell Coons officiating. Burial Elmwood Cemetery, Freeburg, Il.
Virginia Louise "Ginger" (Brawley) Gettys, 43 of Highland, IL, born Oct. 20,1960 in Belleville, IL, died, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004 at St. Lukes Hospital, St.Louis, Mo
Visitation-Sunday, January, 25, 2004 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service.
Funeral- Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial Forever Mt. Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL
Mary Evelyn Gojmeric, of Smithton, IL, died March 15, 2004 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Memorial to Diabetes Assoc.
Visitation- 3-8:30
p.m. Thursday March 18, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Prayer Service at 3:30 p.m. Thursday March 18, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral- Funeral procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Friday March 19, 2004 to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Smithton, IL for a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial with Father Ken York officiating, Entombment at Lakeview Mausoleum.
Darlene J. Graves, (Smith), 66, of Kirkwood, MO, born Aug 29, 1938 in Belleville, IL, died Wednesday, Sept 8, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials - Unity Hospice or Faith Family Church
Visitation - 4-8 pm Friday, Sept 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
12-1 pm Sat., Sept 11, 2004 at Faith Family Church, 3 Emerald Terrace, Swansea, IL
Funeral - 1 pm Sat., Sept 11, 2004 at Faith Family Church with Pastor Rick Hufton officiating
Burial - Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
Shirley Mae (Poole) Gravot, 71 of Goreville, Il, born Jan. 21, 1932 in West Frankfort, Il, died Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville.Il
Memorials to Shriners Hospital for Children
Visitation- 4 p.m. Thursday, January, 8, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral- Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Kip Knavel officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, Il.
Russell "Russ" Edward Green, 87 of Belleville, IL, born February 10, 1917, died March 14, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials to Shriners Hospital for Children
Visitation-4-8 p.m. Tuesday March 16, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral- 1:00 p.m. Wednesday March 17, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Larry Patton officiating, Burial at Forever Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL
  Vivian L. (Leiber) Waeltz-Greene 77 of Salem, Il. formerly of Cahokia, Il. Born March 2, 1927 in Rentchler Station, Il , died Friday, June 18, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Il.
She was a retired clerk for The Cahokia Mini-Mart, Member of the First Baptist Church, Centreville Station, Il,
Memorials- To The American Cancer Society
Visitation- 3-8 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral- Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville
  Irma (nee Wehmeyer) (Barg) Greve, 90 of Millstadt, IL, born May 13, 1914, died Wednesday November 17, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL
Visitation: 11:00am-1:00pm Monday November 22, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 1:00pm Monday November 22, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Robert Horn officiating. Burial will be a Zion Cemetery, St. Louis, MO
Raymond J. Groh, Jr., 75, of Canton, GA, formerly of East St. Louis, IL born July 1, 1928 in East St. Louis, IL, died Thursday, April 22, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials: none
Visitation: 12 to 8 pm on Monday April 26, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Masonic Service will be held at 7:30 pm on Monday
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday 27, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Doug White officiating, burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville.
 
Faye Hardy (Sheppard), 85 of Kirkwood, Mo. formerly of Fairview Hgts., IL. born, February 4, 1918 in Cantwell, Mo. died, Thursday, January, 29, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital, Kirkwood, Mo.
Memorials- to Lake View Baptist Church or the Americn Heart Association
Visitation- 2-5p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville. IL., and from 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2004 at Lake View Baptist Church, Swansea, IL.
Funeral- Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2004 at Lake View Baptist Church, 292 Frank Scott Parkway East, Swansea, IL. with Rev. Mike Smith officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts. IL.
Evelyn M. Harris (Hurley), 91, of Belleville, IL., Born September 2, 1912 in Chester, Ill, Died Sunday January 1, 2004 at the Lincoln Home in Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital or to Donors Choice
Visitation: Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday January 4, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday January 5, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Stewart Officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts, IL
Joan D. Hackbarth (Crawford), 85, of Fairview Hgts.,IL., born March 11, 1918 in England, died Saturday January 3, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ.
Visitation: Friends may call after 3pm on Tuesday January 6, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday January 7, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville with Rev. James Corbitt officiating. Burial will be at Forever Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
  William E. "Ed" Hansell , 87 of St. Louis, MO formerly of Belleville, IL born November 14, 1916 in Potosi, MO. died Wednesday March 10, 2004 at the Brooking Park Living Center, Chesterfield, MO
Visitation-7:00-8:30 p.m. Friday March 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 13, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
  Minnie L. (Drennan) Higgins, 79 of Belleville, IL born April 20, 1925 in E. St. Louis, IL died Friday November 5, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials to: American Cancer Society of American Heart Association
Visitation: 3-7 pm Sunday November 7, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 1:00 pm Monday November 8, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Rev Jim Robinson officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Fairview Heights, IL
Hilda (Lieberman) Horowitz 82 of Fairview Heights, IL born October 2, 1921 in Brooklyn, New York, died Wednesday September 15, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials: Hospice of Southern Illinois or Bud Baron Scholarship c/o Christ United Methodist Church, Fairview Heights, IL
Private internment will be held at Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, New York
Emma Pauline Harp, (Polete), 77 of Swansea, IL, born Dec. 30,1926 in St. Louis, Mo. died, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville.
Memorials- to Bell Manor or the Assembly of God Missionettes
Visitation- Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004 from 2-7:30 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral- Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home,
Funeral procession will leave at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2004 from Kurrus Funeral Home to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for a 9:15 burial.
  Karl William "Paul" Harris, 51, of Edwardsville, IL , born March 22, 1953 in St. Louis, MO, died Monday, April 5, 2004 at Alexian Brother Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Memorials maybe designated for the Epilepsy Foundation.
Visitation: 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday April 14, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Thursday April 15, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Jeff John officiating.
Burial: Herculanecum Cemetery in Herculanecum, MO
  Marjorie L. (Hartleroad) Hartin 81 of Belleville, IL, born April 1, 1923 in Newton, IL, died Wednesday August 4, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials to: Shriners Hospital for Children
Visitation: 10:00am-1:00pm Saturday August 7, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral: 1:00pm Saturday August 7, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Fritz officiating. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
  Muriel Haskins, 94, of Belleville, IL, born October 28, 1909 in Chicago, IL, died Friday May 28, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials maybe designated for her favorite charity the local chapter of the Salvation Army.
Services and burial will be private.
"It was a truly wonderful and happy life!"
M. Jeannette (Sadler) Hattan, 92 of Millstadt, IL formerly of Belleville, IL since 1957, born November 24, 1911 in Harrisburg, IL died Wednesday October 13, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials: Baptist Children Home
Visitation: 5-8 pm Thursday October 14, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 10:30 am Friday October 15, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Robert Thompson officiating. Burial will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
  Leola H. "Bobbi" (Hunter) Hayes 66, of Belleville, IL born January 18, 1938 in Perry, Florida died Tuesday September 7, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL
Memorials to: Shriners Hospital for Children
Visitation: 4-7 pm Thursday September 9, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral Serivce will be held at 1:00 pm Friday September 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Burial will be held at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO
Milton L. Heitman, 92 of Belleville born in St. Louis, MO June 11, 1911 died Friday, May 21 at his residence.
Memorials: Missouri Botanical Garden
Visitation: 4-9pm Monday, May 24, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL
Funeral: 11:00am Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Dr. Harold Paul officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens of Fairview Heights, IL
  Dolores B. Helm, 77 of Belleville, IL born October 24, 1926 in Mascoutah, IL died Friday April 30, 2004 at Caseyville Nursing and Rehabilation Center in Caseyville, IL.
Visitation Monday May 3, 2004 from 3-9pm at Kurrus funeral home
Funeral Tuesday May 4, 2004 11:00am at Kurrus Funeral Home with the Rev. David Olson officiating. Burial at Lakeview Memerial Garden in Fairview Heights, IL
  Rebecca "Becky" Henson, 60 of Belleville, IL, born March 26, 1943 in Benton, Ky. died Monday, March 15, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials to Family Hospice of Belleville Area
Visitation- Wednesday, March 17, 2004 from 4-6 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral- Funeral service will be held Friday, March 19, 2004 at the Filbeck, Cann, King Funeral Home, Benton, Ky. Burial at Fooks Cemetery, Benton, Ky.
Thekla H. "Tek" Herman (Engel), 75 of Belleville, IL born December 26, 1928 in Belleville, IL, died Sunday July 4, 2004 at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Belleville, IL
Memorials: In Lieu of Flowers donations may be made to Lisa Herman. All money will be donated to aid in the recovery of Alcoholism and Addictions.
A memorial service for family & friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday July 15, 2004 at First United Presbyterian Church 1303 Royal Heights Road, Belleville, IL with Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva officiating.
Another memorial service will be held for Lisa's support group at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday July 13, 2004 at God's Corner, 600 S. Church, Belleville, IL with Rev. Jesse Cleamer
By her request Cremation will be held.
  Dean M. Herron, 74, of Belleville, IL, born September 11, 1929 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Thursday April 15, 2004 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or to the Belleville Humane Society.
Visitation: 5-8 pm Sunday April 18, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Memorial Service 10:00am Monday April 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev Jim Slone officiating.
  Richard J. Herzig, 62 of Belleville, IL born September 22, 1941 in East St. Louis, IL, died Friday August 20, 2004.
Memorials-Grandchildrens Education Fund
Visitation- There will be no visitation held at the Funeral Home.
Funeral- 11:00 am Graveside Service will be held Monday August 23, 2004 at Valhalla Gardens of Memory with R C Thompson officiating.
Wilbert F. "Win" Hick, 76, of Centreville, IL , born June 3, 1928 in Columbia, IL died Friday, August 13, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Christian Church Missions or Building Fund.
Visitation: Friends may call from 3-8pm on Sunday August 15, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville with Rick Hodshire officiating. Burial at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL
C. Wayne Highsmith, 77, of Belleville, IL, born September 15, 1926 in Bluford, IL, died Saturday, February 28, 2004 at Hope Hospice in Ft. Myers, FL.
Memorials- To Shriners Hospital for Children
Visitation- 3-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home. A Jester walk through at 7:13 p.m.
Funeral- Funeral procession will leave at 9:45 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2004 from Kurrus Funeral Home to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for at 10:30 a.m. Graveside service.
  Rubye J. (Wilson) Highsmith, 79 of Belleville, IL, born May 2, 1925 in DuQuoin, Illinois, died Thursday December 2, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea, IL
Memorials to: Shriners Hospital for Children
Visitation: none
By her request cremation was held.
Funeral: Private interment will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Venita M. "Mickey" (Cherry) Holtmann, 86, of Highland, IL formerly of French Village, IL, born September 9, 1917 in St. Louis, MO died Sunday September 5, 2004 at Faith Countryside Nursing Home, Highland, IL
Memorials to: Shriners Hospital
Visitation:Thursday September 9 4-8pm at Spengel Boulanger Funeral Home, Highland, IL and Friday September 10, 2004 4-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 11am Saturday September 11, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev Larry Patton Officiating. Burial at Forever Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL
  Donald L. Houk, 79, of Millstadt, IL born July 2, 1924 in E. St. Louis, IL died Tuesday June 29, 2004 at his residence in Millstadt
Memorials to: Family Hospice of Belleville Area
Private family service will be held & burial at St Clair Memorial Park, Fariveiw Heights, IL
  James B. Hormberg, 44 of Belleville, IL born July 11, 1959 in E. St. Louis, IL died July 4, 2004 in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Henry's Catholic Church at 10:30am on Wednesday July 7, 2004 with Monsignor Bernard Voss officiating. Private burial will be held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Kurrus Funeral Home in charge of Arrangements.
Thomas A. Howard, 48, of Belleville, IL born December 18, 1955 died Thursday June 24, 2004 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO
Memorial: American Cancer Society
Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2004 and at 9:00 am Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:30 am Saturday, June 26, 2004 from Kurrus Funeral Home going to St. Henry's Catholic Church, Belleville, IL for a 10:00 am Mass of Christian burial with Msgr Bernard Voss. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Albert A. "Al" Huebner, 83, of Swansea, IL born July 31, 1920 in East St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday, Feb 10, 2004 at Willowcreek Nursing Home, Belleville, IL.
Memorials - In lieu of flowers memorials are prefered to Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing Center
Visitation - Friends may call from 3-8 pm Thursday February 12, 2004 from the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville and from 9-10am Friday at the Funeral Home
Funeral - Funeral Procession will leave at 10:15am from Kurrus Funeral Home going to St. Augustine Catholic Church for 10:30 Mass of Christian burial on Friday, with Father Andrew Knopik
Burial-Greenmount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL
 
Jewell E. (Bowlby) Isom, 90, of Millstadt, IL, born May 24, 1914 in Ava, Illinois, died Sunday August 29, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials to: Hospice of Southern Illinois
Visitation: Friends may call from 11:00am to 1:00 pm Wednesday September 1, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday September 1, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL
 
Joseph Howard Jacobs "Howard", 90 of O'Fallon, IL, formely of Waterloo and East Saint Louis, IL, born August 3, 1913, died April 5, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials to National Audabon Society or American Cancer Society
Visitation-3-7 pm Thursday, April 8, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Cremation will be held on Friday April 9, 2004
Memorial Service 10:00 am Saturday, April 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial Mount Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL
  Allsie "Al" Jett ,76, of DeLand, Florida formerly of Belleville, IL born Feb. 2, 1928 in Greenville, IL died Tuesday October 12 at his residence in Florida.
Memorials: American Cancer Society
Visitation: 5-8pm Friday, October 15, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 10:30am Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial will be held at St. Clair Memorial Park, Fairview Heights, IL
Joan R. (Stark) Johnson, 69 of Belleville, IL, born May 15, 1934 in Waterloo, Iowa, died Saturday, January 24, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials to Eastview Baptist Church
Visitation- Monday, Jan. 26, 2004 from 4-8 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral- Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Ron McGrew officiating. Burial Greenmount Protestant Cemetery, Belleville, IL
William "Buddy" G. Juenger, 41 of Caseyville, IL born November 7, 1962 in East St. Louis, IL died Friday April 16, 2004 in an auto accident that occurred in Caseyville, IL.
Memorials- To the family.
Visitation- 3-8 Monday April 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral- 11 am Tuesday April 20, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Pastor Ken Mash officiating.
Burial- Mt. Hope Cemtery, Belleville, IL
 
  Lola F. (Garner) Kasson, 91 of Belleville, IL, born August 24, 1912 in Chandlerville, IL, died Thursday May 6, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL
Memorials to: Hospice of Southern Illinois
Visitation: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Monday May 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral: 1:00 p.m. Monday May 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Darden officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL.
  Marjorie S. (Siemers) Kattenbraker, 81 of Belleville, IL born December 28, 1922 in Chester, Illinois, died Friday November 12, 2004 at Memorial Hospital Belleville, IL
Memorials to: Hope Church or Hospice of Southern Illinois
Visitation:4-7 pm Sunday November 14, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL & 10:30-11:00 am Monday November 15, 2004 at Hope Church, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 11:00 am Monday November 15, 2004 at Hope Church, Belleville, IL with Pastor Darrell Coons, Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
  Roger J. Keeney, 59 of Highland, IL born July 27, 1944 in Bartlesville, OK died Wednesday June 9, 2004 at Scott Air Force Base Medical Center.
Visitation: 4-6 p.m. Sunday June 13, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday June 14, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Jim Robinson Officiating. Burial will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery,St. Louis, MO
Melvin H. Knicker 88 of Swansea, IL born March 13, 1916 in Centralia, IL, died Friday October 8, 2004 at Memorial Hosptial, Belleville, IL
Memorials: Christ United Methodist Church Building Fund
Visitation: 10:00-11:00am Monday October 11, 2004 at Christ United Methodist Church, Fairview Heights, IL
Funeral: 11:00am Monday October 11, 2004 at Christ United Methodist Church, Fairveiw Heights, IL with Rev. Shane Bishop and Rev. Ralph Phillippe officiating. Graveside Service & burial will be at 1:00 pm at Hillcrest Memorial, Centralia, IL
Geraldine R (Drovetta) King 85 of Belleville, Il, born Sept. 14, 1918 in Belleville, Il, died, Monday, January 5, 2004 at her residence.
Visitation- 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home,Belleville
Funeral- Funeral procession will leave 9:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2004 from Kurrus Funeral Home to St. Mary's Catholic Church for a 10a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Fr. John Myler officiating. Burial Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Belleville.
Fred L. King Sr. 63, of Swansea, IL born June 7, 1941 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Thursday July 22, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Visitation: 4-8 pm Sunday July 25, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 10:30 am Monday July 26, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
John B. Kirkland, age 89, born March 16,1915 , Poplar Bluff, Missouri, entered into his Father's Mansion at 5:20 P.M. at St Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, Illinois on Thursday, October 28, 2004 with his loving family surrounding him.
Memorials- preferred contributions to be made to the Shriner Hosptial for Children
Visitation: 2-7 pm Sunday October 31, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. There will be a Masonic Service at 7:00pm at the Funeral Home.
Funeral: 11:00 am Monday November 1, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Brian Fuller & Rev. Tom Eggly officiating. Burial will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
  Arletta R. "Rockie" (Dennison) Kirtlink 69, of Swansea, IL born Feburary 25, 1935 in Hannibal, MO died Saturday July 24, 2004 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Memorials to: Winstanly Baptist Church or Belleville Human Society
Visitation: None
By her request cremation was held.
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday July 29, 2004 at Winstanly Baptist Church, Fairview Heights, IL. Private Entombment will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Robert J. Knaus, 72 of Belleville, IL, born March 17, 1931 in East St. Louis, IL, died, Friday, January 2, 2004 at Willow Creek Nursing Home, Belleville.
Memorials- Masses to Our Lady Queen of Peace or Memorials to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church or Hospice of Southern IL.
Visitation- 4-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Prayer service 5 p.m.
Funeral- Funeral procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 12:45 p.m. to Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church for a 1:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial with Fr. Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial Mt. Carmel Cemtery, Belleville
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Hazel L. (Hoehn) Knaus, 85, of Belleville, IL born March 8, 1919 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials: Memorial Mass maybe made to Our Lady Queen of Peace
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Tuesday July 6, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 12:45pm on Wednesday July 7, 2004 from the Kurrus Funeral Home for a 1:00p.m Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL
  Roy A.S. Kollmeyer, 83, of Collinsville, IL born April 6, 1921 in Mehlville, MO, died Sunday June 21, 2004 at Maryville Manor in Maryville, IL.
Memorials: In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to Collinsville Animal Network or Heartland Hospice
Visitation; Friends may call from 4-7pm on Tuesday June 22, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday June 23, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
James A. Kopp III, 25, of Belleville, IL, born July 18, 1978 in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday April 27, 2004 in Belleville, IL
Memorials to: Donors Choice
Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Friday April 30, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday May 1, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Pastor Jack Kurrelmeyer officiating. Burial will be at Forever Mount Hope Cemetery , Belleville, IL
  Lawrence R. Kusmer Sr. 69 of Belleville, IL, born Feb. 23, 1934 in St. Louis, Mo. died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville.
Visitation4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville
A prayer service at 4:00 p.m.
Funeral - Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville with Fr. Bernard Voss officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, IL
  Sandra L. Kucera, (Firebaugh), 57 of Pocahontas, IL. Born January 16, 1947 in St. Louis, Mo. died Saturday, February 28, 2004 at Barnes Hospital surrounded by her family and Jesus.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Family Fund % Kurrus Funeral Home, 1773 Frank Scott Parkway W. Belleville, IL. 62223. By her request cremation was held. A private service will be held.
 
Arthur E. Langbehn, 90 of Belleville, IL, born Jan. 21, 1913 in LaGrange, IL, died, Monday, Jan. 12, 2004 at Memorial Convalescent Center.
Memorials- To Signal Hill Lutheran Church, Belleville, IL
Visitation- Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004 from 4-8 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral- Funeral service 10:30 a.m Friday, Jan. 16, 2004 at the Signal Hill Lutheran Church, Belleville, IL Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
Luther L."Luke" Leehy, 81 of O'Fallon, IL formerly of E. St. Louis, IL, born September 28, 1922 in Elkville, IL died Tuesday June 8, 2004 at O'Fallon Healthcare Center in O'Fallon, IL
Memorials to:Heartland Hospice, Fairview Heights, IL
Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Thursday June 10 ,2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL There will be a Legion of Honor walk-through at 7:20 p.m. followed by a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday June 11, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Chaplain Jon Hubbard officiating.
Burial will be a Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Many Thanks to Heartland Hospice, Jerry Clark & Joy Recker, & to all the staff at O'Fallon Healthcare Center
Cleda M. (Freese) Lombardo, 68 of Belleville, IL born May 2, 1936 in E. St. Louis, IL died Sunday August 22, 2004 at her residence in Belleville, IL
Memorials to: American Cancer Society
Visitation: 3-9 pm Wednesday August 25, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday August 25, 2004 at the funeral home.
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am mass of Christian burial at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Belleville, IL on Thursday August 26, 2004 with Msgr Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
  Michael Jon Thomas Long, 48 of Protem, MO born December 23, 1955, died March 14, 2004 at his residence
Memorials to The Long Family in c/o Kolleen Clark, Kurrus Funeral Home, 1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223
Visitation- 11a.m.-1pm Friday March 19, 2003 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral- 1:00 p.m. Friday March 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Allen Redfern officiating, Burial at St. John's Cemetery in Collinsville, IL
James Michael Lowry, 59 of Belleville, IL born October 3, 1944 in Paris, Illinois died Wednesday September 8, 2004 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Memorial to: In lieu of flowers please make donations to Multiple Myelona Research Foundation.
Visitation: 4-8 pm Friday September 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:30 am Saturday September 11, 2004 from Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL for a 10:00 am Mass of Christian burial at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Belleville, IL with Msgr Marvin Volk officiating. A Private Family internment will be held.
Dorothy F. Ludeman (Beckett), 77 of Boynton Beach Florida formerly of Belleville, IL born July 16, 1927 in E. St. Louis, IL died Friday November 12, 2004 at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, FL.
Visitation:3-8pm Tuesday November 16, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral:11:00am Wed. November 17, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville IL with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
Robert W. "Bob" Luther Sr., 83 of Belleville, IL Born August 19, 1920 in E. St. Louis, IL, Died Saturday January 31, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Hope Church, Shriners Hospital for Children or the Kidney Foundation.
Visitation: Friends may call from 3-8pm on Tuesday February 3, 2004 with a Patrol Walk through at 7:20 pm followed by a Masonic Service at 7:30pm Tuesday at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11am Wednesday February 4, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with Rev. Darrell Coons officiating. Burial at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts, IL
William J. "Bill" Luther, 85 of Smithton, IL, born Sept. 21, 1918 in East St.Louis, IL, died, Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at the Freeburg Care Center. Freeburg, IL
Memorials- Hospice of So. Illinois
Visitation- 4-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
A masonic service 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Funeral- Funeral service 12 Noon Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Mark Burgdorf officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens.
 
Walter F. Maag, 96, of Fairview Hgts, IL, Born November 11, 1907 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Thursday, June 24, 2004 at Four Fountains Convelsant Center in Belleville, IL.
Memorials: Memorial may be Made to Shriners Hospital for Children
Visitation: Friends may call from 3 - 8pm on Sunday June 27, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. A Masonic service will be held at 7:30pm.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm on Monday June 28, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with Rev. Larry Patton Officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery in St. Charles, MO.
  Carol T. Maddux, 89 of Swansea, IL born December 25, 1914 in E. St. Louis, IL died December 9, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Visitation: 12-1 pm Saturday December 11, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 1:00 pm Saturday December 11, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Ralph Phillippe officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
  Leotis E. "Odie" (Thalls) Manring, 81 of Cahokia, IL, born December 11, 1922 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday November 14, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center in St. Louis, MO
Memorials to: Shriners Hospital for Children
Visitation: 4-8 pm Wednesday November 17, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 1:00 pm Thursday November 18, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Thomas H. Martin Sr, 82, of Belleville, IL, born July 14, 1922 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday July, 18, 2004 at Willowcreek Rehabilitaion Center in Belleville, IL
Memorials: Donors Choice
Visitation: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 from 4-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home Bellevile, IL
Funeral Service: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 11:00am at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva officiating. Entombment will be at Valhalla Garden of Memory, Belleville, IL
Kathryn Weidmann McCoy, of Belleville, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004. She was 83.
Visitation will be at First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, followed by the funeral at 3 p.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois, P.O. Box 831, Belleville, IL 62222-0831.
  Stella J. nee Dargis McFadden, 90 of Belleville, IL born July 23, 1913 in Chicago, IL, died Saturday, April 24, 2004 at Eden Retirement Center, Glen Carbon, IL.
Visitation: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 from 9:00am to 11:15am at Our Lady of Snow Apartment Community Chapel, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:15am at Our Lady of Snow Apartment Chapel with Father Andrew Chalkey officiating. Burial at Calvary Cemetery, Edwardsville, IL
  Kenneth G. McHale, 57 of Cahokia, IL born June 6, 1947 in E. St. Louis, IL died August 12, 2004 in St. Louis MO.
Memorials: Donors Choice
Visitation: Friends may call on Monday, August 16, 2004 from 4-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL
Funeral Service: 10:30 am Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Monsignor Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Maxine R. (Brakefield) McNutt 75 of Belleville, IL born September 15, 1928 in Missouri, died Monday August 16, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials to: Southern Illinois Hospice
Visitation: 4-8 pm Wednesday August 18, 2004, Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. with a Prayer Service to be held at 6:30 pm.
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am mass of Christian burial at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Belleville, IL on Thursday August 19, 2004 with Mgsr Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Robert F. "Mac" McMullen, 79, of Belleville, IL, born March 27, 1925 in Fornfelt, MO, died Sunday July 4, 2004 at the Lincoln Home in Belleville, IL
Memorials: In Lieu of Flowers Memorials maybe made to Unity Hospice or Christ United Methodist Church
Visitation:Friends may call from 4-8pm on Wednesday July 7, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL and from 10-11am on Thursday July 8, 2004 at Christ United Methodist Church
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Thursday July 8, 2004 at Christ United Methodist Church in Fairview Hgts., IL with Rev. Shane Bishop Officiating. Burial at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL
  Margaret M. McMurtrey 90 of Belleville, IL born January 6, 1914 in Centralia, IL died Thursday May 27, 2004 at Park Lane Manor, Wentzville, MO
Memorials to:Blessed Sacrament School Endowment Fund
Visitation: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday May 29, 2004 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Belleville, IL with Father Volk officiating. Burial will be held at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL
  Norman T. Melton 51 of Belleville, IL born June 13, 1953 in Wyatt, MO, died Saturday August 7, 2004 at Memorial Hospital.
Visitation:4pm-8pm Tuesday August 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral:Will leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:45am for a 10am mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace Wed. August 11, 2004 with Father Jack McEvily officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights IL
Terry L. Miller, 64, of Carlyle, IL formerly of Belleville, born December 27, 1939 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, June 6, 2004 at his residence in Carlyle, IL.
Memorials: Hospice of Southern Illinois
Visitation: Tuesday, June 8, 2004 from 4-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home Bellevile, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Agnes A. (Fischer) Miller 91 of Belleville, IL formerly of Cairo, IL. born October 10, 1912 in Mounds, IL died Thursday July 29, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center, Belleville, IL
Memorials to: Masses or Any Hospice Organizations
Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 7, 2004 at St. Teresa's Catholic Church in Belleville, IL with Father Trevor Murry officiating. Burial will be held at Calvery Cemetery in Villa Ridge, IL
John J. Modglin, 49, of Belleville, born May 23, 1955 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Saturday, November 20, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
Memorials: In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Belleville or the charity of choice.
Visitation: none
Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, November 21, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville with Chaplin Gerald Wylie officiating. By John's request he was a organ donor followed by cremation with his ashes to be buried at Mt. Carmel cemetery at a later date.

  Clemens T. "C.T." Moore, 64, of Dupo, IL born December 14, 1939 in Herrick, Illinois, died Wednesday December 8, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials to: Memorial Hospital Foundation
Visitation: 4-8 pm Sunday December 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 10:00 am Monday December 13, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Gary Mosimann officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Cahokia, IL
David Lee Mordhorst, 40, of Lebanon, IL, born January 3, 1964 in St. Louis, MO, died Sunday February 29, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials may be made to the Mordhorst Childrens Education Fund
Vistitation: Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, and from 9:00a.m. Wednesday at the First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville.
Funeral- Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at the First United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva officiating. Burial Greenmount Protestant Cemetery, Belleville.
Robert E. Morgan, 76 of Belleville, IL born March 22, 1928, died Friday, June 18, 2004 at Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Morgan was a retired boilermaker for Local #363 Member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Bellevile, IL Korean War Veteran
Memorials to Blessed Sacrament School Endowment Fund
Visitation: Monday, June 21, 2004 from 4 to 8pm with a prayer service at 4:00pm at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral: Funeral Procession will leave at 9:45am Tuesday, June 22, 2004 for a 10:00am Mass of Christian burial at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Monsignor Marvin Volk officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
George Ann E. (Heimos) Morris 61 of Fairview Heights, IL born April 20, 1943 in East Carondelet, IL died Tuesday August 31, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday September 7, 2004 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carlyle, IL
  Frances Louise (Zarzecki) Moore, 88, of Belleville, IL born August 15, 1916 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday July 19, 2004 at Memorial Hospital Belleville, IL
Memorial to: St. Henry Catholic Church
Visitation: 4-7 pm Tuesday July 20, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 pm at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 12:45 pm Wednesday July 21, 2004 from Kurrus Funeral Home for a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial that will be held at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Belleville, IL with Msgr Voss officiating. Burial will be held at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL
John R. "Jack" Morrison Jr. 62, of Belleville, IL born September 9, 1941 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Thursday July 15, 2004 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials: Salvation Army or Resounding Praise of St. Matthew United Methodist Church
Visitation: 2-7 pm Sunday July 18, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL1:30-2:30 pm July 19, 2004 at St. Matthew United Methodist Church.
Funeral: Funeral will be held at 2:30 pm July 19, 2004 at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Belleville, IL with Rev. Jim Slone & Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
David N. Myers, 61 of Belleville, Il, born Dec. 28, 1942 in LaPorte, In, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville.
Memorials- may be made to Grace Church
Visitation- 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral- Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Hal Santos officiating. Burial Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
 
Rose M. Nadler, (Schutzenhofer), 95, of Belleville, IL, born May 2, 1908 in East St.Louis, IL, died, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004 at Memorial Convalescent Center, Belleville, IL
Visitation: Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, No Visitation at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral: Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2004 at St. Henry's Catholic Church with Msgr. Bernard Voss officiating. Burial Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL
Victor J. Navickas of Fairview Heights, IL born March 1, 1951 in Watenstedt, Germany, died Wednesday August 11, 2004 at St. Elizabeth, Belleville, IL
Memorials can be made to the family.
Visitation: Memorial Visitation 2-4 pm Saturday August 14, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Private Family Services were held.
Hattie (Mitchell) Newby, 85 of Belleville, IL born December 20, 1918 in Antelope, Kansas, died Wednesday August 18, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Family Hospice.
Visitation: Memorial Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:30 pm Saturday August 21, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: There will be an informal service held at 2:30 pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Patrick O'Neal officiating. By her request her body was donated to St. Louis University School of Medicine.

Betty J. (Poole) Nowland of Swansea, IL born June 13, 1929 in E. St. Louis, IL, slipped the bonds of this earth to enter the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday June 15, 2004 at Rosewood Nursing Home, Swansea, IL
In lieu of flowers Memorials can be made to Metro East or Belleville Humane Society (O.K. Corral project)
Betty will be cremated per her request
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Visitation: Friends may call from 6-7 p.m on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home . A graveside memorial service will be held at College Hill Cemetery in Lebanon.

 
Bessie W. Odle (Williams), 90, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born June 18, 1914 in Carrier Mills, IL, died Monday September 13, 2004 at Caseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Memorials: S.A.V.E. or Donors Choice
Visitation: Friends may call from 11-1pm Thursday September 16, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday September 16, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Nowlin Officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL.
  Steve E. Olwell, 48, of Fairview Heights, IL, born April 13, 1955 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday, April 9, 2004, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Visitation - None
Graveside Service - 10:30 AM Monday, April 12, 2004, National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO
Burial - National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO
  Janet M. (Condon) Olwell, 50, of Fairview Heights, IL, born on April 20, 1953 in E. St. Louis, IL, died on Wednesday April 14, 2004 at her residence.
Visitation-None
Graveside Service-10:00 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2004, National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO
Burial- National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO
Mildred M. (Lacy) O'Toole, 77 of Belleville, Il, born Jan. 21, 1926 in Clinton, Ky, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004 at the Lincoln Home, Belleville.
Visitation- 10:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral-Funeral service 2:30 P.M. Monday, Jan. 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Hitt officiating. Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville.
 
  Norma J. (DeVore) Parda, 81 of Cheshire, CT formerly of Fairview Heights, IL born March 27, 1923 in Whitewater, MO died Thursday July 15, 2004 at her home in Cheshire, CT
Memorials to: American Heart Association
Visitation: Thurs, July 22, 2004 from 4-8pm Kurrus Funeral Home then Fri, July 23, 2004 10-11:00am at First Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL
Funeral: 11:00am Fri, July 23, 2004 at First Baptist Church in Fairiview Heights, IL with Rev Dan Eby officiating. Burial will be at National Cemetery inJefferson Barracks, MO
Norma J. (DeVore) Parda, 81 of Cheshire, CT formerly of Fairview Heights, IL born March 27, 1923 in Whitewater, MO died Thursday July 15, 2004 at her home in Cheshire, CT
Memorials to: American Heart Association
Visitation: 4-8 Thursday July 22, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
10-11:00am Friday July 23, 2004 at First Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL
Funeral: 11:00am Friday July 23, 2004 at First Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL with Rev Dan Eby officiating. Burial will be at National Cemetery in Jefferson Barracks, MO
  Roberta "Sue" Parsons, 51 of Belleville, Il, born, August 3, 1952 in Perryville, Mo, died Friday, May 28, 2004 at St. Lukes Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.
Memorials- To the Als Society
Visitation- Friday, June 4, 2004 from 5-7 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Il.
Funeral- Funeral service 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Private burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, Il
  Gary Douglas Patrick 48, of Belleville, IL born February 16, 1956 in Belleville, IL died Monday September 20, 2004 at St. Louis University Hospital.
Memorials: American Diabetes Association
Visitation: 11:00am- 12:45 pm Thursday Sept 23, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Graveside service and burial will be held at 1:00 pm at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL
Opal B. (White) Pearce, 96 of Swansea, Il, born June 15, 1907 in Flora, Il, died, Sunday, June 13, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials to- Hospice of Southern Il, Unity Chap. #403 O.E.S or the American Heart Association
Visitation- 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.An Eastern Star service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral- 1 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville with Jerry Joyce officiating. Burial Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Il at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004.
  Mary Peila, 81 of Belleville, IL born Febuary 6, 1923 in Christopher, Illinois died Monday October 11, 2004 at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, IL
Memorials: Alzheimers Association
Visitation: 4-7 pm Tuesday October 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral: 11:00 am Wednesday October 13, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Caseyville City Cemetery, Caseyville, IL
  Ted G. Perry Jr. 52 of Cahokia, IL born January 31, 1952 in E. St. Louis, IL died Wednesday September 15, 2004 at his residence.
Visitation- 4-8 pm Thursday September 16, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am Friday September 17, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
  Eva Peterson, 95 of Belleville, formerly of E. St. Louis, IL, born April 4, 1909 in Worchester Mass, died October 8, 2004 at Calvin Johnson
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or to the donor's Choice.
Visitation: Monday, Oct 11, 2004 10-10:45am at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral Service: Monday, Oct 11, 2004 will leave funeral home at 10:45am for a 11:00am graveside at Forever Mt. Hope, Belleville, IL
Zachariah Mathew Phegley 17 months of Collinsville, IL. born January 30, 2003 died Monday July 19, 2004 at Childrens Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Visitation: 5-8 pm Monday July 26, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Meet at 11:00 am Tuesday July 27, 2004 for a Graveside Service at St. John's Cemetery, Collinsville, IL
  Martin Riley Powell, 70, of Belleville, IL born October 25, 1933 in Carrollton, IL died Monday July 5, 2004 at his residence.
Private Burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
ALPHA AND OMEGA
Everything has a beginning and ending
Iva Nora (Harper) Prince, 95, of Belleville, IL, born November 3, 1909 in Clinton, KY, passed away peacefully on her 95th Birthday November 3, 2004 at Four Fountains Convalscent Center, Belleville, IL
Memorial to: Donors Choice
Visitation: Friends may call from 3-7pm on Sunday November 7, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am Monday November 8, 2004at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Wendell Garrison officiating. Burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
Charles C. Proffer 73 of O' Fallon, IL born April 1, 1931 in E. St. Louis, IL died Tuesday May 25, 2004 at Cambridge House, O'Fallon, IL
Memorials to: Community Bible Church or Shriners Children Hospital
Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday May 26, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Patrol walk-through at 7:15 p.m. & Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral: Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday May 27, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL burial will be at Valhalla Mausoleum, Belleville, IL
Ruth E. Pyle, (Alberti), died January 13, age 98, in St. Paul, Minnesota. A long-time resident of the Belleville area.
Visitation 12 noon Friday, January 16, 2004 at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Belleville.
Funeral - Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2004 at St. Matthew United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Slone officiating. Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville
 
 
Nancy Sara Russell-Raby 56, of Belleville,IL born January 13, 1948 in Gorman, TX died Tuesday August 3, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, IL
Memorials to: In lieu of flowers American Heart Association or American Cancer Society
Visitation: 6-8 pm Thursday August 5, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
There will be an Eastern Star service at 7:00pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville
Funeral: Friday August 6, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva officiating. Burial will be held at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO.
David E. Raffety, 61 of Troy, IL, born November 14, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL, died, Friday, February 27, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials- To Cornerstone Christian Church
Visitation- Sunday, February 29, 2004 from 3-8 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral- Funeral service 1:00 PM. Monday, March 1, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rick Hodshire officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, IL
Frederick R. Rasch, 86 of Fairview Heights, Illinois, born April 14, 1918 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, died Sunday November 28, 2004 at Memorial Hospital Belleville, Illinois
Memorials to: St. John's United Church of Christ
Visitation: 10:00 am- 2:30 pm Saturday December 4, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 2:30 pm Saturday December 4, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Pastor Georgia White-Kisselering officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Paul R. Richter Jr., 94, of Belleville, IL, born December 21, 1909 in Lebanon, IL, died Thursday, September 2, 2004 at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, IL.
Memorials to: St. Pauls Home or Heartland Hospice or to 1st United Presbyterian church.
Visitation:Tuesday September 7, 2004 from 4-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home and a Masonic service to be held at 7:30pm on Tuesday. Friends may also call on Wed. September 8, 2004 10-11am at 1st United Presbyterian Church.Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11am September 8, 2004 at the 1st United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer and the Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva officiating with burial at Valhalla Garden of Memory in Belleville.
Lester W. Ripley, 93 of Waterloo, IL formerly of Belleville and E. St. Louis, IL born April 15, 1911 in E. St. Louis, IL died Friday August 6, 2004 at Monroe County Care & Rehab Center, Waterloo, IL
Memorials to: St. Matthew United Methodist Church or The Alzheimers Association
Visitation: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Monday August 9, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Monday August 9, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
  Donald "Don" Leslie Rolph Jr. 62 of Freeburg, IL born January 22, 1942 in Kankakee, IL died Tuesday September 7, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorial to: The Family
Visitation: 4-8 pm Thursday September 9, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am Friday September 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Robert Denny & Rev. Doug Nance. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
Kathryn L. "Katie" (Bush) Rojas, 79, of Troy, IL born September 10, 1924 in Sparta, IL died Monday July 5, 2004 at her residence.
Memorials to: Hospice of Southern Illinois
Visitation: 2-7 pm Sunday July 11, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Monday July 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Jim Donahue officiating. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
Mark Anthony Rose, 53, of Collinsville, IL, born November 12, 1950 in St. Louis, MO. , died Thursday July 15, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials may be may to Disabled American Veterans
By his request, cremation will be held with Burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO
  Nancy E. (Biggs) Rosenberg, 77 of Belleville, IL born September 27, 1926 in Petersburg, IL, died Tuesday March 30, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials: Memorials are prefered to the American Cancer Society or St. Matthews Unitied Methodist Church - SIM Ministry
Visitation: Friends may call from 12:00-2:45 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral 2:45 p.m. Friday April 2, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Slone officiating. Burial Lake View Memorials Gardens, Fairview Heights

Dr. Fred Edward Rose, 93, of Whitewater, Wisc. formerly of Belleville, IL. born February 20, 1911 in Millstadt, IL ,died Monday, May 31, 2004 at Fairhaven Retirement Community, Whitewater Wisconsin.

Memorials: Memorials can be directed to St. Paul United Church of Christ, Belleville, Illinois, Adult Education Fund, or to the Fairhaven Foundation, Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Visitation: Friends may call from 10:00 AM until Noon Saturday June 5th 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.

  Alby (Lebruska) Ross, 92, of Belleville, IL born March 9, 1912 in Belleville, IL died Saturday, July 3, 2004 at Freeburg Care Center
Memorials: May be made to the family
Visitation: 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday, July 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Monday, July 12, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL
Selma Katheryn Roth, (Knapp), 86, of Belleville, IL died October 28, 2004 at her residence.
At her request no visitation, private grave site rites at Lake View Memorial Gardens with Rev. Ann Asper Wilson officiating.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ in Belleville.
Arrangements by Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Julia E. (Herr) Rowland, 90, of Swansea, IL born October 14, 1913 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday June 6, 2004 at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Belleville.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville
Visitation: Friends may call from 9:30 to 11:30am on Wednesday June 9, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:30am on Wednesday June 9, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
Harold E. Ruffner Sr, 81 of Belleville, IL, born may 5, 1922 in E.St.Louis, IL, died, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003 in the hospital, Troy, Mich, with his son and family by his side.
Memorials - to Shriners Hospital for Children
Visitation- 3-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Legion of Honor walk through at 7:00 p.m. follow by a Jester walk through at 7:13 p.m. and a masonic service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral- Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Elizabeth Kanerka and Dr. Fred Cornell officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, IL.
Mary nee Evansco Ruggiero, 90 of Florissant, MO formerly long time resident of Fairview Heights, died Thursday, March 11, 2004 at the St. Vincent DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, MO
Memorials to Alzheimer's Assoc. of St. Louis
Visitation- 2-8 p.m. Monday March 15, 2004, prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral- Funeral procession will leave at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday March 16, 2004 from Kurrrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL to St. Alberts the Great Catholic Church, Fairview Heights, IL for a 10:00 a.m. mass of Christian Burial with Father Andy Knopik.
 
Robert R. Schmulbach, 62, of Millstadt, IL, born July 30, 1941 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday April 14, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Memorials to-Cornerstone Christian Church Building FundVisitation-3-8 pm Sunday April 18, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home,
Belleville,IL
Funeral-12:15 pm Monday April 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rick Hodshire officiating. Burial National Cemetery Jefferson Barracks, MO
Special Thanks to the Staff at Memorial Hospital ICU & IMCU and Memorial Convalescent Center.
Patricia L. (LaSalle) Schramm, 68 of Waterloo, IL born August 16, 1935 in Hammond, IN , died Monday, March 29, 2004 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO
Memorials to St. Louis University Division of HE-ONC
Visitation- 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral- Funeral 1:30 pm Friday April 2, 2004 At Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev Stephen Fickas officiating. Private Family Internment will be held.
  Raymond D. Scott Jr., 60 of O'Fallon, IL Born August 3, 1943 in Louisana, MO died Tuesday March 30, 2004 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare in Lebanon, IL
Memorials to Muscular Dystrophy
Visitation- 5-8 p.m. Thursday April 1, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral- 11:30 a.m. Friday April 2, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Ellsworth officiating. Private Family Internment will be held.
  Herman A. Schandl, 83 of Belleville, Illinois, born September 23, 1921 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Friday September 10, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials or Masses to St. Augustine of Canterbury
Visitaion: 2-7 pm Sunday December 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Prayer service at 4:00 pm at the funeral home.
Funeral: Funeral Procession will leave the funeral home at 9:45 am Monday December 13, 2004 for a 10:00am mass of Christian burial at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, Belleville, IL with Father Andrew Knopik officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL
  Margaret R. "Margie" (Roberts) Schneider, 87, of Belleville, IL, born November 26, 1917 in New Baden, Illinois, died Sunday December 5, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials to: Belleville Humane Society
Visitation: 3-7 pm Tuesday December 7, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 11:00 am Wednesday December 8, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Beth Starbuck officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
William H. Schottel, 76 of Belleville, Il, born November 22, 1927 in St. Louis, MO died Friday, June 11, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, Il.

Visitation:2-8pm Monday June 14, 2004 with a prayer service at 5pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral:Funeral procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:30am Tuesday June 15, 2004 for a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peters Cathedral Catholic Church in Belleville, IL with Monsignor James Buerster officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel cemetery, Belleville, IL.

Elmer A. Schuessler 95, of Swansea, IL., born July 6, 1909 in Belleville, IL., died Friday, December 10, 2004 at
Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ or St. Paul Nursing Home.
Visitation:Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL. A masonic Service will be held at 7pm Monday at the Funeral Home.
Funeral:Funeral services will be held at 10:30am Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with the Rev. Ann Asper-Wilson officiating. Entombment will be at Valhalla Garden of Memory Mausoleum.
Louise A. (Doherty) Schutzenhofer, 76 of Columbia, Il, born Feb. 24, 1928 in East St.Louis, Il, died, Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Il
By her request cremation was held.
Visitation- 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Il
Funeral-Memorial service 3 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral home, Belleville with Rick Hodshire officiating. Private burial of Cremains will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Jerry Lee Seaton, 70 of Belleville, IL, born December 19, 1933 in Washington Park, IL died March 17, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials preferred to Sterling Baptist Church
Visitation- 4-7 p.m. Friday March 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral- 7:30 p.m. Friday March 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Brother Randy Loeschen officiating, Private Burial at Valhalla Cemetary, Belleville, IL.
  Herbert Settle, 70 of Belleville, Il, Born July 4, 1933 in E.St.Louis,Il, died, Monday, March 1, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, Il
Memorials- To Hospice of Southern Il.
Visitation- Wednesday, March 3, 2004 from 10-12:30 p.m at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral- Funeral procession will leave at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004 from Kurrus Funeral Home to St. Mary's Catholic Church for a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Clarence Zachman officiating. Burial St. Adalberts Cemetery, Fairview Hgts, Il.
  Anna M. Sheets, 89 of Cahokia, Il, born October 25, 1914 in East St.Louis, Il, died, Monday, June 7, 2004 at the Cahokia Nursing Home.
Memorials to: Shriners Hospital for Children
Visitation: 9-10a.m. Thursday June 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Doug White officiating. Burial will be held at Forever Mount Hope in Belleville, IL
Warren D. Shepheard Jr. 56 of Belleville, IL born January 17, 1948 in E. St. Louis, IL died Monday May 24, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials to: Make-a-Wish Foundation
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday May 28, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Memorial service will be at 7:00 p.m.on Friday May 28, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. with Rev. Nancy Spiers officiating. Private internment will be held.
  Denise H. (Montrieux) Simmons, 81 of Belleville, IL, born January 22, 1923 in Deurne, Belgium, died Friday, March 19, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville.
Memorials- To Alzheimers Association, The American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Visitation- 4-8 p.m Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral- Memorial service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Fr. Jack McEvilly officiating.
By her request cremation was held.
John F. "Jack" Simmons, 81, of Belleville, IL born April 26, 1923 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday May 25, 2004 at Four Fountains Convalesant Center in Belleville, IL. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association, American Cancer Society or Family Hospice.Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Tuesday June 1, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville. A Prayer service will be held a 5:00PM on Tuesday.Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:15am Wednesday June 2, 2004 from the Kurrus Funeral Home for a 9:30am Mass of Christian burial at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Belleville, IL. with Fr. Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO

Scott Richard Smith, 43 of O'Fallon, IL, born Jan. 21, 1961 in Meadville, Pa. died, Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville.
Memorials- Memorials may be made to the Lauren Smith Education Fund or for the sound equipment at the First Baptist Church.
Visitation- 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 at the First Baptist Church, 10401 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Hgts, IL, and from 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2004 at the Church until time of service.
Funeral- Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20,2 004 at the First Baptist Church, Fairview Hgts, IL with Rev. Charley Westbrook officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, IL Kurrus Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Sharon K. Smith, (Ford), 62 of Belleville, IL., born July 22, 1941 in East St. Louis,IL., died, Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville.
Memorials- to the American Diabetes Association
Visitation- 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral-Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy Atkins officiating. Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
  Maxim "Max" Snellenberger, 66 of Belleville, IL, born April 2, 1937 in Forest Park, IL, died , Friday, Feb. 20,2004 at St.Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville.
No visitation or Service, By his request cremation was held.
Charles H. Snyder III, 57 of Belleville IL born December 16, 1946 in E. St. Louis, IL died Sunday October 31, 2004 at his residence.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm on Wednesday November 3, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral: Funeral Procession will leave the funeral home at 9:45am Thursday November 4, 2004 for a 10:00am mass of Christian burial at St. Henry's Catholic Church with Msgr. Voss officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Memorials: may be given to Family Hospice of Belleville Area.
Fairlene (Grizzell) Spencer, 93 of Swansea, IL, born January 4, 1911 in Ava, IL, died Thursday April 29, 2004 at Memorial Convalescent Center in Belleville, IL
Memorial preferred to: Hospice of Southern Illinois
Visitation: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev Dan Eby officiating. Burial will be at Lake Veiw Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL

Ida I. nee Sessions Stancliff, 96, of Fairview Heights, IL born November 17, 1907 in Corning, Arkansas died Monday, October 4, 2004 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare, Lebanon, IL
Memorials:
Visitation: 10 am - 1 pm Saturday October 9, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 1:00 pm Saturday October 9, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. James Lowe officiating. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL

Arline (Crane) Stephens of Belleville, IL born November 29, 1925 in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday August 10, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials to: St. John's United Church of Christ or Shriners Children's Hospital
Visitation: 4-8 pm Friday August 13, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 10:00 am Saturday August 14, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Pastor Georgia White-Kisslring officiating. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Honorable C. Glenn "Owlie" Stevens, 62, of Belleville, IL, born October 29, 1941 in Rockford, IL, and fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on May 18, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Memorials to: American Cancer Society
Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00- 8:30 p.m. Friday May 21, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:45 a.m. from Kurrus Funeral Home to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Belleville, IL for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial on Saturday May 22, 2004 with Father Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL
  Arline (Crane) Stephens of Belleville, IL born November 29, 1925 in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday August 10, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials to: St. John's United Church of Christ or Shriners Children's Hospital
Visitation: 4-8 pm Friday August 13, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 10:00 am Saturday August 14, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Pastor Georgia White-Kisslring officiating. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Bob A. "Suds" Sudberry, 66 of Prairie Du Pont, IL, born Sept. 13, 1937 in East St. Louis, IL, died, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004 at his residence.
Visitation- 11:00 a.m Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville,
Funeral-Funeral service 1:00 pm. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, IL
Barbara A. Suhany (Eberle), 62, of Fairview Hgts., IL, born October 21, 1941 in E. St. Louis, IL died Monday July 12, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials to: American Diabetes Association
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Wednesday July 14, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral:Funeral procession will leave at 9:30am on Thursday July 15, 2004 for a 10am Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fairview Hgts., IL, Burial will be a Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Belleville
Ryan Cox Schwartz, 32, of Belleville, Ill., born Oct. 6, 1971, passed into eternal life Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill., following a difficult illness.
In honor of Ryan's lifetime example, memorials may be made to the "Indigent Care Fund, Memorial Hospital Foundation."
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Monday, Sept. 20, 2004 and from 10 to 11am Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11am Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill., with the Rev. Rick Hodshire officiating. In keeping with Ryan's wishes, funeral services will also be held at Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY., Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004.
Burial will be in his family's Cox-Christian Cemetery, Morehead, KY.
Loraine V. (Kinder) Stotts, 87 of Belleville, IL, born June 20, 1917 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, died Monday November 15, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Memorials to: St. Paul's Home
Visitation: 5-9 pm Thursday November 18, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 11:00 am Friday November 19, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
  Robert C."Tree" Sweeney, 74 of Belleville, IL born August 23, 1930 in East St. Louis, IL died November 19, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to The Robert C. Sweeney Fund in care at 1st Bank, 6323 W. Main St. Belleville, IL
Memorial mass will be held Wednesday November 24, 2004 at 10:00am at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with the Msgr Marvin Volk officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery at a later date.
Guy K. Boyd "Syke", 84, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Oct 22, 1919 in Cadiz, KY, died Friday, Sept 10, 2004, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Memorials-First Baptist Church Royal Ambassador, Fairview Heights, IL or American Cancer Society
Visitation 2-7 Sunday, Sept 12, at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
10-11 Monday, Sept 13, at First Baptist Church, Fairview Heights, IL
Funeral-11:00 am Monday Sept 13, 2004 at 1st Baptist Church, Fairview Heights, IL with Rev Dan Eby officiating.
Burial- Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
 
Thelma L. Tauber (Mills) 89 of Belleville, IL, born Sept. 12, 1914 in Woburn, IL
and she grew up in Greenville, IL died, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville.
Memorials- To Emmaus Ministries, 921 W. Wilson Ave. Chicago,IL, 60640 or Peace Lutheran Church
Visitation- 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville,
and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until time of service.
Funeral- Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville with Pastor Richard Brendel officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, IL
  Frank Taylor Jr, 85 of Belleville, IL, born November 7, 1918 in Grayville, IL., died Friday, July 2, 2004 at Memorial Hosptial, Belleville, IL
Visitation: Tuesday, July 6, 2004 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL
Funeral: Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 2:30pm at Kurrus Funeral Home Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
  Lloyd E. "Wart" Thierry Jr. 72 of Swansea, IL born April 10 ,1932 in Belleville, IL died Wednesday August 4, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL
By his request cremation was held. Private service will be held at Valhalla Cemetery.
Naomi "Tippy" (Gray) Tipton, 89 of Belleville, Il, born January 27, 1915 in Puxico, Mo, died Monday June 14, 2004 at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, IL
Memorials- Winstanley Baptist Church Building Fund, Alzheimers Association or the American Cancer Society.
Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Thursday June 17, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday June 18, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL

  Rev. Dona Tipton, 94, of Belleville, IL born Feb. 6, 1910 in Maries County, MO died Tuesday June 29, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials to: Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Thursday July 1, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 1:00 p.m. Friday July 2, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Kurrelmeyer officiating. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
  Doris Ellen Trefftzs, 90, of Swansea, IL born June 21, 1914 in Pinkneyville, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on, Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea, IL
Memorials: Winstanley Baptist Church Fairview Heights, IL
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Friday June 25, 2004 from the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday June 26, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Dr. Steve Phillips officiating. Burial will be at Oakgrove Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL with Rob Mathis Officiating.
 
James A Usery 62 of Belleville, IL born Jan. 22, 1942 in East St.Louis, IL, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials- In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Endowment Fund or Hospice of Southern IL or the Arthritis Foundation
Visitation- 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
a prayer service at 4 p.m. Tuesday,
Funeral- Funeral procession will leave 8:45 a.m. Wednesday from Kurrus Funeral Home to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for a 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial with Msgr. Marvin Volk officiating. Burial Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St.Louis, Mo.
 
Jane Esther (Painter) Van Law, 79, of Swansea, IL born December 16, 1924 in Xenia, OH died Saturday July 3, 2004 at Four Fountains Convalescent Center, Belleville, IL
Preceded in death by: Husband- Junior Van Law
Parents- Morris E. & Fern Esther nee Wheeler Painter
Survived by: Daughter- Sylvia Sue (John) Oglesby, Swansea, IL
Private Internment will be held.
  Catherine V. Vassen, (Bitto) 92 of Belleville, IL, born May 27, 1911 in Westville, IL died, Friday, Feb. 20,2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville.
Memorials- To St. Paul's Nursing Home
Visitation- 4-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral-Graveside service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 at the Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, IL
Samuel W. Vaughn, 90 of Belleville, Il. born September 12, 1913 in Hamilton Co., IL , died Saturday, May 8, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, Ill.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Rob Morris Chapter #98 O.E.S. or Gothic Lodge Scholarship Fund
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday May 11, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Legion of Honor Walkthrough will be held at 7:20pm followed by a Masonic Service will be held at 7:30pm Monday
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, May 12, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens.
  Marie L. (Michael) Verdun, 87 of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly from Belleville, IL born August 15, 1917 in E. St. Louis, IL died Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at Anderson Hospital
Visitation: Friday, December 10, 2004 from 10-1:00pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Friday, Decemeber 10, 2004 1:00pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Nancy L. (Sitzes) Vines, 61 of Bellevile, IL, born July 12, 1942 in Desloge, MO, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at her residence.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Thursday April 15, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday April 16, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Kurrelmeyer officiating. Burial will be at Forever Mt. Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL
 
  Jimmy A. Waeltz, 57 of Millstadt, IL born August 26, 1947 in Belleville, IL died Monday November 22, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL
By his request cremation was held.
Visitation: 9-11 pm Saturday November 27, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday November 27, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
  Carole A. (Conroy) Wake 69, of Belleville, IL born February 2, 1935 in Alton, Illinois, died Thursday November 25, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials to: Donor's Choice
Visitation: 10:00 am-1:00 pm Monday November 29, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 1:00 pm Monday November 29, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Chaplin Ron Simpson officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory.
Ann Marie (Abromovich) Walker, 54 of Freeburg, IL born November 24, 1949, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Visitaiton: Tues, June 22, from 5-9pm at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral: 11:00am Wed, June 23 at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL with Pastor Doug White officiating with a private burial.
George J. Walsh, 80 of Belleville, Illinois, born February 1, 1923 in St. Louis, MO, died January 19, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials; Hospice of Southern Illinois or Belleville Area Humane Society.
Visitation- 4-8 Wednesday January 21, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral- Procession will leave at 9:45 Thursday January 22, 2004 for 10 am Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace, Belleville, IL
By his request cremation will be held and private interment to be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL
  David L. Waltman, 64 of Collinsville, IL . Born Dec. 28,1939 in E. St. Louis, IL, died, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004 at his residence. No visitation. Private burial will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
  Thais V. Warren, 88 of Fairview Heights, IL born June 26, 1915 in E. St. Louis, IL died Tuesday April 20, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Belleville, IL
Memorial to: Shiners Hospital
Visitation: 12-1p.m. Thursday April 22, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral:1:00 p.m. Thursday April 22, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville with Rev Elizabeth Kanerva officiating, Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
  Edna M. Watson (Vogt), 90, of Belleville, IL born April 20, 1914 in Belleville, IL died Saturday September 11, 2004 at the Dammert Geriatric Center in Belleville, IL
Private services will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
Arrangements being made by Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Ray Wheat, 71, of Waterloo, IL. formerly of Belleville, Born April 24, 1932 in E. St. Louis, IL, Died Saturday, January 30, 2004 at Monroe County Rehabilitation Center.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Anchor of Life Church
Visitation: Friends may call from 2-8pm Sunday February 1, 2004 and from 10am until time of service Monday February 2, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral will be held at 2:30pm Monday February 2, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville with Rev. Thomas Hart officiating. Burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
  Frieda Lillian nee Jesse Walker Wells 95 of Belleville, IL, born May 25, 1909 in Relfe, MO died Friday September 17, 2004 at The Dammert Geriatric Center, Belleville, IL.
She retired after 40 years of service as a Sales Clerk for Sears. She was a member of Signal Hill Lutheran Church.
Memorials: Signal Hill Lutheran Church or Our Lady of the Snows Shrine
Visitation: 10:00-11:00 am Monday September 20, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 11:00 am Monday September 20, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Burial will be held at Forever Mount Hope, Belleville, IL
Robert W. Wilkerson 85, of Belleville, IL born May 25, 1919 in E. St. Louis, IL died Monday October 11, 2004 at Four Fountain Convalescent Center, Belleville, IL
Memorials: Alzheimers Unit at Four Fountains
Hospice of Southern Illinois
Our World Adult Day Care Center, O'Fallon, IL
St. Matthew Methodist Church
Visitation: 4-8 pm Wednesday October 13, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: 11:00 am Thursday Ocotber 14, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL

Kenneth E. Williams 82 of Fairview Heights, IL born March 29, 1922 in E. St. Louis, IL died Sunday June 20, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials: Shriner Hospital For Children, Surgery for Needy Children Fund of the Jr. Wednesday Club or Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church
Visitation: 3-9 pm Wednesday June 23, 2004 & 9:30-11:00 a.m. Thursday June 24, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Director Staff walk thru at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday June 23, 2004 followed by a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral: Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday June 24, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Fr. Dennis Voss officaiting. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.

  Robert T. Williams 76 of Fairview Heights, IL born November 28, 1927 in E. St. Louis, IL died Wednesday September 15, 2004 at his residence.
Memorials: Hospice of Southern Illinois, Immanuel United Church of Christ or R. Lannon Williams Scholarship at SWIC
Visitation: 4-8 pm Friday September 17, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home
10:30-11:00 am Saturday September 18, 2004 at Immanuel United Church of Christ, E. St. Louis, IL
Funeral: 11:00 am Saturday September 18, 2004 at Immanuel United Church of Christ, E. St. Louis, IL with Rev Robert Horn officiating. Burial with be held at Forever Mount Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL
Edward "Tom" Williamson, 64 , of Belleville, IL born December 11, 1939 in Blue Island, IL died Saturday July 24, 2004 at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Memorials may be made to John Wayne Cancer Institute or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Visitation- 4-8 pm Tuesday July 27, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral- 10:30 am Wednesday July 28, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral, Belleville, IL with Father Robert Simpson officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Fairview Heights, IL.
Rev. Leslie E. Wilson, 98 of Belleville, IL, born December 30, 1905 in Richland County, IL, died Saturday, January 17, 2004 at his son's residence.
Memorials to St. George Episcopal Church Organ Fund
Visitation: Friends may call from 1pm Thursday January 22, 2004 until time of service at St. George Episcopal Church in Belleville
Memorial Service will be held at 2pm Thursday, January 22, 2004 at St. George Episcopal Church, 105 East D Street, Belleville, IL 62220 with Bishop Beckwith of Diocese of Springfield, IL officiating.
By his request cremation was held and interred in the memorial garden at St. George's Episcopal Church
  Charlotte M. (Davis) Wohlgemuth, 81 of Belleville born October 31, 1922 in E. St. Louis, IL died Saturday May 15, 2004 died in Belleville, IL.
Visitation:11am-1pm Tuesday May 18, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville IL
Funeral:Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday May 18, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville IL with the Rev. Douglas Cripe officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Cemetery, Belleville, IL
  Kevin L. Wood, 40, of Fairview Hgts., IL, born January 8, 1964 in Camp Lejune, NC, Died February 14, 2004 in Belleville, IL
Memorials: Memorials maybe made to Teen Challenge International of Peoria, IL or American Diabetes Assoc.
Visitation: Friends may call from noon till 1:00pm on Tuesday February 17, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday February 17, 2004 at the Kurrus Funeral Home. By his request cremation will be held.
 
 
 
  Hazel E. (Schuhart) Zeiss 102 of Belleville, IL born July 24, 1902 in Adams County, Camp Point, IL died Wednesday September 22, 2004 at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, IL
Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or St. Matthew United Methodist Church
Visitation: 10-11 am Friday September 24, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: 11:00 am Friday September 24, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Il with Rev Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
Larry W. Zinn, 46, of Millstadt, IL born June 19, 1958 in Red Bud, IL died peacefully, Saturday, August 14, 2004 at his residence,surrounded by his family after a heroic 3 year battle with cancer.
Memorials: American Cancer Society or Hospice of Southern Illinois
Visitaiton: Friends may call on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 from 4-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Dave Harbison officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL