Kurrus Funeral Home - 2005 Obituaries


2005 Services
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	Dale K. Aaron, 51, of Fairview Heights, IL, born August 21, 1953 in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, May 14, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Memorials to: Treehouse Wildlife Center or Dale Earnhardt Foundation Visitation- Friends may call from 11-1pm Saturday May 21, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral- Memorial service will be held at 1 pm Saturday May 21, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Sloan officiating.
	Kirby L. Alexander, 75, of Cahokia, IL, born November 9, 1929 in Newburg, MO, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, IL Memorials: Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society Visitation: Friends may call from 11-1pm Monday, November 7, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1pm Monday, November 7, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating. There will be a private burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Tuesday, November 8, 2005.
	Virginia Marie Allen nee Meyer, 85, of Belleville, IL, born July 22, 1920 in Granite City, IL, died Monday July 25, 2005 at the Dammert Geriatric Center in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 10:45 am Friday, July 29, 2005 from Kurrus Funeral Home for a 11:00am Mass of Christian burial at St. Henry Catholic Church in Belleville, IL with Msgr Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Edwardsville, IL.
	Ferrel B. Allen, 82 of Belleville, IL born April 30, 1922 in Hindsboro, Illinois, died Sunday December 12, 2004 at Barnes Hospital Memorials to: Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation-The Stroke Center Fund Visitation: 4-8 pm Wednesday December 15, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 10:00 am Thursday December 16, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Ed Weston officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
	Naomi Allard, 72 of Swansea, IL, born September 19, 1932 in Buckner, Illinois, died Thursday, August 4, 2005 at her residence. Funeral: A funeral procession will be leaving Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL at 10:45 am Tuesday, August 9, 2005 for a 11:00am graveside service at Mount Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL. Please visit: www.stlharmony.org to make donations or other info.
	Alma T Allison, 99, of Belleville, IL. born October 12, 1905 in Jefferson Co. MO.,died Sunday August 14, 2005 at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, IL. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with Rev. Wendell Garrison and Dr. Steve Phillips officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
	Juanita H. Atkins (Collins), 81, of Port Charlotte, Florida, born August 18, 1923 in Hannibal, Missouri, died Monday June 20, 2005 at her residence Funeral: There will be a Graveside Service at 12:30 pm Wednesday June 29, 2005 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO with Rev. Rolla Utley officiating.
	Charles A. Auer, 99 of Belleville, IL, born May 27, 1905 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday, January 24, 2005 at Memorial Convalescent Center, Belleville, IL Memorials: Hope Church, Belleville, Illinois Visitation: 4-8 pm Wednesday January 26, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral Service: 11:00 am Thursday January 27, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Darrell Coons & Rev. Bob Coon officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Margaret "Ailene" Auner nee Boley, 77, of Belleville, IL born May 28, 1928 in Springfield, MO, died on Saturday, December 24, 2005 at Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL. Loving wife, mother and grandmother.Memorials: Memorials may be given to the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois or the Lupus Foundation of America.Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Monday, December 26, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL and from 10-11am on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at Signal Hill United Methodist Church.Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11am on Tuesday December 27, 2005 at the Signal Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Ray Long officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
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	Betty Baker nee Vivirito, 71, of Smithton, IL, born January 15, 1934 in St. Louis, MO, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Funeral: A funeral procession will leave at 9:30 am Friday July 15, 2005 from Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL for a 10:00 am Mass of Christian burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Smithton, IL with Father Kenneth York officiating. Burial will be at Smithton Cemetery, Smithton, IL.
	William John Barber, 79, of Columbia, IL, born December 24, 1925 in E. St. Louis, IL., died Monday May 30, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to charity of donors choice. Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00-8:00pm on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday June 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Friz officiating. Burial will be in Lake Veiw Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Fairview Heights, IL
	Kathryn M. Barnhart nee Wilson, 71 of Belleville, IL, born October 15, 1933 in Mounds, IL, died Monday, August 29, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Visitation - Friends may call from 1-2:15 pm on Wednesday, Aug 31, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Graveside Service at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, Aug 31, 2005 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Fairview Heights, IL.
	William P. "Bill" Bartsch, 45, of Belleville, IL, born May 5, 1959 in St. Louis, MO, died Tuesday April 26, 2005 at his residence. Memorials preferred to The Bartsch Children's Education Fund c/o Debby Bartsch Visitation: Friends may call from 4-9 pm Thursday April 28, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral: The funeral procession will be leaving Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:30 am Friday April 29, 2005 for a 10:00am mass of Christian burial at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church in Belleville, IL with Father Andrew Knopik officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Barbara Beaird (Doerr) 73, of Shiloh, IL, born January 24, 1932 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, died Saturday June 4, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois Graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday June 15, 2005 at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL with Rev. David Huff officiating
	Lizetta "Jane" (Rhein) Beatty, 69 of Belleville, Illinois, born July 1, 1935 in Belleville, Illinois, died Wednesday March 23, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL Memorials to: St. Paul's United Church of Christ or The Cancer Treatment Center-TLC Visitation-4-8pm Friday March 25, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois Funeral: 11:00 am Saturday March 26, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois. Private Family Entombment will be a Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum, Belleville, Illinois
	Edward E. Beaty Sr., 86, of Swansea, IL, born February 18, 1919 in Hurst, Illinois, died Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis, MO Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Friday, September 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Masonic service will be held at 7:30pm. Funeral: Funeral services will be at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rick Lay officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	Elmer J. Bernhard, 92 of Belleville, IL, born January 11, 1913 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, IL Funeral: A Funeral procession will leave at 9:30 am Friday, July 1, 2005 from Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL for a 10:00am Mass of Christian burial at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church in Belleville, IL with Father Andrew Knopik officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Geneva M. nee Foster Black, 90 of Swansea, IL, fromerly of Cahokia, IL, born December 29, 1914 in Kennett, MO, died Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Visitation-Friends may call from 5-8pm Wed. September 7, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. A Eastern Star service will be held at 7:00pm. Funeral: Funeral Services will be at 10:00am on Thursday September 8, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. R. C. Thompson officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Bardwll, KY.
	Kathleen Blincoe nee Hagan, 86, of Belleville, IL, born June 27, 1919 in Hickman, KY died Monday, October 17, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, October 20, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Bill Fox officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
	Dorothy Jeanette Bolieau nee McKee, 78, of Belleville, IL, born February 1, 1927 in St. Louis, MO, died Monday, August 29, 2005 at Four Fountains Convalescent Center, Belleville, IL. Visitation: Freinds may call from 4-8pm Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 12:45pm on Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Wendell Garrison officiating. Burial will be will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis. MO
	Dorothy E. nee Anderson Bone, 82 of Belleville, IL, born August 17, 1922 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday March 2, 2005, along with her sister Doris Fischer Memorials to: Macular Degeneration Foundation, Inc, P.O. Box 531313, Henerson, NV 89053 or www.eyesight.org Visitation: Friends may call from 4 - 8 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Funeral: Funeral Procession will leave at 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2005 from the Kurrus Funeral Home for a 10:30 a.m. service at Signal Hill Lutheran Church, 8100 west Main Street, Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
	Jean M. Bourdeaux, 79, of Belleville, Illinois, born January 14, 1926 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, died Friday February 11, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois By her request her body was donated to St. Louis University School of Medicine
	Geneva Bovinette, 80, of Troy, IL, formerly of Swansea, IL born March 16, 1925 in East St. Louis, IL, died Saturday, July 30, 2005 at Edwardsville Rehabilitation Center, Edwardsville, IL Funeral will be held 1:00pm, Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at Kurrus Chapel, Belleville, IL with Rev. Tim Lewis officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Marie H. Boyd nee Green, 95, of Venice ,Florida since 1975, formerly of E. St. Louis, IL and St. Charles, MO., born August 10, 1909 in Walshville, IL, died Sunday July 3, 2005 at her residence Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11 am Monday, July 11, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev Ray Long officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorials Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
	Helen L. Bracken (Dorway), 88 of Belleville, IL, born December 11, 1916 in Chester, IL, died Sunday May 30, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Thursday June 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday June 3, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Danny James officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Chester, IL
	Neva B. Brooks nee Huitt, 92 of Belleville, IL, born January 1, 1913 in Lesterville, Missouri, died Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at the Lincoln Home in Belleville, IL Visitation- Friends may call from 9-11:30am Friday, September 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11:30am Friday, September 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Horn officiating. A private internment will be held at Lesterville Memorial Cemetery in Lesterville, MO
	Omar A. Brumitt, 80 of O'Fallon, IL, born November 8, 1924 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday May 11, 2005 at Bohannon Care Center in Lebanon, IL Memorials may be given to Shriners Hospital for Children Visitation: Friends may call form 4:00-8:00 pm Friday May 13, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. There will be a Masonic Service at 7:00 pm Friday May 13, 2005 at the funeral home. Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday May 14, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Entombment will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Irma B. Bucknell, (Bosworth) of Mason City, Iowa, born on November 25, 1903 in East St. Louis, Illinois, died March 27, 2005 in Mason City, Iowa. Mmeorials to: First United Presbyterian Church of Belleville or to the PEO Sisterhood. At Irma's request her body was donated to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at the First United Presbyterian Church at 2:00 pm on Saturday April 2, 2005 with the Reverend James D. Ryan and the Reverand Elizabeth Rolf Kanerva officiating. Arrangements being handled by Kurrus Funeral Home
	Ricky Dean Burdell, 51, of Red Bud, IL, born January 1, 1954 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday, August 15, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home .Rev. Andrew Kramer will be officiating at service. Burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL Reception: Friends and Family may gather at the VFW in Red Bud at 6:00pm on Thursday August 18, 2005
	Lucille nee Cron Butcher, 84, of Belleville, IL born July 10, 1920 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, died Wednesday January 12, 2005 at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, Illinois Visitation: 9-11 am Saturday January 15, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois Funeral: 11:00 am Saturday January 15, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev, Larry Patton officiating. Private burial will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Monday January 17, 2005.
	Herman C. Butcher, 83, of Swansea, born October 15, 1921 at Oscar, Ky, died Saturday, January 15, 2005 at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, IL Memorials: St. Paul's Home Belleville, IL Visitation: 4-8:00pm Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Funeral Service: 1:00pm Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev David Raynard officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	George A. Butz, 92, of Collinsville, IL formerly of Belleville, IL, born August 31, 1912 in Mount Vernon, Illinois, died Thursday March 24, 2005 at Freeburg Care Center, Freeburg, Illinois Survived by:Daughters-Patricia Ann (Bob) Davis of Collinsville, IL Stephany Lynn Lawson of Collinsville, IL 14 Grandchildren & 14 Great Grandchildren Funeral: Graveside Service at 1:00pm Friday March 25, 2005 at Sunset Memorial Park, Evansville, Indiana
	Clyde R. Brown, 74, of Belleville, IL, born June 23, 1930 in Poplar Bluff, MO, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at his residence. Memorials: To Children's Miracle Network. Visitation - 4-8 pm Friday, April 22, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral - 1 pm Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Slone officiating. Burial - St Joseph Cemetery, O'Fallon, IL
	Thomas A. Brown, 78 of Swansea, IL, born July 1, 1926 in Sparta, IL, died June 21, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Memorials may be given to Southern Illinios Violence Prevention Center Visitation: Friends may call at 4:00-8:00pm Thursday June 23, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Friends may also call from 9:00-10:00am Friday June 24, 2005 at First United Presbyterian Church Chapel, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be at 10:00am Friday June 24, 2005 at First Presbyterian Church Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva officiating. Burial will be at Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta, IL
	Patricia Ann Buckrod nee Georg 57, of Belleville, IL born March 13, 1948 in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL, following a long illness with breast cancer. Funeral: Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 12 at 11:00am at Kurrus Chapel with Rev. Andrew Kramer officiating. Entombment will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum in Belleville, IL
	John C. Burdell Sr., 81 of Maryville, IL formerly of Fairview Heights, IL, born August 28, 1924 in Granite City, IL, died Tuesday, December 13, 2005 of Cedar Ridge Healthcare in Lebanon, IL Memorials: Alzheimer Association, Edgemont Bible Church or Community of Christ Church in Shiloh, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 9:00am-1:00pm Friday, December 16, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, December 16, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug White officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairveiw Heights, IL.
	Martha M. (Bower) Butzinger, 70, of Freeburg, IL born August 21, 1934 in East St. Louis, IL, died Saturday July 30, 2005 at St. Elizabeths Hospital, Belleville, IL Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Garden of Memory, Belleville, IL.
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	Leslie W. Calvin, 81 of Belleville, IL born August 19, 1923 in Bay City, Michigan, died Monday April 4, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Memorials to: Shriners Hospital for Children Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:00am Friday, April 8, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Eggley officiating. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO
	Hazel B. Fitzpatrick Carden (Martin), 93 of Belleville, Illinois formerly of Beckley, West Virginia, born October 30, 1911 in Glen Hedrick, West Virginia, died Wednesday February 23, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hosptial, Belleville, Illinois Visitation: None Funeral: Private Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday February 28, 2005 at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Belleville, Illinois with Msgr Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, Illinois
	C. Robert Carter, 83 of Fairview Heights, IL, born October 12, 1921 in Centralia, IL, died Monday, October 3, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Visitation: Friends may call from 5-8pm Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, October 6, 2005 at First United Presbyterian Church Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Greg Stovell officiating. Burial will be at 3:00pm at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia, IL
	Mary B. Closterman nee Mattingly, 86 of Belleville ,IL, born April 18, 1919 in St. Louis, MO died Saturday, November 19, 2005 at her residence. Visitation: Friends may call on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 from 9:30 to 10:30am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Belleville, IL Funeral: 10:30 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. John Myler officiating. Burial Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
	John R. "Jack" Coleman Jr., 74, of Lake St. Louis, MO, born January 17, 1931 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, December 11, 2005 at St. Peter's Manor in St. Peter's MO Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, January 21, 2006 with Rev. Blain Tieusley officiating at Unity Christ Church 33 N. Skinner Blvd, Clayton, MO
	Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Cooper nee Milder-Jessen, 67 of Belleville, IL born April 8, 1938 in Clinton, IA, died Sunday, September 4, 2005 at the Lincoln Home in Belleville, IL. Visitation-Wed. September 7, 2005 from 5-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home. Funeral-There will be a private service at the request of the family.
	Martha L. Compton (Leoty), 86, of Belleville, IL, born June 18, 1919 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Saturday, July 2, 2005 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Wendell Garrison Officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
	William J. Compton, 90 of Belleville, IL, born June 5, 1915 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Friday July 8, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm Wednesday July 13, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Dr. Steve Phillips & Rev. Wendell Garrison officiating. Burial will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	William J. Connors Jr., 75, of Chesterfield, MO, formerly of Belleville, IL, born December 10, 1929 in St. Louis, MO, died Thursday, June 16, 2005 at Gardenview Care Center in Chesterfield, MO. Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, June 18, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL
	Michael J. Cooney, 62 of Belleville, IL, born September 30, 1942 in Springfield, Illinois, died Wednesday March 2, 2005 at his residence. Memorials to: In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Poor Clare's Sisters By his request cremation was held. Memorial Visitation & remembrance for dear friends & family will be held from 4-7 pm Friday March 11, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
	Warren R. Crader Sr., 77, of Fairview Heights, IL, born August 15, 1928 on White Eagle, Oklahoma, died Monday, November 7, 2005 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO Memorials: Memorials may be given to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Thursday, November 10, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Stovell officiating. There will be a private internment held at Green Mount Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
	Marxer E. Crowe, 85, of Belleville, IL, born Aug 16, 1919 in East St Louis, IL, died Friday, Jan 28, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Memorials - First Baptist Church, Belleville or Gothic Lodge Scholarship Fund Visitation - From 4-8 PM Sunday, Jan 30, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home and from 10-11 AM Monday, Jan 31, 2005 at First Baptist Church, Belleville, IL Special Service - Masonic Service at 7:30 PM Funeral - 11 AM Monday, Jan 31, 2005 at First Baptist Church, Belleville, IL with Dr. Clarence Haege officiating. Burial - Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Joseph C. Cummins 47 of E. St. Louis, IL, born on August 31, 1957 in E. St. Louis, IL died Friday February 4, 2005 at his residence. Visitation:5:00pm to 7:00pm Sunday February 6, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral:11:00am Monday February 7, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with the Rev. Nancy Robacker officiating. Burial will be at Deadmond Cemetery, Odin, IL
	James Lloyd Cummins, 79, of Fairview Heights, IL, born November 19, 1925 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, July 22, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Dr. Steve Phillips officiating. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
	Mildred Donna Cunningham. Mildred "Peggy" Donna Cunningham, nee Wiseman, 86, of Belleville, Illinois, born May 11, 1919 in East Saint Louis, Illinois, died Sunday, July 10, 2005 at Dammert Geriatric Center, Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Illinois. Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 10:45am, Thursday, July 14, 2005 from the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois for a 11:15 am Mass of Christian Burial at the Apartment Community Chapel or Our Lady of the Snows with Father Andrew Chalkey officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville.
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	John L. Davis, 84, of Belleville, IL born, November 28, 1920 in E. St. Louis, IL., died, Saturday January 15, 2005 at the Cahokia Nursing and Rehabilition Center. Memorials: Shriners Hospital or Donors Choice Visitation: Friends may call from 4-7:30pm on Friday, January 21, 2005 Jester walk through will be held at 7:15pm on Friday Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 7:30pm on Friday January 21, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville with Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva officiating. Private interment will be held.
	Wesley Allen Dent, 83, of Chesterfield, MO, born November 14, 1922 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, November 20, 2005 at St. John Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO Memorials: Memorials may be given to Hospice of Southern Illinois Visitation: Friends may call from 11-1 pm Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Funeral:Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Matthew Friz officiating. A private interment will be held.
	Frances J. (Brown) DeFrates 73, of Belleville, Illinois born November 28, 1931 in Belleville, Illinois, died Wednesday March 23, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, Illinois Memorials to: Visitation: 3-8 pm Friday March 25, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois Funeral: 1:00 pm Saturday March 26, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois with Rev. Ray Long & Rev. Robert Edwards officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	Ruth A. Dickey nee Alston of Belleville, IL died, Saturday November, 12, 2005 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL. Memorials may be made to First United Presbyterian Church of Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4-7pm on Monday, November 14, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL and from 9:30am until time of service at the First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00am at the First United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Greg Stovell officiating. Burial will be at Caldonia Cemetery in Sparta, IL
	Mary K. (Dilport) Dodson, 62 of Steeleville, IL, born July 25, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri, died Sunday April 3, 2005 at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, Illinois Memorials: To the Dodson Family Visitation: 4-8 pm Wednesday April 6, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. and 9:30-10:30 Thursday April 7, 2005 at First Assemby of God Church in Belleville, IL Funeral: 10:30 am Thursday April 7, 2005 at First Assembly of God Church in Belleville, IL with Pastor David Raynaud officiating. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Shrewsbury, Missouri
	Ronald Dean Dyer, 52, of St. Louis, MO, born September 5, 1952 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at Forest Park Hospital in St. Louis, MO Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
	Charles C. Drake, 61, of Collinsville, IL died Saturday, July 16, 2005. Visitation - Friends may call from 12-1 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Graveside Service will be held at 1:15 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2005 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Fairview Heights, IL with Msgr Bernard Voss officiating.
	Joseph F. Doyle, 77, of Belleville, IL, born August 31, 1928 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, November 27, 2005 at Forest Park Hospital in St. Louis, MO Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Midwest Ear Institute, Christ Unity Church in Collinsville or Donors Choice. By his request cremation was held with burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
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	Frances A. "Frannie" nee Hess Eberhardt, 71, of Freeburg, Illinois formerly of Belleville, Illinois, born December 27, 1933 in Oran, Missouri, died Thursday January 20, 2005 at Freeburg Care Center. Freeburg, Illinois Memorials: Hospice of Southern Illinois Visitation: 3-7 pm Sunday January 23, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral: 11:00 am Monday January 24, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Wendell Garrison officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	Edward A. Ederle, 64 of Belleville, IL, born August 9, 1940 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday April 29, 2005 at his residence. Memorials to: BJC Hospice Visitation: 10:30 am-12:15 pm Monday May 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral procession will be leaving Kurrus Funeral Home at 12:15 Monday May 2, 2005 for a 1:00 pm Chapel Service at Sunset Memorial Park, St. Louis, MO with Fr. Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park
	John D. "Jack" Edmondson, 72, of Belleville, Ill., born February 9, 1933 in St. Louis, Mo., died Thursday, June 9, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, Ill. Memorials may be made to Hope Church Building Fund Visitation: Friends may call from 3-8pm on Sunday, June 12, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville and from 10-11am on Monday, June 13, 2005 at Hope Church in Belleville. There will be a Masonic service at 7:30pm on Sunday at the Funeral Home. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, June 13, 2005 at Hope Church in Belleville with Rev. Darrell Coons, and Rev. Bob Coon officiating. Burial at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL.
	Robert L. Edmiston Sr., 94 of Belleville, IL, born January 3, 1911 in Dupo, IL, died Thursday, August 25, 2005 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Monday, August 29, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. There will be a Jester Walk Thru at 7:13pm Monday, August 29, 2005 with a Masonic service to follow at 7:30pm. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva officating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
	Margaret W. "Winnie" Eisenhart, nee Hays, 83, of Sycamore Village, Swansea, IL, born November 2, 1921 in Kansas City, KS died Friday, August 19, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, August 26, 2005 at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church in Overland Park, KS.
	Betty L. Elliot (Barchard) 90, of Belleville, IL , born July 21, 1914 In Toronto, Canada, died Friday March 18, 2005 at Memorial Convalescent, Belleville, IL. Private graveside service will be held Monday March 21, 2005 with Rev Larry Patton officiating at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
	Shirley A. nee Cochran Ellis, 66, of Belleville, IL, born April 16, 1939 in Murphysboro, IL, died Friday, August 12, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm on Sunday, August, 14 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Monday August, 15 2005 from 9-10 am at Apostolic Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, 4400 Hwy 162, Pontoon Beach, IL. Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Monday, August, 15 2005 at Apostolic Pentecostol Tabernacle Church, Pontoon Beach, IL with Rev. John Norman officiating. Burial will be at 3 pm at the Fairview Cemetery in Murphysboro, IL
	Lorene M. Evans nee Smith, 83, of Belleville, IL, born March 30, 1922 in Salem, IL, died Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at Clinton Manor in New Baden, IL Visitation: None Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, September 25, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home. By her request cremation was held.
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	Velma F. Faltus (Jones), 75, of Belleville, IL, born March 31, 1930 in Christopher, IL, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at Forest Park Hospital in St. Louis, MO Memorials: Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Belleville Building Fund Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Monday, May 9, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL and from 10:00-11:00am on Tuesday May 10, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday May 10, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Belleville with Dr. Clarence Haege officiating. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
	James W. Fechter 76, of Belleville, IL, born February 11, 1929 in St. Louis, MO, died Sunday March 20, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL. Memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois Visitation Tuesday March 22, 2005 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Kurrus Funeral Home,Belleville, IL Funeral Tuesday March 22, 2005 1:00 pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. officiating.
	Brian Timothy Fickel, 49, of Belleville, IL, born September 1, 1955 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, died Sunday January 16, 2005 in Maryville, Illinois. Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Max & Miles Trust Fund c/o of West Pointe Bank. No services will be held. Brian's wish was to be cremated. We will celebrate his life together at a later date.
	Doris J. nee Anderson Fischer, 79 of Belleville, born February 27, 1926 in East St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005 in Belleville, IL Memorials: Memorial Hospital Foundation Visitation: Friends may call from 2- 8 p.m. on Sunday , March 6, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Funeral: Funeral Procession will leave at 10:10 a.m. on Monday March 7, 2005 from the Kurrus Funeral Home for a 10:30 a.m. service at Signal Hill Lutheran Church, 8100 west Main Street, Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Forever Mount Hope Cemetery.
	Catherine N. Fischer, 86 of Belleville, IL, formerly of Cairo, IL, born October 29, 1918 in Cairo, IL, died Thursday, June 16, 2005 at Four Fountains Convalescent Center, Belleville, IL There will be a private burial at Calvary Cemetery of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Villa Ridge, IL A Memorial mass will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 16, 2005 at St. Teresa's Catholic Church in Belleville, IL with Father Trevor Murry officiating.
	Judy F. Flynn, 67 of Belleville, IL, born August 28, 1938, in Galesburg, IL, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 29, 2005, at Memorial Convalescent Center, Belleville, IL Visitation: friends may call from 4-8pm on Thursday September 1, 2005, at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Friday, September 2, 2005, at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Gary Zinn officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Camp Point, IL at 4:00pm.
	Jefferson Davis Fox, 76 of Belleville, Illinois, born April 13, 1928 in Charleston, Missouri, went to meet his heavenly Father early on the morning of January 13, 2005 with his family at his bedside. Memorials: Sterling Baptist Church, Fairview Heights, IL Visitation: 4-8 pm Friday January 14, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois Funeral: 1:00pm Saturday January 15, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois with Rev. Randy Loeschen & Rev. Bill Fox officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Mary Catherine Ford (nee Scully), departed this life on Monday, September 26, 2005. Visitation: Mary Catherine will lie in state Thursday, September 29, 2005 from 5-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, 1773 Frank Scott Pkwy W., Belleville, IL. There will be a rosary service held at 5:00pm on Thursday, September 29 at the funeral home. Funeral: There will be a funeral mass at 11:00am Friday, September 30, 2005 at St. Mary's Assumption Roman Catholic Church, 1126 Dolman Street, St. Louis, MO. Entombment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Skrewsbury, MO.
	Jesse J. Fowler, 84 of Fairview Heights, Illinois, born July 17, 1920 in Carruthersville, MO, died Wednesday May 4, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 3-8 pm Sunday May 8, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 8:00 pm Sunday May 8, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Dehake officiating. Burial: Funeral Procession will be leaving Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:45 am on Monday May 9, 2005 for a 10:00 am Graveside Service at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	George U. Frizzell, 78, of Caseyville, IL, born August 6, 1926 in Starline Work, KY, died Friday July 1, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.. Funeral: Funeral will be held Wednesday July 6, 2005 at 1:00 pm at Parkview Church of the Nazarene, Fairview Heights, IL with Rev. Jay Shoff officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
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	Charles S. Gaston, 77, of Belleville, IL, born April 1, 1928 in Chicago, IL died Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm on Friday, November 18, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral service will be at 11 am on Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Fr. Andy Knopik officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
	Brian H. Giessing, 43, of Belleville, IL, born December 15, 1961 in E. St. Louis, IL, died, Sunday July 17, 2005 at his residence. Funeral: Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Thursday, July 21, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Violet L. (Emmons) Gerhard, 83 of Mundelein, Illinois formerly of Belleville, Illinios, born November 24, 1921 in St. Clair, Missouri, died Thursday March 24, 2005 at Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, Illinois. Memorials to: Alzheimer Association Visitation: 10-1 Tuesday March 29, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 1:00pm Tuesday March 29, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	William J. "Bill" Gerlitz Jr., 83 of Fairmont City, IL, born November 27, 1921 in Willisville, IL, died Monday May 2, 2005 at Collinsville Care Center, Collinsville, IL Memorials to: Donors choice Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Wednesday May 4, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Thursday May 5, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Eldon Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	William C. Givens, 71, of Belleville, IL. born October 23, 1933 in St. Louis, MO, died Sunday, February 27, 2005 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO Memorials: Memorials may be made to St. George's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, American Cancer Society, or the Masonic Home of Missouri. Visitation: Friends may call from 2-4pm on Saturday, March 26, 2005 at St. George's Episcopal Church, High and "D" Street in Belleville, IL. Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 4:00pm on Saturday, March 26, 2005 at St. George's Episcopal Church in Belleville, IL with Fr. Christopher Coats officiating. There will be a Masonic Service following the memorial service. Burial of cremated remains will be in St. George's Memorial Garden following the services. By his request Cremation was held.
	Ora R. "Russ" Glasscock 77 of Belleville, IL born March 22, 1927 in Sparta, IL slipped into eternal rest on Wednesday December 15, 2004 at his residence. Memorials to: O'Fallon Public Library, O'Fallon Historical Society or O'Fallon Veterans' Memorial Fund Visitation: 4-8 pm Thursday December 16, 2004, at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral:11:30 am Friday December 17, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Mike Todd officiating. Burial with full military honors will be at Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO Rest Well, Sweet Child of God
	Harriet G. Glasstetter, 87, of Belleville, IL, born September 25, 1918 in Ossining, New York, died, Monday, December 5, 2005 at her resident. She is survived by her Sons-Harold C. Gosline of Roanoke, VA Jody H. (Betty) Gosline of Belleville, IL 5 Grandchildren & 14 Great Grandchildren By her request cremation was held. Arrangements are being handled by Kurrus Funeral Home
	Joseph Michael Gober Sr., 85 of Columbia, IL, born September 29, 1919 in Cicero, IL, died Sunday, July 17, 2005 at the Canterbury Manor, Waterloo, IL. He was a former resident of Chicago and East St.Louis, Ill. Funeral- Funeral procession will leave at 9:15 A.M. Wednesday, July 20, 2005 from Kurrus Funeral Home to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL for a 10:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial with Fr. Steve Gira C.R officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Jay L. Godt, 61 of Belleville, IL, born August 30, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, died, Sunday July 31, 2005 at his residence. Private services will be held of Friday, August 5, 2005.
	Danny E. Goodwin Sr., 73, of Fairview Heights, IL. and resident of Calvin Johnson Nursing Home for the passed 3 years, born April 16, 1932 in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Friday, September 9, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, September 10, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Randy Loeschen officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairveiw Heights, IL
	Marilyn Louise Greathouse, 72, of Homestead, Florida, formerly of Belleville, IL, born October 16, 1932, went to be with her Lord on January 26, 2005 at her residence. Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Westview Baptist Church 2500 Sullivan Drive, Swansea, IL 62226 Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday February 6, 2005 at Westview Baptist Church, Swansea, IL
	Donald R. Gruber, 58 of Caseyville, IL, born February 8, 1947 in Willisville, Illinois, died Friday, November 18, 2005 at his residence. Memorials: Memorials may be given to Our Lord's Lutheran Church ELCA in Maryville, IL or to Hospice of Southern Illinois Visitation: Friends may call from 3-7pm Sunday, November 20, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:30am Monday, November 21, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Dr. Robert T. Dealey officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
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	Sarah A. Haberberger, nee Mantle 92 of Collinsville, IL. She was born May 8, 1913 in Linn, Mo. and died November 26, 2005 at the Collinsville Care Center. Memorials- to Parkinson Foundation or the American Cancer Society or Masses Visitation- From 4-8 pm. Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville. A prayer service at will be held at 6:00pm at the Funeral Home. Funeral - Funeral procession will leave Wed. November 20, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. from Kurrus Funeral Home to St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Fr. John Beveridge officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Fairview Hgts, Il.
	Mrs. Haggerty was a retired secretary for sears. She was also a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and the Senior Citizens of Belleville. A speacial thanks to the staff of Rosewood Care Center for their loving care toward DeLoris. Memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament School Visitation: 4-8pm Monday January 24, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral:Funeral Procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:45am for a 10:00 am Mass of Christian burial at Blessed Sacrament Church in Belleville, IL with Msgr. Marvin Volk officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL
	Martha Lou (Campbell) Halcomb 89, of Fairview Heights, Illinois, born February 22, 1916 in Dumas, Texas, died Tuesday March 8, 2005 at Memorial Hospital , Belleville, Illinois Memorials to: Shriners Hospital for Children Visitation: 4-8 pm Thursday March 10, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. O.E.S. Service at 7:00 pm at Kurrus Funeral Home Funersl: 1:00pm Friday March 11, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Charley Westbrook officiating. Entombment will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum, Belleville, IL.
	Mary "Bernadine" Walker Hallemeyer, 91 of Swansea, IL, born July 21, 1913 in Washington, IN died December 12, 2004 at Memorial Convelsent Center. Memorials can be made to Memorial Convalesant Center. Private services will be held on Monday with Entombment at Valhalla Gardens of Memory.
	Clarence Hamilton Jr. , 76, of Fairview Heights, IL, born November 17, 1928 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at Four Fountains Convelescent Center in Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 11:00am-1:00pm Friday, September 16, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, September 16, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL
	Modean S. Hancock nee Humphreys, 86, of Collinsville, IL born April 20, 1919 in Clinton, KY died Sunday October 2, 2005 at Edwardsville Nursing and Rehabilition Center. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11am on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Clemens officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL.
	Helen M. (Schwarztrauber) Harris, 96 of Lebanon born August 14, 1908 in St. Louis, MO died on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Bohannon Care Center, Lebanon, IL Memorials: Family Hospice of Belleville Area Visitation: Monday, January 24, 2005 from 10 to 11:00am at Signal Hill United Methodist Church Funeral Service: 11:00am Monday, January 24, 2005 at Signal Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Ray Long officiating. Private burial will be held at Forever Mt. Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Elton L. Hayden, 73, of Caseyville, IL, born April 22, 1932 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, died Thursday, September 8, 2005 at his residence. Visitation -None Private Service will be held on Monday, September 12, 2005. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery in Collinsville, IL
	Lester O. Henderson, 52, of Shiloh, IL formerly of Louisana, MO & Mexico, MO, born March 29, 1952 in Louisana, Missouri, died Saturday, February 26, 2005 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO Memorials: American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association Visitation: 4-8pm Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 10:00am Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev David Harbison officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Marguerite Hanusek (Rehg), 89, of Belleville, IL. born August 15, 1915 in St. Jacob, IL., died Friday April 8, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL Memorials: Memorials may be made to donors ChoiceVisitation: Friends may call from 11:00am on Tuesday April 12, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, ILFuneral: Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday April 12, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Dr. Clarence Haege officiating. Burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
	Mabel Elizabeth Hendricks (McClelland), 100, of New Baden, Illinois, born October 15, 1904 in Hopewell, Missouri, died Monday, June 6, 2005 at Clinton Manor in New Baden, Illinois Memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice Private family services will be held. Entombment will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Fairview Heights, Illinois
	Lewis L. Herzog, 83, of Belleville, Illinois, born December 8, 1921 in New Athens, Illinois, died Friday February 11, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville Illinois Memorials: Towerview Baptist Church or Donor's Choice Visitation: 3-8 pm Sunday February 13, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois Funeral: 11:00 am Monday February 14, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois. Rev. Brian Fuller officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	Martha E. Hodge nee Harris, 85 of Belleville, IL, born August 16, 1920 in Carbon Hill, AL , peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, September 2, 2005 at her daughters residence in Belleville. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Monday, September 5, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville and from 10-11am Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at the First Assembly of God Church. Funeral: Funeral service 11:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church 900 Fair Oaks Dr. Belleville with her Grandson Rev. Scott Hodge and Pastor David Raynaud officiating. Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville. " I'LL MEET YOU IN THE MORNING"
	Elizabeth W. Haywood nee Wright, 89, of Belleville, IL, born August 27, 1916 in McCracken County, Kentucky, died Monday, August 5, 2005 at the Grange Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 1-3 pm Thursday, September 8, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be at 3pm Thursday, September 8, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Larry Slone officiating. Burial will be at 12:00pm Friday, September 9, 2005 at Bethel Cemetery in Gage, Kentucky
	Rita F. Smith Hodde nee Devers, 75, of Swansea, IL, born March 5, 1930 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Thursday, October 27, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:30am Friday, October 28, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Pastor Gary Byers officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
	Harold A. Hoppe, 75, of Fairview Heights, IL, born September 27, 1929 in St. Louis, MO, died Monday July 25, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 9:15 am Wednesday July 27, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO
	Jack B. Hopkins, 71, of Belleville, Illinois, born August 10, 1933 in Cumberland City, Tenn., died Monday, February 14, 2005 at his sons residence in Belleville, IL Memorials to: Hospice of Southern Illinois or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville. Funeral: Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville with Pastor Robert Wallace officiating. Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville.
	William Paul Horstman, 88, of Belleville, IL born August 26, 1916 in Collinsville, IL died Wednesday December 29, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea, IL Memorials to: St George Episcopal Church, Hospice of Southern Illinois, or Shriners Hospital for Children. Visitation: 2-7 pm Sunday January 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 10:30 am Monday January 3, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Father Christopher Coats officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Collinsville, IL
	Frank D. Hotter, 68 of Fairview Heights, IL born September 19, 1936 in Greeley, CO, died Sunday, June 19, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Memorials: Shriner's Hospital for Children or American Cancer Society Visitation: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 from 4-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home with Legion of Honors walk through at 6:00pm followed by a Masonic Service at 7:30pm Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Kenneth Overturf officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Ernest E. "Ernie" Hull, 57 of New Baden, IL, born January 30, 1948 in Granite City, IL, died Thursday July 7, 2005 at his residence after a 2 year battle with cancer. Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday July 11, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Hugh Fitz officiating. Burial will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
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	Jane L. nee Sims Jenkins, 76, of Belleville, IL., born August 5, 1928 in E. St. Louis IL, died April 16, 2005 at her residence. Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Family Hospice of the Belleville Area Visitation:Friends my call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday April 20, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
	Lucile A. Jatho nee Beardsmore, 91 of Belleville, IL, born June 22, 1914 in Belleville, IL, died Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, IL Memorials: Memorials may be made to Union Methodist Church or St. Paul's Home Visitation: Friends may call from 11:00am-12:00pm Saturday, December 10, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday, December 10, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ed Weston officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Belleville, IL
	Virginia L. "Ginny" Jeremias (Silvey) , 85, of Lebanon, IL, born December 3, 1919 in Murphysboro, IL, died Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center in Lebanon, IL. Memorials: Memorials maybe made to Bethany Place or Heartland Hospice. Visitation: Friends may call from 5-8pm on Friday February 18, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday February 19, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville with Father Eugene Neff officiating. Burial at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL.
	Esther O. Johnston, (Drake), 102, of Bethalto, IL, born Oct 23, 1902 in Birdseye, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at Bethalto Care Center, Bethalto, IL. Memorials - Bethalto Care Center Visitation - None Private Graveside services were held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
	James H. Jones, 74, of Belleville, IL, born May 29, 1930 in Little Rock, Arkansas, died Wednesday May 18, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Visitation: None Funeral: Memorial Service is pending at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
	Bruce H. Jost, 51 of Belleville, IL, born February 23, 1954 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, died Monday February 28, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hosital, Belleville, Illinois Memorials preferred to the Jost Family. c/o Philip Jost Visitation: 4-8 pm Thursday March 3, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:40 am for a 11:00 am funeral service at Signal Hill Lutheran Church, Belleville, Illinois. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	Vivian J. Jung, nee Adams, 80 of Belleville, IL., born October 3, 1925 in East St. Louis, IL, died, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005 at the Columbia Convalescent Center, Columbia, IL Memorials: Memorials may be given to Hospice of Southern Illinois Visitation: Friends may call from 11-1pm Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. James Slone officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
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	Charlotte Kent nee Himmer, 91 of Belleville, IL, born June 27, 1914 in St. Louis, Missouri, died Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at Memorial Convalescent Center in Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1pm Friday, September 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel, Belleville, IL with Kip Knavel officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Dian C. Kern, (Morelli), 64, of O'Fallon, IL, born December 3, 1940 in Clinton, Mass, died Thursday, April 14, 2005 at her residence followed by an extended illness. Memorials - Masses to St. Henry's Catholic Church Visitation - 4-8 pm on Sunday, April 17, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Prayer Service - 7 pm on Sunday, April 17, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Funeral - Funeral procession will leave at 9:45 am from Kurrus Funeral Home going to St. Henry's Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill for a 10 am Mass on Monday, April 18, 2005 with Msgr. Bernard Voss officiating. By her request, cremation will be held and her ashes spread over the Pacific ocean at Yachats Oregon.
	Pamela J. "Pam" Kimbrell nee Mathenia, 54 of Troy, IL, born January 10, 1951 in Humboldt, TN, died Monday, December 12, 2005 at St. Louis University Hospital from injuries caused from an automobile accident. Visitation: Friends may call from 3-8pm Friday, December 16, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL and 11-1pm Saturday, December 17, 2005 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Fairview Heights, IL Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, December 17, 2005 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9827 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL with Bishop Shane Sorensen officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairveiw Heights, IL
	Heather Kirby, 24, of Swansea, IL, born May 2, 1981 in Atlanta, GA, died Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL due to an accident that occured July 2004 where a tree fell on her car on Union Hill Road in Fairview Heights, IL Memorials: Memorials may be made to the National Brain Tumor Association Visitation: Friends may call from 12-2 pm Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Wayne Boostrom officiating. Burial will be at Trenton City Cemetery in Trenton, IL
	Ward C. Knapp, 85 of O'Fallon, IL, born April 24, 1920 in St. Louis, MO, died September 5, 2005 at his residence. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville. A Masonic service will be held at 7:30pm. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:30am on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Fr. Christopher Coats officiating. By his request cremation will be held.
	Irene E. Kraft nee Fluck, 90, of Belleville, IL, born October 13, 1914 in Belleville, IL, died Wednesday June 15, 2005 at Four Fountains Convalescent Center, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Friday June 17, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Crecelius officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
	Elaine (Jerrie) M. Krey (Miller), 91, of St. Louis, MO, born August 20, 1913 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday, July 15, 2005 at Village North Health Care Center in St. Louis, MO Dear wife of the late Louis Krey; Dear Aunt of Henry (Jeanne) Krey and William (Diane) Krey and Dear Friend Private graveside services will be at Mount Hope Cemetary, Belleville.
	Roberta A. Kurrus, 59, of Belleville, IL, born October 9, 1946 in Yonkers, New York, died Monday, December 5, 2005 at her residence. Visitation: Friends may call from 11-1pm Friday, December 9, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, December 9, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Father Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be a Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL
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	Harlan J. LaSalle, 65 of Belleville, IL, born September 30, 1939 in Hammond, IN, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at his residence. Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 6:00pm Thursday July 21, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Rodney Fickas officiating. Burial: There will be a private family internment
	Doris A. Latta nee Cook, 82, of O'Fallon, IL, born July 9, 1923 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at O'Fallon Health Care Center in O'Fallon, IL. Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, July 29, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Entombment will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum, Belleville, IL
	W. Steve Latta, 84, of O'Fallon, IL, born January 14, 1921 in East St. Louis, IL. died Sunday, November 13, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 10:45am Wednesday, November 16, 2005 from the Kurrus Funeral Home to Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum Chapel for a 11:00am service with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Entombment will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum, Belleville, IL
	James J. Lauth, 66, of Belleville, IL, born October 2, 1938 in Belleville, IL, died Monday, August 1, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL Memorials may be given to The James J. Lauth Family By his request cremation was held.
	Betty Sue Lee (Kennedy), 70 of Cahokia, IL, born November 5, 1934 in Cornith, MS, died Monday, April 4, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Memorials: Memorials maybe made to Cornerstone Christian Church Building Fund or Shriners Hospital for Children Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8p.m Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home,Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rick Hodshire officiating. Burial Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hgts, Il.
	James P. Levy, 85, of Fairview Heights, IL, born June 25, 1920 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday, October 11, 2005 Charles Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL Visitation- Friends may call from 4-8pm on Sunday, October 16, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 9:45 am on Monday, October 17, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel, Belleville, IL with Msgr Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO
	Bonita E. "Bonnie" (Hood) Lewis, 79 of Lebanon, IL, born November 3, 1925 in Anna, IL, died Friday December 17, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Memorials: American Lung Association or Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center, Lebanon, IL Visitation: 4-8 pm Monday December 20, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 11:00 am Tuesday December 21, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev Robert McNutt officiating. Burial will be at St. Clair Memorial Park, Fairview Heights, IL
	Dr. Harry V. Lipe Jr. of Belleville, IL, born in Chicago, Illinois, died Friday March 18, 2005 at his residence. Memorials to: Belleville Humane Society or Masses at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Visitation: 3-8 pm Sunday March 20. 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Procession will leave at 9:45 am March 21, 2005 from Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL for a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Belleville, IL with Msgr. Marvin Volk officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois
	Raymond W. "Ray" Lippert 84 of Belleville, IL born September 10, 1920 in Belleville, IL, died Sunday, April 10, 2005 at his residence. Memorials: Memorial Hospital or donors choice Visitation: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 from 12:30 to 2:00pm at Our Lady of The Snows Apartment Community Chapel, Belleville Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 2:00pm at Our Lady of The Snows Apartment Community Chapel, Belleville, IL with Pastor Richard Brendel and Dr. Fred Cornell. Entombment will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum.
	Rev. John Charles Lobos, 80, of New Athens, IL, died on April 21, 2005 at his residence. He was born on April 26, 1924, in Ranshaw, PA. His parents were Charles & Helene (Jaworski) Lobos. A Memorial/Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday April 30 at the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Friends may visit with the family from 9-11 am with the service beginning at 11:00 am. Rev. Lobos had requested to be cremated. Memorials may be given to the Family Hospice in Swansea, Illinois Notice: Free Listing with times Tuesday April 26, 2005, Full notice with picture Wednesday April 27, 2005
	Elsie Loosley (Weiss), 98 of Lebanon, IL born February 21, 1906 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Bohannon Care Center, Lebannon, IL No visitation Private Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 19, 2005at Forever Mt. Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Barbara A. Loucks nee Ronan, 68, of Belleville, IL, born November 25, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri, died Sunday, October 30, 2005 at Delmar Gardens Nursing Center in Creve Coeur, MO Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Patton officiating
	Virginia M. Lowe (Turcott), 82, of Belleville, IL, born July 27, 1922 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Thursday, June 30, 2005 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO Funeral: A funeral procession will leave at 9:30 am Wednesday July 6, 2005 from Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Belleville, IL with Father Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Paul A. Lukens, 73 of Belleville, IL, born February 18, 1932 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday March 14, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Visitation: 4-8 pm Tuesday March 15, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday March 16, 2005 at Mount Carmel Cemetery

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	Thomas A. Macovey, 72, of St. Louis, MO, born December 2, 1932 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, MO Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday June 18, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Pastor Eldon Winker officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Edward G. Maag, 80, of Belleville, IL, born April 25, 1925 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday June 28, 2005 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday June 30, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL
	Lucille A. "Becky" Mahlman, 74 of Swansea, IL, born July 25, 1930 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday April 10, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL Memorials to: Signal Hill Lutheran Church Visitation: Friends may call 4-8 pm Tuesday April 12, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday April 13, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Florence Maisel (Zahnow), 89, of Belleville, IL, born December 14, 1915 in East St. Louis, IL, died Monday May 2, 2005 at Belleville Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Memorials- Donors Choice Visitation-none Funeral- Graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday May 4, 2005 at Forever Mount Hope Cemetery. Burial will be held at Forever Mount Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Shamrig Marifian (nee Jamgochian), a survivor of the Armenian Genocide of 1915, died Monday, January 3, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois at the age of 94. Memorials may be made to Holy Virgin Mary and Shoghagat Armenian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.A Prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Rev. Fr. Abraham Ohanessian officiating. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at Holy Virgin Mary and Shoghagat Armenian Church Swansea, Ill., with the Very Rev. Fr. S. G. Kasparian officiating and assisted by Rev. Fr. Abraham Ohanessian. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
	James R. Marsh, 73 of Belleville, IL born April 25, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI died Sunday June 26, 2005 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, IL. Visitation-There will be no visitation. Funeral-There will be a graveside service in Marshfield WI at a later date. By his request cremation was held.
	Joy E. Mathes, 87, of Belleville, IL, born May 27, 1918 in Mascoutah, IL, died Sunday, October 16, 2005 at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 11-1:00pm Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Dr. Steve Phillips & Rev. Wendell Garrison officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairveiw Heights, IL.
	Lawrence Joseph McManus, 48 of Cypress, California, born August 4, 1956 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday, July 25, 2005 in California Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Monday, August 1, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Richard Hodshire officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Rosalia Mary nee Jost Runge, 87 of Belleville, born April 16, 1918 in E. St. Louis, IL, passed away on November 11, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. Memorials: Memorials may be made to: Music Fund of their own church, Signal Hill Lutheran Church, Unity Lutheran Church, Lutheran Altenhein, K.F.U.O. or the Bethesda Home in Watertown, Wisc. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday November 14, 2005 at the Signal Hill Lutheran Church with Pastor Darwin Schrader and Rev. Doug Nicely officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
	Mildred C. Neenan Martin (Devan) 91 of Belleville, IL born September 1, 1913 died on February 18, 2005 at her residence in Belleville. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association Visitation-Monday 3-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home Funeral-Funeral procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:45am for a 10:00am mass of Christian burial at St. Henry's Catholic church in Belleville, IL with Msgr. Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL
	Dr. Paul W. Martin D.D.S., 74 of Belleville, IL, born September 4, 1930, in Nashville, Illinois, died Thursday March 3, 2005 at Barnes-Jewish Hosptial, St. Louis, MO Memorials to: Bird Dog Field Trail Museum Visitation: 4-8 pm Sunday March 6, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 1:00 pm Monday March 7, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	Cletis G. Martin 76 of Swansea, IL born August 20, 1928 in Boss, Missouri died Saturday April 2, 2005 at his residence. Memorials-In Lieu of Flowers donation may be made to Grace Church Fairview Heights, IL Visitation:5-8pm Tuesday April 5, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral:10:30am Wednesday April 6, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Pastor Hal Santos officiating. Entombment will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Arthur Andrew Rowland Mattingley, 86, of Belleville, IL born June 19, 1919 in E. St. Louis, IL died Monday December 19, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:45am on Thursday, December 22, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charley Westbrook officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO
	Roberta Gwen May nee Lyons, 76 of Belleville, IL, died Friday December 30, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. She was born on December 10, 1929 near Thornwell, Louisiana. Memorials may be made to the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Sunday, January 1, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, January 2, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. James Slone officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
	Lucille G. Medlin nee Rose, 82 of Fairview Heights, IL, born August 2, 1923 in O'Fallon, IL, died Friday, August 26, 2005 at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call after 9:00 am Tuesday, August 30, 2005 Funeral: Memorial services will begin at 10:00 am Tuesday August 30, 2005 Private internment will be held
	Edward H. "Big E" Merten, 76 of Swansea, IL born November 11, 2005 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday, November 25, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Memorials: Memorials may be given to C.A.S.A. Visitation: Friends may call from 2-6pm on Sunday, November 27, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 12:45pm on Monday, November 28, 2005 from Kurrus Funeral Home for a 1:00pm mass of Christian burial at Blessed Sacrament Cathlolic Church in Belleville, IL with Father Clyde Grogan officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL
	Ruth N. Merz, 90 of Belleville, IL, born May 27, 1914 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Friday May 20, 2005 at the Dammert Geriatric Center in Belleville, IL By her request she donated her body to Washington University School of Medicine. There will be a Memorial Service at 1:00pm Friday June 24, 2005 at Our Lady of the Snows Apartment Community Chapel in Belleville, IL with Dr. Richard Brendel, Rev. Bill Pierce, Fr. Andrew Chalkey & Char Miller officiating.
	Kenneth W. Meyer, 74 of Swansea, IL born March 2, 1930 in Madison, IL, died Friday, January 14, 2005 at his residence. Visitation: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 from 9:00am to 11:00am at Kurrus Funeral Home Funeral service will be 11:00am Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Patton Officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Jean L. Miller nee Metzner, 68 of Fairview Heights, IL, born August 25, 1936 in St. Louis, MO, died Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at her residence. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, August 25, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Dr. Harold Paul officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Charlene H. "Shirley" nee Fowler Minchew, 72, of O'Fallon, IL, born December 23, 1932 in O'Fallon, IL, died Saturday, November 19, 2005 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, IL. Memorials: Christian Activity Center of E. St. Louis or Belleville Humane Society. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL and from 10-11am on Wednesday November 23, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Fairview Hgts., IL. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at First Baptist Church, Fairview Heights, IL with Dr. George L. Karr officiating. Burial will be at O'Fallon City Cemetery, O'Fallon, IL.
	Faye Miner, nee Reames, 97, of Fairview Heights, IL born November 25, 1908 in Galconda, IL, died Saturday, December 3, 2005 at Memorial Convalescent Center in Belleville, IL Memorials may be made to Fairview Heights First Baptist Church. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Monday December 5, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be at 1:00pm Tuesday December 6, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Dr. Gearge Karr officiating. Burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville.
	Marybelle (Condon) Mites, 89, of O'Fallon, IL. formerly of Columbia, IL, born October 22, 1915 in Lenore City, TN, died Monday, June 27, 2005 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center in Lebanon, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 5-8pm on Thursday, June 30, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Friday, July 1, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
	Charles Edward "Chuck" Mitchell, 58, of Belleville, IL born December 14, 1946 in Hinsdale, IL, died Friday, August 26, 2005 Visitation: Friends may call from 4-7pm Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Private entombment will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory.
	Opal Emma Moore 87, of Belleville, born March 31, 1917 went home to be with her Lord and savior on Saturday February 19, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Memorials may be made to the Olivet Nazarene University Dennis W. Foor Scholarship Fund. Visitation Sunday February 20, 2005 from 3-7 pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral Monday 10:30 am February 21, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Burial at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	John A. Morgan 52, of Belleville, IL, born January 18, 1953 in Norfolk, VA, died Monday, June 13, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Funeral: There will be a celebration of his life at 8:00pm Tuesday June, 14, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Private burial will be in Oklahoma. By his request cremation will be held.
	Clyde E. Morris, 82 of Fairview Heights, Illinois, born January 5, 1923 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, died Friday February 18, 2005 at Mar-Ka Nursing Home in Mascoutah, Illinois Memorials: Heartland Hospice or Donor's Choice Visitation: None Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 pm Monday February 21, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Robert Horn officiating. Private family burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL By his request cremation was held.
	Cheryl D. Morrison nee Hauser, 61, of Belleville, IL, born May 31, 1944 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Friday, October 28, 2005 at her residence. Visitation: Friends may call from 2-6 pm Sunday, October 30, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL & from 9:30am until time of service on Monday, October 31, 2005 at St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am Monday, October 31, 2005 at St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL with Rev. Jim Slone & Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
	Dorothy M. Morrow nee Burger, 80, of Troy, IL formerly of Caseyville, IL, born April 17, 1925 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, died Monday, November 21, 2005 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare in Lebanon, IL Private services will be held. Memorials: Memorials may be given to the Alzheimers Association.
	Luetta E. Mueller, 98 of Belleville, IL born November 18, 1906 in St. Clair County, IL, died Saturday December 25, 2004 at Lincoln Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral Procession to leave Kurrus Funeral Home Tuesday December 28, 2004 at 12:40pm for a 1:00pm Graveside Service at Shiloh City Cemetery in Shiloh, IL.
	Patricia M. (Mauer) Munie, 69, of Belleville, IL born November 24, 1935 in East St. Louis, IL, died Friday, July 29, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Wednesday August 3, 2005 at Hope Church, Belleville, IL with Rev Darrell Coon officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
	Robert G. Murphy, 76 dedicated husband, devoted father and proud grandfather went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday January 10, 2005. Memorials: The family asks that memorials be to the American Heart Association, 6605 I-40 West, Building A-6, Amarillo, TX, 79106. Visitation: 12-2:30 pm Tuesday January 18, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 18, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois. Burial will be in Valhalla Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Belleville, Illinois.
	James D. Murphy Jr., 74 of Hermann, Missouri, born June 29, 1930 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, died Monday February 28, 2005 at University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, Missouri Memorials: American Cancer Society or To the family for funeral expenses Visitation: 2-9 pm Friday March 4, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois with Rev Jim Robinson officiating Funeral: 11:00 am Saturday March 5, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Illinois
	John M. Meyer, 57, of Alorton, IL, born January 13, 1948 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday July 24, 2005 at his residence. Funeral: Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 2:45pm Wednesday July 27, 2005 at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL
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	Rev. Douglas K. Nance, 50, of Dupo, IL born September 9, 1954 in Belleville, IL, died Friday April 8, 2005 at St. Louis Universtiy Hospital in St. Louis, MO Memorials to: The Nance Family Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Monday April 11, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL and from 10-11 am Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Crossroads Trinity Church , corner of Imbs Station and Triple Lakes Rd. in East Carondelet, IL. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11am Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Crossroads Trinity Church with Rev. William Clark, Rev. Francis Proctor & Rev. Jimmy McMasters officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	Rodney L. Neely, 44 of Belleville, IL, born July 26, 1960 in Corpus Christi, Texas, died Saturday June 25, 2005 at his residence. Memorials- The Neely Family Visitation- From 5-7 on Tuesday June 28, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral- Memorial Service Will be held at 7:00 pm Tuesday June 28, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel
	Donald P. Nichols, 89 of Shiloh, IL, born December 27, 1915 in Rinard, IL, died Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Memorials: Memorials my be made to Shriners Hospital Visitation: Friends may call from 3-8 pm Thursday, December 15, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. There will be a Masonic Services at 7:30pm Thursday, December 15, 2005 at the funeral home. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Friday, December 16, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with Rick Hodshire officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
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	Luin W. Obst, 70 of Belleville, IL, born October 16, 1934 in Belleville, IL, died Monday September 12, 2005 at Swansea Care Center in Swansea, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. & 9-10 am Thursday, September 15, 2005 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in E. St. Louis, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, September 15, 2005 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in E. St. Louis, IL with Rev. Robert Horn officating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
	G. Roger O'Neill, 79, of Belleville, IL, born October 7, 1925 in Steubenville, Ohio, died Thursday, June 23, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL Funeral: A Funeral procession will leave at 9:30am on Monday, June 27, 2005 from Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL for a 10:00am Mass of Christian burial at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Belleville, IL with Msgr Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery in Belleville, IL
	Martin J. "Marty" Oliver, 71, of Troy, IL born July 9, 1933 in East St Louis, IL, died Thursday, April 7, 2005 at St. Mary's Health Center, Richmond Heights, MO. Memorials to: American Heart Assoc. or Kidney Foundation Visitation: 10am-1pm Saturday April 9, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 1:00 pm Saturday April 9, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
	Leo Osterdock, born January 10, 1916, in Fisher, IL, died Monday, July 11, 2005 at 12:01pm, Belleville, IL. He was the son of Dea Ellison and Lola E. (nee Erwin) Osterdock. Services were held Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at the Toledo Cemetery, Toledo, IL, graveside, with full military honors and words of comfort were extended by Rev. Bill Cox, Toledo Christian Church. He will be greatly missed by all family and friends.
	Terry P. Owens, 59 of Belleville, IL born October 6, 1945 in E. St. Louis, IL died Saturday December 11, 2004 at Memorial Hospital Memorial may be made to Hospice of S. IL or to the donars choice. Visitation-4-8pm Tuesday December 14, 2004 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral-Funeral will be Wed. December 15, 2004 at 10:30am at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with the Rev. Robert Horn officiating. Entombment will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum, Belleville, IL.
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	Bennie H. Parr Sr. 61, of Belleville, IL born September 5, 1943 in Dozier, Alabama, died Tuesday February 15, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Memorials: To the family of Bennie H. Parr Sr. Visitation: 4-8 pm Thursday February 17, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 1:00pm Friday February 18, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Private Interment will be held.
	Randall "Aaron" Peacock, 41, of Fairmont City, IL born September 2, 1963 in Fort Riley, Kansas, died Monday, April 18, 2005 at St. Louis University Hospital. Memorials: Memorial may be made to the Peacock Family or Donors Choice Visitation: Friends may call from 3-9pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Thursday April 21, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Father James Voelker officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Fairview Hgts, IL.
	Juanita L. (Schmith) Peters, 56, of Belleville, IL born April 28, 1948 in Portsmouth, VA, died Friday December 31, 2004 at her residence in Belleville. Memorials: Memorials will be given to the homeless C/O Kurrus Funeral Home Visitation: Friends may call from 2-8pm on Monday January 3, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday January 4, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Beyers officiating. Private internment will be held.
	Betty Jo Piquard (Isenhardt), 79, of Glen Carbon, IL , born January 6, 1926 in East St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, May 15, 2005 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Memorials may be made to Missions of donors choice Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral- Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug White officiating.Burial will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Andrew Potter, 53, of Caseyville, IL., born December 7, 1951 in Belleville, IL died Saturday, November 5, 2005 at his residence. Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Potter FamilyVisitation: Friends may call from 4-9 pm Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, ILFuneral: Funeral services will be held at 11am Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville with Rev. Hal Santos officiating. Burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville.
	Mrs. Potts was a member of Union United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL. & the Dorcas Circle of the United Methodist Women. Memorials: Memorials may be given to the Eastern Star Home in Macon, IL or a charity of your choice. Visitation: Friends may call from 5-7pm Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Sunday, November 20, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Weston officiating. There will be a private entombment at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum in Belleville, IL on Monday, November 21, 2005.
	Paul M. Pratt, 65, of Swansea, IL, born June 9, 1940 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4-7:30pm Friday, August 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral: There will be a Memorial service at 7:30pm Friday, August 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev Larry Patton officiating. By his request cremation was held.
	Larry J. "Chopper" Puent, 54 of Maryville, IL, born December 12, 1950 in Granite City, Illinois, died Thursday, November 17, 2005 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Memorials: Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or to the donors choice. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Sunday, November 20, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Funeral: The funeral procession will leave at 9:15am Monday, November 21, 2005 from Kurrus Funeral Home for a 10:00am mass of Christian Burial at Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Maryville, IL.
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	Carl Radisic, 82, of Belleville, IL, born October 9, 1923 in Valier, IL, died Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at his residence. Visitation: Friends may call from 4 -8pm on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 2:30pm on Thursday, October 20, 2005 with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
	LaVerne E. C. Rammes (Witte), 88 of Belleville, IL, born October 23, 1916 in St. Louis, MO, died Tuesday May 31, 2005 at the Dammert Geriatric Center in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday June 2, 2005 at Our Lady of the Snows Apartment Community Chapel with Rev. Ann Asper Wilson & Rev. Richard Brendel officiating. Entombment will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum in Belleville, IL
	Mildred E. Rank nee Kast, 89, of Belleville, IL, born February 26, 1916 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hosital in Belleville, IL. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Signal Hill Lutheran Church or Linus Blankets Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Thursday, December 22, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 10:45am Friday, December 23, 2005 from Kurrus Funeral Home for an 11:00am funeral services at Signal Hill Lutheran Church in Belleville, IL with Pastor Darwin Schrader officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
	William E. Reiss, 86, of O'Fallon, IL., born June 6, 1918 in St. Louis, MO., died Friday, May 13, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or American Cancer Society. Visitation: Friends may call from 3-7pm on Monday, May 16, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 7pm on Monday, May 16, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Private burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
	Almeta M. (Hanvey) Rey nee Kern, 83, of Belleville, IL passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Highland Healthcare Center in Highland, IL. No services will be held. Interment will be at Walnut Hill Cemetary in Belleville, Illinois alongside of Norman, the love of her life.
	Frederick Ringhofer, 79 of Belleville, Illinois, born January 16, 1926 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, died Tuesday February 22, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois Memorials to Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows or Belleville West Marching Band. Visitation: None Funeral: There will be an 11:00 am mass of Christian burial on Friday February 25, 2005 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Belleville, Illinois with Father Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery in Belleville, Illinois
	A. Woodrow "Woody" Rifenburgh, 85, of Belleville, IL Born January 19, 1919 in Dowagiac, Mich., died Saturday, January 1, 2005 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Belleville Philharmonic Society or to the music ministry at St. Matthew United Methodist Church or theTsunami Victims. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm on Friday January 7, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday January 8, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville with Rev. Jim Slone officiating. Burial at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL.
	William D. Richardson, Sr , 26, of Freeburg, IL, Born March 21, 1979 in Belleville, IL died Friday November 4, 2005 at St Louis University Hospital in St Louis, MO Memorials: Memorials may be made to the family. Visitation: Friends may call from 4 - 8 pm Tuesday November 8, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm Wednesday November 9, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with Rev Wes Hart officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetary, Millstadt, IL.
	Wanda J. (Geringer) Roberts, 72 of Belleville, IL, born September 28, 1933 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, died Wednesday February 16, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Memorials: St. Matthew United Methodist Church Visitation: 4-8 pm Friday February 18, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 9:30 am Saturday February 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Jim Slone officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Leroy H. Roberts, 100, of Belleville, IL, born July 17, 1905 in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:30am Friday, August 12, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	Richard H. "Dick" Rodenberg, 82, of Belleville, IL born March 9, 1923 in E. St. Louis, IL died Saturday, March 26, 2005 at his residence. Memorials: In lieu of Flowers memorials maybe made to Juvenile Diabetes Assoc. or Family Hospice of the Belleville Area. Visitation: Friends may call from 1-2pm on Tuesday March 29, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday March 29, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Burial at Forever Mt. Hope in Belleville, IL.
	Roberta S. Rogers nee Freeman, 87, of Belleville, IL, born May 28, 1918, in Kentucky, died September 18, 2005 in Belleville, IL. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Wendsday, September 21, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral with Pastor Jim Robinson officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla cemetery.
	Mary Louise Rojas nee Riehl, 78, of Belleville, IL, born June 20, 1927 in Cape Girardeau, MO, died Thursday, October 27, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 5-8 pm Friday, October 28, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Fr. Clyde Grogan officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery in Collinsville, IL.
	Vernon E. Rolf, 86, of Swansea, IL, born November 29, 1918 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday June 12, 2005 at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, IL There will be a Private graveside services held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO
	Felicia J. (Green) Rose, 95 of White Water, Wisconsin, born December 18, 1909 in St. Louis, Missouri, died Wednesday December 22, 2004 at Fairhaven Retirement Community, Whitewater, Wisconsin. Memorials: Adult Education of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Belleville, IL or Fairhaven Foundation, Whitewater, Wisconsin Visitation: 9-11 am Wednesday January 5, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 11:00 am Wednesday January 5, 2005 at Kurrus Fuenral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Ann Asper Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Mary Jean Born Rowe, 69 of Glendale Arizona formerly of Belleville, Illinois, born October 9, 1935 in Belleville, Illinois, died Monday March 22, 2005 at Manor Care in Poway, California Memorials to: Breast Cancer Research Visitation: Friends may call 4-8pm Saturday March 26, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL and 9:30-10:30am Monday March 28, 2005 at First Presbyterian Church, Belleville, Illinois Funeral: Funeral Service will held at 10:30 am Monday March 28, 2005 at First Presbyterian Church, Belleville, Illinois with Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	Kathryn L. "Larnie" Rushing nee Argo, 78, of Belleville, IL born March 7, 1927 in Hickman, KY, died Friday April 22, 2005 at Calvin Johnson Nursing Home in Belleville, IL. Memorials: In lieu of Flowers Memorials may be made to Family Hospice of the Belleville Area, American Cancer Society or Donors Choice. Visitation: Friends may call from 3-7pm on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville There was a private burial held on Wed., April 27, 2005 at Mt Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL. Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 7:00pm from the Kurrus Funeral Home with Kip Knavel officiating. Private Burial will be held at Forever Mount Hope Cemetery.
	Gene S. Russell nee Sweeny, 83, of Edwardsville, IL formerly of E. St. Louis, IL, born October 23, 1921 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday, July 4, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 9:45 am Thursday, July 7, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO
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	Clyde Edward Sanderson, 88, of Belleville, IL, born January 22, 1917 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday, October 31, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. At his request cremation was held and there will be no visitation. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. A memorial service will be held at a later date at St. George's Episcopal Church in Belleville, IL. Gory at thasp, keener fortha karabd. "Laugh at death, but weep for those who die before their time"
	Edith Jane (Wilson) Sayers, 98, of New Lenox, Illinois, born September 22, 1906 in New Lenox, Illinois, died Monday January 24, 2005 at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, IL Memorials: New Lenox United Methodist Church or St. Paul's Home 1021 West E Street, Belleville, IL 62220 Visitation: 10-11:00 am Friday January 28, 2005 at New Lenox United Methodist Church, New Lenox, IL Funeral: 11:00 am Friday January 28, 2005 at New Lenox United Methodist Church, New Lenox, IL with Rev. Greta McDonald officiating. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, IL Services being handled by Kurtz Funeral Home 102 E. Frances Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 815-485-3200
	Virginia C. Schmidt nee Clark, 89, of Belleville, IL, born January 9, 1916, in E. St. Louis, IL, died Thursday, September 15, 2005, at the Delmar Gardens North in Florissant, MO. Visitation: Friends may call from from 3-7:30pm on Sunday, September 18, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:45am on Monday September 19, 2005 from the Kurrus Funeral Home for a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00am at Our Lady Queen of Peace with Fr. Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Belleville, IL
	Harry Sefried In CT Hospice, Branford, Sun. June 19, 2005, after a 25-year valiant fight with renal cell cancer, Harry H. Sefried II of Madison and St. Petersburg, FL. Harry H. Sefried, II, was one of those very rare individuals of whom it can be said: He really lived. Always cheerful and inquisitive, he truly brightened the lives of all who knew him. Born in East St. Louis. Illinois on August 10, 1921, he was the only child of Harry H. and Thelma Erhardt Sefried. Funeral services will be held the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford on Fri. June 24 at 11am. Friends may call Thur. June 23 from 5 - 7pm. Graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Monday June 27, 2005 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
	Glenn T. Sheets, 82 of Belleville, IL, born November 21, 1922 in Decatur, IN, died Tuesday April 26, 2005 at St. Anthony Medical Center, St. Louis, MO Memorials to: Villa Hills Gospel Chapel Visitation: 4-8 pm Thursday April 28, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 12:45 pm Friday April 29, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Wayne Renth officiating. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO
	Evelyn E. nee Stephenson Schlosser, 87 of Belleville, IL, born January 9, 1918 in Belleville, IL, died Wednesday February 16, 2005 at Cogburn Health & Rehab. in Huntsville, AL Memorials: Shriners Hospital for Children Visitation: 4-8 pm Friday February 18, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 11:00 am Saturday February 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Ann Asper Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory.
	Betty L. Schamberger nee Fuchs, 76, of Lebanon, IL, born Dec 30, 1928 in O'Fallon, IL, died Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center in Lebanon, IL. Visitation from 10-11 am on Saturday, Oct 22, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Memorial Service at 11:00 am on Saturday, Oct 22, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
	Lawrence F. Schlosser, 78 of Fairview Heights, Illinois, born October 21, 1926 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, died Monday March 14, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois Memorials to: St. John's United Church of Christ Visitation: 3-8 pm Wednesday March 16, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois. 10:00-10:30 am Thursday March 17, 2005 at St. John's United Church of Christ, Fairview Heights, IL Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday March 16, 2005 at Peace Chapel at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, Illinois with Pastor Georgia White Kisslring officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Illinois
	Richard V. Schramm, 71, of Waterloo, Illinois, born September 28, 1933 in Springfield, Illinois, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005 in Belleville, Illinois Memorials may be given to: Shriniers Hospital for Children Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 pm Saturday May 14, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, 1:00-3:00 pm Sunday May 15, 2005 at the funeral home. A directors staff walk-through followed by a Masonic Service at 1:00 pm Sunday May 15, 2005 at the funeral home. Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday May 15, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney Fickas officiating. Private Family Internment will be held.
	Mary E. (Stow) Schrey, 88, of Belleville, Illinois born July 4, 1916 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday February 7, 2005 at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, IL Memorials: St. Paul's Home, Belleville, IL Visitation: 9-10:00 am Thursday February 10, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 10:00 am Thursday February 10, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Ray Long officiating. Burial will be at Haven Hill City Cemetery in Olney, Illinois
	Jacob L. Sherbut, 87 of Collinsville, Illinois, born May 14, 1917 in Golden Pond, Kentucky, died Thursday March 10, 2005 at Collinsville Care Center, Collinsville, Illinois. Mr. Sherbut was employed at Olin Corporation, East Alton, Illinois and retired in 1982 and was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran. Memorials to: Winstanley Baptist Church, Fairview Heights, IL or Donor's Choice Visitation: 5-8 pm Sunday March 13, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 11:00am Monday March 14, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Dr. Steve Phillips officiating. Burial will be at Forever Mount Hope, Belleville, IL
	Bessie B. "Bess" (Jackson) Schield, 76 of Belleville, IL born March 21, 1929 in Belleville, IL, died Friday, July 29, 2005 at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, OK Funeral Service will be held at 2:30pm at Kurrus Chapel with Dr. Clarence Haege officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Harry J. Schuler Jr., 71, of Belleville, IL, born March 29, 1934 in Red Bud, IL, died Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, September 9, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Burial will be held at Mount Carmel in Belleville, IL
	Etha M. "Edna" Smith, 96, 0f Belleville, IL., born June 8, 1908 in Nashville, Tenn., died Friday, March 25, 2005 at Willowcreek Nursing Home. Memorials: Memorials maybe made to Heartland Hospice Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Monday March 28, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., Ill.
	Albert E. Smith, 77, of Belleville, IL, born December 16, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, died Monday April 11, 2005 at his residence. Memorials to: Donor's Choice Visitation: 4-8 pm Thursday April 14, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 1:00 pm Friday April 15, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Ronald Soloman officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	Phyllis R. Smith nee Stowell, 80, of Belleville, IL, born September 13, 1925 in St. Joseph, MO, died Sunday, September 18, 2005 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Monday, September 26, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10am Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Stovell officiating. Burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
	Clay Donald "Gabe" Smith, 88, of Fairview Heights, IL, born July 2, 1916 in Mc Ewen, Tennessee, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at his residence. Memorials to: Memorial may be made to Edgemont Bible Church or Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Thursday April 28, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville. A Masonic service will be held at 7:30pm on Thursday. Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Friday April 29, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Doug White and Pastor Jack Kurrelmeyer Officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts,IL
	Karen Elaine nee Guthorle Riess Sneddon, 48 of Swansea, IL born December 15, 1956 in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, August 13, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Visitation: 3-8pm Monday, August 15, 2005 Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Il Funeral service will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Kurrus Chapel with Rev Ann Asper Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
	Robert "Bob" L. Sprague 78, of Swansea, IL born August 24, 1926 in Emporia, KS, died Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Memorials: Hospice of Southern Illinois Visitation: Friends may call on Monday, April 11, 2005 from 3-7pm at Kurrus Funeral Home with a 6:30pm Moose Service Funeral: Funeral Service will be held Monday, April 11, 2005 at 7:00pm at Kurrus Funeral Home with Don Word officiating. Funeral procession will leave at 9:45am Tuesday, April 12, 2005 from the Kurrus Funeral Home for a 10:00am graveside service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Charles M. Stafford, 78, of Belleville, Illinois, born February 25, 1927 in DuQuoin, Illinois, died Wednesday April 6, 2005 at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, Illinois Memorials to: Southwestern Illinois College Foundation or American Cancer Society Visitation: 3-7 pm Sunday April 10, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 10:00 am Monday April 11, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva officiating. Burial will be at Tamaroa City Cemetery, Tamaroa, IL with Dr. Fred Cornell officiating.
	Betty J. Seper nee Faries, 80, of Belleville, IL, born July 17, 1924 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday, July 4, 2005 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Friday, July 8, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Young officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL
	Thomas E. Stamper Sr., 83, of Belleville, IL, born December 30, 1921 in St. Louis, Mo, died Thursday May 19, 2005 at Fountains 3 in Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00-8:00pm Sunday May 22, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am Monday May 23, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Shane Bishop officating. There will be a private internment.
	Larry P. Stephens, 75, of Belleville, IL, born November 6, 1929 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at Christian Hospital Northeast, St. Louis, MO Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Shriners Hospital for Children. Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 pm Friday May 13, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday May 14, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	Nancy A. Stern nee Cummings, 58, of O'Fallon, IL, born February 26, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio, died Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL. Visitation: Friends may call from 11:00am-1:00pm Monday, October 17, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Monday, October 17, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel, Belleville, IL. Burial will be held at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL
	Marlene C. nee Hoffmann Stevenson, 64 of Sullivan, Missouri formerly of Belleville, IL, born July 6, 2005 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, died Sunday March 13, 2005 at her residence. Memorials to: Unity Hospice in Washington, Missouri Private services were held at St. Peter's Cathedral, Belleville, IL. and burial at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Flora E. Stimson nee Baldwin, 95, of Belleville, IL, born July 13, 1910 in , died Thursday, September 15, 2005 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea, IL. Visitation: Friends may call from 5-8 pm Monday, September 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. There will be an Eastern Star Service at 7:00pm on Monday, September 19, 2005 at the funeral home. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:30am Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel, Belleville, IL with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
	Michael A. "Butch" Stone Sr., 59, of Belleville, IL, born September 22, 1946 in Sylacauga, Alabama, died Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at his residence. Memorials: Memorial may be given to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Visitation: None Funeral: Private services were held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Memorial service will be held at a later date. A memorial gathering will be from 1-4:00pm Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Olivers Restaurant 6208 Archview Drive, Cahokia, IL at Parks Downtown Airport.
	Carl H. Struckmeyer Jr., 90, of Belleville, IL, born June 21, 1915 in Waterloo, IL, died Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Memorial may be given to the American Cancer Society or to the Donors Choice There will be a private service held on Saturday, July 30, 2005. Entombment will be a Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum in Belleville, IL
	Clifford L. Sturgeon, 92, of Belleville, IL, born November 18, 1912 in Pana, Illinois, died Thursday, July 28, 2005 at St. Louis University Hosptial, St. Louis, MO Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday August 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Kip Knavel officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Norma J. Sullivan nee Perry of Red Bud, IL, born April 14, 1947 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Friday, December 30, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Memorials: Memorials may be made to American Red Cross or St. John's Lutheran School in Red Bud Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Monday, January 2, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Pastor Rory Seeger officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Gardens of Memory in Fairview Heights, IL
	Gertrude M. Summers nee Lawson, 86, of Belleville, IL, born August 29, 1919 in Cushing, OK, died Friday, December 30, 2005 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center in Lebanon, IL Memorials: Memorial may be given to Judevine Center for Autism in St. Louis, MO or American Heart Assn. Visitation: Friends may call from 10-1:00pm on Monday, January 2, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Monday, January 2, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL
	William B. "Bill" Symonds, 85, in Belleville, IL, born July 17, 1920 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Thursday, September 22, 2005 at his residence. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Friday, September 23, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Greg Stovell officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
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	Barbara Ann Taylor nee Dooling, 74, of Belleville, IL, born December 19, 1930 in Beardstown, IL, died Sunday June 12, 2005 at her residence. Funeral: Funeral procession will leave from Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am mass of Christian Burial on Friday June 17, 2005 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Msgr Marvin Volk officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
	Ray H. Thomas, 92 of Swansea, IL formerly of Belleville, IL, born July 27, 1913 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Friday, November 25, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Memorials-Memorials may be given to the Shriners Hospital for Children or Hospice of Southern Illinois Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Sunday, November 27, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL There will be a Jester Walk Through at 7:13pm and a Masonic Service at 7:30pm at the Funeral Home. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11am November 28, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum in Belleville, IL
	Hazel W. Thomas, 94, of Fairview Heights, IL, born April 7, 1911 in Shawnee Town, IL, died Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Memorials: Memorials may be made to Southwestern Visiting Nurses Association Visitation: Friends may call from 4-7 pm Thursday, December 1, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be at 11:00am Friday, December 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.Rev. Doug White officiating. Entombment will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Fairview Heights, IL
	Floyd Dean Thompson, 71, of Belleville, IL born May 6, 1933 in E. St. Louis, IL died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Memorials: Donors Choice Visitation: 3-8pm Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville Funeral Service will be 1:00pm, Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Alma M. Thorn, nee Verbeck 94 of Belleville, Il, born Dec. 22, 1910 in East St. Louis, Il, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005 at St. Pauls Home, Belleville, Il. Visitation- 4- 8 pm. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Il Funeral- Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. James Slone officiating. Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville. Il
	Imo J. Tilson nee Bush, 70, of Caseyville, IL, born August 29, 1934 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Friday, July 1, 2005 at Fairfax Station Nursing Home, VA Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday July 7, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
	Janet R. nee Beckner Trimble, 61, of Fairview Heights, IL born January 25, 1944 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Gateway Regional Hospital, Granite City, IL Memorials: Sterling Baptist Church Visitation: 4-8pm Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Funeral Service will be 11:00am Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev Randy Loeschen and Rev. Ray Trimble officiating. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
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	Virgene Viehmann, 76 of Swansea, IL born November 16, 1928 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday January 4, 2005 at Swansea Care Center, Swansea, IL Arrangements pending at Kurrus Funeral Home.
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	Eloise Fay Wachtel, 91, of Belleville, IL, born April 12, 1914 in Murphysboro, IL, died Thursday, April 21, 2005 at Dammert Geriatric Center, Belleville, IL. Memorials - Our Lady of the Snows Apartment Community or Donor's Choice Visitation - 9-9:45 am Saturday, Apr 23, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, 1773 Frank Scott Pwy West, Belleville, IL Funeral - Funeral procession will leave on Saturday, Apr 23, 2005 at 9:45 am from Kurrus Funeral Home going to Blessed Sacrament Church, Belleville, IL, for a 10 am Mass for Christian Burial with Msgr Marvin Volk officiating. Burial - Mt Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL
	Eunice E. Walter, (Gebhardt), 99, of Cahokia, IL died April 21, 2005 at her residence. By her request, her body will be donated to St. Louis University School of Medicine. Memorials to Unity Hospice. No Visitation or Service.
	Marilyn A. Wahrenburg (Scheuermann), 50 of Belleville, IL, born June 11, 1954 in St. Louis, MO died Saturday April 30, 2005 at Gateway Regional Medical Center, Granite City, IL. Memorials- In lieu of flowers Memorials may be given to Hope Church or Belleville Humane Society. Visitation- 4-8 pmThursday May 5, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL and 10-11am Friday May 6, 2005 at Hope Church, Belleville, IL. Funeral- 11:00 am Friday May 6, 2005 at Hope Church with Rev Darrell Coons officiating. Entombment will be held at Valhalla Garden Mausoleum, Belleville, IL
	Stella M. Warren nee Berkbigler, 86, of Fairview Heights, IL, born September 15, 1919 in Biehle, MO, died Thursday, September 22, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Sunday, September 25, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL & 10-11am Monday, September 26, 2005 at Swansea Church, Swansea, IL Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am Monday, September 26, 2005 at Swansea Church in Swansea, IL with Rev. Mike Smith officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
	Edna M. Watson nee 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 Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am Thursday January 27, 2005 at Dammert Geriatric Center, at Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, IL. Arrangements being made by Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
	Melvin George Weber of Swansea, Illinois, born July 19, 1921 in East St. Louis, Illinois, died at Rosewood Care Center on May 6, 2005, due to complications from advanced diabetes. There will be no public visitation or services in deference to the wishes of Mr. Weber. Cremation was to be completed by Kurrus Funeral Home.
	Helen J. Weeks nee Sweeney, 90, of Pekin, IL born October 27, 1915 in Chillicothe, IL died Sunday, December 18, 2005 at Freeburg Care Center. By her request Cremation was held with burial of the cremated remains in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin, IL. Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL in charge of arrangements
	Frederick N. Weidenbenner, 87 of Fairview Heights, Illinois, born September 9, 1917 in Evansville, Indiana, died Tuesday March 29, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois Memorials to: Alzheimer's Association Visitation: 3-7 pm Sunday April 3, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL A Prayer Service will be held at 5:00pm Sunday April 3, 2005 at the funeral home. Funeral: Funeral procession will be leaving Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:30am Monday April 4, 2005 for a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Caseyville, IL with Father Joseph Rascher officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemtery, Fairview Heights, IL
	Clarence W. Weidemann, 94, of Belleville, IL, born June 22, 1910 in Council Hill, Oklahoma, died Thursday April 28, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Memorials to: St. Paul's United Church of Christ or St. Paul's Home Foundation Visitation: 9-11 am Monday May 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: 11:00 am Monday May 2, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home. There will be a private internment held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
	Donald A. Warren, 78, of Land O Lake, Florida formerly of Swansea, IL, born January 25, 1927 in Belleville, IL, died Monday October, 31, 2005 at Tampa Community Hospital in Tampa,Florida Memorials: Memorials may be given to Shriners Hospital for Children Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Friday, November 4, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, November 5, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. James Slone officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery in Collinsville, IL.
	Lillian J. Westerheide (Grahl), 93 of Belleville, IL, born June 16, 1911 in St. Louis, Missouri, died Wednesday May 18, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00-8:00pm Thursday May 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Friday May 20, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Ben Jarrett Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
	Arthur D. Wildermuth, 73, of Belleville, Illinois, born January 27, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri, died Monday March 21, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, Illinois Visitation: Friends may call from 4-9pm Wednesday March 23, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Thursday March 24, 2005 at the Kurrus Funeral Home burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
	Thomas D. "Whitey" White, 70, of Belleville Illinois, born June 1, 1934 in Belleville, Illinois, died Tuesday March 8, 2005 at his residence. Memorials to: American Parkinson Disease Assoc. Private Memorial Service will be held. By his request cremation was held.
	Finis Sewell Williams Jr., 52, of Belleville, IL, born February 6, 1953 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died Friday May 27, 2005 at his residence. Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday June 3, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gary Beyers officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO
	George Williams, 97, of Belleville, born Feburary 24, 1907 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Four Fountains, Belleville, IL Memorials: Shriner's Hospital for children, Scottish Rite Learning Center, Meredith Home Visitation: 4-8:00pm Monday, January 17, 2005 Masonic Service at 7:30pm Kurrus Funeral Home Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Horn officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
	Nell M. (Ungard) Willis 101, of Belleville, Illinois, born February 29, 1904 in Parnasass, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday March 8, 2005 at Four Fountains Convalescents Center, Belleville, IL Memorials to: Humane Society of Belleville Visitation: 4-8 pm Thursday March 10, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois Funeral: 10:30 am Friday March 11, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois with Rev. Ron McGrew officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois
	Norman H. Willmont Sr., 73 of Millstadt, Illinois, born April 2, 1931 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, died Friday February 25, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois Memorials: American Diabetes Association Visitation: 2-8 pm Sunday February 27, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois Funeral: 1:00 pm Monday February 28, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois
	Marion Wilson, 91 of Lawrenceville, IL formerly of Belleville, IL, born August 11, 1914 in Altamont, IL, died Monday December 12, 2005 at United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, IL Memorials: Memorials may be made to St. Matthew United Methodist Church Missions Visitation: Friends may call from 11-1pm Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Larry Patton & Rev. Roger Boyd officiating. Burial will be at College Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, IL
	David Joseph "Joe" Wisecup, 93, of Belleville, IL, born October 12, 1912 in Sioux City, Iowa, died Thursday, December 15, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children-Burn Unit Visitation: Friends may call from 11:00-1:00pm Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Larry Patton officiating.
	Florence E. (Rapp) Wolf nee Schmelter, 85 of Caseyville, IL, born February 11, 1920 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday December 6, 2005 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL Memorials; Memorials may be made to Make a Wish Foundation or to H.I.S. K.I.D.S. Inc. Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Thursday, December 8, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, December 9, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Pastor Doug Nicely officiating. Private burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fairview Heights, IL.
	Zelma I. nee Reed Woodard, 86, of Belleville, IL, born April 12, 1919 in Cobden, IL, died Tuesday, August 16, 2005 in Belleville, IL Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Funeral: Funeral service will be at 11:00am Friday, August 19, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
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	Pilar Yorko nee Batllo, 67, of Belleville, IL, born December 10, 1937 in Valladolid, Spain, died Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 8:45am Monday, November 14, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Father Clyde Grogan officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
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	Emma Lee (Heath) Zimmerman, 57, of Belleville, IL born May 8, 1947 in Eldorado, Illinois, died Thursday February 10, 2005 at her residence. Memorials: To the family of Emma Lee Zimmerman Visitation: 2-5 pm Sunday February 13, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL Memorial Service: 5:00 pm Sunday February 13, 2005 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Mary Keller officiating.