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Mildred "Lorine" Aitken nee Potts, 100, of Beverly Hills, FL, born January 11, 1907 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Saturday, October 20, 2007 at her residence under the care of her family and Hernando Pasco Hospice.
Memorials: Memorials may be given to the First United Presbyterian Church
Visitation: Friends may call from 11:00am - 1:00pm Friday, October 26, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, October 26, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Stovell officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL
  Sophia A. Anderson nee Panus , 84 of Smithton, IL born November 29, 1922 in Litchfield, IL died Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Freeburg Care Center, Freeburg, IL
Memorials: Freeburg Care Center
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2007 from 12-1:00pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 1:00pm at Kurrus Funeral Home with Monsignor Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
 
 

Kathleen Ann Badgely nee Barber, 62, of Belleville, IL, born November 16, 1944 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday, October 29, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to Belleville Humane Society
By her request cremation was held.
 

Charlie C. "Cliff" Berry, 72, of Belleville, IL, born January 21, 1935 in Lawrence, Kansas, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis, MO
Memorials may be made to St. John's Mercy Medical Center Foundation c/o The Heart Hospital or to Shriners Hospital
Visitation: Friends may call from 6-7:30pm on Sunday October 28, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with a Jester Walk-through at 7:13pm
Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 7:30pm on Sunday, October 28, 2007   at the Kurrus Funeral Home. By his request his body was donated to St. Louis University School of Medicine.
Diane C. Bingheim, nee Poleskey, 67, of Millstadt, IL born April 18, 1939 in St. Louis, MO, died Monday January 1, 2007 at her residence in Millstadt, IL
Memorials to: Ronald McDonald House or Make a Wish Foundation
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Thursday January 4, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:30 a.m. Friday January 5, 2007 from Kurrus Funeral Home for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial that will be held at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Belleville, IL with Fr. Von Deeke officiating. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
Irene Blake nee Ferguson, 89, of Fairview Hgts, IL., born May 19, 1917 in Windsor, IL., died Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Caseyville Nursing and Rehabilition Center.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Christ the King Apostolic Church.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-9pm on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at Christ the King Apostolic Church, 6920 Old Collinsville Road, O'Fallon, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11am Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Christ the King Apostolic Church with Pastor Larry Blake, Rev. Kevin Blake and Rev. Jonathan Blake officiating. Burial at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
 

Barbara L. Boekenkroeger, 72, of Ellington, MO, born on February 17, 1935, died Saturday, October 13, 2007 at Brent B. Tinnin Nursing Home in Ellington, MO.
Visitation: None
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Mount Hope Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
 

Dennie Bourland nee DeBra, 82, of Flagler Beach, FL, born October 13, 1925 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Heritage Park Nursing Home in Rolla, MO
Visitation: Friends may call from 9:30-11:00am Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL.
Wilbur Robert "Jim" Bovinette, 87, Princeton, KY, formerly of Cahokia, Illinois, died at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Caldwell County Hospital in Princeton.
Memorials may be made to Albuquerque Academy
6400 Wyoming Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
Visitation: Friends may call from 5-8pm Friday, January 19, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with Rev. Robert E. Rose officiating. Interment will be a Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, Illinois.

Dr. Homer A. Brethauer, 101, of Belleville, IL, born December 5, 1905 in Belleville, IL, died Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Church in Fairview Heights, French Camp Academy, French Camp in Mississippi, American Dental Association Foundation or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10am Friday, October 26, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Hal Santos officiating. Burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
Ferne E. Brown nee Bower , 85 of Smithton, Il, Born March 27, 1921 in Ava, Il, died Saturday, January 13, 2007 at the Sycamore Village, Swansea, Il
Memorials may be made to Westview Baptist Church
Visitation- 4-8 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Service- Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Burial Valhalla Gardens of Memory.
Craig John Buesking, 47, of Kansas City North, formerly of Belleville, IL, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2007 at his residence.
There was a visitation held at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel in Kansas City, MO on Wednesday, January 10, 2007.
Donation may be made to the Buesking Children's Education Fund c/o Karen Buesking.
Visitation: Friends may call from 10:00am- 1:00pm Friday, January 12, 2007 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: There will be a mass of Christian Burial at 1:00pm Friday, January 12, 2007 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Belleville, IL with Fr. Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville.
Ruth H. Buesch nee Hettenhausen, 90 of Belleville, IL, born June 28, 1916 in Belleville, IL, died Thursday, January 11, 2007 at Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ruth Buesch Scholarship Fund Turf Grass at SWIC or St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Freeburg
Visitation: Friends may call from 10-11am Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Earl Crecelius officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Belleville, IL
  Mary Jo "MJ" Bukk, nee Gilbert, 55 of Belleville, IL born May 2, 1951 in McKeesport, PA, died Sunday, December 24, 2006 at Memorial Hospital after a long bout of multiple illnesses.

There will be no visitation or service
 

Vida L. Burkett nee Sullivan, 100, of O'Fallon, IL, born April 1, 1907 in Hickman County, Kentucky, died Monday December 24, 2007 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center in Lebanon, IL.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in O'Fallon, IL
Visitation: Friends may call from 3-7pm on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Rev. Dr. Doug Munton officiating
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery in Clinton, KY on Friday, December 28, 2007.
 

Moidia nee Humphreys Calvin, 86 of Belleville, IL  born September 29, 1921 in  Clinton, KY died Friday, November 23, 2007 at Memorial Hospital Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children
Visitation will be Monday, November 26, 2007 from 4-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 1:00pm with Rev. Charles West officiating at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL  Burial will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Harry L. "Pops" Campbell, 82, of Belleville, IL, born April 25, 1924 in Columbus, Ohio, died Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL
Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Association of American Heart Association.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Thursday, February 15, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Father Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
  Benjamin F. Clark, Jr, 85, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born November 11, 1921, in Sikeston, Mo., died Thursday, December 21, 2006, at St. Mary's Health Center, Richmond Heights, Mo.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2006, at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill. There will be an Elks service at 7 p.m.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Saturday, December 23, 2006, at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville Ill., with Rev. Charley Westbrook officiating.
Burial: Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Paul G. Carlson Jr., 83, of Belleville, IL, born February 7, 1924 in Chicago, IL, died Monday, December 3, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. There will be an American Legion walk through at 7pm followed by a Masonic Service at 7:30pm at the funeral home.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, December 7, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will be a Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum in Belleville, IL.
  Edward Lee Collier, Jr., 38, of Belleville, IL born September 8, 1968, in Granite City, IL, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007, in Belleville, IL
Visitation: Friends may call from 11:30 am-2:30 pm Monday, February 19, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 2:30pm Monday, February 19, 2007 for 3:00pm service at Sunset Hill Mausoleum Chapel in Edwardsville, IL. Burial will be at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Edwardsville, IL.
Ruth A. Ellis- Coppotelli nee McCormick, 93, of O'Fallon, IL, born January 31, 1914 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday, February 5, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Baptist Children Home.
Visitation: Friends may call from 11-1pm Friday, February 9, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, February 9, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Pastor Skip Leininger officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL

Betty Jean Craig nee Strauss, 80, of Cahokia, IL., born October 22, 1927 in E. St. Louis, IL., died Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at her son's home in Belleville, IL..
Memorials maybe made to Shriners Hospital for Children or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Friday, December 21, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Eastern Star Service will be held at 7:00pm.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. C. J. Langston officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.

Elmo Glenn Crocker, 79, of Mount Vernon IL, born June 4, 1928 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday October 1, 2007 at Aviston Countryside Manor in Aviston, IL
Memorials may be made to Moose Lodge #755
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-7 pm Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. There will be a Moose Service at 7:00 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at the funeral home.
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Randy Fells officiating. Burial will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL.

Marjorie D. Cron nee Johnson, 82 of Hecker, IL., born February 28, 1925 in E. St. Louis, IL., went to be with her Savior Monday, December 31, 2007 at her residence.
Memorials may be made to Unity Hospice or Human services of Red Bud.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, January 4, 2008 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Lance officiating. Burial at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL.
  Chester Arthur Curnane, Jr. of Belleville, Ill, born August 15, 1921, in Everett, Massachusetts, died Thursday, January 11, 2007, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Thornwell Home and School for Children. P.O. Box 60, Clinton, South Carolina, 29325-9972
Visitation: none

Funeral: The Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2007, at the First United Presbyterian Church Chapel, Belleville, IL with Rev. Greg Stovell officiating. Private family internment will be held

Rickey L. Curtis, 54, of Fairmont City, IL, born August 13, 1953 in St. Louis, MO, died Sunday November 4, 2007 at his residence.
By his request cremation was held.
 

Kathleen M. Denham, 63, of Belleville, IL, born October 23, 1944 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Friday, November 2, 2007 at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home in Lebanon, IL
Denise Huffman of Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to S.A.V.E.
Visitation: Friends may call from 2-6pm Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:30am Monday, November 5, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL
 

Pauline E. Deppe nee Jones, 75, of Belleville, IL, born April 5, 1932 in Americus, GA, died October 15, 2007 at Lebanon Care Center in Lebanon, IL
Private services will be held.
Florence M. "Flo" Duffey nee Schneider, 82, of Belleville, IL, born November 4, 1924 in Belleville, IL, died on Sunday, December 24, 2006 at her residence.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Thursday, December 28, 2006 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Friday, December 29, 2006 at the Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville with officiating. Entombment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL

Robert L. Dunn, PHD, 82, of Belleville, IL born August 22, 1925 in San Bernardino, CA, died Saturday December 8, 2007 at  Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Visitation:  No visitation in Belleville, IL.  Friends may call on Tuesday December 11, 2007 at Radney Funeral Home, Alexander City, AL
Funeral:  Burial will be on Wednesday December 12, 2007 at Old Providence Baptist Cemetery, Goodwater, AL
 

Beverly A. "Bev" Ederle nee Burke, 75, of Swansea, IL, born October 3, 1932 in St. Louis, MO, died Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-7pm Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Msgr James Margason officiating. Entombment will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Fairview Heights, IL.
  David G. Ellis, 97, of Collinsville, IL, born January 7, 1910 in Laurium, Michigan, died Thursday, January 18, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL
Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children.
Visitation: Friends may call from 5-8pm Monday, January 22, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. There will be a Masonic Service at 7pm Monday, January 22, 2007 at the funeral home.
 
 

Robert S. Farrow, 60, of Belleville, IL, born September 22, 1947 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 in Belleville
Visitation: None
Funeral: By family request cremation was held with a private memorial service to be held at a later date.
James S. Fechter, 47 of Glen Carbon, Il. born Nov. 20, 1959 in St. Louis, Mo. died, Friday, Feb. 23, 2007 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Il
Memorials may be made to the Mackenzie Kuehne Trust Fund at U.S. Bank
Visitation- 4-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville
Funeral- Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Fr. Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
Cletus J. "Corky" Files, 79, of Smithton, IL, born April 9, 1927 in Morehouse, MO, died February 2, 2007 at Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Monday, February 5, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL and 9-9:45am Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Smithton, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 9:45 am Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Smithton, IL with Pastor Steve Waters officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO
Thomas A. Friel, 75, of Swansea, IL. born March 29, 1931 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Saturday February, 3, 2007 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Tuesday February 6, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday February, 7, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL.

Harold L. Fults, 72, of Millstadt, IL, born April 19, 1935 in Valmeyer, IL, died Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at his residence.
Memorials may be made to St. James Catholic School or BJC Hospice
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. There will be a prayer service at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:30 am Friday, October 5, 2007 from Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church in Millstadt IL with Msgr. Marvin Volk officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
 
Robert L. "Bob" Geiler, 76, of Caseyville, IL born July 24, 1930 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
Memorials may be made to Our Lord's Lutheran Church
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Friday, December 22, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: There will be a memorial service at 11:00am Saturday, December 23, 2006 at Our Lord's Lutheran Church 150 Wilma Drive, Maryville, IL with Rev. Karen Knodt officiating.

Juliette E. Gruber nee Elder, 97, of Fairview Heights, IL, born September 9, 1910 in Mobile, AL, died Friday, December 28, 2007 at the Dammert Geriatric Center at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or Family Hospice of Belleville Area.
Visitation: Friends may call from 9-10am on Monday, December 31, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10am Monday, December 31, 2007  at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Father Clyde Grogan officiating.  Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
 

David Leroy Haas, 51, of Goreville, Ill., born October 2, 1956 in East St. Louis, Ill, died, Saturday December 22, 2007 at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Ill.
Memorials may be made to the Haas family in care of Sondra Haas.
Visitation: Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville.
Funeral: Funeral service will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Pastor R.G. Null to David Haas Belleville, Ill. By his request cremation will be held.
 

Opal Marie Hallows nee Phillips, 90, of Fairview Heights, IL, born October 5, 1917 in Maries Co., Missouri, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Four Fountains Convalescent Center in Belleville, IL
She is survived by her
Son - James Hallows of Phoenix, AR
Sister - Edith Mitchell of St. Louis, MO
By her request her body was donated to the St Louis University School of Medicine.
Vivian Edna Hamlin, 82, of Conyers, GA formerly of Belleville, IL, died Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Rockdale Medical Center in Conyers, GA.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Monday, February 12, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Houpt officiating. Burial will be at College Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, IL.

Grace L. Hammel nee Phillips, 90, of Belleville, IL., born April 7, 1917 in Belleville, IL, died Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at St. Paul’s Home in Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Visitation:  Friends may call from 3-7pm on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral:  A funeral procession will leave from Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:45 am Monday, October 8, 2007 for a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Belleville, IL with Father Jack McEvilly officiating.  Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL

Virginia M. Haps nee Eckmann, 88 of Carlyle, IL  born March 14, 1919 in E. St. Louis, IL  died Saturday, November 24, 2007 at her residence
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society
Visitation:  Friends will call from 4-7pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL
Funeral :  Funeral service will be held at 11:00am Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Father Kenneth York officiating  Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
Lemuel D. Harry, 83, of Swansea, IL, born September 23, 1923 in Energy, IL, died Thursday, February 15, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to Family Hospice of Donors Choice.Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Sunday, February 18, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Monday, February 19, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. William Groennert officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO
Robert F. Hartmann,76, of Belleville, IL born May 2, 1930 in St. Louis, MO. died Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Donors Choice
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. with a Prayer Service to be held at 6:30pm.
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 on Wednesday December 20, 2006 with Msgr. Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be held at Mt. Carmel, Belleville, IL
 

Greg "Popeye" Hassinger, 52 of Swansea, IL  born October 20, 1955 in Muskegon, MI, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at his residence.
By his request cremation was held
All services will be private.
Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
James H. Hayes, 80, of Belleville, IL, born March 1, 1926 in Mount Vernon, IL, died Sunday, December 17, 2006 at his residence.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Shriners Hospital for Children.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. There will be a Masonic Service at 7:30pm Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at the funeral home.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 12:45pm Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Pastor Jack Kurrelmeyer officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO
Madelyn Victoria Helwig, 13, of Belleville, IL, born November 13, 1993 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday February 2, 2007 at her residence.
Memorials may be given to St. Louis Children's Hospital or Delta Gamma
Visitation: Friends may call from 2-3 pm Sunday February 4, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: There will be a Memorial Services at 3:00pm Sunday February 4, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel. A private internment will be held.

Dorothy Ann Hicks nee Field, 87 of Belleville, IL, born June 10, 1920 in E. St. Louis, IL peacefully died Monday, October 8, 2007 at 12:45am at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to Family Hospice or St. Paul United Church of Christ in Belleville, IL
Visitation: Friends may call from 10-11:30 am at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11:30 am at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Andrew Kramer officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Garden of Memory in Belleville, IL

Bernice I. Hoffmann nee Willmann, 79, of East Carondelet, IL, born January 27, 1928 in Belleville, IL , died Thursday, November 22, 2007 in Belleville, IL.
Memorials may be made to Family Hospice
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Monday, November 26, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev William Groennert officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia, IL
 

Beverly Ann Hoover nee McKenzie, 53, of Belleville, IL, born July 29, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee, died Monday, December 17, 2007 at her residence.
By her request cremation was held.
 

Betty L. Heilig nee Weaver, 78, of Pierron, born February 2, 1929 in St. Louis, MO. died Friday, December 7, 2007 at Highland Health Care Center.
Memorials may be made to Bond County Hospice
Visitation: None
By her request Cremation was held.

Ellen E. "Jean" Hermosillo nee Weldy, 79, of Belleville, IL, born October 2, 1928 in Neodesha, Kansas, died Tuesday, December 18, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society or Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-7pm Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 7:00pm Thursday, December 20, 2007 to Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Msgr Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL.

Charles Howell, 75, of Fairview Heights, IL born April 27, 1932 in Black Oak, AR, died Sunday September 30, 2007 at his residence.
Memorials:  Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Holy Trinity Capital Fund, or Elks Lodge #664 of Fairview Heights, IL.
Visitation:  Friends may call from 4-8pm Tuesday October 2, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL  With a 7:00pm Elk Service
Funeral: There will be an 11:30 am mass of Christian burial on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Father Raymond Schultz officiating.  Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
 
  Gertrude M. Isenhart nee Solt, 81, of Fairview Heights, IL, born December 26, 1924, E. St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, December 17, 2006 at her residence.
Visitation: Friends may call from 9-11am Friday, December 22, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Friday, December 22, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
 
 

Dorothy E. Johns, age 88, an elementary school teacher, died in Belleville, IL December 24, 2007.  She was born September 2, 1919 in Lima, Ohio, Allen County, to the late Emma (Rusch) and Frank Williams.
Visitation for Dorothy Johns will be at 1 p.m., service at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 29, at the Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tennessee.

Burial will be at the New Liberty Cemetery, Buchanan, Tennessee. Reverend Latricia Trull, pastor of the Buchanan UMC, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society

Clara E. Johnson nee Spratt, 103, of Belleville, IL, born November 26, 1903 in Providence Corner, Maryland, died Saturday, October 27, 2007 at the Dammert Geriatric Center at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine in Belleville, IL.
A private family visitation was held at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Visitation: There will be a visitation from 4-8pm, Friday, November 2, 2007 at Kalas Funeral Home at 2073 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD  21037
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:00am Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater, MD. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Wilmington, DE
 

Albert R. "Bert" Johnson Jr. 81 of Belleville, Il born May 13, 1926 in Belleville, Il died, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Il
No visitation, By his request his body will be donated to science.
Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Il

Virginia L. Jordan nee Smythers, 90, of Mesa, AZ formerly of Belleville, IL, born December 9, 1917 in Memphis, Tennessee, died Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Desert Cedar Assisted Living Center in Chandler, AZ
Memorials may be made to Music Ministry of St. Matthew United Methodist Church.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007     at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007  at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with  Rev. Robert Souders   officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
 

Gayle A. "Tony" Kinder, 60, of Swansea, IL, born December 2, 1946 in Taylorville, IL, died Friday, November 9, 2007 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.
Memorials may be made to American Lung Association or Belleville Anglers Club.
Visitation: Friends may call from 5-8pm Monday, November 12, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Doug Stewart officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
Raymond E. Koethe, 58, of St. Jacob, IL born November 30, 1948 in East St. Louis, died Friday February 16, 2007 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Memorials may be given to Donors Choice.
Visitation- Friends may call from 4-8 Sunday February 18, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday February 19, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel, Belleville, IL with Rev. Larry Patton officiating.

Burial will be at Valhalla in Belleville, IL.
Kelly Marie Kopp, 25 of Belleville, IL, born February 21, 1981 in Belleville, IL, died Sunday, February 18, 2007 in Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to John & James Trust Fund.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, February 23, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Pastor Jack Kurrelmeyer officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL

John H. Kucera Jr. of Pocahontas, IL born December 31, 1941 in Fort Lewis, WA died December 17, 2007 at his daughter’s home in Red Bud, IL
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Family Fund % Kurrus Funeral Home, 1773 Frank Scott Pkwy W. Belleville, IL 62223
By his request cremation was held.  A private service will be held at a later date.
 

Cindy Kurrus nee Willey, 54 of Lemay, MO. born September 8, 1953 in St. Louis, MO. died Friday, November 24, 2007 at her sons residence in Peavly, MO.
Memorials may be made to Joyce Meyer Ministries
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 PM on Monday, November 26, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Sloan officiating. Private family interment.
 
  Mary Lou Lapka, 96, of Belleville, IL, born September 29, 1910 in Weekley County, Tennesse, died Saturday February 10, 2007 at Memorial Hospital, IL.
Visitation- Friends may call from 11-1pm Tuesday February 13, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral- Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday February 13, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Steve Phillips officiating.

Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Gail Y. "Laske" Laskowski nee Davis, 69 of Belleville, born September 13, 1937 in East St. Louis, IL died Sunday February 25, 2007 at Clinton Manor Living Center, New Baden, IL.
Memorials: Clinton Manor Living Center, Heartland Hospice or The Family
Visitation:4-8 Tuesday February 27, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
There will be a prayer service held at 4 pm.
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave Wednesday February 28, 2007 at 9:15 for a 9:45 Mass of Christian burial at St. Peters Cathederal, Belleville, IL with Msgr. James Buerster officiating.
Burial: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery St. Louis, MO

Viola L. Lasco nee Lobsinger, 92, of Belleville, IL, born March 26, 1915 in Belleville, IL died Monday, November 12, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Memorials may be made to PSOP, 201 N. Church St., Belleville, IL 62220
Visitation - 4-8 pm Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral - 10:30 am Thursday, Nov 15, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel, Belleville, IL with Rev Mark Wiesner officiating.
Burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum in Belleville, IL.
Nita A. LeFrancois nee Petty , 77, of Breese, IL born April 10, 1929 in Lexington, TN died Saturday, January 20, 2007 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to donor's choice
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 23, 2007 from 4-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home Belleville, IL
Funeral Service will be 10:30am on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Jim Miers officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Belleville, IL

Lettie nee Wheatley Leehy, 84, of O'Fallon, IL, born March 19, 1923 in Smithboro, IL, formerly of Washington Park and East St. Louis, IL, passed away October 6, 2007 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Monday, October 8, 2007at Kurrus Funeral Home.  There will be an Eastern Star service at 7pm
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11am Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Patton officiating.  Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens

Marlys V. Lehr nee Schwoebel, 80, of Belleville, IL. born January 1, 1927 in East St. Louis, IL., died Friday, December 21, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO.
Memorial's may be made to Donor's Choice
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.

Gene Lindsey, 76, of Belleville, IL, born September 10, 1931 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday, September 24, 2007 at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, IL
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-7 pm Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 7pm Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Pastor Wes Hart officiating. 
By his request cremation will be held after services.
Edgar Ling, 81 of Belleville, IL born June 21, 1925 in East St. Louis, IL died Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at his residence.Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society
Visitation: Friends may call from 10 - 1:00pm Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Pastor Timothy Robinson officiating. Burial with Military honors will be at Valhalla Cemetery, St. Louis, MO

Herbert E. Littlefield Jr., 57, of Belleville, IL, born July 8, 1950 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Friday, November 16, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Sunday, November 18, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday. November 19, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Jim Slone officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL

Verla M. Logsdon nee Cawvey, 82, of Charles Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL, born August 31, 1925 in DuQuoin, Illinois, died Friday, October 26, 2007 at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to Fairview Heights Church of God
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Monday, October 29, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Terry Clayton officiating. There will be a private family burial at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL.
Gregg B. Lovell 61, of Shiloh, IL born May 5, 1945 in E. St. Louis, IL died Sunday, January 7, 2007 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Visitation wil be held Tuesday, January 9, 2007 from 4-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 11:00am at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. David Huff officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
 
   
 
Maj. Franklin D. Neal, 72, of Fairview Heights, IL, born January 2, 1935 in Chidester, AR, died Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at his residence.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Children Dept.
Visitation: None
Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Fairview Hgts., IL with Rev. Brian Webb officiating. Private family interment was held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

Edward Neville, 87, born May 1, 1920 in East Saint Louis, IL, died October 29, 2007 at Sunrise Assisted Living Chesterfield, Missouri, were he resided for the last year.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, St. Louis Chapter at 9374 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri, 63132
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, 1773 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A funeral procession will leave from Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL at 9:45 am, Friday, November 2, 2007 for a 10:00am mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 8707 West Main, Belleville, IL with Father Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL

LaVerne M. Newbold nee Carthy, 89, of Ladue, MO, formerly of Belleville, IL, born April 2, 1918 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Thursday, November 8, 2007 at McKnight Place Extended Care in Ladue, MO.
Memorials may be made to Violence Prevention Center or American Parkinson Disease Association
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, November 16, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Private family burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
 

Rosemary B. O'Brien nee Brichler, 71, of Belleville, IL, born January 23, 1936 in Belleville, IL, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to Estella Wagner Endowment Fund (St. Mary's Catholic Church)
Visitation: Friends may call from 10-11am, Saturday, October 27, 2007 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 27, 2007 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Msgr Bill McGhee officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL
R.G. "Geneo" O'Connor, 63, of New Athens, IL born August 27, 1943 in East Saint Louis, IL, died on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Memorial Convalescent Center in Belleville, IL
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO

John-Henry Scott O'Dell, 24, of O'Fallon, IL, born June 4, 1983 in Belleville, IL, died Sunday, December 30, 2007             
Memorial may be made to Violence Prevention Center or Shriners Hospital for Children
Visitation: None
Funeral: There will be a memorial services held at 11:00am Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL. By family request cremation was held.
Robert Barrow "Bob" O'Neal, 81, of Belleville, IL., born December 8, 1925 in Cutler, IL., died on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at the Caseyville Nursing and Rehabilation Center in Caseyville, IL.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Unity Hospice.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Wednesday December 20, 2006 at the Kurrus Funeral Home 1773 Frank Scott Pkwy W. Belleville, IL and from 9-10am Thursday, December 21, 2006 at Union United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, December 21, 2006 at Union United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL with Dr. David Lowes Watson officiating. Internment will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL immediately following the funeral service. The family is invited to Liz's Home, 115 Lake Hickory Circle, Belleville, IL following the internment.
 

Dawn L. Onstott, 50, of St. Louis, MO, born June 26, 1956 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at her residence.
Memorials may be made to Donors Choice
Visitation: None
Funeral: Funeral Procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 10:45am for a 11:30am service on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Chapel in St. Louis, MO with Kurt Lutjens, pastor officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
 

Violet A. Parker nee Recklein, 88, of Jonesbough, TN, born February 26, 1919 in Washington Park, IL, died Thursday, October 11, 2007 at her daughter's residence.
Memorial may be made to Help Center at New Victory Baptist Church, 527 Conkin Road, Jonesborough TN. 37659
Visitation: None
Funeral: There will be a service at Reiss Memorial Chapel at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL. at 11am on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 with Dr. Jerry Ford officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens.

Kelsia M. "Kelly" Peacock nee Hill, 65, of Harlem, GA, born December 26, 1941 in Barry, Illinois, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007 in Harlem, Georgia
Memorials may be given to the Peacock Family
Visitation: Friends may call from 11-1pm Monday, October 29, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Monday. October 29, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Father Clyde Grogan    officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fairview Heights, IL.

Beulah Kenney Pierce nee Roseberry, 94 of Swansea, IL, born July 14, 1913 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Visitation: Friends may call from 9-11am Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be at 11:00am, Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 11:00am at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel, Belleville, IL with Rev. Larry Patton officiating.  Entombment will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum in Belleville, IL
Elizabeth J. "Joann" Piskos, 71, of Swansea, IL and Lompoc, CA., born July 3 1935, in St. Louis MO., died December 20, 2006 at home, from complications due to cancer.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Unity Hospice of Greater St. Louis or American Cancer Society.
Visitation: Friends may call from 10-1:00pm Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home 1773 Frank Scott Pkwy W. Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Chaplain Doug Nicely officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, IL.

Joseph W. Poletti Jr., 83, of Oregon, born April 21, 1924 in Collinsville, IL, At peace with God on October 16th 2007 after a brief illness. 
Donations in the name of Joseph Poletti can be made the Loaves and Fishes of Washington County Oregon, www.loavesandfishesonline.org.
Visitation: Friends may call from 3-7pm Sunday, October 28, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: There will be a 10:00 am Memorial Mass, Monday October 29, 2007 at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Belleville with Msgr Bernard Voss officiating. There will be a private family burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
 

Eleanor B. Polhamus nee Brooks 86 of Shiloh, IL born May 18, 1921 in Ardsley, NY died Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Fountains III in Shiloh, IL
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society
Visitation will be held Monday, December 10, 2007 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am at Kurrus Funeral Home
Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 10, 2007 at 10:30 am at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with Rev. Shane Bishop officiating.  Private burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
 
Roy F. Quayle, 68, of Swansea, IL, born October 30, 1938 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at the Medical University Hospital in Charleston, SC.
Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of St. Louis
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Monday January 1, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Kip Knavel officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
 
  Vernie Noble Redmon Jr., 80, of Fairview Heights, IL., born December 21, 1926 in E. St. Louis, IL., died Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Memorial
Hospital in Belleville IL.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 pm Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Chaplain Doug Nicely officiating. Burial will be at Green Mount Protestant Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
 

Ruth P. Reed nee Plymale, 83, of Belleville, IL, born December 5, 1923 in Covington, VA, died Thursday, October 11, 2007 at Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center in Belleville, IL
Private services will be held

Verdene J. Rell nee Ameling, 72, of Creve Coeur, MO.  formerly of Fairview Hgts., IL. born June 18, 1935 in E. St. Louis, IL. died Thursday, December 6, 2007 at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society
Visitation: Friends may call from 3-8 pm on Sunday, December 9, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. and from 10-10:30 am Tuesday at Our Redeemeer Lutheran Church in Overland, MO
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the Our Redeemeer Lutheran Church 9135 Shelley Ave. Overland, MO. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
  Mildred L. Root, 83, lived at the Cambridge House in O'Fallon, IL for the past 2 years and was formerly of E. St. Louis, IL. She was born December 25, 1923 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL
Visitation: Friends may call from 11:00 am-12:45 pm Friday, December 29, 2006 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A funeral procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL at 12:45pm, Friday, December 29, 2006 for a 1:00pm graveside service at Valhalla Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel in Belleville, IL
 

Donald Rowe, 79, of O'Fallon, MO, formerly of Belleville, IL., born June 15, 1928 in Savannah, MO, died Monday, December 3, 2007 at Progress West Healthcare Center in O'Fallon, MO.
Memorials may be made to Arthritis Foundation.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-7pm Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: There will be a Memorial services at 7pm Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel. By his request cremation was held.
 
  Jewell Sargent nee Wilson, 90, of Petersburg, IN formerly of Belleville, IL, born September 25, 1916 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Petersburg Health Care in Petersburg, IN.
Visitation: Friends may call from 11:00am-2:30pm Monday, February 5, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm Monday, February 5, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL
Todd W. Schifferdecker, 47, of Belleville, IL, born October 21, 1959 in Aurora, Colorado, died Monday January 8, 2007 at St. John Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, MO, after a brief but courageous fight against an overwhelming and sudden illness.
Memorials may be made to the family or to Alex's College Fund.
Visitation: Friends may call from 1-3pm Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Father Jack McEvilly officiating.
Grace Sims nee Schaub, 83, of Graham, TX, formerly of Belleville, IL born January 3, 1924 in Centerville, IL, died Friday February 2, 2007, at her residence.
Memorials may be given to Grace Church.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Monday, February 5, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Hal Santos officating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL
 

Jean Schmith nee Weinbrenner, 82 of Troy, IL, born March 19, 1925 in Portsmouth, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Memorials may be made to The Family
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Wednesday, Nov. 7 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 9:45am Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

John J. Servos Sr., 85, of Belleville, IL, born December 23, 1921 in Belleville, IL, died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Sunday, October 28, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Monday, October 29, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL

Joy Rose Seward nee Jaques, 74, of Belleville, IL born November 20, 1933 in Senath, MO, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church, Belleville, IL
Visitation: Friends may call from 2-8 pm Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, December 10, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill with Pastor David Raynaud officiating.  Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Dorothy E. Shawen nee Burnette, 89, of Belleville, IL, Born October 2, 1917, Died Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Dammert Center at Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, IL
Memorials:  Memorials may be made in the form of Masses to Blessed Sacrament Church in Belleville, IL.                                 
Visitation:  Friends may call from 4-8 pm Tuesday October 2, 2007, at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.  A prayer service will be held at 4 pm.
Funeral:  Funeral procession will leave at 9:45 am on Wednesday October 3, 2007, for a mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, Belleville, IL with Father Matt Elie officiating.  Burial will be at Mount Carmel  Cemetery in Belleville, IL.

Richard Ryuji Shimono, 43, of Fresno, CA, born October 19, 1964 in Delano, CA, passed away peacefully the day after Thanksgiving, surrounded by the love and support of his family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society 1301 S. 11th St., Belleville, IL.
Visitation: Friends may call from 9-10 am Friday, December 7, 2007 at St. Henry's Catholic Church 5315 W. Main, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: There will be a 10:00am mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 7, 2007 at St. Henry's Catholic Church with Msgr Bernard Voss officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fairview Heights, IL.

Irma B. Smith nee Jacobs, 96, born, Oct. 22, 1911 in E. St. Louis, Il, died Friday, December 28, 2007 at the West Co. Care Center, Ballwin, MO. She was formerly of Belleville, Il
Memorial may be made ot Shriners Hospital for Children or the Alzheimers Associatiion.
Visitation: None
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, December 31, 2007 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Weston officiating. Burial at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL

Joyce Hope Sullivan, nee Miller, 88 of Belleville, IL, born March 26, 1919  in East St. Louis, Il, died Friday Sept. 21, 2007 at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, IL.
Memorials may be made to Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church or Belleville Humane Society.
Visitation: Friends may call from 9-10am Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Belleville, IL
Funeral: There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Belleville, IL with Father Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL.

James C. Stinnett, 90, of Fairview Hgts, IL., born September 5, 1917 in Mexico KY., died Friday, September  21, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL
Memorials:  Shriners Hospital for Children or Heartland Hospice.
Visitation: None
Funeral: Private family services will be held with burial at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hgts., IL with Rick Hodshire officiating.
 

Dorris W. Thies nee Logan, 85, of Swansea, IL  born October 26, 1922 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Saturday, December 22, 2007 at her residence.
Memorials may be made to Signal Hill Lutheran Church, Belleville, IL
Visitation: Friends may call from 11am - 1pm Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, with Pastor Darwin Schraeder officiating.  Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL

A. Maxine Thomas nee Boesch 88 of Belleville, born Dec. 9, 1918 in Perry Co. Mo. died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea, Il She was a retired Real Estate Broker. Member of the First United Presbyterian Church and member of the board of Realtors
Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or Shriners Hospital for Children.
Visitation- 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral- Funeral service 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Jonathan   Hubbard    officiating. Burial Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
Mary Marjorie Tippett nee Bruce, 87 of Belleville, IL, born November 21, 1919 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday January 29, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL
Visitation: Friends may call from 5-9pm Friday, February 2, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Wendell Garrison officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
 
   
 

George A. VanHoose, 73, of Belleville, IL, born October 6, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, died Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL
By his request cremation was held and there will be a private family graveside services at Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.

Loretta L. VanHoose nee McGinnis, 72 of Belleville, IL, born October 6, 1934 in MaKanda, Illinois. She passed away on Sunday September 23, 2007 at her residence.
Memorials may be made to The VanHoose Family.
Visitation: Friends may call from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Pastor Karen Oplt officiating. Burial will be a Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
 
 

June A. Waldvogel, nee Lieb, 89, of Collinsville, IL, born September 27, 1918 in East St. Louis, IL died Sunday, November 25, 2007 at her residence.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Home and Community Care, First Baptist Church, Collinsville, IL, or Family Hospice of Belleville Area.
Visitation:  4-9 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral:  10:30 am on Friday, November 30, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with Rev Steven Swihart and Rev Michael Hurt officiating.
Burial will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.

Robert L. Webb Sr., 85, of Belleville, IL, born January 14, 1922 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL  
Memorials may be made to the Program for the Sick and Aged (Belleville Diocese).  
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. There will be a Moose Lodge 1221 Ritual at 7:00pm at the funeral home.  
Funeral: A funeral procession will leave from Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:45 am, Monday, October 22, 2007 for a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Belleville, IL with Father Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.

Robert K. White, 85 of Belleville, IL, born October 14, 1922 in Illinois, died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Monday, October 29, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL.

Maxine C. nee Cannon White 84, of Belleville, IL  born January 9, 1923 in Oklahoma, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association
Visitaition will be Sunday, October 21, 2007 from 3-7pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
Funeral Service will be 11:00am Monday, October 22, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Father Matthew Elie officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL

Christy Menges-Wieda, 57, of Bloomington, IL, formerly of Belleville, IL, born July 2, 1950 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL
Memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament School Endowment.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Friday, December 21, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. There will be a prayer service at
Funeral: A funeral procession will be leave from Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:45am, Saturday, December 22, 2007 for a 10:00am mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Belleville, IL with Father Clyde Grogan and Father Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
Gabriele Hannelore Wilson nee Schall, 62, of Belleville, IL, born January 16, 1944 in Kronberg, Germany, died from Virulent Pancreatic Cancer on Monday January 15, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Visitation: Friends may call from 1-2pm Friday, January 19, 2007 at St. George Episcopal Church 105 East "D" Street, Belleville, IL
Funeral: A Memorial services will be held
at 2:00pm Friday, January 19, 2007 at St. George Episcopal Church in Belleville, IL with Pastor Ronald Neustadt officiating. By her request cremation was held and her cremains to be placed in St. George's Memorial Gardens.

Helen J. Willis nee Emge, 77, of Belleville, IL born December 12, 1929 in E. St. Louis, IL , died Saturday, December 8, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Memorials my be made to St. Mathhew United Methodist Church
Visitation:Friends may call from 4-8pm on Monday, December 10, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Patton officating.  Burial will be at Vallhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL
  Llna May Wills nee Sparks, 79, of Belleville, IL, born August 19, 1927 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday, January 19, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Monday, January 22, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11am on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel in Belleville, IL with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL

Louis M. "Woody" Woodring, 88, of Belleville, IL, born April 6, 1919 in E. St. Louis, IL., died  Thursday, October 11, 2007 at The Lincoln Home in Belleville, IL
Memorials may be given to Shiners’ Hospital for Children or Immanuel United Church of Christ
Visitation: Friends may call from 5-8pm Friday, October 12, 2007 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.  There will be a Legion of Honor walk thru at 7:10pm, Jester walk through at 7:13pm followed by a Masonic service at 7:20pm at the funeral home.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, October 13, 2007     at the Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Horn officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL