Russell W. Curtis

Russell W. Curtis, 51, of Fairview Heights, IL born October 20, 1956, in Belleville, IL died Friday March 28, 2008 at his residence

Mr. Curtis was an ICU and OR Registered Nurse at Memorial Hospital Belleville, IL. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church. He was also a Navy Veteran, a member of the Boy Scouts of America, a Volunteer Fireman of Fairview Heights, IL, Knights of Columbus, and a basketball, baseball and soccer coach.

Preceded in death by Brother-in-laws - Michael Dillon
Marvin Davies

Survived by his wife - Mary Charlene "Char" nee Dillon of Fairview Heights, IL
Daughter - Katie (Fiance Brett Cankar) Curtis of Fairview Heights, IL
Sons - Jared Curtis of Fairview Heights, IL
David Curtis of Fariview Heights, IL
Parents - Joseph and Barbara nee Gantner Curtis of Belleville, IL
Brother - Joe Curtis of Belleville, IL
Sisters - Colleen (Mike) McElligott of St. Libory, IL
Jacquline (John) Voegtle of Belleville, IL
Annette Hale of Belleville, IL
Sisters-in-law - Darlene Dillon of St Louis, MO
Cheryl Davies of Nashville, IL
Laurie (Steve) LaMonte of Newport Riche, FL
Dear Nieces and Nephews
Many Pet Companions

Memorials: Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Church, Fairview Heights Volunteer Fire Department, or Belleville Humane Society.

Visitation: Friends may call from 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tuesday April 1, 2008 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:30am for a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 am Wednesday April 2, 2008 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fairview Heights, IL. with Father James Long officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.