Mary Ann White


Mary Ann White, nee Kaucher, 84, of Swansea, IL, born Thursday, September 2, 1926, in East St. Louis, IL, died Friday, March 18, 2011 at her residence.

Mrs. White was a retired teacher for District 175. She was a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Belleville,IL, New Life Club, Retired Teachers Association and the Wednesday Breakfast Club.

She was preceded in death by her:

  • Parents: Vincent and Mabel nee Gilliland Kaucher
  • Brother: Robert Kaucher

Surviving are her:

  • Children
    • Ruth (Del) Brashares of O'Fallon, IL
    • Sue (Mike) Kober of Collinsville, IL
    • Mary (Bill) Baldwin of Swansea, IL
  • 4 Grandchildren
    • Jason Clark
    • Andrea Clark
    • Robby White
    • Katie Baldwin
  • Great Grandson: Tyler Clark
  • Sister-in-law: Mary Ellen Kaucher of Tucson, AZ
  • Niece: Pam Kaucher
  • Nephews
    • Robert Kaucher
    • James (Janine) Kaucher
  • Great Nephews: Alex & Aaron

She was a wonderful loving person who had the ability to make you feel special in so many ways.

A special thanks: to Amanda Carter for her loving care during the last year.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Christian HomeCare Services of Lebanon, IL or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 p.m.Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL.

Condolences left for Mary Ann White:

    Mary Ann was my Aunt and Second Mother. I loved her dearly and am grateful to have been a part of her life. She will be missed by her family, friends, ministers, church members, neighbors, caretakers co-workers, former students, and me. Mary Ann lived a true Christian life and was a shining example for all. My condolences to all who knew her.

    Pam Kaucher Tucson AZ 85739

    Our sympathy is extended to her family at this time. She was a
    nice person who will be remembered by those who knew her.

    wayne and marie reichling&family belleville il 62226

    I will truly miss Mary Ann ("Mom"). She was a special lady. It was a joy knowing her and sharing family times together. My sincere condolences to the family.

    Vicki Martin Fairview Heights IL 62208

    Dear White family, please accept our condolences on the passing of your DEAR Mother. The legacy of her welcoming smile, warm hug and ready encouragement is a treasured memory... We celebrate with you her "Homegoing" and Eternal presence with The LORD Jesus Christ and THE Father. May you know The Holy Spirit's comfort, strength, wisdom, grace, Love, mercy, Peace and joy on the journey to your "new normal". amen.

    Ann Heileman Karasek Swansea IL 62226