Margaret J. Belz


Margaret J. Belz, nee Kerans, 90, of Collinsville, Illinois formerly of Belleville, born Thursday, April 20, 1922, in East St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois.

Margaret worked as a Legal Secretary for Walker & Williams of Belleville. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Belleville Illinois and had an ultimate love for the beach.  

She was preceded in death by her:

  • Husband: Norbert E. Belz
  • Parents: Hugh and Margaret nee Halley Kerans
  • Sister: Joan Bieg
  • Grandson: Joseph Layton

Surviving are her:

  • Sons
    • Norbert (Karen) Belz of Nixa, MO
    • Daniel (Christine) Belz of Cohasset, MA
    • Thomas (Janet) Belz of Collinsville, IL
  • Daughters
    • Mary Belz of Collinsville, IL
    • Jane (Ed) Layton of Ocean Springs, MS
    • Kathy (Tom) Kennedy of Fairview Heights, IL
  • Grandchildren
    • Norbert Belz (Ken Sosko)
    • Kirk (Tara) Belz
    • Derek (Lacey) Belz
    • Madeline Belz (Fiance Scott Perket)
    • Erik Belz (Fiancee Sarah Hassan)
    • Aly Belz
    • Stefi Belz
    • Sarah Belz (Terry J. Leezy)
    • Jacob Layton (Brittany Taylor)
    • Zachary Layton
    • Christopher Layton
    • Amanda Layton
  • Great-Grandchildren
    • Izzie, Jack, Beau, Dixie, and Zachary


Mrs. Belz was a devoted wife, beloved mother and precious grandmother and great grandmother to her family and will be forever in our hearts.  She will also be missed by her brother-in-law, nephews, nieces and friends.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or Parkinson's Foundation.

Visitation:  Friends may call from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.

Funeral:  A funeral procession will leave from Kurrus Funeral  Home in Belleville, IL at 9:45 am, Monday, July 23, 2012 for a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Belleville, Illinois with Father Jack McEvilly officiating.  Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, Illinois.

Condolences left for Margaret J. Belz:

    TO ALL THE FAMILY OF "MARGE" SHE WAS TRULY A REMARKABLE LADY THAT WAS ALWAYS UPBEAT AND HAPPY EVERY TIME MY WIFE AND I WERE IN HER PRESENTS.WE ENJOYED BEING WITH AND JUST HAVING MANY DIFFERENT GOOD TIMES AT THE LAKE,DINNER OR JUST SPENDING TIME WITH HER TALKING.SHE WAS A VERY LOVING LADY.
    I WILL DRINK ONE MANHATTENN IN HER HONOR.
    I KNOW SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.
    I WILL MISS HER.




    TOM COX ST LOUIS MO 63137

    Marge was so much fun and always made me feel as if were her friend. The hours I was able to spend with her as I cleaned were always engaging, encouraging and she offered so much wisdom, but only when asked. I was always offered lunch and later on in the day a Manhatten, which I surprising liked. She adored her family and was so proud of their accomplishments. She was very magnanamous and inclusive, I always felt love in her presence. I thank her for giving me Mary,the best friend that we all hope for. You will truly be missed and never forgotten.

    Vickie Mueller Collinsville Il 62234

    We are sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We know she is in heaven watching over all of you. Our prayers are with all of you. I remember playing together when our families visited with each other.

    Joe & Kathleen Davis

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