Katie Jo Staley




Katie Jo Staley
, nee Simmons, 54, of Mounds, IL, formerly of Belleville, IL, born Thursday, July 19, 1956, in St. Louis, MO, died Monday, March 28, 2011 in Southern Illinois

Mrs. Staley was a bus driver.

She was preceded in death by:

  • Father: Ora Simmons.

Surviving are her:

  • Mother:  C. Juanita Simmons of Belleville, IL
  • 4 Children
    • Lisa (Carl) Townsand of O'Fallon, IL
    • Tonya (Allan) Adams of Mounds, IL
    • Thomas (Laura) Blakey of Belleville, IL
    • Joseph (Samantha) Staley of St. Charles, MO
  • Sister: Mary Roth of Smithton, IL
  • 7 Grandchildren: Andy, Casey, Katie, Ty, Joanna, Steven and Paige
  • Many Nieces, Nephews, and Pets

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Staley Family.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4-7 P.M., Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 7:00pm Friday, April 1, 2011 at Kurrus Funeral Home. By her request cremation will be held after services. Private burial will be held at a later date.

Condolences left for Katie Jo Staley:

    THIS GOES OUT TO LISA
    TONYA
    THOMAS
    JOSEPH
    NO WORDS RIGHT NOW WILL BE ENOUGH TO EASE THE PAIN TO LOOSE SUCH AND INCREDIBLE LADY AND FRIEND AND MOST OF ALL MOTHER, WHO WOULD HAVE GIVEN THE SHIRT OFF HER BACK IF NEEDED
    AND WOULD HELP ANY ANIMAL BEFOE SHE WOULD HELP HERSELF,,ALL I CAN SAY SHE WILL BE MISSED SO VERY VERY VERY MUCH AND WAS LOVED MORE THEN ANYONE REALIZES.

    """""WE WILL MISS YOU MY DEAR DEAR FRIEND""""""""


    Catherine and Thomas Thompson Granite City Illinois 62040


    We are so very sorry to hear of Katie's passing. We know how special she was to all of you. You all will be in our prayers.

    Dave & Pat Schaefer Belleville IL 62220


    I am so sorry to here about your loss, I also thought of her as a mother. She will forever be in my heart. I love you all and if you guys need anything please let me know.

    Krystal Bareiter grainte city il 62040


    I am so shocked and sorry to hear about Katie. We had many fun times together as kids. She was one of my favorite cousins.

    Debbie Merriman Radcliff KY 40160