Jack E. Hurst



Jack E. Hurst, 81, of Fairview Hgts., IL, born Tuesday, November 5, 1929, in Glenwood, Iowa, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at St. Pauls Home in Belleville.

Mr. Hurst Retired as a Primary Meterman for AmerenIP. He was a member of American Legion Post, and a Life member Gold Wing Road Riders Association. Mr. Hurst was a United States Airforce Korean War Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his:

  • Wife: Betty J. nee Evans Hurst
  • Parents: Carl and Ona nee Alexander Hurst
  • Brother: Carl Hurst

Surviving are:

  • Son: Daniel E. Hurst of Fairview Hgts, IL
  • Brothers
    • Jerold Hurst of Glenwood, IA
    • Ronald (Ruth) Hurst of Glenwood, IA
  • Nieces and Nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Louis Zoo Association.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 P.M., Tuesday, February 8 at the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Shane Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.

Condolences left for Jack E. Hurst:

    Uncle Jack always seemed to have a smile on his face. He loved to ride his motorcycle. I remember when I was a small child he would give me a silver dollar when he came to visit. He was loved and will be greatly missed.

    Kevin & Valerie (Hurst) Anderson Brookfield WI 53005

    May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.


    Sean & Christina Barnett Saint Louis MO 63122-4033

    Dan, My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Will have your father in our prayers.

    Timothy Young St.Charles Mo.

    Dan- Though I we are not acquainted with you, Reta and I extend our very heartfelt sympathy to you. I am the son of Margaret Hurst Newman, your dad's half-sister. My memories of your dad are from more than half a century ago. I recall his wavy dark hair, his infectious chuckle and the sparkle in his eyes.
    -Gary and Reta Newman

    Gary Newman Glenwood Iowa 51534-1559

    Danny,

    Wanted you to know that my family and I are thinking of you. I am so glad we had a chance to see you and Uncle Jack last summer. It meant a lot to me and I know it meant a lot to dad. Our prayers are with you.

    Barbara (Hurst) Miller Thurman IA 51654

    Dan - My prayers and sympathy are with you. Remember the fun and good times you had with your Dad.

    Terri St. Peters Mo 63376

    We offer our condolences to you Dan.Jack was quite a guy as all seemed to comment.He is free now to walk or ride.He raised a great son,Dan who was so willing to be there for his Dad.

    claudia registered nurse MCC belleville il