Born: September 11, 1935 - Deceased: March 8, 2022
Dolores “Dee” L. Palmer, nee Bertrand, 86, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, September 11, 1935, in East Saint Louis, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Dolores worked in customer service in banking. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL and a Deacon and Elder of the Church. She was a member of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Rob Morris Chapter 98 O.E.S.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Parents: Harold L. and Ethel Lorraine, nee Reed, Bertrand
- Brother: Harold L. Bertrand
Surviving are her:
- Husband: Richard C. Palmer, Sr. of Belleville, IL
- Son: Richard C. (Sondra) Palmer, Jr. of Granite City, IL
- Daughter: Tammy Lynn Hamma of Shiloh, IL
- 9 grandchildren
- Richard C. (Jennifer) Palmer, III
- Abigail (Jake) Greene
- Sean Palmer
- Triston (McKayla) Palmer
- Devon Palmer
- Ethan (Cheyenne) Palmer
- Rachael Palmer
- Seth Palmer
- Kali (Dane) Miller
- 5 great-grandchildren
- August Palmer
- Oliver Palmer
- Jonathan Oglesby
- Abi Rose Palmer
- Peyton Palmer
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, IL.
Visitation: Visitation from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 19, 2022 at First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 19, 2022 at First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, IL with Pastor Rob Dyer officiating. Private interment was held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
6 Comments
Richard… Dee was such a sweet lady. She alwalys had a bright smile. I alwalys enjoyed seeing her at Merry Mates. Grace and Peace to you and her precious family
I am so sorry to hear this. Dick and I served together on the Wolf Branch school board and Dick and Dee were very active with us in the Cursillo community. I have such fond memories of both of them. I am sorry that I am in Arizona and unable to attend the visitation and funeral. Please know that Dick and family are in my prayers.
Mr. Palmer, Tammy and Rick, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet mom. She was a wonderful lady who always treated me like a second daughter. Unfortunately I am unable attend the services, please know that you are all in my heart and prayers.
I am so very sorry, Dick, to hear of Dee’s passing. Dee was my best friend in Illinois. She was like a mother and sister to me, all at the same time. You and Dee were the best neighbors ever! Dee was always so caring. I loved her personality and her stories that she shared. I could have sat with her and listened for hours. She will be forever missed by many. May all the wonderful memories of your life with Dee carry you through this sad period. May God give you the strength to endure this enormous loss of your love of your life. Mark and I are always here for you. Condolences to you and your entire family. May Dee Rest in Peace.
Prayers and comfort to the entire family. My heart breaks for each one of you. Dee was an extraordinary woman with a heart of gold. Richard and Dee was the perfect couple. Their love for each other was exhibited every second of everyday and still continues. I personally want to thank them both for being there when I, a best friend of Rick’s, helped me during difficult times I was experiencing at home in the late ‘70s. They showed me love and made me into the man I am today. Dee’s hugs were special and was looked forward too. Her entire family was her life. She will be greatly missed, but I will always remember her kind, loving smiles, infectious laugh and hugs that put you back together. She was always an Angel! Rest In Peace.
Tammy, so sorry to hear about your loss. I just came across this. Prayers to you and your family.
John Mol