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Edward J. Gain

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Edward J. Gain, 91, of Smithton, IL, born Saturday, September 19, 1931, in East Saint Louis, IL, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL.

Edward was a Union Carpenter for Local 433/662 for 70 years. Former business owner of Country Air Mobile Manor for 50 years, loved wood working, spending the winters in Texas, taking care of the chickens, traveling with the R/V, and enjoyed spending time with family. He and Betty made certain that they took all of their grandchildren to Disney World, staying in the R/V.

He was preceded in death by his:

Surviving are his:

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis, Smithton Food Pantry, or Family Hospice.

Visitation: Visitation from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Monday, November 21, 2022, at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, November 21, 2022. Private interment at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.

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#1 Comment By Debi Boeving On November 19, 2022 @ 7:53 pm

So very sorry to hear about Ed. He was a very nice man. Enjoyed my dealings with Ed and his wife Betty during my years at The Village Hall in Smithton. They had some strict rules for their Mobile Home Court but that was why it was one of the nicest in the area. RIP Ed. Betty is waiting for you.

#2 Comment By Suzanne LoBosco On November 20, 2022 @ 7:51 pm

Thank you for the kind words, Debi.

#3 Comment By Gail Hunter On November 20, 2022 @ 4:25 pm

Suzanne, sorry for your loss and the loss of your mother. I did not see her obit. Prayers are with you and your family ❤️
Gail Hunter

#4 Comment By Suzanne On November 21, 2022 @ 2:45 pm

Thank you, Gail. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

#5 Comment By Dale Walsh On November 21, 2022 @ 7:51 pm

Suzann and Edward sorry to hear your father has passed away. We were in Brason got back on Sunday. I would have liked to been there for your dad’s funeral. Your parents are getting their heads together planning a RV trip in Heaven.

#6 Comment By Suzanne On November 22, 2022 @ 6:57 am

Thank you, Dale.