Born: February 23, 1970 - Deceased: 20230115
Jennifer McDonnell, 52, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, February 23, 1970, in Belleville, IL, died Sunday, January 15, 2023.
Jennifer was a Child Case Worker and also involved with Food Service Industry for many years. She was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church in Belleville and the Belleville Running Club.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Mother: Betty, nee Marlin, McDonnell
Surviving are her:
- Father: Joseph (Carole) McDonnell of Belleville, IL
- Sister: Jeanie (Craig) Wilson of Belleville, IL
- Nephew: Nathan Chaney (Amber Siebert)
- Niece: Elizabeth Wilson
- Great nieces: Bre and Mila
- Step sisters
- Julie Lechowicz of Belleville, IL
- Jean (Joe) Lorenz of Belleville, IL
- Michelle (John) Vining of Belleville, IL
- Pet companions: Jane, Jack, Willie and Marcel
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Girls on the Run or Kids for Christ.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:15 am, Friday, January 20, 2023 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church in Belleville, IL with Msgr. Bill McGhee officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
8 Comments
I am heartbroken for you Joe, Jeanie and family. Jennifer was a dear friend in grade school and high school and was so bold and brave. To this day I remember our Spanish teacher saying “Dios Mio Juanita” to a Jennifer move at Althoff. Jennifer was so upbeat, kind and positive when I last saw her. I am so very sorry for your loss and pain.
I am so very sorry for Jennifer’s family. She was always a very kind and friendly person. We both had a common bond in our professions as educators. I first met Jennifer when she was working her heart out teaching at the juvenile facility and furthering her education. She will definitely be missed by all who had the good fortune to be considered her friend.
I worked with Jennifer at Detention Center; always very caring. My prayers go out to the family. 🙏🙏
I am heartbroken for all who knew Jennifer. She was a remarkable woman who is tragically gone too soon. RIP.
I didn’t know Jennifer all that well, she worked part-time as a captain/server at the Regency Conference Center. She was always so sweet and helpful. I will truly miss her smiling face coming back to the kitchen to say “hi”. My condolences to her family and friends.
We are heartbroken and send our love and prayers to her family and friends. Jennifer was the first to welcome Ryan and I when we moved to Belleville and joined the BRC. Her smile and warm laugh were contagious and we quickly became friends. Her love of running and staying active encouraged me so much and we could talk for hours on our runs together. She cared deeply for others and her four legged babies. We love you Jennifer.
Dear Jennifer,
I hope you will receive this message. I am heartbroken to hear of Jennifer’s passing. I was blessed to have met her after the Route 66 race in June of ‘22! We followed each other on the running app Strava. I have been thinking of her and thought I better see how her running is going as she was chasing to run the Belleview Marathon! I know it might be odd to receive this request, but would you be so kind to share with me what happened to this beautifully spirited friend? I am so sad and will be dedicating a run just for her! I am so sorry…please accept my sincerest condolences.
Warmly, Lori
I am so sad and sorry for your loss . Jen
was a good friend
I loved her laugh.
She was kind.
I will always remember her .
Love,
Sally