Kevin D. Marler

Kevin D. Marler, 64, of Belleville, IL, born Sunday, October 25, 1959, in Belleville, IL, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Kevin worked as a Custodial Engineer for many years at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was a former employee of Century Brass Works Inc. in Swansea, IL and he loved to travel with his loving wife Kim. He enjoyed time with family and friends. He knew how to light up a room when he walked in.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Wife
  • Kimberly, nee Thompson
• Parents
  • Mildie and Irene Marler
• 4 brothers:
  • Butch Marler
  • Clinton R Marler
  • David Marler
  • Brien Youngblood
• Sisters
  • Erma Wood
  • Linda Hinton
• Nephews
  • Brent and Blaine Wood
• Niece
  • Jennifer Leach
• Step-mother
  • Annie Youngblood

Surviving are his:

• Sisters
  • Karen (Kent) Schweiger of Shawnee, KS
  • Sheila Paida of Kansas City, KS
  • Carol (Wayne) Bancroft of Belton, TX
  • Cheri Starms of Wood River, IL
• Nephews
  • Clinton M. Marler of Fairview Heights, IL
  • Byron Dossett
  • Justin (Suzy) Walker
  • Bradley Youngblood
  • Henry (Diane) Felschow
  • John Leach
• Nieces
  • Shane (Marty) Marler Heskett
  • Monica Schweiger
  • Tuesday Schweiger
  • Jenna (Kyle) Smalley
  • Alysha (Tim) Brown
  • Stephanie (Diane) Johnson-Garcia
• Great nieces & nephews
  • Heaven and Faith Beckett
  • Tyler Smalley
  • Annabelle and Willow Brown
  • Lucian Blaise
  • Quinn Youngblood
  • Silas Felschow

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Family for Funeral Expenses c/o Clinton Marler.

Visitation: Visitation from 12:00 – 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating.

The loss of Kevin is going to leave a great void in all who loved him’s lives. So please join us for a Celebration of Kevin’s Life following the service from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at The American Legion in Belleville (Villa Hills) – 201 Eiler Rd. Belleville, IL 62223