Lucille D. Shannon, nee Kastelic, 94, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, February 12, 1927, in Sangudo, Alberta, Canada, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Magnolia Terrace in Waterloo, IL.
Lucille was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia, IL, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Charles Fricke Post #805. She was an avid gardener with a phenomenal green thumb. She loved being outdoors around her flowers with her friends and family. Lucille was a true St Louis Cardinals fan and tried her best to never miss a game. Over the last year, Lucille developed a passion for painting- creating cardinal birds and nature scenes for her beloved family. Her excitement for life was contagious and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Charles R. Shannon
- Parents: Joseph and Jennie Kastelic
- Brothers
- Joseph
- Frank
- Jim
- Sisters
- Adeline
- Jennie
Surviving are her:
- Children
- Marilyn Walsh of Maple Ridge, B.C., Canada
- Deborah (Ralph) Westbrook of Granbury, TX
- Patrick (Sandra) Shannon of Jefferson City, MO
- Kelley (Todd) Neighbors of Belleville, IL
- Brother: Albert Kastelic of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- 10 Grandchildren
- 12 Great Grandchildren
- 2 Great-Great Grandchildren
- Dear nieces and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, St. Louis VA Medical Center Fisher House, or in the form of masses.
Visitation: Visitation from 8:30 am – 10:00 am, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.
Funeral: Graveside Service will be held at 10:45 am, May 14, 2021, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, with Fr. Clyde Grogan officiating, Live streaming can be viewed live at www.facebook.com/KurrusFH at approximately 10:45 am from Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
6 Comments To "Lucille D. Shannon"
#1 Comment By Kathy Ramsey On May 11, 2021 @ 3:53 pm
Very nice, Kelley. Jeff and I send our love to you and your family at this time.
#2 Comment By Jim and Melissa Schlecht On May 11, 2021 @ 4:54 pm
Sending all of our love to you all
#3 Comment By Charlie and Barb Ryan On May 12, 2021 @ 3:28 pm
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
#4 Comment By Karen Kastelic On May 12, 2021 @ 3:28 pm
Dear Marilyn, Deborah, Patrick and Kelley, my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Your mother has filled your lives with loving memories that you will carry in your hearts forever. Sent with much love from Auntie Mary of Sangudo
#5 Comment By JACQUELYN CARR On May 14, 2021 @ 7:49 am
Debbie, Kelley and family. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I loved your mom so much. It was my pleasure to meet such a fantastic family.
#6 Comment By Lori Therrien On May 14, 2021 @ 11:16 am
Dear Marilyn, Debbie, Pat and Kelley, we send out love and prayers to you all. I wish we could be there but just know we are in our prayers. We will all miss Auntie Lucy. Love to you all. cousin Lori, Norm and family.