Born: September 7, 1955 - Deceased: December 18, 2023
Nancy A. Taylor-Katricka, nee Draper, 68, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, September 7, 1955, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at Memorial Hospital West in Belleville IL.
Nancy was the owner and operator of The League Lounge in Belleville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her:
- First husband, Mitch Taylor
- Second husband, Mike Katricka
- Parents, Melvin M. Draper, Sr., and, Hazel, nee Brasel, Draper
- Brothers:
- Gary Draper
- Melvin Draper, Jr.
Surviving are her:
- Sister, Lee (Frank) Pelate
- Brother, Al (Connie) Crawford
- Nieces and nephews:
- Missy (Justin) Stewart
- Jennifer Pelate
- Michael (Angie) Pelate
- Cassandra Draper
- Melvin (Krista) Draper, III
- Donald (Sheena) McDade
- Amy (Todd) Williams
- Many other extended family
She wanted to extend her heartfelt thanks to the many patrons of the League Lounge that became a part of her family over the years.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Visitation: Visitation from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Friday, December 22, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, December 22, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Msgr. Bill McGhee officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Millstadt, IL.
8 Comments
Skipper my heart goes out to you, Frank and the nieces and nephews. We all know she is in a better place; but this has been brutal on You all! My love and prayers continue to be with you.
ONE HARD WORKIN LADY…MANY TIMES BEEN FED BY HER KINDNESS..KEPT THE PEOPLE DANCIN WITH FUN ..BAR STOOLS COULD TALK IM SURE THEY SAY THANKS ALL MEMORIES….I KNOW I LL SAY IT THANKS FOR MEMORIES NANCY…HEAVEN REST…
Condolences to Family & friends.
RIP Nancy
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Nancy was a wonderful free spirited woman. I was so lucky to have in my life. May God bless her and her family with everything.
I have known you since high school. You and I have been through alot in our lives. I hope you found the peace and comfort that you deserve. Love to you always.
I want everyone to know Nancy was the Lounge owner that everyone enjoyed going in to see.
From the day I met her and her family, over 50 years ago, she in her teens forward to when she and Mitch had their lounge; it was truly the place that everyone knows your name. Always great to stop in to see everyone. Then came Mike with Nancy – they had a great attitude, as did her employees.
It is sad to think we will be missing her place and her deminer, love and friendship.
We will sadly miss her.
Sorry I can’t be there.
Please, as she would want you all to do, remember the good times, good friends.
Have a toast to the lady of the lounge for all her good friends and times.
Love you always and watch out for us helpless people missing you.
AL
Nancy you’ll be missed by all who knew you. Say “HI” to Mike, Roe and Gary for me.
Skipper, I ‘m so sorry, three siblings in one year, unimaginable