Norman L. Monroe, 69, of Belleville, Illinois, born October 14, 1949, in E. St. Louis, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois.
Norman is preceded in death by his:
- Parents: Henry and Anna, nee Eiskant, Monroe
- Brother: Rodney Monroe
- Brother-in-laws: Jim Crouch and Steve Hill
- Nieces: Carol Crouch, and Samantha Monroe
- Nephew: Dale Monroe
Survived by his:
- Significant other: Bonny, nee Myers, Monroe
- Sons
- Eric Shipley of Belleville, IL
- Norman Monroe Jr. of Lenzburg, IL
- Daughters
- Michelle Monroe of Belleville, IL
- Anna (Gregg) Smith of Maryville, IL
- Mary (Howard) Mister of Maryville, IL
- Step-son: Steven (Vicki) Shipley of Bristow, VA
- Their children Amanda, Steven Jr. and Amelia Shipley
- Step-daughter: Dawn (Walter) Alvey of Freeburg, IL
- Brothers
- Jimmy (Phyllis) Monroe of Gillespie, IL
- Barry (Michelle) Monroe of Belleville, IL
- Gary (Sandy) Monroe of O’Fallon, IL
- Henry Monroe Jr. of Albers, IL
- Sisters
- Sharon (Bob) Castrogiovanni of Downey, CA
- Judy (Jim) Crouch of Belleville, IL
- Mary (Steve) Hill of Belleville, IL
- Pam (Danny) Hill of Belleville, IL
- Nephews
- Miles, Justin, Jesse, Billy, Vinny, Henry, Bobby, Mikey,
- James, Thomas, David, Josh, Matthew and JW
- Nieces
- Laura K., Shawn, Zoe, Jodi, Tracy, Dawn, Nikki, Becky,
- Debbie, Lisa, Chrissy, Gerri, Kelly, Vicky, and Sandy K.
- Grand Children
- Eric Jr., Danielle, Lucas, Joseph, Payton, Kesha, Chelsey, Grace, Jerimiah,
- Bentley, Trystan, Kayleigh, Danielle, Jamie, Stephanie, Heaven, Jonna, and Donny
- Many great grandchildren
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation – St. Louis Chapter or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Visitation: Visitation from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.
Celebration of Life: Services will be held at 7:00pm Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.
9 Comments To "Norman L. Monroe"
#1 Comment By Judith Dorson On April 19, 2019 @ 12:32 pm
Sorry for your loss,so hard. May God give you peace at this time
#2 Comment By Shelley shipkey On April 19, 2019 @ 11:26 pm
Sorry for your loss..I will keep the family in my prayers.
#3 Comment By Kathy Hill On April 19, 2019 @ 3:56 pm
Sorry for your loss
#4 Comment By Lisa Abilez On April 21, 2019 @ 8:47 pm
The entire Moore family, Susie, Lisa, Vicky and Kenny send our deepest condolences to all the Monroe family! Prayers for you all!
#5 Comment By Tony Houston On April 25, 2019 @ 10:22 pm
I knew Norman from the Rosemont. A precious friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the Monroe family. God bless you and comfort y’all in your time of loss.
#6 Comment By Al Hagen On April 22, 2019 @ 1:33 pm
Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for your family
#7 Comment By Anna Smith On April 24, 2019 @ 9:42 pm
Thank you all for your condolences. My dad was a great man & a great father. I will miss him greatly.
Also, want to thank Kurrus Funeral Home for having such a wonderful and amazing staff and Rev. Doug Stewart for his service. I could not have done it with out you all.
Thank you.
#8 Comment By Zoe Monroe On April 26, 2019 @ 10:42 pm
I miss my Uncle Norman so much. He had his rough edges but still had a great ass heart of gold. I love him and miss him so much. Rest in Peace Uncle Norman.
#9 Comment By Jerimiah On April 11, 2023 @ 11:47 am
I really miss you papa It will be 4 years tomorrow I hope your enjoying it in the skies and watching over us. Rest in peace papa.:(