Vernon L. Dennis, 90, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Friday, October 21, 1932, in Eldorado, IL, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Vernon worked as a Supervisor for Monsanto Chemical Company. He was a proud United States Air Force Veteran; serving during the Korean War. He was a member of Gothic Lodge #852 AF&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies; where he received his 33rd in 1984, past Most Wise Master – Fraternal Sec., as well as past board of directors and treasurer, and Ainad Shrine, Order of Demolay/Cross of Honor. Vernon also belonged to the Elks Lodge #664 in Fairview Heights, IL, was the past trustee of Canteen Township, and past chairman of Southwest Regional Port Authority.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Wife, Frances “Bonnie”, nee Kleinschnittger, Dennis
- Son, Ronald Dennis
- Daughter, Kathleen S. Collins
- Parents, Ezera and Ruby, nee Hobgood, Dennis
Surviving are his:
- Son-in-law, James Collins of Belleville, IL
- Sister, Lou Prodrasky of Chicago, IL
- 3 grandchildren:
- Kristin (A.J.) Scharf of Millstadt, IL
- Joseph Holliday of Shiloh, IL
- Sarah (Scott) Scoggan of Quincy, IL
- 5 great-grandchildren:
- T.J. Scharf
- Makenzie Scharf
- Johnathan Holliday
- Madison Holliday
- Collins Scoggan
- Brother-in-law, Rich Crowe
- Niece, Sally Crowe
- Nephew, David Crowe
- many other dear nieces and nephews
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children’s Dyslexia Center- So. IL
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Friday, December 30th, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Special Services: A Masonic Service will be held at 5:30 pm, Friday, December 30th, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral: A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm, Friday, December 30th, 2022, at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Karen Oplt officiating.
Interment: A Procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 10:45 am for interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
5 Comments To "Vernon L. Dennis"
#1 Comment By Karen S Oplt On December 26, 2022 @ 7:47 pm
Words escape me. Vernon will be missed.
#2 Comment By Sandra Blevins(s9ster of Karen Oplt) On December 26, 2022 @ 8:24 pm
Vernon and Bonnie were very promnent citizens in the neighborhood I grew Up in- Prospect Park. Good honest citizens of the USA.My sympathy to the family who has known lots of loss of loved ones in past 2 years.
Rest in Peace.
#3 Comment By Bary S Irwin On December 27, 2022 @ 10:49 am
Vernon and Bonnie Dennis Were the neatest, coolest, and Grooviest parents.
Ronnie and I were active in the E. St. Louis YMCA, and on several occasions required to bring our parents to speak to Ray
Sonnenberg, president of the YMCA. Yet, Vernon and Bonnie continued to let Ron and me to continue to hang out together.
They were special people and I am proud and lucky to have memories of the Dennis family.
#4 Comment By Percy McKinney On December 27, 2022 @ 10:50 pm
I worked with Vern at Monsanto. Always a straight shooter, telling it like it was. He was “Good” people.
#5 Comment By Glenna M Howell On January 1, 2023 @ 12:47 pm
I was so sorry to read of Vernon’s death so soon after Bonnie’s. They were a wonderful couple and Bonnie was the spark our Ladies of the Elks meetings needed. God Bless them both.