Born: September 26, 1929 - Deceased: September 6, 2024
Vincent C. DeMange, 94, of East Saint Louis, IL, born Thursday, September 26, 1929, in Cahokia, IL, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
Vince worked as a farmer all his life and was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. He married Shirley Tojo on May 29, 1954. He enjoyed trying out new recipes in his air fryer, working crossword puzzles & Sudoku puzzles, an occasional Stag, homemade apple pie, and Facebook. Farming, however, was his passion. DeMange Family Farms began 150 years ago and has seen five generations of farmers. At 94, he still got up every day and worked on the farm. He waited eagerly for the farming season to begin in February when he could begin planting seeds in the greenhouse. In March, he looked forward to the fields drying out so that he could plant with the tractor. His idea of a perfect day was to first do the daily fieldwork, followed by dinner at 11 and supper at 4. Nothing slowed him down. He loved having all 40+ members of his family gathered at the farm for celebrations.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents, Christ H. and Sophie, nee Powers, DeMange
- Sisters:
- Catherine Buese
- Mary Huskey
- Cecelia Turner
- Mildred Giltner
- Rita Siekmann
Surviving to cherish his memory are his:
- Wife of 70 years, Shirley DeMange, nee Tojo, of East Saint Louis, IL
- Son, Vincent C. (Lori) DeMange, Jr. of St. Jacob, IL
- Daughters:
- Debra (John) Hulliung of Mascoutah, IL
- Jean (Bernard) Gass of Belleville, IL
- Chris (Tim) Abegg of New Athens, IL
- 10 grandchildren:
- Eric (Amy) DeMange
- Keith (Chelsea) DeMange
- Shelby (Mike) Brennan
- Jared (Jenny) Hulliung
- Cory (Lorraine) Hulliung
- Jill (Fred) Luber
- Jana Gass
- Jacob (Whitney) Gass
- Lindsey Abegg (David)
- Neil Abegg
- 14 great-grandchildren:
- Tyler
- Lily
- Lexi
- Christopher
- Kate
- Halle
- Jack
- Josephine
- Samuel
- Audrey
- Everleigh
- Briggs
- Grace
- Nolan
- numerous nieces, nephews, and friends
Memorials: Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, with Father Kenneth York officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL.
9 Comments
Dear Family, so sorry for your loss.
It sounds like he was a very special man in all your lives.
Such a beautiful loving family, I remember him from my childhood at Immaculate Conception Parish in Centreville. Prayers for the family and friends who were touched by him. Special prayers to my grade school classmate Vincent, his namesake.
Sending condolences
On behalf of Madison Co. Farm Bureau, we are so sorry for the loss of Grandpa DeMange. He was an incredible asset to the agriculture and consumer community. Thoughts and prayers for everyone grieving this loss.
Vince and Lori, so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be our prayers.
Sending my condolences. Prayers for the family.
So sorry to hear.
Only saw this now too late to show respect to him and family. Our family condolences to Shirley, Buddy, Chris, Jean, Debbie. He’ll be in your heart forever…
to the DeMange Family , I did not know of Vinces passing so sorry for your loss .
I was saddened to hear of Mr. DeManges passing. He was a good man, and I have many fond memories of him and the entire family when I worked on the farm years ago. So sorry for your loss.