William K. Hunter

William K. Hunter, 78, of Lebanon, IL, born Wednesday, May 16, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL , passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Cedar Ridge Care Center in Lebanon, IL.

William worked as a switchman for Southern Railroad . He also worked at the Collinsville Convention Center, Belle-Clair Speedway, and Munie Pool. William loved to gamble, play pool, play cards and bowling. He also was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Father: Marion L Hunter
• Mother: Alice, nee Tice, Hunter
• Great granddaughter: Lillian Marie Lovell
• Sisters
  • Martha Totty
  • Alice Hunter
  • Frances Hartwick
• Brothers
  • David Hunter
  • Richard Hunter
  • James Hunter
  • John Hunter

Surviving are his:

• Wife: Cathy, nee Lougeay, Hunter of Lebanon, IL
• Daughter: Patricia Lovell of Pocahontas, IL
• Grandchildren
  • Ryan Lovell (Ashtin Diekemper)
  • Tarah Lovell
  • Dillon Lovell (fiance, Katie Speciale)
• Brothers
  • Tom (Pat) Hunter of Belleville, IL
  • Walter (Barb) Hunter of Edwardsville, IL
• Sisters
  • Leona Hunter of Brookfield, IL
  • Ruth Stone of Maryville, IL
  • Margaret (Robert) Moggio of Glen Carbon, IL
  • Virginia R. Hunter of Belleville, IL
  • Judy Masinelli of St. Louis, MO
• Brother-in-law: Albert Hartwick
• Sister-in-law: Stephanie Hunter
• Ten great-grandchildren
• Numerous nieces and nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital or Shriners Childrens.

Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Private Interment.