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Stephanie Kennebrew

Stephanie Kennebrew

Feb 10, 2025

Mrs. Stephanie Kennebrew, 61, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on February 10, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. 

She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved lifelong partner Vinstin Springfield of East...

Stephen Fortner Sr.

Stephen Fortner Sr.

Feb 8, 2025

Mr. Steve "Neveralone" Fortner, 52, of Belleville departed this life on February 8, 2025, in St Louis Missouri .

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 400 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 5:00 p.m. 

He is survived by his three children: Stenesha Fortner of...

Jacqueline McKinley

Jacqueline McKinley

Feb 6, 2025

Mrs. Jacqueline McKinley, 58, of Black Jack, MO departed this life on February 6, 2025, in Black Jack, MO.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Sons Brandon (Kala)...

Di'Rico Washington

Di'Rico Washington

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. Di’Rico Washington., 16, of Belleville, IL departed this life on February 3, 2025, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Son Na’Zeir Washington of East St. Louis,...

Gary Johnson Jr.

Gary Johnson Jr.

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. Gary Johnson Jr., 37, of Buckeye, AZ departed this life on February 3, 2025, in Buckeye, AZ.

Visitation service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Love Church, 1549 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Father Gary (LaDon) Johnson Sr...

Deborah Bonner

Deborah Bonner

Jan 31, 2025

 Mrs. Deborah Bonner, 73, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on January 31, 2025, in O’Fallon, IL.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at House of Prayer to All Nations, 5501 N. Park Dr., Washington Park, IL 62204. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories...

Kelvin Kortez Luster  "D.I. SKREET"

Kelvin Kortez Luster "D.I. SKREET"

Jan 29, 2025

Mr. Kelvin K. Luster, of Swansea, IL departed this life on January 29, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Church Of the Living God CWFF 8901 Pleasantview Drive Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 12:00 PM

He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Mykah...

Evelyn L. "Lou" Boyd

Evelyn L. "Lou" Boyd

Jan 27, 2025

Mrs. Evelyn L. “Lou” Boyd, 79, of Belleville, IL departed this life on January 27, 2025, in St. Louis, MO

Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at Church of the Living God C.W.F.F., 8901 Pleasant View Dr., Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m..

She leaves to cherish her memories her...

Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Anthony Johnson, 35, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on January 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation services will be from 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at New Destiny Ministries, 535 IL-3, Cahokia Heights, IL 62226. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m..

He leaves to cherish his memories his Wife Christy Lienemann-Johnson of...

Giovanni Anderson-Bey

Giovanni Anderson-Bey

Jan 18, 2025

Mr. Giovanni Anderson-Bey, 16, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 18, 2025, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Grace Unlimited Community Church, 425 North 88thStreet, East Saint Louis, IL. With funeral services immediately following. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his Father Ronald Anderson-Bey...

Taisha Bell

Taisha Bell

Jan 14, 2025

Ms. Taisha Bell., 53, of Belleville, IL departed this life on January 14, 2025, in Shiloh, IL.

Visitation services will be held on January 25, 2025 from 10am-11am at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 11am.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Daughter, Rayona Clay of Belleville, IL; her mother, Rhelda Bell of...

Leon Anderson

Leon Anderson

Jan 11, 2025

Mr. Leon Anderson., 78, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on January 11, 2025, in O’Fallon, IL.

Services are private.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Wife Charemaine James of Fairview Heights, IL; his Daughters Tyana Siegers of Fayettville, AR, Sheila Anderson-Ruth of San Antonio, TX, and Tiffany Jackson of Fairview Heights, IL; 5 Grandchildren, and a host of nieces,...

Richard Ellis

Richard Ellis

Jan 9, 2025

Mr. Richard Ellis., 78, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on January 9, 2025, in Cahokia Heights, IL.

Services are private

He leaves to cherish his memories his Daughter Anger Ellis of Belleville, IL; his Sister Delores (Bishop James) McGee of Phoenix, AZ; 4 Grandchildren, and 10 Great-Grandchildren; Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and other Relatives and Friends; his Daughter Angela Nickerson preceded...

Felicia S. "Lump" Heavens

Felicia S. "Lump" Heavens

Jan 8, 2025

Ms. Felicia Heavens., 59, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on January 8, 2025, in Belleville, IL

Visitation services will be held on January 30, 2025 from 5pm-8pm at River of Life Evangelistic Center, 518 N. 12th St., East St. Louis, IL 62201. January 31, 2025, Visitation will be held from 10am-11am. Funeral service will follow at 11am at the...

Annette Douglas

Annette Douglas

Jan 6, 2025

Mrs. Annette Douglas, 85, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on January 06, 2025, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10am-11am on January 16, 2025 at Calvary M.B. Church, 801 50th St. Cahokia Heights, IL 62207. Funeral service will follow at 11am.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Sons Gregory (Angela) Lawary of Laveen, AZ, Derrick (Allyson) Lawary...

Stephen Jones

Stephen Jones

Jan 4, 2025

Mr. Stephen Jones., 78, of Glen Carbon, IL departed this life on January 4, 2025, in Maryville, IL.

Visitation service from 11am-1pm will take place on January 16, 2025 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Sons John Jones of Chicago, IL, and Sean Jones of Gary, IN; his sisters Anastasia Harvey...

Marianne Crisp

Marianne Crisp

Jan 3, 2025

Mrs. Marianne Crisp, 48, of Virginia Beach, VA departed this life on January 3, 2025 in Virginia Beach, VA

Visitation Service will be 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Macedonia Baptist Church of East St. Louis, 1400 E. Broadway., East St. Louis, IL 62201. Service will follow at 9:00 a.m.

Clyde Poag

Clyde Poag

Jan 1, 2025

Mr. Clyde Poag, 80, of Nashville, TN departed this life on January 1, 2025 in Nashville, TN.

Visitation Service will be 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

Ethel White

Ethel White

Dec 22, 2024

Mrs. Ethel B. White, 83, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on December 22, 2024, in Cahokia Heights, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Shining Light M.B. Church, 1216 Colas Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62207. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband James...

Michelle "Chelle" Robinson-Johnson

Michelle "Chelle" Robinson-Johnson

Dec 19, 2024

Mrs. Michelle D. Robinson-Johnson, 63 of St. Louis, MO departed this life on December 19, 2024, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at City of Life Christian Church, 8333 Fullerton Avenue, University City, MO 63132. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Husband Kelvin Johnson, Sr...

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