Eleanor S. "Sis" DeKum's Obituary
Eleanor S. DeKum, 83 yrs., of Shiloh, IL, passed away at Bradford Place, Swansea, IL. She was born in E. St. Louis, IL, the daughter of the late James and Gertrude, nee Gerlach, Watson. She was married to the late Francis J. "Nick" DeKum. They were married on March 31, 1951, in Belleville, IL. He passed away March 2, 2009. Sis had retired from Pet, Inc., St. Louis, MO and attended St. Clare Catholic Church, O'Fallon, Il.
VisitationThursday, July 21, 2016 9:30 am - 10:00 amSt. Clare Catholic Church1411 Cross St., O'Fallon, ILMemorial MassThursday, July 21, 2016 10:00 amSt. Clare Catholic Church
Private Interment of AshesJefferson Barracks National CemeterySt. Louis, Missouri
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsAs an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: Heartland Hospice, 333 Salem Place, Suite 165, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 or St. Clare Catholic Church, 1411 Cross St.., O'Fallon, IL 62269
SurvivorsDaughter, Michelle "Mickey" (Mark) Strube of Shiloh, IL Brother-In-Law, John Bondi of Boca Raton, FL Sister-In-Law, Mary Otis of Sarasota, FL Nieces and Nephews, Barb (Joe) Santanello and Kathy (Michael) Arnold Great-Nieces and Nephews, Mary (Joshua) Stevens, Michael (Amber) Santanello, and Molly Santanello, Michael Arnold, Jessica (Koby) Kizzire, and Nicole Arnold Great-Great Nieces and NephewsOther Relatives and Friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrothers, Leonard and James Watson
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