Elizabeth Ann Kaemper

1943 - 2013

Elizabeth Ann Kaemper obituary, 1943-2013, Belleville, IL

BORN

1943

DIED

2013

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Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville

1773 Frank Scott Parkway West

Belleville, Illinois

Elizabeth Kaemper Obituary

Elizabeth Kaemper

Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Kaemper, nee Smith, 70, of Belleville, Ill., born Jan. 24, 1943, in East Saint Louis, Ill., died Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Ill.

Elizabeth was a retired elementary school teacher for the Freeburg Grade School. She was a member of First Baptist Church in O'Fallon Ill., and the Illinois Teacher Association .

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Chester and Opal A., nee Eudy, Smith; and sister, Ruth Stoldt.

Surviving are her husband, Gary Warren Kaemper; daughter, Lori Lane (Gary) Landoll of O Fallon, Ill.; son, Lee Wayne (Laura) Kaemper of Sedalia, Mo.; brother, James H. Smith of Lawrenceville, Ill.; sisters, Dolly Heath of Dupo, Ill., Cathy (Jim) Carter of Lebanon, Ill., Marsha (Richard) Lardie of Dupo, Ill., and Robin (Randy) Breckenridge of Dupo, Ill.; grandchildren, Aleksey Kaemper, Michael Landoll, Christopher Landoll, Emily Landoll and Rachel Landoll; sister-in-law, Carol (Pat) Patterson; brother-in-law, Carl Stoldt; dear nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made payable to the First Baptist Church, O'Fallon, Ill. Donations collected will be split between the building funds for the First Baptist Church in O'Fallon and the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of East St. Louis, Ill. Condolences may be expressed online at www.kurrusfh.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at First Baptist Church in O'Fallon, Ill.

Funeral: Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at First Baptist Church in O'Fallon, Ill., with the Rev. Skip Leininger, the Rev. Gerry Claybrook and the Rev. Doug Munton officiating. A private family interment will be held.

KURRUS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Oct. 23, 2013.
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You taught me so much. I can never thank you for all the love you shared with Darryl and me. Thank you for showing me how to be a friend and wife to my husband. You will always be in my heart and thoughts

Wanda Gumz

June 20, 2014

Gary,
May God bless and help you through this difficult time. We'll miss Libby's wonderful smile and warm hugs.
Milton and Wanda LeFlore

Milton LeFlore

January 19, 2014

Gary and family we were so sad to hear the news of Libby's passing. I have such wonderful memories of Libby and your entire family. We good people touch your life you never forget them no matter how long you are out of touch! Praying especially for Gary, Lori, Lee and children. Also for Libby's two sisters I got to know Marsha and Robin. May God watch over you all during this time. Cyndi

Cyndi (Wilson) Antry

October 26, 2013

Libby you were a wonderful child of God. You gave so much love to all. You will be greatly missed. Now you shall share eternity with our Heavenly Father and His Son.

Bill/Mary Taylor

October 25, 2013

We were definitely blessed to know Libby this side of heaven, and we extend our love and concern to you Gary, Lori, and Lee.

Jim and Fran Carey

October 24, 2013

Gary and family, We were saddened to hear of Libby's death. We will be praying for you all in the days ahead.

Jim and Rosie Robinson

October 24, 2013

You always had a smile and a hug waiting for me. I remember how as children we would play in your "backyard" and always had Christmas at your house and it felt like home. I love you, Aunt Libby and you will be missed.

Deborah Robinson

October 24, 2013

Sweet, Loving, Christian woman! We shared the same birthday, not the year, she always told me we were the same age.

Ken Getz O'Fallon IL

October 23, 2013

Sweet loving Christian woman. We shared the same birthday, not the year, but she always told me we were the same age!

October 23, 2013

We will always treasure the many memories we've made over the years. Some good times, some not so good. Always a blessing to have friends so close that we could share our hearts with. Libby will certainly be missed. Gary please know we hurt with you and will always be available for you.

Alan & Jean Lasley

October 23, 2013

Gary I was saddened when I saw Libby had passed. I remember all the great times we had together. She was a sweetie!

Mary Ann Antry

October 23, 2013

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