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Mary H. Bien

1947 - 2012

Mary H. Bien obituary, 1947-2012, Belleville, IL

BORN

1947

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Renner Funeral Homes - Belleville

120 North Illinois Street

Belleville, Illinois

Mary Bien Obituary

Mary Bien

Mary H. Bien, nee Heafner, 65, of Belleville, Ill., born March 29, 1947, in Belleville, Ill., died Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Ill.

Mrs. Bien was a courtesy clerk at Shop 'N Save Grocery Store, Belleville, Ill.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Bien; two sons, Kyle and Edward Bien, both in infancy; and her father, Edward Heafner.

Surviving are two daughters, Amanda "Mandy" Bien and Kristina "Kris" Bien, both of Belleville, Ill.; one granddaughter, Kaleigh Bien; her mother, Helen, nee Jakes, Heafner of Belleville, Ill.; one brother, Frank (Donna) Heafner of Belleville, Ill.; and nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, or to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be expressed online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012, the funeral home for an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter's Cathedral Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill., with Monsignor David Darin officiating. Burial will be at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, Ill.

GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat on May 9, 2012.

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Elaine L Kern

July 17, 2012

I just found out today of Mary Helens' passing she was my very best friend during our grade school years we were together constantly. I know she did miss her husband and the years were difficult living without him. Sorry this message is so late. God Bless all of you! Elaine L (Matthews) Kern

Christy Kevin Jacob Kevin Khris Jacoby

May 12, 2012

You walked with me and guided Jacob and me when I felt lost you gave me and Jacob love hope and courage thank you mom and grandma we love you and will forever know we had a angel here with us and forever to watch over us

May 10, 2012

Helen, Mandy, Kris and Kaleigh - so sorry for your loss. May you know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Randi (Jakes) Marquis and family

American Heart Association

May 9, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Theresa (Lauf) Scholes

May 9, 2012

Mandy and Kris, so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is heavy. May your consolation be knowing that she is now with your dad, the man she has been missing for years. Love you both.

Mary Beth Walters

May 9, 2012

Deeply sorry to hear of Mary Helen's passing. She was a very sweet and loving person. May she rest in peace.

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