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Carl Seaton Obituary

Carl Elvis Seaton, age 92 of Glen Carbon, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013 in Glen Carbon.
He was born Saturday, January 15, 1921 in Glen Carbon, the son of Elvis and Antonia (Skach) Seaton. He married Wanda Orman on October 18, 1941. She preceded him in death on October 21, 2007.
Mr Seaton was a charter member of the LeClaire Christian Church, where he served as Elder and Bible School Teach and Choir member. He was also a Veteran of WWII, having served in the US Air Force in Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. He worked for Shell Oil as an operating Engineer and as a rural mail carrier for Edwardsville, retiring in 1983.
Survivors include daughters Patti (Grady) Ambuel of Bunker Hill, IL and Pamela Kay (Willard) Davis of Bunker Hill, IL, and son Kenneth (Sandy) Seaton of Shawnee, KS; four grandchildren: Eric (Katie) Davis of Staunton, IL, Carla (Luke) Zimmer of Bunker Hill, IL, Jana Michelle (Jami) Deters of Olatha, KS, and Brian J (Jessica) Seaton of Olatha, KS; eight great grandchildren: Drew Davis of Staunton, IL, Abby Davis of Staunton, IL, Carter Zimmer of Glen Carbon, IL, Cooper Zimmer of Glen Carbon, IL, Julian Brillantes of Basehor, KS, Trinity Deters of Basehor, KS, Colton Deters of Basehor, KS and Brantley Deters of Basehor, KS; and a brother, Norman Seaton of Maryville, IL.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his father and mother.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Sunset Hill Funeral Home in Glen Carbon, followed immediately by funeral services at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Johnston officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Glen Carbon.
Memorial contributions may be made to SSM Hospice of Illinois.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.sunsethillcemetery.com.

Published by Edwardsville Intelligencer from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2013.
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I only knew Carl for a short time as a member of "Friends", he was a very nice, friendly man and I know he will be missed by many people

Judy Keilbach

October 17, 2013

You are in our thoughts &prayers.

Dean& Jan Marie Bender

October 16, 2013

Patti and family, sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. may you find strength to get you through this time

barb anderson

October 16, 2013

judy and I send condolences to the family,carl and judy were exceptionally good people,and will definitely be remembered in our prayers. due to my own health , we are unable to attend services love judy and mike long

October 16, 2013

Patti and family . . . Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Roger and Karen Huber

Roger Huber

October 16, 2013

Kenny,
Very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I still remember him well.

An old friend,

Gary Cecil
Tampa, FL

Gary Cecil

October 16, 2013

I have many fond childhood memories of Carl and Judy at LeClaire Church. Praying for God's peace and comfort for your family.

Tim and Bridget Schnautz

October 15, 2013

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