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1936
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2016
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Constance Ames Obituary
Constance M. "Connie" Ames, nee Buckman, 79, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born Aug. 6, 1936, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Connie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a dear friend to many and loved by all. Connie kept a close circle of friends who were part of her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Ames Jr.; her grandsons, Jordan Ames and Jeffrey D. Ames; her parents, Percy and Lela Booker, nee Hayden, Buckman; her siblings, Paul Buckman, Bertha Lou Danihels, Joan Allen and James R. Hayden; and dearly, Rich Rawlings.
Surviving are her children, James W. (Cheryl) Ames III of Shiloh, Ill., Janet M. Varner of Belleville, Ill., Julie A. (Tim) Jenkins of O'Fallon, Ill., and Jeannie E. (Bill) O'Dell of Belleville, Ill.; her grandchildren, James W. (Tessa) Ames IV, Jonathan M. Ames, Joshua Ames, Andrew R. Varner, Alex A. Jenkins, Sophia R. Jenkins, Luke M. Jenkins, Connor W. O'Dell, Lindsey E. O'Dell; Ryan Rawlings and Richard Rawlings; a great-granddaughter, Jolie Ames; former son-in-law, Robert E. Varner; brother-in-law, Ronald (Dorothy) Ames; and sisters-in-law, Mary Ann (Al) Mills, Debbie Ames and Audrey (Milton) Touchette.
The family would like to acknowledge all of the love and support shown to their mother. She was truly blessed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.kasslyfuneral.com.
Visitation: Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill.
Funeral: A funeral procession will leave Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill., at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, for an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Shiloh, Ill., with Msgr. James Margason officiating. Cremation will follow.
KASSLY MORTUARY, Fairview Heights, Ill.
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Barbara Romero
July 31, 2024
Aunt Connie was the sweetest sister of Grandma Bucky. I no sooner reconnected with her on Facebook, she died soon after. I will always remember her beauty inside and out and the visits she made to us in California. God Bless and keep you always.
With love and prayers ,
Barbara Romero Danihels
Barbara Romero(Danihels)
July 29, 2020
For Aunt Connie, the sweetest, most kind and lovely sister of our dear Grandma "Bucky". God Bless and keep you always.
Barbara Romero(Danihels)
August 7, 2016
To all of the Ames family, I send our love and prayers for the sweetest most lovely lady, and favorite sister of our precious "Grandma Bucky. I was so happy to reconnect with Connie, and Janet on Facebook. I was happy for Amanda to have contact with her great-aunt Connie. I will always remember Connie's generous smile and great big heart. Sending you all love, hugs, and prayers to heal your sad hearts.God Bless you all, and God Bless and keep Connie in His loving arms.
Mary Ann Ames Mills
August 7, 2016
Dear Jimmy , Janet , Julie and Jeanie . Al and I are so deeply sorry for your loss . Your mom was a big part of my growing up years , in many ways she saved my life . I will always keep her memory close to my heart . RIP sweet Connie . Al and Mary Ann Mills San Francisco , Ca
August 7, 2016
MY heartfelt sympathy, with fond memories of dear Connie, Joan Clark Koch, her friend and classmate.
Bertelsman Family
August 5, 2016
Jeannie, Bill, Conner and Lindsay, we are so sorry for your loss. May your loving memories comfort you now and in the days and weeks to come. We always enjoyed her over the years at all the sporting events and especially the baseball games. Wishing peace to your family.
Bertelsman Family
August 5, 2016
Jeannie, Bill, Conner and Lindsay, we are so sorry for your loss. May your loving memories comfort you now and in the days and weeks to come. We always enjoyed her over the years at all the sporting events and especially the baseball games. Wishing peace to your family.
Karen Brown
August 5, 2016
Mrs. Ames was a wonderful lady! She loved her family deeply and was a strong promoter of education. I taught her children (Mrs. Anielak at the time)and she was a loving and devoted Mother. I am so sorry to hear of her loss. I will keep her family and friends in my prayers.
Sue Frillman
August 5, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Connie's family, I know she will be missed.
August 5, 2016
My condolences to the family. As counsel for State Savings/Illini I knew Connie very well and she was a delightful person. I also remember Jim from St.Eliz parish. Dick McGovern, Miramar Beach, Fl.
Debbie Larkin
August 4, 2016
Jeannie & Bill , so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom , your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
George Eccles
August 4, 2016
Jim and family. I am very sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Bobbie Blome
August 4, 2016
I'm very sorry for your loss. You have my love and deepest sympathy.
Cobby/Carroll Perez
August 4, 2016
So sorry for your loss. She will be in our prayers.
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