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Elaine McIntyre Obituary
ELAINE McINTYRE
JERSEYVILLE — Elaine Lucille McIntyre, 85, died at 7:55 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab. Born Nov. 27, 1933 in Alton, Illinois, she was the daughter of Eric and Lucille (Ebbler) Brinkman. She married Orville A. McIntyre on Oct. 19, 1963 in Jerseyville, Illinois.
He preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 2010. Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Julianna and Derek Dempsey of Alton.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Private graveside services will be held at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey, Illinois. Pastor Darrell Molen will officiate.
In honor of Elaine's love for animals, memorials may be made to the 5A's Animal Shelter. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
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Libby Doherty
July 9, 2019
1 of my 2 favorite teachers in my life. She encouraged me to push myself. She made learning fun. She was kind & welcoming. My condolences to her family & friends & students.
Susan Darr Garrison
July 8, 2019
Julianne,
Miss Brinkman was My 3rd grade Teacher..
She was a very passionate and knowlegeable.
She was So Sweet to all of us Students..
I ran into her at our Soup and Chili Dinner at our Church 5 years ago or So.
I Thanked her for Being one of My Favorite
Teachers..
She must have Been a Wonderful Mother.
They don't have Teachers like her Now Days.
RIP Miss Brinkman.
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