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Helen Messbarger Obituary
Helen H. Messbarger, nee McBeth, 83, of Swansea, Ill., born July 13, 1926, in Bevier, Mo., died Monday, May 31, 2010, at Memorial Care Center, Belleville, Ill. She passed away with the same grace, dignity, and quiet strength that she lived her life. She was surrounded by all the love of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Messbarger was a registered nurse retired from Memorial Convalescent Center. She was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John W. Messbarger, whom she married June 20, 1949, in St. Joseph, Mo., and who died Aug. 31, 2002; her parents, David "Jack" and Nell, nee Andrews, McBeth; two brothers; three sisters; and two grandchildren, Anna Lee and Tim Frazier.
Surviving are six daughters and two sons, Debbie Loecher of Belleville, Ill., Kathy (Toby) Day of St. Louis, Mo., Susan Scott of Belleville, Ill., Mary McManus of Swansea, Ill., Janice (Bob) Lee of Grand Island, Neb., John (Laura) Messbarger of Belleville, Ill., Tim (Liz) Messbarger of Belleville, Ill., and Lori (Rick) Cebulske of Swansea, Ill.; 18 grandchildren, Shelley (Doug) Harris, Nathan Loecher, Jason Day, Jennifer (Joe) Naert, Matthew (Allison) Scott, Amanda (Jason) Rule, Joey and Katie McManus, Maggie and Emma Lee, Johnnie and Nic Messbarger, Austin and Eric Frazier, Anna Messbarger, and Dylan, Austin, and Benjamin Cebulske; five great-grandchildren, Alex, Bailie, Payton, Lily, and Farrah; and a brother, Charlie McBeth of Macon, Mo.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, or to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill., and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2010, at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2010, at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill., with Father Patrick Okwumuo officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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for Helen Messbarger
RHONDA MCBETH HANDLIN
June 20, 2010
REST IN PEACE COUSIN.
Rebecca Messbarger
June 12, 2010
I was so very sorry to hear about Aunt Helen upon my return from Italy last week. What a woman of rare gentleness and grace she was. My thoughts and prayers go out at this sad time to Helen's children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, a spectacular testament to her remarkable life in their own right.
Debbie (Nebgen)Mormino
June 3, 2010
Mary and Family, you have my deepest sympathy. Your mom was a kind and caring woman. I think of all of you often.
Dave and Teri Lindsey
June 3, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
ANNA ROSCIGLIONE MADDOX
June 3, 2010
KEEPING YOU ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. IT IS HARD BUT KEEP THINKING OF ALL THE HAPPY MEMORIES WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD AND ALL YOUR SISTERS AND BROTHERS.
Kim Stamm
June 2, 2010
To Deb and family; I am so very sorry to hear of your great loss. God Bless you all at this time and may He bring you all peace and comfort.
Dave and Rosie McCrary
June 2, 2010
We are so sad to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Just remember your mom and dad are together again.
Galen and Ruby Eschman
June 2, 2010
To the family of Helen we offer our deepest sympathy. I had the privilege of working with your mother at the Convalescent Center and also knew you father. May all your past memories be a consolation to you in the days ahead. You have our prayers and deepest sympathy.
Galen and Ruby (Bann) Eschman
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