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Herbert Ables Obituary
Herbert McKinley "Herb" Ables Jr., 68, of Millstadt, Ill., died Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at his residence.
Herb was a Vietnam veteran, a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad for 23 years, a Mason, a volunteer fireman for the Millstadt Fire Department, a marshal at Triple Lakes Golf Course, an usher at the Fox Theater and a courier for Standard Rule Promotions.
Herb loved to fish, golf and loved to spend time with his grandkids. To know Herb was to love Herb and everyone that met him, loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert M. Ables Sr., and Doris Ables; father-in-law and mother-in-law, William H. and Grace Jones; and his nephew, John Ables.
Surviving are his loving wife of 38 years, Liana K., nee Jones, Ables; his son, Trevor (Tina) Anglim; daughters, Tracy (Mike) McCollum, and Justine (Chris) Lanciault; his grandchildren, Tony (Molli) Lee, Tyler and Trey Anglim, Calahan and Maxwell McCollum, Kaitlynn, Amanda and McKinley Lanciault; great-grandson, Madden Lee; his brother, John "Skip" (Mary) Ables; sisters, Linda Ables and Stacy (Tim) Williams; brother-in-law, Bill (Terri) Jones; sister-in-law, Jo-Ellen (Robbie) Horman; dear friend, Jan Rule; and all of his Stillpointe family; and his wonderful nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to John Cochran VA Medical Center or Five Pillars of Stillpointe.
Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Stillpointe Wellness Center, 2135 Dorothy Dr., Belleville, Ill., 62223. A celebration of Herb's life will follow.
KALMER MEMORIAL SERVICES, Lebanon, Ill.
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Rick Coates
July 21, 2015
Liana and Family
My brother Greg and I have known Herb for a long while. He was one of the nicest men I've ever met, and pleasant to be around. I always looked forward to the scrambles with he and Billy on Wednesdays and Thursdays. He was a very devoted family man. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren. He was always talking about them. He will be sorely missed.
Rick Coates
Rick Coates
July 21, 2015
Liana and Family
My brother Greg and I have known Herb for a long while. He was one of the nicest men I've ever met, and pleasant to be around. I always looked forward to playing in the scrambles with he and Billy on Wednesdays and Thursdays. He was a very devoted family man. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren. He was always talking about them. He will be sorely missed.
Rick Coates
July 18, 2015
Skip, Linda, Stacy and family... I will be thinking of all of you today. I have sweet memories of your brother and you. I am praying God's love and comfort around you today and in the days to come.
Kathy (Flora) Jackson.
James Wallace
July 16, 2015
May all of you who mourn the passing of our beloved brother Herbert Ables Jr., be comforted...B'Shalom!
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July 15, 2015
Dear Tracy, our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family during these very difficult time. The Tuesday Night Ladies League at The Orchards.
July 14, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time Ps 46 : 1
Dennis Phillips
July 14, 2015
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Herb was a very good man and will be missed.
Gene and Janet Ingram
July 13, 2015
Please accept our sympathy. I enjoyed railroading with Herb.
July 13, 2015
Sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in God's promise at Hosea 13;14.
Jean Gromacki
July 13, 2015
Liana, My deepest sympathy for you and your families loss. May you all be blessed with love & peace, my prayers are with you all.
Namaste...Jean Gromacki (a Thursday yoga student)
Linda Laws
July 13, 2015
Liana, May God bless you and the family in your grief. Sorry for your loss. Prayers
Gebhard Larry
July 12, 2015
Herb was a dear friend and he will be missed greatly. I hope that you will find comfort remembering how much he loved and was loved. God bless you as we keep you in our prayers.
July 12, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of your Father, Tracy. He sounds like a wonderful man; and I know he has a wonderful daughter. My prayers are with you and your loved ones. Sincerely, Rose Marie Fitzgerald
Gene Rittenhouse
July 11, 2015
My golf partner Ed and I had the pleasure of teaming up with Herb and his partner Billy at the Locust Hills senior scramble. Herb and Billy were a joy to be with.Herb was great guy.He will be missed .
Bettye Bland Ertl
July 11, 2015
I am proud to say Herb was a friend of mine from high school days. He always had a smile and always fun to be around. There was never a dull moment! Praying for your family in this difficult time but am sure you gave them lots of great memories to hold on to. RIP my friend.
Kathy Scherpe (past neighbor from Cahokia)
July 11, 2015
My sympathy and prayers go out to the whole family. So sorry for you loss.
JoAnn anglim
July 11, 2015
Our Deepest sympathy.
JoAnn & Boyd
JoAnn anglim
July 11, 2015
My deepest sympathy. I feel blessed to have known you and to have been a part of your life, as well as family. I will miss our text during baseball games and silly shows so very much. Rest in peace my friend.
July 11, 2015
My condolences. May you find comfort at James 1:19
Beth Allen
July 11, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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