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John Bievenue Obituary
May 29, 1946 - January 6, 2024
Maryville, Illinois - John Henry Bievenue, age 77 of Maryville, IL, born May 29, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
John retired from Lambert Airport as a stationary engineer. He also spent time in the United States Army from 1966 to 1972, obtaining the National Defense Service Medal, the Marksman Badge, and the Good Conduct Medal. John enjoyed the shooting range and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rosalie (nee Brown) Bievenue; and four sisters: Rosemary, Norma, Delores, and Sue.
Surviving are his son, Aaron Bievenue of Golden Valley, AZ; daughter, Michaela Cahalin and her husband, Matt, of Wood River, IL; and two grandchildren: A'Don and Cayden Bievenue.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 1 p.m., with full military honors.
Memorials are suggested to the Maryville Fire Department and can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.
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Sandy Eversman Ne LaMotte.
January 18, 2024
I remember you well as a child and as a fine man. We grew up and attended grade school together. May you rest in peace little Johnnie as I used to call you. Sincere sympathy to your family. Sandy LaMotte Eversman.
PHIL ODOM
January 14, 2024
A SLOW SALUTE - TO A FELLOW VETERAN AND A NATIONAL HERO
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
You are a Hero and we will remember you always
and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
For the Family:
I wish to extend to members of his family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the force of GOD be with you as you walk through this difficult time. May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort you
and give you peace and understanding.
As a grateful Veteran, I leave my sympathy
and hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered
by your loved one to our Country.
SEMPER FI
SGT. U. S. MARINE CORPS
AND VIETNAM VET
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