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1974
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2010
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Terry Morrissey Obituary
Terry L. Morrissey, 36, of Columbia, Ill., formerly of Cahokia, Ill., born June 9, 1974, in Belleville, Ill., died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010.
Terry worked as a switchman for Alton and Southern Railroad for the past 10 years. He was a loving son, brother and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Morrissey who died on Feb. 24, 2009; his long time companion, Laura M. Chaklos who died April 8, 2010, and by her son Bradley Chaklos; his grandparents, John and Marie Morrissey and Louis and Mary Luksza; his aunts and uncles, Thomas, Terrance and Timothy Morrissey, Douglas Luksza, Ronald Zarzeck and Jim Wiggins; and his cousins, Patricia and Stephen Zarzeck.
Surviving are his mother, Kathleen, nee Luksza, Morrissey of Columbia, Ill.; a brother, Shaun Morrissey of St. Louis, Mo.; Corey Chaklos of Dupo, Ill., whom he loved like a son; his aunts and uncles, Maureen Morrissey, Jeannie (Ed) McCormick, Marcia Zarzeck (Jim), Greg (Dollie) Zarzeck, Becky (Joe) Robinson and Melissa (Charlie) Mathews; and his cousins, Brian (Ruby) Morrissey, Kelly Morrissey, Tim Morrissey, Rhonda (Larry) Brand, Ronald (Pam) Zarzeck, Douglas (Brenda) Luksza, Christine (Scott) Nadler, Louis (Melissa) Luksza, Angie (Tim) Potts, Greg Luksza, Marcia (Mitch) Murphy, Jennifer Kunin, Kipper Robinson, Joel Robinson, Marissa Robinson, Bryce Mathews, Shane Mathews and Cade Mathews.
Donations are preferred to Immaculate Conception Church Building Fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.kasslyfuneral.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill.
Funeral: Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at Immaculate Conception Church, Columbia, Ill., with Father Carl Scherrer officiating.
KASSLY MORTUARY,
Fairview Heights, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Terry Morrissey
Jason Gehlbach
May 17, 2011
Terry and I met many years ago, stacking boxes for UPS. We immediately became the best of friends. I have been blessed to be close to Terry and his family. It's been quite some time now, and I cannot seem to accept the fact that he is gone from this life. When I die, I don't care if it's raining RAZOR BLADES all the way to Heaven; I'm coming to find you my brother.
Kelly H
September 6, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I don't know the family but read about this accident and wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I can tell he was very well liked and loved by many by reading these entries. May God bless your family.
Ann Limestall
September 4, 2010
Dear Morrissey Family--I am so sorry for your loss. I was one of Terry's teachers at Gibault and remember him as one of the nicest young men that I had the pleasure of teaching. What a wonderful son and brother he must have been and will be missed by so many! Again--so sorry!
Terry Murphy
September 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sympathy during this sad time. Me he RIP.
Terry and Audrey Murphy and Family
Tara Hasenstab-Mattingly
September 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I went to Gibault with Terry. He was a year ahead of me. He was a great man. He will be deeply missed.
Joey Radick
September 4, 2010
I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences on the untimely death of Terry. I pray for his soul to rest in peace. - Joseph Michael Radick-Lega
Mike Presson
September 3, 2010
Kathy & Shaun, my sympathies and prayers. Terry and I grew up together, school, Boy Scouts, Wal-Mart and eventually into the Marines. Terry will be missed and always remembered. Semper Fi brother, rest in peace.
Rob Lay
September 3, 2010
I am sorry to hear about Terry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Terry and I served in the Marines together, he was a lot of fun to work with.
Semper Fi
Shannon Hrdlicka
September 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.
Vicki Cardosi-White
September 2, 2010
So sorry for your loss. I went to school with Terry at Gibault and graduated a year before him. I knew him prior because his dad worked for my cousin Charlie at the autobody. Your family is in my prayers through this tough time especially with the recent losses in your family.
Carol Wilson
September 2, 2010
Kathy & Shawn you both are in my thoughts and prayers. Terry was one of the kindest men I have ever known. I feel blessed to of known his gentle loving soul. Stay strong.
Janet
September 2, 2010
My sympathies to Terry's family. I graduated from Gibault a year ahead of him, and he was always the nicest guy, and a lot of fun. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kevin & Joyce Fuhr
September 2, 2010
We were very sorry to hear about Terry. Our thoughts are with you.
M. B.
September 2, 2010
My deepest sympathies to this family. What terrible tragedy for you to endure. So many losses in so little time. God Bless you all.
barb reuter
September 2, 2010
Kathy, Shaun and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Jim and Karen Pleasant
September 2, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Melanie Wood
September 2, 2010
Terry was so nice to everyone he met. I haven't seen him since I graduated from Gibault in 1991. It's very strange that I happened to think of him the other day and then heard about this. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
Donna Willett
September 2, 2010
Dear Kathy, Shaun and family,
My heart just aches for you and all your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angie Diveley
September 2, 2010
Such a sad loss of a terrific person and friend. You were a kindred spirit who was such a pleasure to have known. RIP Terry ...
George Stewart
September 2, 2010
Terry was a good guy, we worked together on the railroad for the past ten years working the same job for three. He will be missed dearly, he was a good friend. My prayers go out to his family.
renee
September 2, 2010
Terry you were a sweetheart, and a great guy, i will always remember you and the times we shared growing up, you will be missed dearly, my thougts and prayers go out to you family. You will always be in my heart.
Cindy Horn
September 1, 2010
Kathy & Shaun, I am so sorry for your loss.May your memories help you through this tough time. Terry spent many an evening at our house,quick wit, lots of fun.
alice ulch
September 1, 2010
Terry and I had just met last week, we went out monday night and had a blast! I will miss him terribly. HE WAS A GREAT GUY! Alice Ulch
Ann McNelly
September 1, 2010
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss Kathy & Shaun. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I have some great memories of him.
Carol Hook
September 1, 2010
I will miss you dearly, you were a great friend!!!!! I will miss our talks, laughs and most of all our great adventures!!!!! You will always be in my heart and thoughts!!!!!! But at least you are finally with Laura again. R.I.P Terry
Carol Hook
September 1, 2010
You will be missed dearly you were a great friend to me and I will miss our talks, laughs and most of all our fun filled adventures!!!! You will always be in my heart and thoughts!!!! At least you are finally back with Laura now. Lots of love R.I.P. Terry
Dave Meyer
September 1, 2010
Semper Fi Marine!
Patty Lowe
September 1, 2010
I am praying for his family & friends, plus all of us that knew him.. He was one great person. R.I.P Terry..
September 1, 2010
Kathy, I cannot begin to express how sorry I am to hear of Terry's death. I know how much he loved and cared about you. Please be strong through this for yourself and for Shaun. I love you, my friend. Loretta Davidson
Dan, Sherry and Madeline Waterson
September 1, 2010
With our heartfelt sympathy to Kathy, Shaun and family. We loved Terry and will miss him dearly. God bless his young soul.
September 1, 2010
Prayers and Blessing to Terry's family. From a co-worker in the railroad family.
May he Rest In Peace.
Chris
September 1, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Terry was not alone in that cornfield. He was surrounded by a group of people that cared about him, tried to help and comfort him. My heart goes out to you. Rest in peace, Terry.
Jessica Everhart
September 1, 2010
Terry was a sweetheart, with a million dollar smile. I have so many great memories of him when we were younger, he was so much fun to be around. I will cherish the memories forever. My thoughts and prayers are with Kathy and Shaun in this terrible time. R.I.P. Terry and god bless!
Cathy Weeks
September 1, 2010
Our family sends our thoughts & prayers to Terry's Mother & Brother. My son Michael Allen & Terry have been best friends since the 2nd grade. They both where always there for each other. Terry was a BIG part of our family's lives. We loved him so dearly and will greatly be missed by all of us. There was always something going on around our house and Terry's house to keep us parents busy and laughing at the same time. He was like a second son to me. He will always be in our hearts and never be forgotten!
Maria Madaus
September 1, 2010
Terry was a true friend with a heart of gold. He will be truly missed.
September 1, 2010
Dear Kathy, Shaun and family,
My heart is breaking for you all. I wish I had some magic words, but I don't. Just know that my prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Barb Reuter
Susan Redus
September 1, 2010
I am very sorry for the loss to your family. Terry was a very nice guy & will be missed. May God comfort the Luksza/Morrisey family & his friends in this very difficult time.
Cathy Weeks
September 1, 2010
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with Terry's Mother & Brother. My son (Michael Allen) & Terry have been best friends since 2nd grade & always there for each other. He was a BIG part of our family and was dearly loved by all of us. He will be missed so much and remember by all of us.
Leanne Jackson Stroud
September 1, 2010
RIP Terry....
Jennifer Taylor (Allen)
September 1, 2010
So sorry for the loss. My thoughts & prayers go out to Kathy & Shaun. He was my second brother & he will always be in my heart. I am still hoping someone will tell me this is all a dream. R.I.P Terry. I love you & always will. Couldn't have asked for a better person to be a part of the family. Love Always!! :)
Veronica Tapley-Bauza
September 1, 2010
I'll never forget our summers growing up together. My thoughts and prayers are with you Shaun, Kathy and family.
Gwyn Carroll
September 1, 2010
For Terry. I will always remember you.
Stefanie Kreamalmeyer
September 1, 2010
R.I.P Hairy Terry! You will be missed by many..... Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathy & Shaun.
Stefanie Kreamalmeyer
September 1, 2010
R.I.P Hairy Terry, you will be missed by many! Thoughts & prayers are with Kathy & Shaun.
Steve and Joy Thouvenot
September 1, 2010
very sorry for your loss...
September 1, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family and friends. I didn't know Terry but was one of the people who came upon the accident who tried to help Terry.
Heather V
September 1, 2010
I will always remember the good times we all always had! You are a wonderful soul and will be missed more than you know! I love you!
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