BRUCE EDMOND MONTEITH

1962 - 2015

ST. CHARLES - Bruce Edmond Monteith, 53, of St. Charles passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 in his home. He was born May 20, 1962 at St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin the son of Darrel and Bette Schmitz Monteith. Upon graduation from St. Edward Catholic High School, Elgin, Bruce enjoyed a 10 year career with the United States Marine Corps, being honorably discharged in August of 1990. Bruce spent the next 20 years working in supply chain management with a focus on transportation and distribution with Raytheon Co., overseas. Bruce's unique background was with the military and SCM. He spent the past 5 years in Iraq and Afghanistan as a field re-supply manager for the Afghan Commando Battalion's. Upon returning to the states in March 2015, he was diagnosed with colon cancer which spread to his liver and lungs. Surviving are his wife, Susan Siete Monteith, his stepdaughter, Anastasia Toufexis, his mother, Bette Monteith, 2 brothers, Terry and Darrel Monteith, a sister, Eva Middendorf and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Darrel Monteith and a brother Douglas Monteith. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, August 7 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Elgin. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin and Friday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of mass in the church. Memorials may be given to JourneyCare Hospice. www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com or 847-741-8800.