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1919
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2012
Lucille Roustio Obituary
Lou was born June 23, 1919, in East St. Louis, the daughter of Emerson Vickers and Mary, nee Shull, Bennett. She married Melvin P. "Bud" Roustio. He preceded her in death as did sisters, Irene Hughes, Elizabeth Croak, Mary Katherine Martin and brother, A.J. Bennett.
Lou is survived by three sons, Mel J. (Gerry) Roustio of Decatur, Tom (Vicky) Roustio of Glen Carbon and Marty (Denise) Roustio of Dallas, Texas; eight grandchildren, Steve (Kathy) Roustio of Granite City, Dawn (Shawn) O'Keefe of South Barrington, Pam (Tim) Howell of Jacksonville, Scott (Michele) Roustio of O'Fallon, Ill., David (Angie) Roustio of Independence, Mo., Melanie Naylor of Glen Carbon, Nathan (Ann) Roustio of Dallas, Texas, and Shane (Sophie) Kiel of Dallas, Texas; 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Mrs. Roustio and her husband, Mel (Bud) owned and operated Roustio's Restaurant in Collinsville for nearly 15 years. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Collinsville and she actively supported efforts for the Shriner's Hospital for Children.
For the past several years, Lou had resided at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon where she experienced excellent care and forged numerous friendships. While living at Meridian, she was active in Vespers and various other Church service offerings.
Among the aforementioned, Lou leaves behind many relatives and friends. Her love for family was only surpassed by her love of God.
Memorials in Mrs. Roustio's name may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62222 or First United Methodist Church, 207 W. Church St., Collinsville, IL 62234. Online condolence may be expressed at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home in Belleville.
Funeral: Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Horn officiating. Entombment will follow in the Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucille Roustio
Belinda Gonzalez
January 10, 2013
Roustio Family.. I was sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Roustio. I worked at "Roustios" as a teenager for Tom Roustio. Mr & Mrs. Mel Roustio were always so kind and treated you as part of their extended family. Remember the joy she shared with each of you. Little Bel
December 29, 2012
Sorry to hear recently that your mother passed. Our hearts go out to you and your families during this difficult time . We remember the good times we had with the "Roustio" family. Your mom and dad always made us feel like part of the "family". Mel and Gerry, Tom and Vicki and families you have memories of a "wonderful mother".
Don and Jenell Emrich
Melissa Emrich Osha
Prof. Myrna Smith Schild
December 28, 2012
Kathy & Jerry Bonifield: I know how close you have been to your aunts and I'm sure Lucille was no exception. Please accept my sympathy and also that of Cahokia Mounds DAR Chapter.
December 27, 2012
Mel & Gerry,
We are sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike,Patsy & Lance Looker
December 26, 2012
Mel & Gerry,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mother. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jim & Sharon Rahe
December 26, 2012
Roustio family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Roustio. I look back on the summers I worked at the restaurant as a great experience. Your family treated me like I was a member of the family. Prayers with all of you as you celebrate her life.
Bill Foe
December 26, 2012
Dear Mel and Gerry: I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My prayers, are with you and your family. Sincerely Pat Barton Kasson
Steven Ambrozat
December 23, 2012
My sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs. Roustio.
May Moore
December 23, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Lou's passing . What a wonderful Lady, im sure there is a lot of people in Heaven so happy to see her. May God Bless you in your grief.
Monte Johnson
December 23, 2012
I grew up with Mel and his family.I remember Lou and Bud as very loving parents.
Ruthann Donovan
December 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of the celebration of your Moms' life. Another Christmas Angel arrives to sing in the choir of Angels! Blessings to each of you!
In Christian Love & Friendship,
Ruthann Donovan
Faith lannom
December 23, 2012
blessings, prayers & peace
Faith lannom
December 23, 2012
Deepest sympathy to all. So sorry for your loss. God bless the family and friends.
Myrna Loy Sedlacek
December 22, 2012
So sorry to here of your Mother's passing, I'm sure she was ready to go, she and my Mom said it all the time. They lived by one another for years at Meridian. My Mom was Emma Suessen and I live in Seattle, Wa. My prayers are with all of you at this time.
December 22, 2012
We were so sorry to read of your Mother's passing. We had wanted to get there to see her, but hadn't made it yet. We don't get to Meridian very much any more. Mel, a friend has had us out for dinner twice since Merle's Mother passed.
Your Mother was a Great and Fun Lady, we loved her. The obituary was written beautiful. We are sorry but we will miss the funeral we will be in Ohio.
Merle & Sarah Yates
December 2010
Marty Roustio
December 21, 2012
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