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1941
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2016
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Nancy Himmighoefer Obituary
Nancy G. Himmighoefer, nee Horn, 74, of Swansea, Ill., born March 22, 1941, in Hampton, Va., passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, in Belleville, Ill.
Mrs. Himmighoefer worked as a hairdresser over the years. She was a former member of the Ladies of the Moose, Lodge 1221 in Swansea, Ill. She was an avid collector of dolls and keepsakes. She was also a huge, Mark McGuire and St. Louis Cardinals fan. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who will truly be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Delores, nee Fohl, Horn; and her former husband, Joseph F. Himmighoefer.
Surviving are her loving daughter, Mary (Brian) Stahlheber of Swansea, Ill.; her two grandsons, Nathan Stahlheber and Jacob Stahlheber; her dear friend, Norma Burleson; her faithful Boston terrier, Daisy; and many other family and friends.
Memorials are appreciated to the Belleville Humane Society or Family Hospice of Belleville. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Ill.
Funeral: Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.
LAKE VIEW FUNERAL HOME, Fairview Heights, Ill.
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Loyce Williams
February 20, 2024
Nancy was indeed a lovely lady.
Loyce Williams
February 27, 2016
Mary, you lost a special lady. I will always remember how hard she worked in the GED classes. My sincerest sympathy to you and your two sons, Nathan and Jacob.
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