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Godfrey - Elizabeth Beane, 93, died peacefully at 11:25 am, on Monday August 5, 2024, with her family by her side.
Elizabeth was born in Godfrey on November 30, 1930, the daughter of George and Emma (Groshans) Ruckman. She graduated in 1948 from Alton High School and went to work at Blue Cross & Blue Shield. After two years, she went to work at Olin Corporation in the payroll department where she retired after 20 years. While her children were growing up, she worked for 5 years at Godfrey State Bank as a Teller.
She loved playing cards, bingo, and playing Scrabble with her family. She also enjoyed playing the slot machines at the casino. She was devoted to her family and dearly loved her granddaughters.
She married Jim N. Beane at 12th Street Presbyterian Church in Alton on October 7, 1950, and had 65 years of a wonderful marriage. After her husband retired from the Army, she and her husband operated Beanehaven Dairy Farm for 25 years. After retiring from dairy farming, she, and her husband sub-divided the farm into two acre building sites, which is now known as Fox Run Estates.
She is survived by two children, Jana (Alan) Krebs of Harpers Ferry, WV, and David Beane of Godfrey, IL. She had three wonderful granddaughters, Ashlee Graham of Augusta, GA, and Aubrey and Avery Beane of Godfrey, IL.
She was preceded in death by her husband on May 20, 2016, her parents, and two brothers, Cornelius (Neil) Ruckman and George G. Ruckman, and a sister Juanita Hill of Alton.
Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey with a private graveside services.
Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice.
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Drew Bairs
August 11, 2024
Growing up in Wisconsin, I always enjoyed going to southern Illinois to visit our Beane relatives. Aunt Liz, and so many others, made it feel like a home away from home. Seeing and hearing Aunt Liz, Uncle Jim, Aunt Marj, Uncle Hersch, and my grandparents catching up, telling stories, laughing, and kidding one another around the table is such a sweet and comforting memory - especially in recalling Aunt Liz´s voice and laughter in the mix of those lively conversations. I pray that the God of all comfort bring comfort to all family and friends loving and missing Aunt Liz now!
Belinda Feezel
August 10, 2024
My Mom, Marjorie Beane, and Aunt Liz, became best of buddies as Aunt Liz recovered from brain tumor surgery many years ago. They enjoyed sharing card club, bingo, and slot machines/with lunch at the boat for a great many years, plus drove together to `Carol´s´ in Brighton to get their hair done. After my Mom passed, Liz and Dad stayed in touch daily to share family news and make sure all was ok at either end. Dad will definitely miss those daily phone calls.
Amy (Bruce) Storey
August 10, 2024
David and Jana, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know its a hard transition losing a loved one. If I can do anything, just let me know. My prayers are for you and your family.
Jan and Alan Bruha
August 9, 2024
Jana, Alan and I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was always so nice and kind to our Jenny. I remember them making the trip to DC for Jen and Sean's wedding.Prayers for helping you and your family get through this difficult time. RIP Elizabeth.
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