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Joshua Bertrand Obituary
Dateline: Alton, IL
Joshua Bertrand, 39, died at 10:21 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 13, 1983 in Jerseyville, the son of the late Catherine (Bertrand) Greenlee and his stepfather, Howard Greenlee of Alton. He was a First-grade teacher at South Primary School for the Roxana School District. Joshua also worked part time at Slotty's in Alton. Surviving are, one sister, Crystal Bertrand (Isaac) of Wood River, one brother, Corey Greenlee of Alton, three nephews, Christian Pollard of Bethalto, Ethan Pollard of Wood River, Connor Bieneman of Wood River his grandparents, Delores "Faye" and Bob Geisen of Alton and many cousins. Besides his mother he was preceded in death by his aunt and uncle, Debbie and Bud Lewey who raised him from early childhood, his grandmother, Dora Johnson and his aunt Joella Kibodeaux of TX. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to the Roxana School Foundation for South Primary School. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
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Connie Andersen
October 13, 2023
HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN SWEET JOSH
YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!! YOU ARE SO MISSED & LOVED!! 10-13-23
Connie Andersen
August 22, 2023
Dearest Family and Friends, I have known Josh for 20 years. He spent Sunday dinners with us,birthdays,Thanksgiving,Christmas and so many other special times with our family. Josh was a wonderful,fun,loving person. He always talked about how he loved teaching and each child was very special to him! We are all devastated to have lost this loyal, caring,kind man so unexpectedly and so young. Josh will celebrate his "40th" in heaven with our Lord and Savior,safe and at peace for eternity. Thank you Josh for enriching so many lives.
Thank you for your love and deep compassion not only to me and my family but to all.We will see you when we get there.Peace be with you
now and always to everyone as we continue the journey to celebrate a beautiful life. Love&Peace,Connie Andersen and Family
Ronica Lansdon
August 21, 2023
Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher to my son. Thank you for also being a great mentor as I moved into student teaching. I appreciate all the words of kindness and emails we shared, you gave me wonderful advice to my pathway as an educator. I hope to honor you well by being the best teacher I can be. You are so loved and missed
Marian Leggett
August 21, 2023
Everyone thought very highly of you Josh. May you RIP now. They will all miss you.
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