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2019
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Thomas Kattleman Obituary
MORO — Thomas C. Kattelman, 79, passed away at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at Robings Manor in Brighton, Illinois. He was born on Feb. 27, 1940, in Pittsfield, Illinois, the son of the late William and Josephine (Meyer) Kattelman. He married Mary K. Houchins on Oct. 2, 1960, in Clarksville, Missouri.
Survivors include two daughters: Yvette Scott of Chesterfield, Missouri, Susette Russo and her fiancé: Doug Poole of Bethalto, a son and daughter in law: Kevin and Kim Kattelman of Alton, eight grandchildren: Kyle Kattelman and his wife: Kristie of Hoboken, New Jersey, Kristopher Kattelman and his companion: Angelia Thieret of Stillwater, Oklahoma, David Scott of St. Louis, Taylor Scott of St. Louis, Aaron Scott of St. Louis, Calvin Davis and his wife: Emily of Bethalto, Cole Davis of Alton, Anthony Russo of Edwardsville, two great granddaughters, a sister: Betty Yokem of Cedar Falls, Iowa, a brother and sister in law: James and Carol Kattelman of Cedar Falls, Iowa, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
Thomas was employed as an operator at Amoco Refinery for over thirty years. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals, golfing, playing cards, and watching his grandkids play sports. He formerly attended the 1st Southern Baptist Church in Meadowbrook.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.
In celebration of his life, visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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paula pollard-haenni
September 13, 2019
to mrs. kattleman, kevin and girls, so sorry for your loss. mrs. kattleman you were always so kind to me whenever our paths would cross. you were instrumental in helping me get my first job at mcdonalds in woodriver, remember? kevin, I have never forgotten you and the fun we had with the rest of the afterschool gang walking around the streets of medowbrook.me, my sister michelle, doug, you and kim Johnson. once again sorry for the loss of your huband and father.
Sharon Voyles
September 6, 2019
To the family of Tom Kattleman. We go way back with your family. We had many good times together in Meadowbrook Baptist Church, and after church being together, you as kids and our kids as well. Your mom and dad ask us to go to Springfield fair 52 years ago. My first time ever there and we had so much fun together. God Bless you, stick together and hold on
to your good memories. Prayers for you. With love from Larry/Sharon Voyles and Family.
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