Gene Louis Shimkus's obituary , Passed away on December 22, 2020 in Collinsville, Illinois

Gene Louis Shimkus

July 31, 1928 - December 22, 2020 (92 years old)

Collinsville, Illinois

Gene Louis Shimkus's obituary , Passed away on December 22, 2020 in Collinsville, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Barry Wilson Funeral Home

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Gene Louis Shimkus

July 31, 1928 - December 22, 2020 (92 years old)

Collinsville, Illinois

Gene Louis Shimkus Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 22, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Gene Louis Shimkus of Collinsville, Illinois, born in East Saint Louis, Illinois. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gene Louis Shimkus to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, John Shimkus and Dorothea Shimkus; his grandparents, Frederick and Helena Heinecke; his children, Bill (Bette) of Portland, OR, Dorothy Joyce, Joan Green (Bernie), John (Karen), Helen Ross (Pat) of Maryville, TN, Jean Holten of Mascoutah and Jana Heuer (Chris) of Troy, IL; his wife Kathy; his sister Jana Rae Maddox; and his grandson Jonas Heuer.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Barry Wilson Funeral Home



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Dec 28

Visitation

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
304 South St, Collinsville, IL 62234

Tue

Dec 29

Funeral service

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
304 South St, Collinsville, IL 62234

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