Virginia L. Parker

Virginia L. Parker, nee Valerius, 80, of New Athens, IL, died September 16, 2023, in Belleville, IL. She was born August 26, 1943, in Belleville, IL.

    She is survived by her children Jeff (Teresa) Parker and Carol Parker (Michael Herich); grandchildren Eric (fiance Monica Sheets) Parker, Ryan Parker, Alicia (Justin) Smith, Valaurie (Joe) Bruggeman, Jacob (Lori) Parker, and Vivianne Herich; great grandchildren Blake, Reed, Nolan, and Wyatt Parker and Nellie Smith; step grandchildren Allison (Lino) Venditti and Phil (Becca) Herich; step great grandchildren Gwendolyn and Mabel Herich and Ryann and Phoenix Sprinkle; nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

    Virginia is preceded in death by her husband Virgil E. Parker; parents Virgil & Margaret (nee Edelmann) Valerius.

    She was a member of St. Augustine Church - Hecker, former member of Smithton Senior Citizens, retired from the tax department at St. Clair County Farm Bureau.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: 
Hospice of Southern Illinois or Donor's Choice

Visitation:
    4 PM to 8 PM Monday, September 18, 2023 at Quernheim Funeral Home
    8 AM until 9:30 AM Tuesday at Quernheim Funeral Home

Funeral Mass:
    10 AM Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church in Hecker, IL
        Father Linus Umoren C.M. officiating
    Interment at St. Augustine Cemetery in Hecker, IL