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Dennis Weatherford Obituary
August 19, 1963 - January 23, 2022
Belleville, Illinois - Dennis Michael Weatherford, 58, of Belleville, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was born in Belleville, Illinois on August 19, 1963.
He is preceded in death by his father, Darvin Weatherford, and brother, Richard Weatherford.
Dennis is survived by the love of his life, Michelle Denise (McWilliams) Weatherford; mother, Bonnie Weatherford; daughters, Kimberly Weatherford, Jenn (Shawn) Weatherford, and Brittany Weatherford; grandchildren, Kinzie and Ryleigh Gibbs, Jaxon Shrout, Maddy and Leland Thomure, and Emmy Weatherford; sister, Pam (Bill) Gallagher, sisters in law Mary Beth (Danny) Wuest, , Nora (Fred) King; two aunts, Judy Baczewski and Peggy Messner; nieces and nephews; cousins, and many, many friends as Dennis never met a stranger.
Dennis was a Private Investigator. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and helping others. Kids and animals loved him as he much as he loved them.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.
Funeral will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois
Interment will follow in Valhalla Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Belleville, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to Belleville Area Human Society or Shriners Hospitals for Children - St. Louis.
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Memories and Condolences
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Diana Borger-Savoia
January 19, 2024
We have missed you so much, Tony and I...we talk about you daily..you were such a good neighbor...we even visit your resting place..my son is out by you..
RIP...Tony and Diana Savoia..
Diana borger savoia
January 20, 2023
We sure miss ya buddy!! It was hard for Tony this past year...we have been many times to your grave..you are buried close to my son Brock...great neighbor..
Bruce Rensing
February 2, 2022
Bonnie you are all in our prayers.
Michelle D Weatherford
January 31, 2022
Dennis
Thank you for being the most Amazing Husband and Best Friend. Continue to watch over us as I know you will!! We will be back together someday. R.I.P. until we meet again! I Will Love You forever!!
Tony and Diana
January 29, 2022
We are so saddened to hear such terrible news of the passing of our wonderful neighbor...Dennis was a man of his word..we never felt scared knowing he was next door...he surly will be missed by many...especially his back yard friend and neighbor Tony...God Bless you all...Tony and Diana Savoia...
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10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Valhalla Gardens of Memory3412 Frank Scott Pkwy West, Belleville, IL 62223
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