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Lucille Stevenson

Godfrey |

Lucille H. Stevenson, 91, died a 3:57 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Alton Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Born October 21, 1925 in Hoyleton, IL, she was the daughter of Henry and Amanda (Westerfeld) Niermann. Lucille married George “Steve” Stevenson of Salem, IL on September 19, 1948 and moved to Alton. Steve preceded her in death on August 30, 2009. Lucille was Secretary/Treasurer of Quality Buick GMC Cadillac, a life long member of Evangelical United Church of Christ in Godfrey, a member of the Godfrey Women’s Group, P.E.O. Chapter IL, a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, the Caravan, Service League, and other organizations. She enjoyed golfing, gardening, traveling, bridge and many activities at church. Surviving are two sons, Greg Stevenson and his wife Gerri of St. Louis, MO; David Stevenson and his wife Carol of Godfrey, four grandchildren; Jill Stevenson of St. Louis, MO, Natalie Merrill and her husband Cole of Cameron, MO, Chad Stevenson and his wife Megan of Godfrey, and Cody Stevenson and his wife Nicole of Godfrey, eight great grandchildren; Vivian, Macy, Lexi, Reid, Paige, Finnley, Oliver and Isla. Also surviving is a brother, Kent Niermann of Centralia, IL, and two sisters, Jean Harder of Wentzville, MO and Marilyn Little of Atlanta, GA. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy and Robert Niermann and a sister, Elsie Pries. Visitation will be from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Evangelical United Church of Christ, 1212 Homer Adams Parkway, Godfrey, IL 62035. Also a short visitation at 10:00 a.m. until funeral beginning at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2017 at Evangelical United Church of Christ. Reverend Jerry MeCaskey will officiate. Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to Evangelical United Church of Christ or Pride Inc. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com


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