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Frank Head

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Frank Hugh Head, 87, of East Alton and formerly of Edwardsville, passed at his home May 29, 2019 at 6:10 am.

The Edwardsville native son of the late Hugh Head and Jane Fleming Head was born May 20, 1932

Employed for 45 years at Richard’s Brick as a setter. New York Giant’s Baseball Farm Club pitcher.  Served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Member of the Edwardsville American Legion.

Survived by daughters Mary Kay (George) Gwinup of Peach Tree City Ga., Jayne Marie Presten of Kennesaw Ga., and Gayle (Larry Schmittling of East Alton.  Six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Preceded by a sister Edith Vieth.

Memorial Visitation 4-6 pm Saturday June 1, 2019 at Saksa Mateer Funeral Home Edwardsville, Illinois.  

Memorial Service at 6 PM at Saksa Mateer Funeral Home Edwardsville, Illinois.  

Memorial to family c/o funeral home.


Obit Provided By:
Saksa Mateer Funeral Home

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