Sue Ann Werner
on 05/22/2023 at 4:47 pm
So sorry Sharon and family, he was truly a great guy and will be missed!
ReplyEdward T. Wilson, Jr.
Edward Thomas Wilson, Jr, 73, of New Athens, IL, born August 7, 1949, in Belleville, IL, passed away on Thursday May 18, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mr. Wilson was a United States Navy veteran. He had various jobs over the years including Peabody Coal Co. and Drury Hotels before retiring. Ed was a member of the New Athens Fire Company #1, a charter member of the New Athens Ambulance Service, UMWA Local 1820 and St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens. He enjoyed motorcycles, camping and spending time with his family.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents – Edward T. and Deloris (English) Wilson, Sr.
Surviving are his wife – the former Sharon Ann Wildt of New Athens, IL, two sons – Matt (Jennifer) Wilson of O’Fallon, IL and Ben (Erin) Wilson of New Athens, IL, five grandchildren – Kylie and Josie Wilson and Charles, Sydney and Trexie Wilson, one great grandchild – Penelope and three siblings – Melody Winkelman of New Athens, IL, Steve (Denise) Wilson of Red Bud, IL and Glory Weissert of Lenzburg, IL. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Du Bois Center (UCC Church Camp) or to CESNA – Church Emergency Services of New Athens.
Visitation: Friends and family will be gathering from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday June 24, 2023, at St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens, IL.
Memorial Service: Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday June 24, 2023, at St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens, IL with Rev. Dr. Robert Koch officiating. Burial will follow at Oakridge Cemetery in New Athens, IL
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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Diane Boschert on 05/22/2023 at 5:34 pm
My heart breaks for you and the family he was a good man, friend and classmate. Be proud many memories in your heart forever❤️with sympathy, Tom and Diane Boschert
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Dennis Winter on 05/22/2023 at 6:53 pm
Prayers for you and your family. Ed was a great guy and will be missing by many.
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Sharon Gaubatz on 05/22/2023 at 7:49 pm
Mark and I are so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to you & your family.
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Charlene Guzior on 05/23/2023 at 12:02 am
My deepest sympathy to Sharon, Melody, Ed’s family & friends. Ed was a great guy who will be missed. Keeping you all in my prayers during this difficult time.
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Jeanne Jansen on 05/22/2023 at 9:32 pm
My sympathy to Sharon and family. Ed was a great guy.
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Vic main on 05/23/2023 at 4:56 am
Condolences to Sharon and families. Prayers for you all
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Ruth Ann Hanft on 05/23/2023 at 7:46 am
Sharon & Family —Our hearts are broken—what a wonderful Classmate & Dear-Dear Friend. RIP, you are finally pain free, you were loved by many & we will miss you-till we meet again..: the Class of ‘68 misses you
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Diane Keil on 05/23/2023 at 8:55 am
Deepest sympathy to Sharon and family.
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Becky (Jones) Blomenkamp on 05/23/2023 at 9:26 am
Deepest sympathy to Sharon & Family.
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Kara Smith on 05/23/2023 at 12:17 pm
My deepest sympathy to you Sharon and your family ❤️
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Eugene ('Shorty') & Jeanette Napier on 05/23/2023 at 1:23 pm
Sharon and family–So sorry to learn of Ed’s passing. You have our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
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Jean Price on 05/23/2023 at 2:09 pm
So very sorry to hear of Ed’s passing.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon and your family.
De ding hugs !!-
Diane Boschert on 05/26/2023 at 7:32 am
Sympathy to the family. He was a good friend, classmate, husband, Dad, Grandpa. “A life well lived cannot be diminished by death. The beauty, guidance, and inspiration it gave us will shine as brightly as ever.” May his memories be in your heart❤️forever.🤗
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Allen and Debbie Cahoon on 05/24/2023 at 7:21 am
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family
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june benedick on 05/25/2023 at 4:59 pm
Sharon and family, thinking of you and holding you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
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Gary and Jean Beggs on 05/25/2023 at 6:20 pm
Sharon and family:
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We are so saddened by the loss of Eddie. Times like these bring up memories of our younger years. We hung out a lot, bar-b-ques, dinners, visiting and the guys riding motorcycles before jobs, kids and life got so busy.
Gary has been revisiting those memories when he and Eddie lived across the street from each other as kids. “That guy got me out of a lot of scraps!” We recently went thru their childhood photos. One could almost smell the “puppy dog” sweat all little boys have when they are out playing hard and having fun. There are photos of people in the neighborhood way younger than we are now.
Life is too short. We just don’t appreciate that until we lose another family member or another friend we love.
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Delores Berlinski on 05/26/2023 at 6:31 am
Thank you, Ed, for being a loving friend! I
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Florence Schulz on 05/26/2023 at 9:27 am
To my dear friend and coworker for many years—-Sharon our prayers are with you and your family. Ed was a great guy and will be missed by many. He endured many challenges in his lifetime; but many wonderful memories to remember also. Jim and Florence Schulz💕
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Mary W Parker on 06/02/2023 at 4:12 pm
My deepest sympathy to Eddie’s entire family. I didn’t know Eddie until the high school years, and even then, more or less from a distance – an observational viewpoint so to speak – but besides the classes we had together we also rode the same school bus every school day. I always considered Eddie to be a kind soul with a big heart. And of course he was that and much more. I pray for the family to find solace in the genuinely good memories, bright smiles, and laughter you shared, and to know our earthly world is a better place because of his journey among us.
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Karen Kabacinski on 06/02/2023 at 4:41 pm
Sharon,
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My deepest sympathies. Eddie was great guy. Rode on the same bus morning and night. He will be missed by many.
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Eric, Jan, Andrew Platto, Katlin, Alexis and Lillian Edwards and Paul and Pat Platto families on 06/24/2023 at 1:52 pm
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Sharon,
My deepest sympathies. Eddie was great guy. Rode on the same bus morning and night. He will be missed by many.
Karen
Sharon,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to Eddie’s entire family. I didn’t know Eddie until the high school years, and even then, more or less from a distance – an observational viewpoint so to speak – but besides the classes we had together we also rode the same school bus every school day. I always considered Eddie to be a kind soul with a big heart. And of course he was that and much more. I pray for the family to find solace in the genuinely good memories, bright smiles, and laughter you shared, and to know our earthly world is a better place because of his journey among us.
To my dear friend and coworker for many years—-Sharon our prayers are with you and your family. Ed was a great guy and will be missed by many. He endured many challenges in his lifetime; but many wonderful memories to remember also. Jim and Florence Schulz💕
Thank you, Ed, for being a loving friend! I
Sharon and family:
We are so saddened by the loss of Eddie. Times like these bring up memories of our younger years. We hung out a lot, bar-b-ques, dinners, visiting and the guys riding motorcycles before jobs, kids and life got so busy.
Gary has been revisiting those memories when he and Eddie lived across the street from each other as kids. “That guy got me out of a lot of scraps!” We recently went thru their childhood photos. One could almost smell the “puppy dog” sweat all little boys have when they are out playing hard and having fun. There are photos of people in the neighborhood way younger than we are now.
Life is too short. We just don’t appreciate that until we lose another family member or another friend we love.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We plan to see you at the wake.
Sharon and family, thinking of you and holding you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family
So very sorry to hear of Ed’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon and your family.
De ding hugs !!
Sympathy to the family. He was a good friend, classmate, husband, Dad, Grandpa. “A life well lived cannot be diminished by death. The beauty, guidance, and inspiration it gave us will shine as brightly as ever.” May his memories be in your heart❤️forever.🤗
Sharon and family–So sorry to learn of Ed’s passing. You have our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
‘Shorty’ & Jeanette Napier
My deepest sympathy to you Sharon and your family ❤️
Deepest sympathy to Sharon & Family.
Deepest sympathy to Sharon and family.
Sharon & Family —Our hearts are broken—what a wonderful Classmate & Dear-Dear Friend. RIP, you are finally pain free, you were loved by many & we will miss you-till we meet again..: the Class of ‘68 misses you
Condolences to Sharon and families. Prayers for you all
My sympathy to Sharon and family. Ed was a great guy.
Mark and I are so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to you & your family.
My deepest sympathy to Sharon, Melody, Ed’s family & friends. Ed was a great guy who will be missed. Keeping you all in my prayers during this difficult time.
Prayers for you and your family. Ed was a great guy and will be missing by many.
My heart breaks for you and the family he was a good man, friend and classmate. Be proud many memories in your heart forever❤️with sympathy, Tom and Diane Boschert
So sorry Sharon and family, he was truly a great guy and will be missed!