Lynn Rae, nee Glaus, Cox; 57, of Belleville, IL; born April 1, 1954 in East St. Louis, IL; passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Mrs. Cox was a nurse. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Belleville, IL and the Nurses Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Blanche, nee Cox, Glaus.
She is survived by her husband Vernon Cox whom she married on August 27, 1999 in Maryville, IL. Her children – Kathy (Jay) Helzer of Capac, MI; Laura (Dan) Sovar of Florissant, MO; Jeff Duncan of Belleville, IL; Thomas (Erin) Demick of O’Fallon, IL; Kelli Demick of Belleville, IL. 13 grandchildren. 1 brother – David (Linda Lively) of Freeburg, IL. 2 sisters – LaVonnae (Randy) Evans of Waterloo, IL; Cheryl (Gil) Pannier of Smithton, IL.
Memorials: Memorials may be made the Parish School of Religion Program at Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Friday, February 3, 2012 from 9:00 am to 9:30 am. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 10:00am with Father James Nall officiating.
Burial: Interment will be held at St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in New Athens, IL.
Sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. I hadn’t seen her since the Class of 72 reunion about 10 yrs. ago, but we had a great time talking about the past.
Posted by: Jeanne Jansen(Hacker) – Fairview Heights, IL – Friend Jan 31, 2012
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Lynn. Our prayers go out to her entire family. Will always remember her from grade school. She was always so funny and full of life….
Posted by: Kathy &Terry Swyear – New Athens, IL – Friend Feb 01, 2012
My memories of Lynn go back to first grade. She was a good friend and I shall treasure her memory always.
Posted by: Debbie Meinhardt – Alnuquerque, NM – Grade school friend St Agatha’s Feb 01, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Glaus family.
Posted by: Trudy Howard – Palm Bay, FL – Friend Feb 01, 2012
To the Family of Lynn Cox: I am so sorry for your loss, may you find the strength to get you through this difficult time. I have so many funny memories of her, she was always such a caring and good friend. She will truly be missed and to Vern I can remember how happy she was on your Wedding day and how pretty she looked. God bless all of you.
Posted by: Pam Owens – Smithton, IL – friend Feb 01, 2012
I remember when Lynn tied a rope around my brothers chest and hung him off of the 2nd story of our house, unfortunately he decended past the living room window where our Dad was watching TV. They were planning on going up to the Shell station to get a soda. Dad ran out the front door, my brother ran into the back door and then into bed. Dad made his way to my brother’s bedroom asked him if he had been outside and my brother said “no”. My dad pulled back the covers and the rope was still tied around his chest.
Posted by: LaVonn Evans (Glaus) – Waterloo, IL – Older sister Feb 01, 2012
I met Miss Lynn about 8 years ago thru my husband Vernon. In fact I lived with her for a short while and let me tell you she was so full of life she was such a wonderful person to talk to and to be around. The last couple of years we really didn’t see each other until mid September and that’s when we reconnected. We would stay up and talk about everything. She was such a blessing to be around. My kids thought the world of Lynn especially her sugar bear (DW) that is the name she gave my son when he was born and till this day he remembers. Me and my family will cherish every moment we had with Lynn and I will never forget her kindness, her smiles and her laughter. Thank You Miss Lynn for being in my life it sure was a blessing.
Love Always,
Christina, Vernon, Brendan, Dw and Sissy
Posted by: Christina and Vernon Cox – Belleville, IL – Step Daughter-n-Law Feb 01, 2012
What a great person Lynn was. She always made you laugh. What a personality. She was a very caring person and I have many fond memories from our younger days. Rest in peace Lynn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You have an angel watching over you all now.
Posted by: Jean & Larry Price – Freeburg, IL – Friend Feb 02, 2012
I said goodbye to you today Lynn, and you said goodbye too. I saw a rainbow in the sky that was around the sun. The first thing I thought was, that’s Lynn saying goodbye to us all! Thanks, I needed that! I will always have the fondest memories of you, and I love your Guts!!!!!! Missing you, Jenny
Posted by: Jenny Carroll – New Baden, IL – friend/nail tech. Feb 03, 2012
So sorry I was unable to attend, my sympathy and condolences to the entire family.
Posted by: Cindy Deutschmann – Shiloh, IL – Cousin Feb 04, 2012
Sissy! I miss calling you everyday, rubbing your pretty face and telling you how much I love you. Thanks for the song Sissy
Posted by: Cheryl Pannier – Smithton, IL – Youngest Sister Feb 11, 2012
Lynn I will cherish the memories I have and remember you with laughter always, because that was you. A jokster and a joy to be around. Rest well my friend and we will see each other again.
Your friend, Pam
Posted by: Pam Hammel – Waterloo, IL – Friend Feb 12, 2012