Eaton

Jesse A. Eaton, 68, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at home from pancreatic cancer. He was born on June 4, 1953, in Flora, the son of the late Clifford E. and Ola N. (Lents) Eaton. He was married to the late Jacqueline L. (Ferguson) of Bethalto from 1973 to 1978. Together they had one daughter, Andrea Brown (Eaton).

Jesse was a CMHS graduate, class of 1971. He was employed at Ecolab for 25 years as an account manager. He was a member of the American Legion in Bethalto and a parishioner of St. Michael's in Staunton. He loved people and never met a stranger. He enjoyed singing karaoke, listening to music and was a drummer in his early years. He was the life of any party or event. His furry companion Tilly was always at his side.

He is survived by his daughter and her spouse; Andrea and Justin Brown of Bethalto; four grandchildren, Jacqueline Zangori, Zaccheri Zangori, Jerra (Nick) Vogel, and William Brown; two great-grandchildren, Bennett and Harper Vogel. and lifelong friend, Bill Williams. He is also survived by three sisters, Sue Bruce of Bethalto, Mary Ellen Smith of Holiday Shores, and Shirley Dunnagan of Bunker Hill; two sisters-in-law, Jacqualin Eaton of Bethalto and Sandra Eaton of Dexter, Mich .; one brother-in-law, Bill Odom of Meadowbrook; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; three brothers, James "Jimmy", Donald "Donnie", and Gary Eaton; four sisters, Jean Engelmeyer, Joyce Bennett, Sandy Young and Barbara Odom; and five brothers-in-law, Harvey Engelmeyer, Loris Bennett, Joe Young, Dale Bruce and Danny Dunnegan.

Visitation was at Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Funeral mass will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Staunton at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15, with Father Larry Anschutz officiating. Burial will follow at Red Brush Cemetery in Louisville, Ill.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Staunton.

The family would like to deeply thank Father Larry Anschutz, The Byerly Family and Heartland Hospice for the loving care they gave to Jesse during his final days.

Condolences and guest book may be found at http://www.eliaskallal andschaaf.com.