Nancy A. Deffenbaugh

Of all her accomplishments, Nancy’s greatest achievements were in the lives of her family and friends.

A consummate mother and homemaker, Nancy was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals and spending time with her family. She especially cherished the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren, reading them stories and watching them play. She also loved to take care of the flowers and lake at her home.

Nancy maintained a positive outlook on life, continuing through her three year battle with cancer.

Her generous heart filled her home with love, fun, family and friends.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond & Irene, nee Bartosik, Rist.

She is survived by her husband, Keith Deffenbaugh; daughters, Tracy Deffenbaugh, Amy (Matthew) Dube; grandchildren, Kyle Allen Papproth, Ella Rae Dube, Sadie Rowan Dube; brother, David Rist; sisters, Karen Rozycke, Debby (Michael) Taylor, Janis (Robert) Brutto; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members, and friends.

Memorials in Nancy’s memory may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 4pm to 8pm at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 9am at the funeral home, with Pastor Wilson Wickiser officiating.

Interment will be held in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St Louis, MO.

Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois