Lowell B. Crouch (Jim)

Mr. Crouch served in the United States Army. He retired from Terminal Railroad, Madison, Ill. Lowell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed playing Volleyball and swimming. He was a proud supporter of the V.F.W.

Mr. Crouch was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell W. and Mary Louise Crouch, nee Oden; daughter, Carolyn R. Crouch; sisters, Brenda Houston and Carol Wittenauer.

Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Judy A. Crouch, nee Monroe; daughter, Shawn (Tom) Vratney; grandchildren, Thomas and Kayla Vratney; sister, Sheila (Roger) Germann; brother-in-law, Steve Huston; and many nieces and nephews.

Judy would like to extend her sincere appreciation to her loving sister Pam Hill for her support during this difficult time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lively Lungs Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Attn: Respiratory Care Services, 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville, Ill. 62226, 618-257-5561 or Heartland Hospice, 333 Salem Place, Suite 165, Fairview Heights, Ill. 62208, 618-632-0304.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, Ill. 62223.

Funeral Service: Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, March 7, 2011 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill., with Rev. Lamarian Gates officiating. Interment will follow services at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Ill.

Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.