Janet Marjorie Stein (Marge), 84, of Belleville, IL, born in White Hall, IL, left for heaven on Saturday, May 18, 2019. She was a heart-felt Christian throughout her life. She was a mother of four, grandmother of twelve, and great-grandmother of twelve. She loved her family and talking with friends. Throughout her life she was involved in church leadership, youth, taught Sunday school, and many other church activities, scout leader and involved in many other community activities. She always enjoyed working in her flower garden and watching the birds from her porch.
Mother of Gregory Dale Stein (Margie), Leonard Matthew Stein, Janet Ann Bright (Wayne), and Kathleen Renee Wilson (Mike Hooper). Grandmother of Sarah Stein-Margulis, Christopher, Megan, Zachary, and Nicholas Stein; Monica Stein-Nilges, Jessica Stein-Gibson, Erica; Kristy Fenster-Avery, Amanda Lee, Rachel Wilson-Pryse, and David Wilson. Surviving are her brother, Robert Pence and sister Leonora Pence.
Preceding Marge in death was her husband, Leonard George Stein formerly of Du Quoin, IL, and parents Carl and Hazel Pence of White Hall, IL.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association or HOPE for HEROES.
Marge will be laid to rest at Valhalla Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 with a graveside funeral at 3:00 p.m. with a gathering following.
“...Don’t think we’re far apart, I’m right there in your heart.” Anonymous
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