Beverly Athmer

Beverly Joan Athmer, nee Rogers, 85, of Belleville, IL, born Friday, December 22, 1939, in Belleville, IL, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 at Memorial Hospital West in Belleville, IL.

Beverly worked as a retail clerk for the Salvation Army.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Parents, Ralph and Sadie, nee Conklin, Rogers
• Daughter, Kristi Velasco
• Sisters:
  • Ethel (Elmer) Knerrer
  • Dorothy Hyde
  • Margaret Geller
  • Lois Rongey
• Brothers:
  • Buddy Rogers
  • Ralph Rogers

Surviving are her:

• Son, Kevin (Ninette) Athmer of Millstadt, IL
• Daughter, Kelly (Kristopher) Howell of Millstadt, IL
• Son-in-law, Scott Velasco
• Grandchildren:
  • Tara (Ben) Dippolito
  • Brad Athmer
  • Alyssa (Rodney) Montgomery
  • Joseph (Ashley) Howell
  • Adam (Kristin) Howell
  • Grey Howell
  • Karlie Howell
  • Nicholas Sansom
  • Brady Athmer
• Great grandchildren:
  • Peyton Athmer
  • Austin Athmer
  • Mason Howell
  • Amelia Howell
  • Weston Howell
  • Kolten Howell
  • Landon Howell
  • Vivian Howell
  • Elizabeth Howell
  • Wyatt Howell
  • Mackinzy Sansom
• Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Per the family’s request, no services will be held.

Obit Provided By:
Kurrus Funeral Home