Jeffrey S Powell

JEFFREY S. POWELL , 62, of Freeburg, Illinois, passed away at 4:44 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2025, at Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to Thomas and Gloria Marie (nee Valenzuela) Powell, Sr., on November 30, 1962, in Lynwood, California.

Jeff married Jane Prigge on December 9, 1983, at St. John Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois; she survives.

Jeff graduated with his bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in 1993 and had been working for LHC Group in Granite City, Illinois.

Jeff was a member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Freeburg, Illinois.

Jeff was a very talented artist who specialized in making turquoise jewelry. He often traveled out west, especially to Albuquerque, New Mexico. He loved spending time outdoors hunting, camping, and looking for morel mushrooms. He enjoyed cooking, especially Mexican dishes. He also enjoyed antique cars and restored his family's 1950 coupe.

Survivors:

Wife:

Jane Powell Freeburg, IL

Mother:

Gloria Powell Belleville, IL

6 Siblings:

Debra (John) Runge Fairview Heights, IL

Thomas (Kim) Powell, Jr. Belleville, IL

Suzzette Dodson Fairview Heights, IL

Jeanette “Crissy” (Christopher) Kulat Kennesaw, GA

David Powell (Marjorie Moore) Belleville, IL

Blaine (David) Wang Chicago, IL

Mother-in-law:

Joan Prigge Red Bud, IL

Siblings-in-law:

Kevin Tribout Gibsonton, FL

Jean (Ray) Niemeyer Baldwin, IL

Jay Prigge Red Bud, IL

Joy Prigge Belleville, IL

Joanna (Randy “Slim”) Ellner Prairie du Rocher, IL

His dogs: José and Cebolla

Many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: Father, 2 Sisters – Kathryn Morales and Rachel Powell-Tribout, and Father-in-law – C. John Prigge

It was Jeff’s wishes to be cremated. A Private Service will be held at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Freeburg, Illinois.