Kerry Deffenbaugh

Kerry R. Deffenbaugh, 74, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, June 16, 1951, in Red Bud, IL, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by family at his residence in Belleville, IL.

Kerry worked as a IT Specialist for Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL and was a United States Army Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents: Homer and Phyllis, nee Theobald, Deffenbaugh

Surviving are his:

• Wife: Nancy D. nee, Rogers, Deffenbaugh of Belleville, IL
• Sons:
  • Paul (Sandy) Deffenbaugh of Belleville, IL
  • Michael Deffenbaugh of Taylorville, IL
• Daughter: Jennifer (Jose) Uriostegui of Belleville, IL
• Grandchildren:
  • Brooke Deffenbaugh
  • Carrie-ana Uriostegui
  • Sierra Deffenbaugh
  • Dylan Uriostegui
  • Anna Uriostegui
• Great-Grandchildren:
  • Jaysin King
  • Kai King
• Brothers:
  • Keith Deffenbaugh of Belleville, IL
  • Kenneth Deffenbaugh of Maeystown, IL
  • Kevin (Glenda) Deffenbaugh of Union, MO
  • Kent Deffenbaugh of Indianopolis, IN
• Dear Nieces and Nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Visitation: Visitation from 11:00 a.m .- 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.

Services: Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Cari Frus officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.