Kimberly Cruz

Kimberly Melton Cruz, 63, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, August 30, 1961, in Belleville, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at St. Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.

Kimberly worked as a Financial Analyst for Garda World. She enjoyed playing Bingo, road trips, Lottery tickets and crazy poker nights with her family.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Parents: Dolan and Kathleen, nee Seitz, Melton
• Brother: Michael Melton
• Great niece: Tamsin Estes

Surviving are her:

• Daughter: Amanda Cruz of Laurel, MS
• Brother: Jeffrey (Tina) Melton of Belleville, IL
• Sisters
  • Lisa (Kevin) Arnold of Belleville, IL
  • Angela Estes of Belleville, IL
• Grandchildren
  • Bradan Meek
  • Brody Meek
  • Henry Cruz
• Dear nieces, nephews
• Great niece
• Many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association or Donor’s choice.

Services: A Celebration of Life will be held on March 8, 2025, from 12 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the Swansea Improvement Center, 216 Service St, Swansea, IL 62226.