Litteken, J. "Iceman"

Glennon J. “Iceman” Litteken, 49, of Albers, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Relais Bonne Eau in Edwardsville, IL. He was born July 16, 1964 in Breese, son of Leo H. and Pat C. (Book) Litteken and they survive in Albers. In addition to his parents he is survived by his special friend, Tammi Deiters of Trenton; a brother, Kurt Litteken of Albers and his fiancée Kim Townley and her son, Rylan; a sister, Coleen Shields and her husband Len of Albers; and aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Raymond and Alice (Usselmann) Book; and paternal grandparents, Joseph and Bertha (Poettker) Litteken. Mr. Litteken was a former employee of the Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant in St. Louis, MO and Kansas City, MO. He was a member of St. Bernard Parish in Albers and the UAW 325 in St. Louis, MO and 289 in Kansas City, MO. He enjoyed shooting pool, golf and sports. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at St. Bernard Catholic Church with Rev. Jack Joyce and Deacon Glenn Netemeyer officiating. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery in Albers. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2014 and from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Hempen Funeral Home in Albers. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Clinton County Relay For Life or St. Bernard Parish and will be received at the funeral home.