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  • Visitation

    Friday, May 9, 2025

    10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL

  • Service

    Friday, May 9, 2025

    12:00 PM

    Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Bruce W. Lorsbach, 72, of Alhambra, IL, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home.

    He was born February 25, 1953, to Albert and Corenne (nee Fisher) Lorsbach.

    Bruce retired from the Laborers’ Union Local 44. He enjoyed hunting small game, fishing, and collecting Native American artifacts. He had a great sense of humor and always knew how to make people laugh. Most of all, he loved his family deeply. He will be missed and remembered with love.

    He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Corenne Lorsbach; and his first wife Marian Hubbard.

    Bruce is survived by his brother, Monty Lorsbach; nephew, Scott Lorsbach; niece Jamie (David) Thornton; great niece, Lindsey Lorsbach; great nephew, Bryce Thornton; stepson, Jeremy Petrait, and former wife, Martie Petrait.

    Memorials may be made to the Meadow Heights Baptist Church of Collinsville, IL; or the Gary Sinise Foundation.

    Visitation: Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

    Service: Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:00 PM, at Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

    Interment: Hardin Cemetery, Hardin, IL.

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3 Condolences
 
  1. Karen Stengel / May 4, 2025 at 7:06 pm

    I had the privilege and honor of getting to know and help
    Bruce the past couple of years. He was a very dear, kind, loving and generous man. The last time I was at his house he said “Karen you should have gotten my gun and shot that groundhog for me!” He touched my heart and made an impact on me. Bruce I will miss you my friend! May you R.I.P. and fly high Bruce!!

  2. Dennis Lindsey / May 5, 2025 at 5:45 pm

    I was Bruce’s neighbor for 20 years. He was a great neighbor and friend. He looked out for me and my family. I considered him like family. We would make him plates of food and cookies around the holidays. He told me he liked it when I put up my Christmas lights every year. I originally done this for my kids and then the grandkids. Once I heard he got joy from them, it definitely left a place in my heart to think of him while doing them. He always ended our conversations by saying, “See ya later, my friend.” You will truly be missed, and I will see ya later my friend in the heavens.

  3. william l behrens / May 6, 2025 at 9:23 am

    Hello cousin Monty,

    Sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. Hope that with his passing you’re doing ok. Not easy to loose a brother as we have experienced in the past. Monty know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I might be 1800 miles way in New Hampshire, but know that the thoughts of home are always a constant in my day to day activities. Sista Sarah keeps me well informed of family and friends in the community.
    Monty be well as we hope Bruce will RIP and find his favorite hunting / fishing spot on the other side of the heavenly gates.

    My best cousin,

    Bill Behrens

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