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From The Telegraph
BRIGHTON Shawn Michael Burch, 31, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003, at his home after an 11-year battle with cancer.
He was born May 25, 1971, in Jerseyville to John A. and Sandra K. (Wagenblast) Burch.
A 1990 graduate of Southwestern High School, he was known as the life of the party. He loved to party and be around friends, as well as tinker with cars and motorcycles. As a youngster, he participated in the Brighton Khoury League and played in several sports until entering high school.
He was a well-respected salesperson at Atlantis Pools in Alton and enjoyed his work and friendships he made until his illness prohibited him from his daily routine.
He is survived by his parents, of Brighton; a brother, Bret Burch of Brighton; two nephews, Joshua and Zachary Burch; grandparents, Anne Wagenblast of Jerseyville and Donald and Mary Burch of Medora; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Preceding him in death was his grandfather, Harold E. Wagenblast.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary recitation at the Crawford Funeral Home (Jacoby Chapel) in Jerseyville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Monday at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Father William Hembrow will officiate.
Burial will take place at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Jerseyville.
Memorials may be given to the BJC Hospice or to his family to help with medical expenses.
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Sandy Oertel (Dwiggins)
Shawn was someone you always ran into. I miss seeing him here, there and everywhere. He was always a good time. I don't think I ever saw him mad. He always had a smile on. His walk is something not to forget (on his tippy toes). Oh, and how handsome he looked at our senior prom with Mandy Poole. Him and Garry Korte nicknamed me Ka-Sondra and it always made me smile and still does. I have alot of great memories of Shawn and I really regret not taking the opportunity to say goodbye, I was afraid. He was a good friend with a great heart. I miss him dearly.R.I.P. Shawn.
Love....Ka-Sondra