Adlene Estelle (Berg) Kinnikin

Adlene Estelle Kinnikin, 95, left this world on September 28, 2022 with her only child by her side.  She was born on September 3, 1927, the daughter of the late Frank & Rosalie (Close) Berg.  She married Robert Kinnikin on January 20, 1951 in Carlinville, Illinois, & he preceded her in death on August 26, 1999.

She is survived by their son - Dennis "Skinny" (Dawn) Kinnikin of East Alton, IL;  2 grandsons - Randall of Alton, IL, & newlyweds Robert (Jessica) of Wood River, IL;  her older sister - Violet Rood of Edwardsville, IL;  & her very best friend - Doris Thomas of Staunton, IL.

At the age of 21, after graduating beauty college, she opened her own salon in Staunton.  After marrying, she set up shop in their home in Worden before moving it into a building in town.  She also regularly styled hair for Williamson Funeral Home.  When questioned about that clientele, she replied, "No one ever complains".  She was extremely creative and an excellent seamstress.  Her pieces were finished so finely that they could actually be worn inside out.  She was a deft quilter & left behind over 30 pieced quilts not including the ones she prepared for her inevitable great grandchildren.

A private celebration of her life will be held later.

Memorials in her name are suggested to the 5A's (no kill) Animal Shelter, 4530 N. Alby Road, Godfrey, IL  62035.

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