Alice A. Birmingham, age 73, of Swansea, died at 3:23 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at her residence. She was born November 1, 1941 in Belleville, the daughter of William L. and Pauline (Arnold) Schantz. She married William J. "Jim" Birmingham, Sr. in 1966. He survives. Also surviving are two children: William J. Birmingham, Jr. and Angie Birmingham, both of Swansea; and one brother, Ronald (Rosalie) Schantz of Belleville.
Mrs. Birmingham was a computer programmer and had a love for animals.
No services will be held. Memorial contributions in her memory may be given to the American Cancer Society or to the Granite City Association for the Protection of Animals, 5227 Canham Rd., Granite City, IL 62040.

Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free! Miss me a little - but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me - but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take, and each must go alone. It's all a part of the master's plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know and bury your sorrow in doing good deeds. Miss me - but let me go.

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