Jessica Christine Pautler, 39, of Belleville, IL, born October 10, 1984, in Decatur, IL, died Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, IL.
Jessica earned a BA from Truman State University and a Master of Fine Arts at Boston University. She pursued her passion in theater through creating costumes for theater productions. Her career field took her all over the country. Recently, she was part of the staff of the Belleville Public Library.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Alfred and Dorothy Gerdt, and Yvonne and John Pautler.
Surviving are her parents, Charles and Janice, nee Gerdt, Pautler; a sister, Liz Pautler; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Memorials may be made to the St. Louis Art Museum or to any breast cancer research foundation. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
