Tina Marie Book

Tina Marie Book, age 63, of Albers, passed away on March 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Breese, Illinois, on November 8, 1962, she was the cherished daughter of Thomas (Tom) and Erlene (Fink) Strubhart. In 1986, Tina married Kenneth “Bender” Book at St. Bernard Catholic Church, and he survives her in Albers.

Tina spent 36 years as a dedicated contract specialist for the Department of Defense at Scott Air Force Base and remained an active member of St. Bernard Parish. She found her greatest joy in time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. A loving and nurturing wife, mother, and grandmother, she also cherished scrapbooking, crafting, and traveling.

She is lovingly remembered by her children, Ben Book and his wife Karen, John Book and his wife Jessa, and Abby Detmer and her husband Kyle; her grandchildren, Jordyn, Olivia, Kolton, Kade, Bryce, Sophie, Bodie, Wyler, and Westin; her siblings, Elise and Jeff Brasel, Etta and Mike Roemerman, and Todd and Kristen Strubhart; and her in-laws, Connie and Wayne Thuenemann, Kelly and Tony Baumgartner, and Chris and Molly Book, along with several nieces and nephews.

Tina was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas (Tom) and Erlene Strubhart, and her father- and mother-in-law, Benedict (Dick) and Mary (Snookie) Book.