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Ellen Brooks Obituary

ELLEN BROOKS

GODFREY - Ellen May Brooks, 80, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, at her residence.

Born in Alton on Jan. 20, 1934, she was the daughter of Leland B. and Nellie Lucille (Richardson) Campbell.

She had been in Support Services at Alton Mental Health and Rehabilitation and had worked for the Pancake Ranch as a pastry preparer.

She married, Glenn Vetter, Sr., later married, Arthur L. Branham and then Joseph Willard Brooks.

Surviving are five sons, Glenn, Jr. (Belinda) Vetter of Godfrey, Michael (Terry) Vetter of Bethalto, DeWayne (Denise) Vetter of East Alton, Dennis Vetter of Wood River, Joseph (Tammy) Vetter of Cottage Hills; two daughters, Zita (Mark) Sawyers and Nelinda Vetter all of Godfrey; step sons, James (Carol) Brooks of Cottage Hills, Arthur (Carol) Branham of New Jersey; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, William E. (Paulette) Campbell of Marion, Harry J. (Ruth Ann) Campbell of Ashley; and a sister, Nellie Marie (Ronnie) Gunter of Moscow Mills, Mo.

Preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Vetter II.

A memorial visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until time of service at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Rev. Charles West will officiate.

Private burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Beverly Farms Foundation.

Published by The Telegraph from Jul. 19 to Jul. 20, 2014.
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I know that she will be missed. Remember the good times. She will always be in your hearts.

Bill & Monica Birdsong

July 21, 2014

I love you so much Grandma, you will be the best guardian angel! RIP and paradise. You are in a much better place

Jessica Vetter

July 20, 2014

Rest in Paradise aunt Ellen, Love you and will miss you

Starla Price

July 20, 2014

RIP Gma Brooks. Love u and miss.u.

Jenna Dawson

July 19, 2014

Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. It's never easy to lose a parent no matter how old you are. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Ruthann Hellemeyer

July 19, 2014

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