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1918
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2014
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Lottie Ostresh Obituary
Lottie Violet Ostresh, 96, of Granite City, Ill., born Jan. 14, 1918, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Sterns Nursing and Rehab Center, Granite City, Ill.
Mrs. Ostresh volunteered for the Granite City Senior Citizens Center for over 30 years, and was an election judge for Granite City Township. She loved gardening, sewing, reading and was an avid Bingo player. She was also a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ostresh, whom she married on Aug. 4, 1939, in East St. Louis, Ill.; a son and daughter-in-law, H. Richard and Jane Ostresh; and her parents, John and Lottie Wilcox.
Surviving are two daughters, Judy Modrusic of Madison, Ill. and Jan (Rick) Laskey of Maryville, Ill.; two sons, Thomas (Robin) Ostresh and Michael (Tina) Ostresh of Granite City, Ill.; nine grandchildren, Jason Ostresh, Heather Laskey Crim, Erin Ernst, Lindsay Pedgio, April Hart, Nicole Hughey, and Noah Ostresh; four great-grandchildren, Christian Hughey, Aidan Ostresh, Jude Sotani and Andrew Ernst.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014, and from 11 a.m. to Noon, Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Thomas Saksa Funeral Home, Granite City, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at Noon, Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at the funeral home, with Rev. Richard Smallie officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Granite City, Ill.
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Mary (Hubert)Harmon
August 28, 2025
My last aunt on my father's side passed in 2014 and I just found out on Google in 2025. So sad
Deb Tracy
December 17, 2014
So sorry to hear about Aunt Lottie. This summer I painted her face at a festival in Granite City. When she first passed by me I said she looked familiar to me so I asked her name. I had not seen her in a while. When she said Lottie I said "do you remember Pee Wee?" and she knew who I was right away. I was so glad to be able to visit with her and paint some pretty things on her face and hand.
DAVID HUBERT
December 17, 2014
Judy & Jan ...... so sorry to hear this about Aunt Lottie. I will always remember Sundays at her house and the wonderful meals she would prepare. She was nothing less than a Gourmet Queen. Love to all ...... David Hubert
Phillis Bierman
December 16, 2014
Mike and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. No one is ever ready for that. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. She had a very nice son.
Alexis Thebeau-Sanasarian
December 16, 2014
I am so very sorry to hear of Lottie's passing. She was a dear lady who was much loved by her children and grandchildren. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Ron and Glenda Hogue
December 16, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family of Lottie Ostresh. I know she was loved so much by her family and will be greatly missed. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. May God and the wonderful memories of your mother comfort you at this time.
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