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1935
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2016
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Marilyn Tettaton Obituary
Marilyn Marie Tettaton, nee Bragg, 80, of Caseyville, Ill., born Sept. 27, 1935, in Kennett, Mo., passed away Friday, June 10, 2016, in Belleville, Ill.
Marilyn was a dedicated home maker; she also worked in retail services for over 25 years. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Ill.
"Grand Ma" as she was affectionately known by many, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially camping and fishing with her children and grandchildren at Treasure Lake in Missouri. She was a woman of many talents and will be remembered for the quilts she made for her family and the wedding cakes many had the privilege to have.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie E Tettaton, whom she married on Aug. 21, 1954, and who passed away Feb. 4, 2015; parents, Hallie and Mattlean, nee Harrell, Bragg; son, Louie D. Tettaton; and sister, Katherine Glenk.
Surviving are her children, Richaleana (Chuck) Cohn of Caseyville, Ill., Brenda (John) Schaeffer of Collinsville, Ill., David (Marquita) Tettaton of Collinsville, Ill., Matt (Julie) Tettaton of Caseyville, Ill., and "son" Greg McCall of Maryville, Ill.; two brothers, Dale Harrell and David Harrell both of St. Louis, Mo.; her 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; she was a great Aunt Marilyn to many surviving nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Ill. Memories and expressions of condolences may be offered at www.herrfuneral.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill., and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Ill., with Rev. Kyle Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
HERR FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.
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Nanette Tettaton
June 12, 2016
The Tettaton family has lost a true matriarch. My Aunt Marilyn was a Godly woman who provided strength , support, and wisdom to me. She truly loved her family . I will miss her dearly but know we will meet again!
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