Marilou "Mary" Bletcher
Marilou "Mary" Bletcher
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Mary worked as a secretary for Inman Heating & Cooling Company for over 40 years and was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville, IL.
Mary was someone who cared passionately about her family. She took pleasure in hosting every holiday event and welcomed everyone to come eat her home cooked meals. She also enjoyed the outdoors. She would often take long walks with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a big heart and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her:
Father: Ira King
Step-father: Ray Lane
Mother: Agnes, nee McKinney, Lane
Sisters
Laura L. Lane
Judith Labruyere
Brothers
John R. Lane Jr.
Mike Gansert
Johnny Gansert
Granddaughter: Mallory Barrs
Former spouse: Robert Lee Bletcher
Surviving are her:
Daughter: Kelley Johnson of Collinsville, IL
Granddaughters
Meghan (Herman) Kirkland of Arnold, MO
Mary Barrs of Arnold, MO
Grandsons
Pierce Barrs of Collinsville, IL
Jet Johnson of Collinsville, IL
Great grandchildren
Ethan Jenkins
Penelope Jenkins
Quentin Kirkland
Juniper Kirkland
Ashton Kirkland
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 207 Vandalia, Collinsville, IL 62234.
Funeral: Private Graveside Service.
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Mark Patrick Gansert
June 1, 2025
Marilou, I just learned today of your passing... This is your nephew Mark. The last time we spoke you were in hospice care at home. We said our goodbyes then. I told you that I would call your number to see if you were still alive. Today is June 1st 2025. You were more of a mother to me that my own mother ever was. I will always miss you. I will make it a point to visit your resting place. I love you.
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