Susie Alvarez

Susie Alvarez obituary

Susie Alvarez

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12

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory

3939 Lake Drive, Granite City, IL 62040

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12

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12:00 p.m.

Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory

3939 Lake Drive, Granite City, IL 62040

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Susie Alvarez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory - Granite City on Sep. 6, 2025.

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Susie Alvarez, 78, of Collinsville, IL died on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at her home.

She was born on December 11, 1946 in Granite City, IL to Damasio and Gertrude (nee: Ybarra) Vasques.

Susie married Juan Alvarez in Texas and he preceded her in death.

Susie was a loving housewife who enjoyed spending time with her family.

The loving sister is survived by 3 brothers: Jose Vasques, Jesse Vasques and Danny Vasques; 3 sisters: Lorraine Pinedo, Emma Vasques and Anita Saucedo and many extended family members.

Besides her husband and parents, Susie is preceded in death by 4 brothers: Steve Vasques, Ernie Vasques, Ray Vasques and Dave Vasquez and 4 sisters: Virginia Vasquez, Lucy Vasquez, Lupe Ayala and Adella Villagran.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Edwardsville, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com

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Upcoming Events

Sep

12

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory

3939 Lake Drive, Granite City, IL 62040

Send Flowers

Sep

12

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory

3939 Lake Drive, Granite City, IL 62040

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.