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JEAN METZ
SOUTH ROXANA — Jean Metz, 84, passed away at 3:42 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born on February 22, 1932, in Advance, Missouri, the daughter of the late Raleigh and Opal (McKee) Cox. She married Leto John Metz on August 4, 1950, in South Roxana, and he preceded her in death on June 4, 2006. Survivors include her children: Lee and Nancy of Bethalto, Lynn and Jim of Edwardsville, Terry and Vickey of Edwardsville, Marc and Theresa of Bethalto, a special daughter: Jane Biggerstaff of Sugar Hill, Georgia, nine grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one brother and sister-in-law: Mike and Phyllis Cox of Bunker Hill.
Jean and her husband owned and operated Wood River Landscaping for 42 years. She enjoyed crappie fishing with Leto.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Rebecca K. Metz.
In celebration of her life, visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded following visitation.
Memorials are suggested to Found A Hound Rescue, PO Box 392, Godfrey, Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Danny Johns
March 11, 2019
Miss Jean very much. I grew up with Leto and Jeans family as one of the rug rats that watched our dads play fast pitch softball and the moms watching us (to ensure we behaved) and the ballgames at the same time. Jean had the most beautiful smile and fantastic sense of humor.
Danny and Carol Johns
June Carpenter
March 23, 2016
Sorry for your loss. I will miss her greatly...she was a special lady and a dear friend to me. We shared many laughs and stories.
Jeanne Rizzoli
March 23, 2016
If you were not fortunate to have never known Jean and Leto Metz, then you missed a couple who were outstanding in
every way..fun loving, kind, generous and just plain wonderful. I was so lucky to have made their acquaintance and I, very much, share the family's sorrow. They will be missed.
Danny Johns
March 22, 2016
Lee, Lynn, Terry, Mark and family,
You all have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Your mom was a treasure and will be missed. Love you all, Danny and Carol Johns
March 19, 2016
Sorry for your lost the we're great people.
Jim & Chris Anderson
March 19, 2016
To all the family, you have our condolences. We have had many good times with your mother and father, the best of friends. Bob & Joy Kissack
JIm & Jeri Hampsey
March 19, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about your mother our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Wayne Simpson
March 18, 2016
So sorry for your loss! Condolences from the Wayne Simpson Family.
Marty Gordon
March 18, 2016
My condolences to the family. Jean and Leto did so much for us. She will be missed.
Carla Metz
March 18, 2016
The world has lost a great women . Thoughts and prayers to her family .
March 17, 2016
So sorry for your loss . My condolences to the family ,David Wense.
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