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Jeanette Waltz Obituary
Dateline: Bethalto
Jeanette Waltz, 93, of Bethalto, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 7:15 pm, at the Villas of Hollybrook.
She was born on April 16, 1928, in Eldorado, IL, the daughter of Leslie and Annie (Hammersley) Downey. She married James "Jim" Waltz on July 13, 1946. He preceded her in death.
Jeanette graduated from Kitzmiller Beauty College and went on to own and operate Bethalto Beauty Haven with her sister, Vernita. She enjoyed her craft and her clients. After retiring as a hairdresser, she pursued her real estate license and sold real estate for Major Real Estate for several years.
Jeanette was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Bethalto and a former member of Berean Baptist of Bunker Hill. She was an avid bowler in her younger days. Throughout her life, she spent many hours crocheting beautiful afghans for loved ones. She and her husband delivered Meals on Wheels and were active in Bunker Hill Seniors Group. Most importantly she taught those around her the true meaning of love.
Survivors include her three children, Gwen (David) Smith of Edwardsville, Kevin (Mona) Waltz of Godfrey, and Kellye (Michael) Harkey of Bethalto; a sister, Genevieve Farris of Indianapolis, IN; twelve grandchildren, Ryan Waltz, Corey Waltz, Jacob Waltz, Aliska Hammon, Shawn Hammon, Lauren Smith, Kayce Waltz, Emma Moore, Turner Marquis, Drew Marquis, Michael Harkey, Joshua Harkey, and Kelley Sherwood; several great-grandchildren; and a large extended family.
Along with her parents and husband, Jim, she was preceded in death by a son, Ron Waltz and his wife, Nancy; two sisters, Vernita Lasseter and Vernell Smith; three brothers, Emil Downey, Edward Downey, and Carol Downey; and a granddaughter, Natalie Hammon.
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 11am until time of service at 1pm, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens.
Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Bethalto and/or The Alzheimer's Association.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeanette Waltz
John and Alicia Napoli
February 10, 2022
Alicia and I wish to express deepest sympathy to the Waltz family and especially to Gwen, Kevin and Kellye on the passing of Jeanette. She had shown nothing but kindness and love to me and Alicia when we were around her. She will be forever missed. We're sorry that we are unable to attend the visitation and funeral service for Jeanette.
Mary (Kàttelman) Van Hoose
February 9, 2022
My sincere condolences to you all at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Murfin
February 8, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Waltz families during this time. We know she meant the world to you all!
Kay Landers
February 8, 2022
Such a sweet lady. Always something nice to say to everyone when I worked at Villa Rose. I was blessed to have known her. Sympathy to your family.
Doris Ward
February 7, 2022
Jeanette was one of the best friends I ever had, my prayers are with you Kellye, Gwen and the rest of the family.
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Feb
10
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home - Bethalto727 E Bethalto Blvd, Bethalto, IL 62010
Feb
10
Service
1:00 p.m.
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home - Bethalto727 E Bethalto Blvd, Bethalto, IL 62010
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