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Virginia Ketterer Obituary

VIRGINIA KETTERER

ALTON - Virginia Christina (Jacobs) Ketterer, 86, was promoted to Glory at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at her residence. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, at the Salvation Army at 525 Alby St. in Alton. Online condolences and a guestbook may be found at www.staten-fine.com.

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Published by The Telegraph from Feb. 22 to Mar. 2, 2014.

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James Dorman

March 4, 2014

My prayers for God"s peace and eternal confort.I am deeply sorry she suffered so long,I feel in my heart she has been promoted to Glory and will, according to our faith, still care about and watch over you.

Jim and Dee Tooley

February 26, 2014

We are sorry that your dear Mom had to suffer so long before being able to claim her deed to her home in heaven, but earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Dorothy N. Schulz

February 24, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,dear Kathy. Sincerely, Dorothy N.Schulz,RN

February 24, 2014

Cathie and Brad thank you for letting Ms. Tina be part of my life. Jennifer Ready

February 23, 2014

Cathy, Brad and family so sorry for the loss of your mother may God be with you all during this difficult time. Tammy, Denny Clements

fran melton

February 23, 2014

Cathie & Brad So sorry for your loss.

Shelly Callahan-Rutledge

February 23, 2014

Cathie & Brad,
your mom is with God and all who went before her in His kingdom. Rest in peace aunt tina.

Charla Wikoff

February 23, 2014

Cathy & Family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I know she had been in declining health and I also know that she is at peace in our heaven's above. Prayers for you all, now in the days to come.

Judy Stock

February 23, 2014

It has been many years since I've seen Christina, but she was always a very nice person. She always had a smile for people. Please accept my sympathy.
RIP Christina I a sure you are setting near God.

Connie Dohrman

February 22, 2014

Cathy and Brad, your mother was the most generous woman I have ever known. I do not know how the Coatney's would have survived without her. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Denny Clements

February 22, 2014

Brad, I am so sorry for your loss of your Mother..Prayers sent to you and your Family !

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