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Betty Altermott

Godfrey |

Betty Marie Altermott, 91, died at 2:25 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Rosewood Care in Alton surrounded by family.   She was born October 27, 1925 in Alton the daughter of the late Newton E. and Lilly Marie (Drulard) Baldridge.  She was owner of Betty’s Cakes and Decorating in Godfrey  for many years.  She also was cake decorator for some years at Duke Bakery and was a teacher at Alton High School for adult cake decorating.  She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey.  On March 30 1947 in Godfrey she married Joseph “Buck” Altermott and he preceded her in death on August 25, 1993.  Surviving are one daughter; Roxann Miller (Michael) of Godfrey and Larry E. Altermott (Carla) of Benld, IL, three grandchildren; Sarah Altermott RN, Dr. Jim Miller (Ali) and Jake Miller (Christie), six great grandchildren; Joseph Miller, Jayden Miller, Anzac Gallate,  Grace Gallate,  Tyler Ross and Michael Ross.  She was preceded in death by two sisters; Shirley Herring and Marcella Geabs.  Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton.  A mass of Christian burial will be on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.  at Saint Ambrose, Catholic Church in Godfrey with Father Steve Pohlman officiating.  Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Godfrey.  Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors Project.  Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.comPLEASE RUN OBIT AND PHOTO ON BETTY MARIE ALTERMOTT FOR THE


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