Rosemary Roberts
Godfrey |
Rosemary Ann Roberts, age 82 died at 6:11 AM on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at her residence. She was born June 9, 1932 in Alton the daughter of the late Ervin and Teresa (Spurgeon) Pichee. Rosemary retired as a Production Coordinator at Owens Illinois Machine Shop in Godfrey and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton. She was a 1950 graduate of Marquette Catholic High School and an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. She had worked at the Coke plant, Frasers Flower Shop, and was active with the Republican Party for many years. Rosemary served as a precinct committeeman, secretary of Madison Co. Republican Party, Secretary of Godfrey Republican Party, and a former Madison County Republican Party Woman of the Year. She is survived by four daughters; Stacy Giddens (Jim) of Alton, Sheryl Goodpasture (Larry) of Brighton, Shannon Willhite (Bill) of Chesterfield, MO and Susan Robbins (Curt) of Alton, three sons; Steven Anthony Roberts of Brighton, Cole Roberts of Godfrey and Craig Roberts of Washington DC, 18 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, one brother William “Bill” Pichee (Vaneta “Jo”) of Phoenix, AZ and a sister in law; Jeannie Pichee of St. Petersburg, FL. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Jack Mitchell Roberts, a granddaughter; Jordan Willhite, a brother; Robert “Bob” Pichee and a sister; Jeanne Eubanks. Memorial visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday, December 5, 2014 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be given to the Madison County Republicans. Online guestbook and additional information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
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