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Berneda Ragusa

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Berneda A. Ragusa, 88, of Elsah, formerly of South Roxana passed away, Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Alton Memorial Hospital.  She was born August 5, 1929 in Wood River.  She married Joseph Ragusa October 11, 1952 in Alton; he preceded her in death July 13, 1992.  She worked at Olin as a machinist until her retirement.

She is survived by two daughters, Paula Crane and Debbie Wilson both of Jerseyville; three grandchildren, Toni (Jim) Carlisle, John Ragusa and Shara-Ragusa McBride; seven great grandchildren, Brent (Jordan) Carlisle, Brandon Carlisle, Brittini Carlisle, Danica Carlisle, Dylan Carlisle, Haylee McBride and Macy Ragusa; five great great grandchildren and a daughter-in-law, Jean Ragusa.

She was preceded in death by her husband; father, Frances Cox; mother, Rosetta (Stovall) Simpson; two sons, Michael Ragusa and Gary Cox; two sisters, Hallie Williams and Aileen Jones; brother, Paul Cox.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services at noon, Monday, October 2, 2017 at Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights.  Burial will follow at Wanda Cemetery in South Roxana.  Online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com.


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