Marcella Koprivica
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Marcella Koprivica, 95, formerly of East Alton, passed away at 8:55 am on Monday, October 28, 2019, at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. She was born on July 17, 1924, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late George and Lillian (Hale) Russell. She married Eugene Koprivica on July 18, 1942, in Kirkwood, Missouri, and he preceded her in death on May 31, 2014. Survivors include a daughter: Susan Sheeran (Raymond) of Verona, Wisconsin, two sons: Eugene Koprivica (Carol) of Wood River, George Koprivica (Lorene) of Godfrey, eight grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren.
A homemaker, Marcella enjoyed gardening and taking trips with her husband. In retirement, Marcella and her husband rehabbed homes.
In celebration of her life, visitation will be from 9 am until the time of funeral services at 10 am on Friday, November 1, 2019, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Pastor Dan Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Kirkwood, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
An onlineguestbook is available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.
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