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Mary Svoboda

Bethalto |

Mary Lou Svoboda, 85, of Bethalto, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital, at 10:15 pm.

She was born in Zeigler, IL, on August 3, 1939, the daughter of James and Della (Clark) Haney. She married Carl F. Svoboda in Cottage Hills in 1981. He preceded her in death on March 8, 2009.

Mary Lou worked for Owens Illinois Glass Company for 24 years, before her retirement. She loved her family and her cat, Midnight. She was active and always on the go with her friend, Tom.

Survivors include her son, Brian (Kim) Harshbarger of Edwardsville; a sister, Kay Agard of Godfrey; a brother, Fred (Nancy) Haney of Godfrey; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, and husband, Carl, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Hardesty; two brothers, Bob Haney and Roy Haney; and a brother-in-law, Jim Cohea.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 9:30 am until time of service at 11 a.m., at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Pastor Terry McKinzie will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills in Glen Carbon, IL.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.


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