Sharon Forrester

Sharon S. Forrester, 73, of Bethalto passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at 9:31 am at her home.

She was born on March 2, 1946, the daughter of  Walter and Helen (Gillespie) Stormer. At St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton, Sharon married Don E. Forrester on June 28, 1968.  He preceded her in death on September 30, 2001. 

Sharon earned her Master of Science in Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse for 52 years, 30 of those she worked at St. Joseph's and St. Anthony's Hospital before being employed at BJC Siteman East Cancer Center.  She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Bethalto. Sharon enjoyed boating, swimming, traveling, being active in all of the school activities at OLQP church, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. 

She is survived by two daughters, Jeannie Christofferson (Shawn) of Scottsdale, AZ and Julie Collman (Jody) of Bethalto; a son, John Forrester of Bethalto; six grandchildren, Chase, Corey, Lexi, Jackson, Thomas, and Emily; two brothers, Gene Stormer (Janet) of Springfield, IL and Bob Stormer (Sheri) of Dixon, MO; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2019, from 2:00 until 5:00 pm at the Elias Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday, November 11, 2019, at 10:00 am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Bethalto. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens. 

Memorials may be made to Our Lady Queen of Peace or the American Cancer Society. 

Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com

Obit Provided By:
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home