Marilou “Mary” Bletcher

Marilou “Mary” Bletcher, nee King, 81, of Collinsville, IL, born Tuesday, April 6, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at her residence in Collinsville, IL.

Mary worked as a secretary for Inman Heating & Cooling Company for over 40 years and was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville, IL.

Mary was someone who cared passionately about her family. She took pleasure in hosting every holiday event and welcomed everyone to come eat her home cooked meals. She also enjoyed the outdoors. She would often take long walks with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a big heart and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Father: Ira King
• Step-father: Ray Lane
• Mother: Agnes, nee McKinney, Lane
• Sisters
  • Laura L. Lane
  • Judith Labruyere
• Brothers
  • John R. Lane Jr.
  • Mike Gansert
  • Johnny Gansert
• Granddaughter: Mallory Barrs
• Former spouse: Robert Lee Bletcher

Surviving are her:

• Daughter: Kelley Johnson of Collinsville, IL
• Granddaughters
  • Meghan (Herman) Kirkland of Arnold, MO
  • Mary Barrs of Arnold, MO
• Grandsons
  • Pierce Barrs of Collinsville, IL
  • Jet Johnson of Collinsville, IL
• Great grandchildren
  • Ethan Jenkins
  • Penelope Jenkins
  • Quentin Kirkland
  • Juniper Kirkland
  • Ashton Kirkland

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 207 Vandalia, Collinsville, IL 62234.

Funeral: Private Graveside Service.