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B. Paulda

Alton 01/22/2022

B. JoAnn Paulda died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 1:20 PM, at OSF St Anthony's emergency room.

Born in Alton, Illinois, to Edward & Laura (Bailey) Kitzmiller. JoAnn will be dearly missed by her 5 children: Cara (Maurice/Marty) Armstead, John Paulda, Linda Spencer (Robert Johnson), Daniel (Amy) Paulda, and Tammy (Raymond) Schutte. 10 grandchildren: David Spencer Jr, Heather Hausman, Adam Paulda, Nick Paulda Shea Radcliff, Megan Paulda, Matthew Paulda, Kristi Schutte, Raymond Schutte Jr, & Cassandra Schutte 7 great-grandchildren + 1 bonus great-granddaughter and an uncle, aunt, nephews, nieces, cousins, and many cherished friends & fur companions.

Preceded in death by her parents & her 5 brothers: George, Edward Jr, Richard William (Bill), Gerald, & Franklin (Frank). 

She graduated from Alton High School in 1953. Attended Shurtleff College, Lewis & Clark Community College, & SWIC (Where She Earned Her CNA Certification).

"Jo" retired after 20 years as a home health care nurse's aide from St Anthony's Hospital in Alton, IL. 

She enjoyed reading & discussing the bible hope with others, playing cards, spending time with her family & friends (esp. luncheons), and watching her favorite TV programs. JoAnn was a faithful member of The Alton Metropolitan Congregation Of Jehovah's Witness. The family would like to extend a special thanks for the wonderful medical/personal care "Jo" received over the years from: Kevin Boyd, Andrew Kazden, Erik Daniels, Joe Hopper, Kyle Shepperson, John Felder, John Stirton, Tricia Clayton, and Help-at-Home Homemakers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to JW.ORG, a local animal shelter/ humane society, or St Jude Research Hospital. 

Celebration of life to be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 1 - 4 PM at the Alton Moose Lodge. Arrangements being handled by Marks Mortuary in Wood River, IL.


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Mark's Mortuary



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