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Martha Wilson

Wood River 04/04/2025

Martha Lee Wilson, 73, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025 at her home.

Born August 19, 1951 in Alton, she was the daughter of Raymond S. and Evelyn M. (Campbell) Krotz.

She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Wood River. On March 3, 1973 she married John J. Wilson Jr. in Alton. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2019.

Surviving is a daughter, Mary Ann Pinkard (Kile) of Godfrey, a son, Andrew Wilson (Amanda) of Roxana, one grandson, Evan Wilson, and four sisters, Carla Mackelden, Linda Bruns (Dennis), Paula Pruitt (John), and Julie Schmidt (Steve).

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, David Krotz and a sister, Donna Nelson.

A memorial Mass will be held at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.


Obit Provided By:
Gent Funeral Home



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