Alma Onita Lee's Obituary
Alma Onita Lee, age 82, of Belleville, IL, formerly of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 9:50 a.m. in Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Alma was born on February 9, 1933 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to Louis and Emily (Mayer) Schwarz. On September 14, 1955, she married Ervin J. Lee in Joliet, IL and he preceded her in death on May 18, 2014. Together they celebrated over 58 wonderful years of marriage. Survivors include one brother, Bill (Shirley) Schwarz of Pinckneyville, IL; three sisters, Leona Hagene of Belleville, IL, Norma Niemeyer of Pinckneyville, IL, and Velma (Bud) Jones of Pinckneyville, IL; one sister-in-law, Pauline Finley of Pinckneyville, IL and numerous nieces and nephews. Alma also leaves behind her beloved cat, Missy, whom she has loved and cared for, for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ervin Lee, brother, Ervin Schwarz, and three brothers-in-law, Raymond Hagene, Wilbur Lee and Herbert Lee. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Alan W. Janneke officiating. Interment will be in Lost Prairie Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Lost Prairie Cemetery or the American Stroke Association.
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