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FOSTERBURG
August 14, 2009 6:27 PM
Sue Bartels, 68, died at 9:07 am Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at St. Anthony's Health Center.
She was born on April 27, 1941, in Galatia, Ill., the daughter of Wilburn and hazel (Thompson) Forrester. Sue married Merle Bartels, on Aug. 28, 1964, in Alton. He survives.
She lived in the River Bend area for most of her life. She was an avid crafter and raised Christmas trees for more than 31 years. She was employed at the Illinois State Bank in the 1960's as a teller. She loved gardening and watching birds.
In addition to her husband, Sue is survived by one son, Brian Bartels and his wife, Judith Lynne, of Fosterburg; and one sister, Brenda Staggs and her husband, Robin, of Roxanna.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister; Pat Allen; and two brothers, Willie Forrester and Donald Forrester.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Elias Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, with Jerry Parks officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens, Bethalto.
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Cindy Kodros (Garvey)
Carolyn was one of those girls that just stood out in a crowd full of sweetness. I am sorry to hear about her death today and hope that her family will remember the great memories she shared with them.