Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Mary Ann Bertels, 88, of Dorsey, Ill., died at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Monday, May 22, 2023. She was born Jan. 16, 1935, in Carlinville, to George and Florence (Knetzer) Koster. She married Lorman Bertels, and he preceded her in death.

She was a clerk for Carlinville Farm Bureau and Dorsey Post Office.

She is survived by her son, David (Donna) Bertels of Dorsey; grandchildren, Kalie, Justin, Logan; siblings, John (Delores) Koster of Carlinville and Judy (Don) Pigg of Jacksonville. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral Mass was held on Friday, May 26, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Bethalto with Father Tom Liebler officiating. Burial was at Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill.

Memorials are suggested to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Bethalto, or Dorsey Fire Department. Condolences may be left online at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill was in charge of arrangements.