Marilyn Kay Hotto

Marilyn Kay Hotto, 77 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Louis, MO. She was born in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of the late Ralph and Velma, nee Kessel, Fritts. She was married to the late Harvey 'Buzz' Hotto. They were married November 28, 1959, in Millstadt, IL. Marilyn was active throughout her life. She attended Dupo High School and graduated with honors in May, 1956. She was PTA Treasurer, Girl Scout co-leader, family business accountant, member of the Rob Morris Chapter 98 - Order of the Eastern Star, Christ United Church of Christ, Dupo, IL, member of the Board of Trustees for Meadow Ridge Homeowner's Assoc. and Meadow Ridge West Condominium Assoc. She worked for 40 yrs. from typist to stenographer, to inside sales person, to legal secretary, and to administrative assistant before retiring on Jan. 1, 1998. Thereafter, she devoted her time and talents to supporting her family, friends, and neighbors wherever and however she could. She was able to appreciate God's wonders in the beauty of Hawaii, Alaska, and Ireland.Her hobbies included voracious reading, crocheting, counted cross stitch, NASCAR racing, baseball, card clubs, travel, the symphony and art museum, live theater, and cooking for her family and neighbors. After courses at SIU, she continued a journal originated by her grandfather, Luther Fritts, who operated the crane setting the sections on the south leg of the St. Louis Arch. The journal now encompasses 22 volumes. Visitation Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Christ United Church of Christ, 200 So. 3rd St. Dupo, IL Memorial Services Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 11:00 am, Christ United Church of Christ, 200 So. 3rd St. Dupo, IL Rev. Todd Mushaney, officiating Interment of Ashes Zion Bohnemeier Cemetery East Carondelet, IL Memorial Contribution Suggestions As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:Christ U.C. of C., 200 S. 3rd St. Dupo, IL 62239, or Bohnemeier - Zion Cemetery Maintenance Fund, or Shriner's Hospital for Children 4400 Clayton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105, or The Humane Society of Monroe County P.O. Box 164 Waterloo, IL 62298 Survivors Daughter, Jo Anne Hotto of Waterloo, IL Niece, Candace (Jeff) Hejna of Columbia, IL Nephew, Roger (Debbie) Fritts of Yorkville, IL Nephew, Wayne (Christine) Fritts of Plainfield, IL Great-Niece, Zoe Hejna Sister-In-Law, Janet Fritts of Naperville, IL Godchild, Laury Daniels (Doug) Higgins of Collinsville, IL Cousin, Christine Groves and her daughter, Gina of Springfield, IL Close Friends, the Daniels, Nadler, and Donald families Great-Nephews, Austin andTrevor Fritts Great-Nieces and Nephews, Samantha, Kevin, Lindsey, and Jacob Fritts Many friends and extended family in Alabama Other relatives and friends Also Preceded In Death By Brother, Robert R. Fritts

Marilyn Kay Hotto

September 2, 1938 - May 7, 2016