Selma Lou Jatho's Obituary
Selma Lou Jatho, 86 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on March 15, 2021 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO. She was born August 19, 1934, in Randolph County, IL. She was the daughter of the late William and Helen, nee Pyron, Barringer Varnum. She was married to Jake L. Jatho, Jr. They were married July 31, 1954, in Murphysboro, IL. He had passed away October 23, 2015.
Selma loved spending time with her family, playing cards, and watching college basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Surviving are two daughters, Deborah (Daniel) Winkle of Granite City, IL, and Nancy (Gary) Haglund of St. Charles, MO; son, Jake 'Jay' L. (Becky) Jatho III of Millstadt, IL; six grandchildren, Daniel (Laura) Winkle, Derick Winkle, Brad Haglund, Kim (Drew) Stahlheber, Justin (Kendra) Jatho, and Jordan (Wyndi) Jatho; great-grandchildren, Lydia Winkle, Ellorah and Braxton Stahlheber, along with other relatives and friends.
Interment will take place in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Life Community Church, 626 W. Bottom Ave., Columbia, IL, 62236. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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