Ann Hatten

Cottage Hills: Ann Hatten, 82, passed away at 5:45am on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1936, in Alton, the daughter of the late Riley and Pauline (Hendricks) Bruce. She married Herbert “Herb” Hatten on June 9, 1956, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son in law: Annette and Timothy Matifes of Alton, two sons and daughters in law: Bruce and Karen Hatten of Bethalto, Bennett and Trish Hatten Creve Couer, Missouri, six grandhchildren, three great grandchildren, two sisters: Audrey Barrows of Cottage Hills, Helen Barrows of Kansas City, Missouri, one brother: Ronnie Bruce of Roxana, a sister in law: Sue Bruce of Bethalto, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. A homemaker, Ann was a former member of the Hoedowner’s Square Dance Club and she enjoyed camping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Georgia and two brothers: Paul and Dale. In celebration of her life, visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Funeral services will be at 10:30am on Friday, September 13, 2019, at the funeral home. Pastor Dan Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.