Christel Y. Berry

Bethalto: Christel Y. Berry, 59, passed away at 2:38am on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at her residence. She was born on June 19, 1959, in Alton, the daughter of the late Roland and Yvonne (Petersson) Sundberg. Survivors include four daughters and two sons in law: Jennifer and Joe Haselhorst of Bethalto, Lindsey Burton and Stephen De Bleyzer II of Bethalto, Samantha Basham of Cottage Hills, Doni Basham of Bethalto, eight grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Brayden, Kynleigh, Lilly, Grace, Blaze, Caelen, Alivia, four brothers and three sisters in law: Kenneth and Billie Sundberg of Godfrey, Glenn and Karen Sundberg of Independence, Missouri, Carey and Debbie Sundberg of The Colony, Texas, Sven “Junior” Sundberg, a sister and brother in law: Monica and Brent Qualls, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. Christel was formerly employed as a dental assistant for Dr. Merkle. She then worked in direct support at Residential Options and Beverly Farm. She attended River of Life Church in Alton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother: Tony. In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. In celebration of her life, memorial visitation will be from 10am until time of reflection at 12pm on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Private inurnment will be at a later date at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Godfrey. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.