Marcella Koprivica

Godfrey: Marcella Koprivica, 95, formerly of East Alton, passed away at 8:55am on Monday, October 28, 2019, at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. She was born on July 17, 1924, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late George and Lillian (Hale) Russell. She married Eugene Koprivica on July 18, 1942, in Kirkwood, Missouri, and he preceded her in death on May 31, 2014. Survivors include a daughter: Susan Sheeran (Raymond) of Verona, Wisconsin, two sons: Eugene Koprivica (Carol) of Wood River, George Koprivica (Lorene) of Godfrey, eight grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. A homemaker, Marcella enjoyed gardening and taking trips with her husband. In retirement, Marcella and her husband rehabbed homes. In celebration of her life, visitation will be from 9am until time of funeral services at 10am on Friday, November 1, 2019, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Pastor Dan Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Kirkwood, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.