Maureen M. Lesicko

Godfrey: Maureen M. Lesicko, 87, passed away at 4:25am on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on September 6, 1932, in Wood River, the daughter of the late Harry and Bridget (Martin) Meyer. She married Air Force Captain Michael J. Lesicko on May 3, 1958, in Wood River and he preceded her in death in June of 1965. Survivors include five children: Dan M. Lesicko of Glen Carbon, David J. Lesicko of Maryland Heights, Mary Beth (Keith) Mobley of Godfrey, Timothy J. (Teresa) Lesicko of Maryland Heights, and Maureen A. (Tim) Donaho of Collinsville. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren: Theresa (Tony) Mikoff, Gavin Lesicko, Matthew Lesicko, Jared (Bridget) Lesicko, Sean Lesicko, Alexandria Lesicko, Bridget Donaho, Michael Lesicko, Katherine Donaho, Andrew Lesicko, and Timothy Donaho III; step-grandaugthers Felicia (Justin) Voelkel, Katie Mobley, great grandchildren Nathan Heiens and Jaxon Lesicko, and many other beloved nieces and nephews. Maureen was an alumna of Marquette High School in Alton and a 1953 graduate of St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing. She also received her bachelor of science in nursing from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was a nursing arts instructor at St. Joseph’s and worked at several area hospitals. In 1981 she was elected to serve as Wood River Township Clerk where she continued to serve for more than seventeen years. Maureen was an advocate for the poor and served several years on the board of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters: Margaret Ann Martin and Patricia Walsh. Visitation will be from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9am on Monday, February 24, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton. Father Benjamin Unachukwu, OMV will officiate. Graveside services will be held at 12pm on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. Memorials are suggested to the St. Vincent DePaul Society or to the Alzheimer’s Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.