Dateline: Alton

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Wuellner, 96, died at 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2020 at San Gabriel Memory Care in Godfrey. Born February 10, 1924 in Alton, she was the daughter of John William and Elizabeth (Geisler) Vonnahmen. Mrs. Wuellner graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Alton and was the head nurse on 3-west at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center for 20 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. On June 10, 1950 she married Robert C. Wuellner in Alton. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2002. Surviving is a daughter Mary E. "Mary Beth" Wuellner (James Turvey) of Alton, a son, Dr. John Wuellner (Dr. Kathie Wuellner) of Alton, three grandchildren, Colleen Stuckey (Jesse) of Denver, CO, Dr. J.C. Wuellner of Sacramento, CA, and Stephen Turvey of Centralia, IL, two great-grandchildren, August and Benjamin Stuckey, and a brother, John Calvin Vonnahmen, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Father Jeremy Paulin will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Alton. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or Hope Animal Rescues. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com