Iona Bertels Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Iona Bertels in Alton, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 94, on April 24, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William F. Hillebrand and Pearl M. Hillebrand (Meyer); her husband Arnold; her siblings, Marvin Hillebrand (Dorothy), Darlene Hillebrand and Wilbur Hillebrand; and her son-in-law Lawrence Eastman.
She is survived by: her children, Cindy Spaits (Kim), Diane Eastman, Connie Corby, Kerry Bertels (Jill) and Glen Bertels (Dawn); and her grandchildren, Kelsey, Lindsey, Lucas, Beth, Carl, Lauren, Jordan, Eric, Kurt, Mark, Caleb and Ike. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 1st 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Emmaus Lutheran Church (5215 Loop Rd, Dorsey, IL 62021).
Memorials are suggested to Emmaus Lutheran Church. Keep Iona Bertels's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
