LaDonna Wertz Bryce Obituary
The memory of LaDonna Wertz Bryce of Herrin, Illinois, who passed away on June 24, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of LaDonna Wertz Bryce to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sterling Poole and Eva Poole (Arnold); her former husband James R. Wertz; her siblings, Richard Poole, Robert Poole, Sterling Poole, Ronnie Poole, James Poole, Faye Buiten Haus, Janet Hubbard and Sharon Williams; and her grandson Jeffery Conner.
She is survived by: her husband Raymond Bryce; her children, James B. Wertz (Jill) of Orient, IL, Larrie Wertz (Sherry) of DuQuoin, IL and Billie Arview (Elva) of Herrin, IL; her grandchildren, Brittani Warner (Matt), Jennifer Mateycak (Tim), Tiffani Ihrig (Josh Boswell), Matthew Pflug (Kenzie), Madison Schafer (Austin), Evan Arview (Hannah), Emery Arview and Cori Arview; and her great grandchildren, Jaxon, Renny, Drasyn, Dexter, River, Freya, Remington, Lincoln, Winona, Gunner, Emilia and Elliston.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Pate Funeral Home (301 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to the Marion VFW Post 1301 or Heartland Christian Church in Marion, IL and will be accepted at the funeral home.
