East Alton,

Jacqueline M. Lonny, 94, of East Alton, passed away at 7:03 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the home of her niece, Beth Ann Bendele in Shiloh.

Jackie was born July 1, 1928 in Wood River.  She was a daughter of the late Jasper and Elizabeth (Greco) Calcara.

On January 20, 1961 she and Hubert Louis Lonny, Jr. were married in Clayton, MO.  He passed away on December 7, 1992.

Jackie was the Secretary for the Alton School District Superintendent, retiring after over 20 years of service.

Survivors include two niece, Beth Ann and David Bendele of Shiloh, Katherine and Trevor Grijalva of Las Vegas, NV; one nephew, Steven Calcaro of Las Vegas, NV.

Besides her husband and parents, Jackie was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Calcara, Virginia Calcaria; one brother, Phillip Calcaro.

A graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2023 at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.

Gray Funeral Home in Wood River is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be given to the:     Alton Area Animal Aid Assn. 4530 N. Alby Godfrey, IL