Ona Mae Witthoft, 83, of Glen Carbon, IL formerly of Troy, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Eden Village Care Center.

She was born on August 17, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of the late Okla “Jack” Arthur Gilbreath and Ona Agatha Douglas Gilbreath.

Ona was a graduate of Triad High School and attended Belleville Area Community College. Throughout her career, she worked as a kitchen designer for RP Lumber, RSI, and Edwardsville Lumber Company.

A lifelong friend and devoted community member, Ona cherished the special bond she shared with her Girl Scout troop, whose members remained close friends throughout the years. She was an avid reader, a talented baker who delighted family and friends with homemade treats, and was affectionately known as the best salad maker ever.

During her stay at Eden Village Care Center, Ona found comfort in the visits from Father Patrick Gibbons of St. Cecilia Catholic Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Gary John Wiesemeyer, and her sister, Lynn Olivia Belt.

She is survived by her son, Christopher John (Kendra Jan Henrikson) Wiesemeyer; her daughters, Bonnie Lynn (James Patrick) Dugger and Rachel (Robert Joseph) Wiesemeyer Miklos; nine grandchildren, Jeremiah, Adam, Caitlin, Jordin, Elliot, Henrik, Lauren, Addyson, and Brendan; eleven great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Sophia, Amelia, Henry, Charles, William, Charlotte, August, Nora, Layla, and Landen; her brother, John Arthur Gilbreath; her sisters, Donna Kay Sartoris and Mary Jack Sweeney; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Ona’s wishes, she will be cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held this fall.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Eden Village Foundation and will be received at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.