Doris J. (Cox) Roth Byrnes

Doris J. (Cox) Roth Byrnes, 93, passed away at 1:30 am, Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Eunice Smith Home in Alton.  She was born on February 25, 1926 in Hardin, Illinois, the daughter of William Morgan Cox and Georgia M. (Bennett) Cox Weishsaar.  She was the step- daughter of Fritz Weishaar of Golden Eagle.  She graduated from Hardin High School, attended MacMurray College, Jacksonville, IL and worked as a secretary in legal, federal and state offices for 35 years.  She enjoyed antiques, playing cards, gardening, genealogy, music, painting, reading and visiting with family and friends.

Doris married Adam James Roth, of Michael, IL. on October 25, 1944.  He preceded her in death on November 11, 1957.  She married Paul R. Byrnes on August 29, 1964.  He preceded her in death on January 12, 2004.

She is survived by two sons and their spouses: James (Judy) Roth, of Godfrey, IL. and Joseph (Donna) Roth, of St. Peters, Mo; 2 grandchildren: Nicholas, (Tanya) Roth and Brian (Nichole) Roth; 5 great grandchildren; her step-mother Dottie Weishaar and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, step father, and husbands, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Morgan Cox, Jr.; two sisters, Georgia Marion (Cox) Carmody and Alice Carol Cox.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Friday, August 9, 2019 at St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardin, IL., with Father Don Roberts officiating.  Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded and a burial of ashes will be held at St. Norbert's Cemetery following the Mass.

Memorials may be directed to Alton Area Animal Aid Association (5A's), in Alton or a Charity of one's choice. An online condolence and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com