Alma M. Toedter

Alma M. Toedter, 87, of Granville passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was born on April 15, 1938 in Renno, Italy to Eligio and Anna (Bellei) Pattarozzi.  She arrived in the United States at the age of 12 with her parents, so she could be raised in a free country.  She married Ronald Toedter on December 14, 1957.

Alma worked at the 1st National Bank in Peru as Head Teller.  She was the office manager for Toedter Oil Company that she started with her husband Ron.  She retired in 2000.

She enjoyed bowling in many leagues including Friday night league named in her honor Alma’s Angels.  She was inducted into the IV Hall of Fame and was bowler of the year.

She was  a life member of the Republican National Senatorial Committee and served as Putnam County Republican Central Committee Chairman for many years.

She enjoyed her many trips to Washington DC as well as helping many candidates with their elections.

Surviving her is daughter, Carla (David) Margis; son, Eric (Rhonda) Toedter; grandchildren, Matt (Lindsay) Margis, Tim (Brandi) Margis, Kaitlyn Toedter (Kelton Zeman); great-grandchildren, Alexis, Lilianna, Evelyn and Gabriella Margis; her beloved pet Tiny; caregivers, Jan Watychowicz, Kristie Hrovat and Tammi Mortimore.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Ron in 2022.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Putnam County Community Center, Standard or Horizon House.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, 208 S McCoy St. Granville, IL.

Additional visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Dysart Cofoid Funeral Chapel.

Service to follow at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.  Rev. Dave Kromphardt will officiate.  Burial will be in Granville Cemetery, Granville.

Pallbearers will be Matt Margis, Tim Margis, Kaitlyn Toedter, Alexis Margis, Steve Malo and Jan Watychowicz.  Honorary pallbearers will be Lilianna, Evelyn and Gabriella.

Online condolences may be sent to her family at www.dcfunerals.com

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