Anita Louise Giese  of Granite City, IL entered God's Kingdom on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was born on December 23, 1939 in Carlisle County, KY to Jesse and Anna "Frances" (Polivick) Sims.

Anita married James Franklin Giese in Granite City, IL on April 13, 1963.

The loving wife, mother and grandmother worked as an RN at Alton Memorial Hospital for over 40 years.  She was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church in Granite City.  Anita enjoyed watching news and finance programs and was  zealous in her politics.  Involved in various gardening clubs, she delighted in all growing things.  A true matriarch, she found her greatest joy surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She is survived by husband, James; son, Bryan (Michelle) Giese of Edwardsville, IL; daughters:  Janel Giese of Salem, IL and Julie (David) Holland of Salem, IL; grandchildren:  Zachary, Taylor, Haley, Alec, Elana, Lexi, Marisa, Lindsay, Matthew and Morgan; great grandchildren:  Oakley, Kyren, Ruby and ardently awaiting, Bennett and her sister, JoAnn Reynolds of Livingston, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.  Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the great grandchildren.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com