Melva Lee Winnie, 75, of Granite City, IL died on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 23, 1950 in St. Louis, MO to Melvin Ellebracht and Patsy (nee:  Lindsey) Zurbriggen.

Melva married Donald Leroy Winnie, Jr in Granite City, IL on January 17, 1971.  He preceded her in death on October 19, 2011.

The loving mother and grandmother enjoyed gardening and yard sales.  Melva was a family orienated person who loved her family very much.  She also enjoyed card games and board games.  Melva enjoyed going on road trips with her husband.

Melva is survived by a daughter, Kathy (Shawn) Phillips of Granite City; a son, Donald (Bernadette) Winnie III of Arcadia, MO; 8 grandchildren:  Anthony, Ryan, Jordan, Brittany, Kiley, Jadelynn, Scott and Sophia; many great grandchildren and 2 sisters:  Donna and Ruth.

Besides her parents, Melva is preceded in death by a sister, Sharon.

The funeral procession to Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Louis, MO will leave promptly from the funeral home at 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026 for a 1:00 p.m. graveside service at the cemetery.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com