Thresalla A Britsch

Thresalla A. Britsch, 95, of Swansea, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with loved ones by her side at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, in Lebanon, IL.

She was born on March 2, 1931, to Henry and Minnie (nee Voss) Benhoff. On September 24, 1949, she married Elmer E. Britsch in O’Fallon, Illinois.

Thresalla, who was also known as Trish was a loving and outgoing woman who found joy in life's simple pleasures. In her younger years, she loved spending time fishing at Carlyle Lake. She was a social butterfly who never met a stranger or missed an opportunity to strike up a conversation or spend time with her many dear friends in the neighborhood.She especially looked forward to her Wednesday tradition of visiting the beauty salon, followed by a lovely lunch. In her free time, she enjoyed trying her luck at the slot machines. One of the highlights of her day was her cherished daily conversations with her significant other, Ed. Thresalla will be fondly remembered as a ray of sunshine, her love of good company, and the special memories she shared with those who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Elmer Britsch, long-time significant other, Edward Lancey, parents, Henry and Minnie Britsch; siblings, Mildred (Donald) Frankovich, Vincent Benhoff, Raymond Benhoff, Clarence (Delores) Benhoff,

, Wilfred (Ruth) Benhoff, Alfred (Mary Doris) Benhoff; four nieces and nephews.

Thresalla is survived by her chosen daughter and best friend Kathy Richter and her husband, Phil; nieces and nephews, Ronald (Kara) Frankovich, Donna (Larry) Reedy, Diane (Donald) Knutt, Connie (Charlie) Barnhart, David (Robin) Benhoff, Brenda Dressel.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, in O’Fallon, Illinois.

Visitation: Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, in Collinsville, IL.

Funeral Service: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12:00 PM at Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

Interment: Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Collinsville, IL.

Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.