Noreeda Lee Alewelt, 89, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 7, 1937, in Springfield the daughter of Howard Sterling and Edith (Greene) Monroe, Sr. She married James Edward “Jim” Alewelt on June 5, 1965, and he preceded her in death on July 24, 2014.
Noreeda is survived by her two children, Lori Lynn (Rick) Morris, and Lee James Alewelt both of Springfield; two grandchildren, Cody (Tiffany) Morris, and Derrick Morris both of Springfield. In addition to her children and grandchildren, she is also survived by one brother, Rick Monroe of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her husband James, she was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Connie Monroe; and one brother, Howard Sterling Monroe, Jr.
Noreeda worked at Illinois Bell as a toll call billing specialist for over thirty-nine years, retiring in 1994.
She and her husband Jim took part in the Route 66 Cruises. She enjoyed baking and tending to her flowers.
Visitation: 4pm – 7pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.
Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League.
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