Carolyn J. Totra, nee Rials, 74, of Cahokia, IL., born June 30, 1944 in East St., Louis, IL., passed away on Thursday November 8, 2018 in Geneva, IL.

Carolyn was retired from McDonald's Restaurant in Cahokia, IL. She was a member of Church of Jesus Christ Later Days Saints, Fairview Heights, IL.

She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Totra; her father, Harold Rials; a brother, Larry Tyler.

Surviving are her husband, Melvin Totra; three children, Tammy Goodues of House Springs, MO., Mark (Karen) Totra of East Carondelet, IL., Craig Totra of Cahokia, IL.; her mother, Mae Hotujec of St. Charles,, IL.; a brother, Jeff (Diane) White of Oak Park, IL.; a sister, JoAnn Garland of O'Fallon, MO.. She was a dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.

Visitation from 11 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. on Wednesday November 14, 2018 at Braun Family Funeral Home 265 Quarry Rd., Columbia, IL.

Funeral service 12:30 P.M. on Wednesday November 14, 2018 at the funeral home with Bishop Jim Reed officiating.

Memorial may be made to American Heart Association.

online condolences may be expressed at braunfh.com