IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Linda
Kueker
March 24, 1920 – July 27, 2016
Obituary
STEELEVILLE- Linda Kueker, 96, of Steeleville passed away at 12:20 AM, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at her home in Steeleville.
Linda was born on March 24, 1920, in Campbell Hill to Otto and Sophia (Joost) Wettig. Linda was confirmed on May 25, 1934 in German at Immanuel Lutheran Church West Point. She later became a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville. She married Ervin Kueker on June 15, 1941 in Walsh, and he preceded her in death on May 29, 1987. Linda worked at Lowenbaum dress factory in Sparta where she retired after 23 years. Later in life she helped at the church food pantry and helped with the Wednesday All STARS. She enjoyed reading the Bible and attending church services. She liked making crafts, quilts, shopping, and line dancing with many of her friends. She was a 4-H leader in Sparta for several years as well.
Linda is survived by 3 daughters; Shirley Elmore (Bob) of Waterloo, IL, Karlyn Eggemeyer (Norlan) of Walsh, and Betty Ballard of Summerfield, FL. 2 sisters; Stella McFadden of Sparta, and Emma Schoenbeck of Red Bud. 7 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters; Elda Linders, and Esther Wettig. 3 brothers; Bill Wettig, Henry Wettig, and Art Wettig.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, August 1, 2016 at Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville with Rev. S. Blake Duncan officiating. Burial will follow at Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 6-8 PM at the Wilson's Funeral Home in Steeleville, then on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the Church. Memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church or to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Linda was born on March 24, 1920, in Campbell Hill to Otto and Sophia (Joost) Wettig. Linda was confirmed on May 25, 1934 in German at Immanuel Lutheran Church West Point. She later became a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville. She married Ervin Kueker on June 15, 1941 in Walsh, and he preceded her in death on May 29, 1987. Linda worked at Lowenbaum dress factory in Sparta where she retired after 23 years. Later in life she helped at the church food pantry and helped with the Wednesday All STARS. She enjoyed reading the Bible and attending church services. She liked making crafts, quilts, shopping, and line dancing with many of her friends. She was a 4-H leader in Sparta for several years as well.
Linda is survived by 3 daughters; Shirley Elmore (Bob) of Waterloo, IL, Karlyn Eggemeyer (Norlan) of Walsh, and Betty Ballard of Summerfield, FL. 2 sisters; Stella McFadden of Sparta, and Emma Schoenbeck of Red Bud. 7 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters; Elda Linders, and Esther Wettig. 3 brothers; Bill Wettig, Henry Wettig, and Art Wettig.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, August 1, 2016 at Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville with Rev. S. Blake Duncan officiating. Burial will follow at Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 6-8 PM at the Wilson's Funeral Home in Steeleville, then on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the Church. Memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church or to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
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