CAMPBELL HILL – M. Grace Ehlers, 89, of Campbell Hill, passed away at 10:45 am, Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at the Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehab in Pinckneyville, Illinois.

Grace was born in Cutler, Illinois, on July 14, 1930, the daughter of James R. and Julia Ann Thompson Craig.  She married Wilbert E. Ehlers on January 24, 1948 in Campbell Hill.  He preceded her in death on May 6, 2011.  She retired from Decca-MCA in Pinckneyville in 1996 and she was a Homemaker.  Grace was a member of the First Christian Church in Pinckneyville.

Grace is survived by two children, Gary (Earleen) Ehlers of Campbell Hill and Carolyn (Charles) Dinkins of Pinckneyville; 3 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 15 step great grandchildren; 6 step great great grandchildren; and 1 step great great great grandchild; and brothers and sisters-in-law.

Grace was also preceded in death by her Parents; son, Wilbert Dean; three brothers; five sisters; and two step grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Wilson's Funeral Home, Ava, with Brother Sam Eddy officiating.  Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Campbell Hill.  Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Ava, where friends may call from 5 pm until 8 pm Saturday and on Sunday from 7:30 am until 2:00 pm.  Memorials may be given to Donor's Choice.