TILDEN - Winnifred E. J. "Winnie" Schuetz, 74, of Tilden, was born June 5, 1934 at Rockford, IL, the daughter of Edward L. Rhoades and Eliza Anna (Tucker) Rhoades. She entered into peaceful rest at memorial Hospital in Belleville on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Winnifred (Known to everyone as Winnie) was raised in Rockford, IL having graduated from high school in 1952. Winnie was united I marriage with Lewis W.G. Schuetz on June 21, 1952 in Messiah Lutheran church in Rockford, IL by the Rev. Clyde P. Karricker. Lewis preceded her in death on May 23, 2001. Five children were born to them: Shirley (John) Landers of Highland; Melody (Robert) Schoeppel of Steeleville; Bruce Schuetz of Sparta; Peggy Guthrie of New Baden; and John (Melissa) Schuetz of Belleville. Winnie also leaves to mourn her special friend and companion, Jerry Davis of Tilden; along with 14 grandchildren, Tom (Lisa) Boor, Jr., Karen O'Brien, Katie Landers, Dennis (Melissa) Schnoeker, Jr., Derek (Erin) Schnoeker, Quentin Schuetz, Timothy (Katie) Schumer, Daniel (Kathy) Schumer, Daniel Miller, Scott Miller, Marc Wilson, Jason Wilson, Dylan Schuetz and Emily Schuetz. She also leaves 8 great grandchildren, Jennifer O'Brien, Megan O'Brien, Hailey Boor, Hannah Boor, Dylan Linders, Savannah Schnoeker, Charlie Schnoeker and Dylan Sherer and one great great grandchild: Tyler Keppner. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Florence Wieland of Ollivette, MO and a brother-in-law, Elmer Schuetz of rural Coultervillle and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her mother-in-law, Emelie Schuetz and a brother-in-law, Adolph Schuetz. Winnie helped her husband, Lewis on the farm for many years and worked outside the home as an office manager in a doctor's office, gathered data from farmers for Prairie Farmer Magazine, enjoyed a short career as an EMT, served as director of the senior center in St. Libory, IL and various other office positions. Winnie was a successful writer in later life, selling stories to magazines such as Good Old Days, Grit and Reminisce. Writing was her passion and she was generous in sharing information with others interested in becoming writers. All who knew Winnie knew she could never pass up a good yard sale. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will held on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Winkle Baptist Church, Coulterville, IL with Rev. Jeff Downard of the Winkle Baptist Church officiating. Donations may be made to the family at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville.