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Mildred Simmons

Bethalto |

Mildred Ida Simmons, 87, passed away 8:56 pm Friday September 12, 2014 at her home in Bethalto.

She was born April 16, 1927 in Omphgent Township in Madison County the daughter of Henry & Alma (Hillebrand) Zinschlag.

She married Herbert C. Simmons on August 15, 1953 and he preceded her in death on February 16, 1974.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Harvey & JoJo Zinschlag of Kokomo, IN; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela & Carl Hill of Harlingen, TX; two step-sons and step daughters-in-law, Phillip & Rhonda Simmons of Mt. Vernon, IL and Don & Sharon Simmons of Niceville. FL; a sister-in-law, Violet Zinschlag of  Prairietown; seven grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Wilder, and Gloria Mae Zinschlag; one brother, Walter W. Zinschlag, a step-son, Herbert “Gary” Simmons; and a special friend, Richard Blotevogel.

Visitation will be from 9:30 am until time of Funeral Services at 11:00 am Wednesday September 17, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto with Pastor Mark Hofferber officiating.

Burial will follow at Prairietown Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to: Zion Lutheran Church School Tuition Assistant Fund.

Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto is in charge of arrangements and online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com


Obit Provided By:
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home

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