Agnes Oehler
Bethalto |
Dateline: Bethalto
Agnes Oehler, 93, went to be with the Lord at 2:45 am Sunday September 20, 2015 at home with her family by her side while under the care of BJC Hospice.
She was born on August 5, 1922 in Gillespie, the daughter of William & Elizabeth (Bartos) Pavlik.
Agnes married Vernon “Dixon” Oehler on January 3, 1941 in Granite City, IL and he preceded her in death in January 1985.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto, volunteered with Meals on Wheels and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. She especially loved her grandkids, great grandkids and great great grandkids.
Agnes is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy & Charles Bennett of East Alton, and Carol & Terry Deist of Alton; one son and daughter-in-law, James & Donna Oehler of Dorsey; seven grandchildren, Jason (Trish) Hanks, Lindsey Deist, Darren Deist, Alicia (Andrew) Dreith, Stacie (Jesse) Taylor, Brittany Oehler, and Tara Oehler; nine great grandchildren, Brianna, Brent, and Brandon Hanks, Carson and Camden Dreith, Harper and Cooper Schulte, Abby Deist-Alvord, and Carter Deist-Klos; one great-great grandchild, Phoenix Brady
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by eight siblings.
Visitation will be from 9 am until time of Funeral at 11 am Wednesday September 23, 2015 at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto with Pastor Mark Hofferber officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials may be made to: Zion Lutheran School
Online condolences and guest book can be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
