Claudine Hemmer
Edwardsville | Save
Claudine (nee: Barber) Hemmer, 77, of Edwardsville, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at her residence.
She was born on May 19, 1942, in St. Charles, AR, the daughter of Claude and Ernestine (Smiley) Barber. She married Donald Hemmer on May 2, 1959, in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on August 29, 2016, after 57 years of marriage.
Claudine worked as an electrical assembler for Boeing and Emerson. She was a member of the Machinist Union. She was an avid reader, loved to take road trips with her sisters, loved to play BINGO and any games of chance.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Jack (Nicole) Pennell of Harrisburg, SD, Kathern Loyd of Granite City, and Brian (Leisa) Hemmer of Edwardsville; grandchildren, Jacob Loyd, Joshua (Corie) Hemmer, Stephen Loyd, Justin (Beth) Hemmer, and Taylor Pennell; great-grandchildren, Stella, Adelyn, Josie and Ashton; and a sister, Virginia Huff of Wentzville, MO. She was a loving aunt, cousin, sister-in-law, and friend to many.
Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert (Bob) Barber and Virgil Barber; two sisters, Rita Howard and Betty Abdo.
Visitation will be from 4 pm until time of service at 6:30 pm, on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Chaplain Beverly Lee will officiate.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
