Fern Marie Simpson

FERN MARIE SIMPSON, 88 , of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 9:27 pm, Saturday, October 29, 2016 at her home in Evansville, Illinois.

She was born to the late Raymond and Esther (nee Reinhardt) Stone on April 16, 1928 in Evansville, Illinois.

Fern married Glenn U. Simpson on December 28, 1946 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois. He preceded her in death on November 13, 2004.

She was a tourism guide at Pierre Menard Home for 20 years and was involved with the Randolph Historical Society. She also loved to travel.

Fern was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary and the St. Boniface Quilting Ladies all in Evansville.

Survivors:
4 Sons: Glenn M. Simpson (Cathy Russell)     Evansville, IL
Kenneth L. Simpson (Debbie Hill)      Oklahoma City, OK
David A. Simpson                            St. Louis, MO
Joseph E. Simpson                           Lenzburg, IL
6 Grandchildren: Michael (Kacie), Jamie, William (Abby), Corey, Jessica (Zachary) and Erica (Edward)
7 Great Grandchildren:  Gaven, Jaxxon, Zoey, Zarria, Zeta, Edward and Emma
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by :  Parents, Husband – Glenn U. Simpson, 1 Grandson – Kenneth Simpson, 1 Daughter-in-law – Sara Roley Simpson, 3 Siblings – Raymond Stone, Dorothy Werkmann and William Stone

Funeral Mass : 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 2, 2016
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Evansville, Illinois

Officiating: Father Larry Lemay

Visitation: Tuesday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday – 8:00 am – 9:45 am
Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Evansville, Illinois

Interment: St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery
Evansville, Illinois

Memorials: St. Boniface Catholic Church