BERTHA MAY SPRENGEL, 85, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:44 pm, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois. May was born to the late Martin and Minnie (nee Weseloh) Oetjen on May 14, 1930 in Jacob, Illinois. May married Oscar William Sprengel on July 3, 1948 in Steeleville, Illinois; he preceded her in death on June 22, 2006. May was a homemaker. May was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois; where she also sang in the choir, was a member of the L.W.M.L and was the director of the funeral dinner. She was also a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary in Chester, Illinois. Survivors: 3 Sons: Robert (Kathy) Sprengel Chester, IL Roger (Donna) Sprengel Belleville, IL Richard (Lisa) Sprengel Fayetteville, TN 4 Grandchildren: Nathan (Charise) Sprengel Jonathan (Samantha) Sprengel Rachel (Jeff) Beavers Jason Sprengel 9 Great Grandchildren: Ryleigh, Savanna, Brynn, Madelynn, Alayna, Alara, Caleb, Kaden and Kale Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband, 2 Sisters - Clara Bierman & Lydia Bierman and 2 Brothers - Herman Oetjen and an infant brother - Edwin Oetjen Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Monday, June 29, 2015 St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Tim Landskroener Visitation: Sunday - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday - 7:30 am - 9:30 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Monday - 10:00 am - 11:00 am St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois Memorials: St. John Lutheran School St. John Lutheran Radio Fund
