ELVIE A. BLOW, 95, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 4:20 pm, Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Red Bud Regional Care, Red Bud, Illinois. She was born to the late Benjamin and Bertha (nee Wagner) Hentis on August 21, 1918 in Red Bud, Illinois. She married Elmer Blow in 1937 in Red Bud, Illinois; he preceded her in death in 1980. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois. Survivors: 3 Children: Larry "Red" (Mary) Blow Red Bud, IL James Blow Red Bud, IL Shari (Eugene) Gruber Red Bud, IL 1 Sister: Nellie (Linus) Elder Red Bud, IL 15 Grandchildren 28 Great Grandchildren 5 Great-Great Grandchildren Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by Parents, Husband, 1 Daughter - Iva (James) Porter, 1 Grandson - Michael Blow, 5 Siblings - Geneva Haskenhoff, Harry Hentis, Ralph Hentis, Vernon Hentis, and Phyllis Fink Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Friday, June 20, 2014 St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Rev. William Graves Interment: St. Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery Red Bud, Illinois Visitation: Thursday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Friday - 9:00 am - 11:00 am St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois St. Jude Hospital Children's Research Hospital