Josephine E. Heeszel

February 9, 1921 — April 7, 2014

JOSEPHINE E. HEESZEL, 93, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:00 am on Monday, April 7, 2014 at her home in Chester, IL. She was born to the late David and Elizabeth (nee: Glodo) Callahan on February 9, 1921 in Jacob, IL. She married Ervin Heeszel on April 28, 1939 in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death on August 14, 2006. Josephine was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, IL. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Survivors: 1 Son: Jerry (Marlys) Heeszel Springfield, MO 4 Daughters: Janice Wallis Seminole, FL Sue Mehrer Chester, IL Rhonda (Marc) Huckey Kansas City, MO Judith (Stephen) Anderson Fults, IL 7 Grandchildren: Christine (Darrel) Helmers Renee (Randy) Hartman Brandi Braun David (Melissa) Anderson David S. (Lindsey) Heeszel Michael Heeszel Hope (Dan) McKenzie 2 Step Grandchildren: Julie (Donnie) Renaud David (Jodi) Mehrer 9 Great Grandchildren 7 Step Great Grandchildren Nieces, Nephews and Friends Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband - Ervin Heeszel, 3 Sisters - Inez Holsapple, Mary Gannon and Wilma Callahan, 2 Brothers - Joseph Callahan and Bobby Callahan and 1 Grandson - Timothy J. Heeszel Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Friday, April 11, 2014 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Peter Ill Interment: Paradise Cemetery Steeleville, Illinois Visitation: Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday 7:30 am - 11:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: Hospice of Southern Illinois 305 South Illinois St. Belleville, IL 62220

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