LENA SMITH, 94, of Bremen, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at her home in Bremen, Illinois. She was born to the late William and Hulda (nee: Ebers) Kingsten on January 5, 1919 in Steeleville, Illinois. She married Charles James Smith on April 5, 1942. He preceded her in death. She was a housewife, homemaker, gardener, quilter and a loving mother. She was a member of the first Presbyterian Church in Chester, IL, the Fiddle Hoppers Square Dance Club, the Farm Bureau Home Extension and currently a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bremen, IL. She was an avid quilter, had large flower gardens and enjoyed entertaining for her husband's implement business, the Presbyterian Church Sunday School, family events and close friends and relatives. Survivors: 2 Sons: Ralph Louis Smith Chester, IL Reuel William Smith Chester, IL 1 Daughter: Mary Ann (Robert) Heberlie Chester, IL 1 Step-Daughter: Alice May (Stan) Baird Sparta, IL 1 Sister-in-law: Mildred Kingsten Coulterville, IL 11 Grandchildren: Rick (Shauna) Smith Steeleville, IL Karen (Kent) Kohlbrecher Trenton, IL Cheryl (Allen) Smith Parrish, FL Matthew Heberlie Chester, IL Jason Heberlie Chester, IL Crystal (Larry) Shafer Jackson, MO Steven (Dee) Baird Sparta, IL Tammy (Robert) Gielow Steeleville, IL Patsy (Allen) McDonald Loganville, GA Deb (Ed) Cowan Chester, IL Lynnette Gall Sparta, IL Great Grandchildren, Great-Great Grandchildren, 1 Niece, 1 Nephew Friends: Jack & Jean Thomas Chester, IL Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband - Charles, 2 Brothers - Clarence Kingsten and Elmer Kingsten, 1 Sister-in-law - Wilma Kingsten and 1 Step-Son and Wife - Earl & Velma Smith. Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Friday, April 26, 2013 St. John Lutheran Church, Bremen, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Ed Reuter Visitation: Friday - 8:00 am - 11:00 am St. John Lutheran Church, Bremen, Illinois Interment: Paradise Cemetery Steeleville, Illinois Memorials: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bremen, IL or First Presbyterian Church of Chester, IL
