Irma C. Bierman, 90, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:05 am on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, Missouri. She was born to Louis and Lina (nee: Gerberding) Clasen on August 23, 1922 in Randolph County, IL. She married Clifton R. Bierman on May 11, 1946 in Paducah, KY. He survives. Irma was a housewife. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, IL Survivors: Husband: Clifton Bierman Chester, IL 5 Children: Jerry (Robin) Bierman Chester, IL Larry Bierman Robinsonville, MS Susie (Ron) Frassato Highland, IL Gary (Barb) Bierman Chester, IL Sherri (Scott) Schneier Chester, IL 16 Grandchildren 10 Great Grandchildren Special Friend & Neighbor: Don Colvis Preceded in death by: Parents, First Husband - James M. Howie, 1 Son - James L. Howie, 2 Grandsons - Matthew James Clifton Bierman and Stephen Lee Bierman, 2 Brothers - Arthur Clasen and Adolph Clasen, 2 Sisters - Minnie Schroeder & Lora Thurau Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, January 5, 2013 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Peter Ill Interment: Paradise Cemetery Steeleville, Illinois Visitation: Friday, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, 7:30 am - 10:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: Siteman Cancer Center or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital