ELSIE J. RICKENBERG, 76, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:41 pm, Friday, March 16, 2012 at her residence. Elsie was born to the late Howard William and Mary Josephine (nee Moll) Hecht on June 6, 1935 at Bremen, Illinois Elsie married Wilbert A. Rickenberg on December 15, 1956 at Nashville, Illinois; he preceded her in death on February 28, 2004. Elsie was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois and the Randolph County Farm Bureau. She was a farmer and loved all her farm animals. In her leisure time she enjoyed sitting on her porch swing with her family and friends. Survivors: 4 Children Nancy J. Rickenberg St. Mary, MO Barbara A. Wilson Percy, IL Robert G. (Lynn) Rickenberg Chester, IL Karen S. (Michael) Murdach Chester, IL 1 Sister Helen (Bernard) Korando Chester, IL 1 Brother Paul (Joyce) Hecht Chester, IL 8 Grandchildren Sherry Wilson, Nicholas Wilson, Brandon Wilson, Heather Wilson, Christina Rickenberg, Garrett Rickenberg, Reine Yamnitz and Zachery Murdach 4 Great Grandchildren Haley & Hayden Haslett, Elizabeth & Lyla Wilson Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband - Wilbert and 3 Brothers - Herbert, Clarence and Glen Hecht Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Peter Ill Visitation: Monday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday - 7:30 am - 10:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home Chester, Illinois Interment: Paradise Cemetery Steeleville, Illinois Memorials: St. John Radio Fund Chester, Illinois
