Evelyn L. Hecht

EVELYN L. HECHT, 91, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:14 pm, Friday, October 15, 2021 at Independence Care Center, Perryville, Missouri.

She was born to the late George W. and Edna B. (nee Kleinik) Elam on January 8, 1930 in Mulberry Grove, Illinois.

Evelyn married Clarence W. Hecht on June 11, 1955 at Peace Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on September 3, 2007.

She had worked as a Registered Nurse at the hospital in Chester for over 40 years where she was the head of the Obstetrics department and taught prenatal classes for several years.

Evelyn was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Chester where she was active in several committees. She was also a 4H leader.

Survivors:

2 Children:

Kenneth (Karen) Hecht Chester, IL

Janet (David) Bargman Chester, IL

2 Siblings:

Anna (Russell) Keeling Lowry City, MO

Ronnie (Millie) Elam Vandalia, IL

1 Sister-in-law:

Neva Elam Vandalia, IL

1 Brother-in-law:

Paul (Joyce) Hecht Chester, IL

4 Grandchildren:

Sarah (Tony) Schenk Evansville, IL

Justin (Stephanie) Hecht Steeleville, IL

Jared Bargman (Fiancee Stephanie Brown) Chester, IL

Devon (Joshua) McMillan Osteen, FL

9 Great Grandchildren:

Camden Davis, Jack Schenk, Kaden & Adelyn Hecht, Bailie Bargman and Emilee, Logan, Maverick and Haven McMillan

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Husband, 2 Brothers – George “Junior” Elam and Donnie (Delores) Elam, 1 Infant Sister – Doris Elam, 1 Niece – Sherry Elam, 1 Nephew – Brent Elam, In-laws – Howard W. and Mary (Moll) Hecht, 2 Brothers-in-law – Herbert (Wilma) Hecht and Glen (Judy) Hecht and 2 Sisters-in-law – Helen (Bernard) Korando and Elsie (Wilbert) Rickenberg

Funeral Service :

11:00 am, Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Peace Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Minister Deb Rathert

Interment :

St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Tuesday – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Wednesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Peace Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

Peace Lutheran Church