Letha Imogene Lemke

LETHA “IMOGENE” LEMKE, 86, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:48 am, Monday, February 24, 2020 at Independence Care Center, Perryville, Missouri.

She was born to the late William A. and Floy O. (nee Kohl) Brake on November 25, 1933 in Hamilton County, Illinois.

Letha married Claude D. Lemke on January 13, 1957 in Morris Township, Illinois; he preceded her in death on December 26, 1998.

Letha was a homemaker.

She was a member of the First Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Chester. Letha enjoyed sewing, quilting and gardening.

Survivors:

1 Son:

Kevin (Paula) Lemke Hillboro, MO

1 Daughter:

Kathy Lemke Chester, IL

1 Sister:

Mary Miller McCleansboro, IL

3 Grandchildren:

Kinsley, Savannah and Lillian Lemke

Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Husband, 2 Brothers – Charles and Robert Brake, 3 Sisters – Ruby Lemke, Katherine Schnicker and Ruth Bowers and 3 Infant Siblings – Rosalie, George Russell Brake and Baby Boy Brake

Funeral Service :

10:00 am, Saturday, February 29, 2020

Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Phillip Keeton

Interment :

Oddfellows Cemetery

Dahlgren, Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday – 7:30 am – 10:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

First Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Chester, Illinois

Alzheimer’s Association