Mildred L. Bievenue

MILDRED L. BIEVENUE, 83, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 am, Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her residence.

She was born to the late Albert and Aurella (nee Ruez) Ludwig on July 12, 1937 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.

Mildred married Robert Bievenue on September 16, 1961 at St. Josephs Church in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois; he preceded her in death on May 10, 1980.

She was a homemaker and a bus driver for Gibault High School and Senior Citizens. She also delivered meals for Senior Citizens and was a Senior Companion.

Mildred was a member of St. Mary Church of Divine Maternity in Ellis Grove and the American Legion Auxiliary in Prairie du Rocher. She enjoyed embroidery, quilting, word search puzzles and going dancing with the girls.

Survivors:

2 Sons:

Marvin Bievenue Ellis Grove, IL

Allen Bievenue Ellis Grove, IL

7 Siblings:

Doris Kroupa Affton, MO

Donald “Doc” Ludwig Prairie Du Rocher, IL

Audrey Bryant St. Louis, MO

Henry (Sharon) Ludwig Belleville, IL

Lola Klein Prairie Du Rocher, IL

Logan (Ina) Ludwig Bolling Brook, IL

Richmond (Marilyn) Ludwig Rockford, IL

1 Sister-in-law:

Dorothy Sylstra California

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Husband, 1 Brother – Shelby Ludwig, Brothers and Sisters-in-law and Nieces

Funeral Mass:

11:00 am, Monday, April 5, 2021

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Officiating:

Father Sebastian Ukoh

Interment :

St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery

Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

We are limited to 100 people in the church at a time. We ask that everyone wears a mask and please use social distancing guidelines.

Memorials :

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

American Institute for Cancer Research