MILDRED HELEN AMSCHLER , 92 , of Chester, Illinois, was called home to Jesus at 5:10 pm, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Coulterville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Coulterville, Illinois. She rests from the afflictions of this life and enjoys the company of God, His saints and the angels. Mildred will accompany Jesus on the day of His return and the resurrection of the dead.
She was born on December 28, 1929 to Louise and Moses Kraft in Wittenburg, Missouri. Mildred was baptized on January 6, 1930. She was adopted on October 4, 1934 by Bertha and Henry Heinemann of Chester, Illinois. Mildred was confirmed on April 2, 1944 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester by Rev. H.C. Schreck.
Mildred married Marvin Amschler of Jacob, Illinois on September 17, 1949 at St. John Lutheran Church; he preceded her in death on April 23, 2011.
She was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church. Mildred had served as a Sunday School teacher and was a member of the P.T.L. for 21 years. She then became a member of the L.W.M.L. Mildred was a homemaker.
Survivors:
3 Daughters:
Brenda G. Davison Chester, IL
Linda J. (Ray) Kaaz Red Bud, IL
Joan M. (Craig) Campbell Shiloh, IL
Half Sister:
Irene Groeneman
5 Grandchildren:
Christy Otten, Michelle (Billy) Lueth, Stacy Mathis, Colin Campbell and Katelyn Campbell
3 Great Grandchildren:
Jazzie Meredith, Jordan Meredith and Emily Lueth
Preceded in Death by : Parents, Husband, 2 Grandsons – Patrick Robert Otten and John Michael Otten, 2 Sisters – Ruby Kraft and Dorothy Hines, 2 Brothers – Leonard Kraft and Richard Kraft, 1 Half Brother – Raymond Kraft and 1 Half Sister – Lillian Huber
Memorial Service :
11:00 am, Tuesday, January 25, 2022
St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois
Officiating:
Rev. Timothy Sims
In urn ment :
St. John Lutheran Cemetery
Chester, Illinois
Visitation:
Tuesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am
St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois
PLEASE NO FLOWERS – In lieu of flowers the family wishes for memorials to go to St. John Lutheran Church or St. John Lutheran School Tuition Assistance Fund.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
9:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
St. John Lutheran Church Chester
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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St. John Lutheran Church Chester
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