"Mike and family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."
In loving memory of
Wilma Alberta Herschler
November 23, 2014
Wilma Alberta Herschler, 96, of Bickford Assisted Living, formerly of 2833 Bluff Ridge Dr. and 1037 Gerard Ave, Quincy died on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 10:40 a.m. in Bickford Cottage.
She was born January 27, 1918 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of William George and Jessie Alberta Markland Zelle.
On March 31, 1939 she married Melvin L. Herschler in Hannibal, Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1995.
Mrs. Herschler graduated from Quincy High School in 1935 and then graduated from Liberty Beauty School, Peoria, Illinois. She was a life long member of the Lutheran Church of St. John, a member of the Ladies Aid Society and sang in the church choir.
Survivors include one son, Michael G. (Mary) Herschler, Quincy, Illinois; one daughter, Cynthia S. (Harry) Zarn of Richfield, Minnesota; four grandchildren Derek Zarn of Burnsville, Minnesota, Leah (Matt) Lunneborg of Eagan, Minnesota, Casey (Leah) Herschler of O'Fallon, Missouri, Cory Herschler of Belleville, Illinois; four great-grandchildren, Brandon, Kayla and Lauren Lunneborg of Eagan Minnesota, and Clara Finck, (one on the way in April) of O'Fallon, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Donald W. Zelle and Richard L. Zelle.
Service: 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in the Lutheran Church of St. John with Rev. Steve Hayden officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois.
Visitation: 9:00 - 11:00 am on Wednesay (November 26, 2014) in the Lutheran Church of St. John.
Memorials: Lutheran Church of St. John or Blessing Hospice
Website: www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"Herschler Family, We are so sorry for the loss of Wilma. She was a lovely woman & a true friend to our Bickford community. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to get to know the wonderful woman Wilma was. Blessing to each of you!"
"So sorry for your loss. Aunt Bill was a wonderful woman and I have so many great memories of us all being together. We had so much fun. Thinking of all who will miss her."
"Thinking of you at this time. Ray"
"Cindy, So sorry for the loss of your Mom. May God give you strength and peace!"
"I know my aunt is now singing with the angels in that heavenly choir. There is no doubt about that. Aunt :Bill" as we all called her is one of the most inspirational women I have ever known.So many great memories. She will be missed for sure, but never forgotten. Aunt Bill is my dad's baby sister. Love you Aunt Bill, until we meet again..."
"So sorry for your loss. Wilma was so enjoyable and reminded me of the way my own grandmother could be. She will be missed."