Eileen Ann Mehring
September 6, 1932 - October 20, 2021
Sparta- Eileen Ann Mehring, 89, of Baldwin, passed away at 12:25 AM, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Cedarhurst Care Center in Sparta. Eileen was born on September 6, 1932, in Baldwin to Arthur and Emma (Gegel) Mehring. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Baldwin. She was an active member who formerly played the piano at church. She cared for her community and was Village Treasurer of Baldwin for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed cutting her grass twice a week (whether it needed it or not) on her Snapper riding lawn mower. she also enjoyed shopping at Macys and Famous Barr, but most enjoyed babysitting her beloved great nieces and nephews. Survivors include her nephews and nieces- Fred Highberger of Roselle, IL, Barry (Betty) Rowold of St. Louis, MO, Jeff Rowold of Baldwin, and JoAnn (Dennis) Wegener of Baldwin; great nieces and nephews- Bethany (Rob Zdora) Highberger, Brianne (David) Kadolph, Scott Rowold, Christina (Joe) Haselhorst and Danielle and Drew Hamer; great great nephews and nieces- Ana and Hailey Kadolph, Logan and Callie Haselhorst and Elliana, Charles and Adeline Hamer. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister and brother-in-law- Ruth and Otto Rowold, Niece- Bonnie Highberger and great nephew Kyle Rowold. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 23, 2021, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Baldwin. Pastor Brian Nowak will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Baldwin. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until time of service, Saturday, October 23, 2021, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Baldwin. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Leesman Funeral Home in Red Bud. Memorial donations are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Baldwin and will be accepted at the church or funeral home. For more information, please visit www.leesmanfunealhome.com.
Sparta- Eileen Ann Mehring, 89, of Baldwin, passed away at 12:25 AM, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Cedarhurst Care Center in Sparta. Eileen was born on September 6, 1932, in Baldwin to Arthur and Emma (Gegel) Mehring. She was a longtime... View Obituary & Service Information