Edna Mae Poenitske's Obituary
Edna Mae Poenitske, 93 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on August 14, 2022, at Oak Hill Care Center, Waterloo, IL. She was born January 11, 1929, in Chester, IL, daughter of the late Elijah, and Nellie, nee Cuberly, Garris. She was married to the late Edgar Poenitske, who had passed away October 16, 1992. She later married Lester Stueve, who passed away in 2013.
Edna was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Columbia, IL, where she was involved with the Ladies League and the Altar Committee, and was a member of the Columbia Senior Center, where she was a dedicated worker. Many folks will remember her as an Operator/Owner of Poenitske Carpeting, Columbia, IL.
Surviving are her step-sons, Wayne (Elaine) Poenitske, Glen Carbon, IL, and Dennis (Carol) Poenitske, Ocala, FL, step-grandchildren, Dawn, Kim, Kathy, and Brian, step-greatgrandchildren, step-greatgreatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by brothers, Jim, Bob, and Eddie Garris; sisters, Evelyn Garris, Ann Kuehne, Helen Buck, and Thelma Garris.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Columbia, IL. Funeral services will follow the visitation at the church at 1:00 pm, with Pastor Stephen Krenz, officiating. Private interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 227 Good Haven, Columbia, IL 62236. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, is handling arrangements.
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