Thekla M. Zimmermann's Obituary
Thekla M. (Matychowiak) Zimmermann, 94 yrs., of Belleville, IL, passed away at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, IL. She was born in Tamaroa, IL, the daughter of the late Edmund and Eva (Nikrant) Matychowiak. She was a member of St. Peter's Cathedral Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Perpetual Help Sodality. Thekla's passion in life was sewing, through the years she became an accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo. She was married to the late Edward J. Zimmermann. They were married on May 6, 1941, in Belleville, IL. He had passed away November 10, 2002.
VisitationThursday, January 26, 2012 9:00 am - 11:00 amSt. Peter's Cathedral Catholic ChurchBelleville, IL
Funeral MassThursday, January 26, 2012 11:00 amSt. Peter's Cathedral Catholic ChurchBelleville, ILVery Rev. John T. Myler, officiating
IntermentGreen Mount Catholic CemeteryBelleville, IL
Memorial ContributionsSt. Peter's Cathedral Catholic Church200 W. Harrison St., Belleville, IL 62220
SurvivorsSon, Charles E. (Mary) Zimmermann of Desoto, MODaughter, Barbara E. (Larry) Hubble of Belleville, ILSon, Steven F. (Christie) Zimmermann of Belleville, ILSon, Thomas M. (Dianne) Zimmermann of Belleville, IL13 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren Brother, Edmund Matychowiak Jr. of Belleville, ILBrother, James (MaryAnn) Matychowiak of Belleville, ILSister, Ida Eschman of Belleville, ILDaughter-In-Law, Carol Zimmermann of Belleville, ILOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death BySon, Robert J. ZimmermannBrothers, Stanley, and Leonard Matychowiak, and George Maty
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