Thelma Elizabeth Baumgartner
Mrs. Thelma Elizabeth Baumgartner, age 89, of Quincy, Illinois, died on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 7:04 AM in the Illinois Veterans Home.
Thelma was born on May 4, 1923 in the Bluff Hall area and was the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Echternkamp) Schafer. She married Edward L. Baumgartner on September 25, 1946 in St. Mary Catholic Church in Quincy. He preceded her in death on December 16, 1988.
Thelma was a very dedicated and active member of Blessed Sacrament Church. She also participated in the Quincy Cursillo movement. She was a member of the Home Extension. Thelma had worked at Quincy Notre Dame as a cook and worked in the kitchen at Baron�s Restaurant. Thelma loved to cook for her family, enjoyed camping, and was always there to help others when needed. Thelma always enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren.
The family would like to express special thanks to the entire staff of the Illinois Veterans Home for taking special care of our mother for the last three years.
Thelma is survived by:
TWO SONS: Frank E. Baumgartner and his wife Diane and John A. Baumgartner and his wife Marie all of Plainville, IL;
SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN: Cory M. Baumgartner and his wife Whitney; Craig R. Baumgartner and his girlfriend Jennifer; Kyle E. Baumgartner; Timothy A. Baumgartner and his wife Susan; Tracy M. Genenbacher and her husband Marvin; Carrie Rice and her husband Steve; Carmen B. Baumgartner;
NINE GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Jackson, David, Isaac, Elijah, Agnes, Iris, Ella, Ana, & Abram.
SISTER: Bernice Doyle
SISTER-IN-LAW: Florence �Bootie� Hoener
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
In addition to her husband, Thelma was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Andrew and Chester Schafer, a sister Marjorie Arp along with her husband Bill and three additional brothers-in-law: Frank Hoener, Vernon Ogle and Ivy Doyle.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 1:30 in Blessed Sacrament Church by Msgr. Michael Kuse. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon from 3:00 until 6:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Parish Prayer service at 6:00. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home Activities Fund, the Shriner�s Children�s Hospital or to the Tim Baumgartner Kidney Fund.
John & Frank, I am sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. While I did not know her, I know that she raised loving and caring children. What she taught and how she lived shows through the way you two have lived and are living your lives. I am sorry for your loss.
Craig and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. It’s not easy losing those we love. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sorry to hear about your Mom.
Dear John, Frank, Berniece and families:
We were saddened to learn of the passing of your dear mother and sister. We always enjoyed every time we got to see and visit with her. She was always so friendly, caring and sincere in what she did. Dick remembers days past at Bluff Hall School with Thelma, Berniece, Junior and Marjorie (in his class) May God’s Blessings, the great memories and her endearing example be a comfort to you in the days ahead.
Dick & Fern Heitholt