Lela Jean Huls

Lela J. Huls, 92 of Flatville, died at 2:58 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, at Country Health Care, Gifford.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville with Rev. Scott Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Huls Cemetery, Gifford.

Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 10, at the church.  Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is handling arrangements.

Lela was born February 18, 1933, in rural Urbana the daughter of Eilert and Johanna Ihnen Buhs.  She married Melvin E. Huls May 4, 1952, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville.  He preceded her in death December 24, 2015.

She is survived by one son, Marlon (Betsy) Huls of Bloomington, one daughter, Deanne Hinrichsen of Normal; 6 grandchildren, Kelly Borri, Andrea Loger, Jamie Daily, Laura Curtis, Carly Franks, Ross Hinrichsen and 12 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son Leslie Huls, her sister, Norine Rademacher, an infant sister, Marlys Buhs and her son-in-law, Daniel Hinrichsen.

Lela farmed with her husband in the Flatville area.  She was a life-long member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville.  She enjoyed baking and teaching her grandkids to bake bread.  Her family loved her biscuits and sausage gravy, her taco salad and her home-made bread.  

The family would like to thank Country Health for caring for her the past three years, Carle 4NT for care during her recent stay and Carle Hospice during the last 24 hours of her life.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville or Country Health Care & Rehab.  Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfunerlservices.com.