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Thelma Fahrenholtz Obituary

Thelma Fahrenholtz Thelma Fahrenholtz, 86, of Highland, Illinois, formerly of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 3:41 pm September 1, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare in Alton, Illinois. She was born August 6, 1934 in Dallas County, Missouri to the late Joseph W. and Thelma Lorene (Graves) Walker. Thelma married Donald G. Fahrenholtz on May 21, 1955 in Granite City, Illinois. They were blessed with 30 years of marriage until he preceded her in death on July 2, 1985. Thelma is survived by her son, William "Bill" G. Fahrenholtz of Rolla, Missouri; daughters-in-law, Jill Fahrenholtz of Rolla, Missouri and Jenniffer Fahrenholtz of Highland, Illinois; brother, J. Donald Walker and wife, Patricia of Troy, Illinois; grandchildren, Haydan Fahrenholtz, Reid Fahrenholtz, Karl Fahrenholtz, and Eric Fahrenholtz; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Thelma was preceded in death by her son, Joseph R. Fahrenholtz; infant daughter, Carol Fahrenholtz; and siblings, John W. Walker, Mildred L. Townzen, Edith E. Townsend, and Charles K. Walker. Service: A memorial service will be held at later date. Memorials may be made in Thelma's honor to the American Cancer Society. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information. Hughey Funeral Home 618-242-3348

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Sep. 6, 2020.

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Betty Manuel

March 10, 2021

So sorry to hear about the passing of my sorority sister and long time friend Thelma. We called her T. V. in college. She was very witty and was so loved by all. She and Don often double dated with Darwin and me. Through the years as we exchanged Christmas greetings, she always shared the love of her family. Thought and prayers for her lovely family.❤

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