Edna Ricka Streufert, nee Zahn, age 98, wife of the late Albert Streufert, died July 14, 2007 in Grand Rapids, MI. She is survived by nine children, Judith Waldow of Glen Ellyn, IL, Anita (Richard) Meyers of Grand Rapids, MI, Rev. Daniel (Donna) Streufert of South Bend, IN, Magdalene (Arthur) Karsel of Algonquin, IL, Martha (Dr. Louis) Jander of Houston, TX, Cynthia (Rev. Lowell) Rossow of Joplin, MO, Rev. Stephen Streufert of Liberty, MO, Jonathan (Linda) Streufert of Catharpin, VA and Rachel (David) Nolen of Austin, TX; by 26 grandchildren; by 20 great-grandchildren; by three sisters-in-law, Lorena Zahn, Lydia Rueter and Selma Mayer; by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and by countless friends. Edna was preceded in death by her parents; all of her brothers and sisters; her husband, Albert; her son, Joel; a son-in-law, Carl Waldow; and a granddaughter, Miranda Meyers. Edna Zahn Streufert was born to Christian and Pauline Zahn in Ann Arbor, MI on May 9, 1909, the 7th of 10 children. She was baptized into Christ on May 30, 1909 at "eltern haus," (the house of her parents) in Ann Arbor, MI. Her entire life was a walk with and a testimony to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In 1935 she met Albert H.T. Streufert. They were married April 17, 1936. They lived in Aurora, IL, in various towns of Michigan, including Ann Arbor and McBain and in St. Louis, MO. Albert served as a public and Lutheran school teacher in several of these places. Edna was a faithful, loving wife and a devoted mother for their 10 children. She also worked as a part-time secretary for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod at the Lutheran Building in St. Louis during the 1960's and 70's. Following retirement to West Chicago, IL (where Albert died March 30, 1995) Edna lived respectively in Arlington Heights, IL and Joplin, MO, before moving at last to Grand Rapids, MI. For the last year and one-half, she had resided at Clark on Keller Lake, where she fell asleep in Christ on July 14, 2007. Visitations will be at St. John Lutheran Church, 125 E. Seminary St., Wheaton, IL, 60187, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007 and Wednesday, July 18, 2007 from 9 to 10 a.m. Worship Service will be at 10 a.m. at the church with committal at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Aurora, IL. Memorial gifts may be made to St. John Lutheran Church and/or LCMS Board for Mission Services. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant......Blessed are they who die in the Lord and their works do follow them.......Come ye blessed of my Father and inherit the Kingdom prepared for you." Mother, dear friend, we shall miss you but we will see you again at Jesus' side in heaven. Rest in His peace." Information and guest book at hultgrenfh.com or call Hultgren Funeral Home in Wheaton at 630-668-0027 for more information.
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Gene Peimann
July 19, 2007
Dear Cynthia,
My sincere sympathy to you and your entire family upon the death of your dear mother. I have many fond memories of your parents and family during our time at Bethlehem Lutheran School,and of course LHSC. Know that all of you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Gods blessings to all.
Sincerely,
Genie
Barbara Pine nee Bohler
July 17, 2007
Dear Rachel I saw obit in paper and wanted to say how sorry i was about your moms passing I went to school and church with you at st Jacobi it was a long time ago i know i hope you remember me my name is Barbara Pine nee Bohler i live at 5930 Southridge Drive Olive Branch Mississippi 38654 Again so sorry to hear about your mom Gods Blessings to all of you
Joan (Peimann) Dallavis
July 17, 2007
When someone you love becomes a memory - the memory becomes a treasure. May those treasured memories be the cause for you all to smile at the very thought of your mom. May Peace in prayer be your blessing. Memories of Bethlehem, LHSN & LHSC, St Louis Lutheran Children's Choir
The Hultgren Family and Staff
July 17, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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