Fern Epler

Fern Mae Epler, nee Ludwig, age 87, lifelong resident of Lemont, passed away, January 18, 2017. Cherished daughter of the late Archie (late Tula) Ludwig; loving wife of 64 years to Norman "Doc" Epler; dearest mother of Rhonda (Leon) Staggs; grandmother to NisaCheri Staggs and Desiree Evans; great-grandmother of Cheyenne, Hailey, Abryanna, Brenna and Nathan; dear sister of the late Marvin (Rita) Ludwig and the late Donna Rae (late Eugene) Chmielewski; and fond aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2 - 6 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Lying in state Monday, January 23, 2017, from 10:30 a.m. until time of time of funeral services at 11:30 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 500 Lemont St. Lemont. Interment Bethany Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church. Info: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com