Jeannette Kriege

Jeannette Weiland Schramm Kriege died of natural causes in Edwardsville, on Nov. 3, 2009, at the age of 95.
She was born Oct. 4, 1914, in Chicago, to Gustave and Elizabeth Weiland.
She and her brothers Gustave Weiland, Emil Weiland and William Weiland were educated in the Chicago public schools and Jeannette continued her education at the University of Chicago.
Jeannette and Milton Schramm were married in Chicago 1936 during the great depression years. Milton was a graduate mechanical engineer and worked for Shell Oil Company which ultimately brought them to Edwardsville in 1941. Two sons, Walter Schramm and George Schramm blessed their marriage. They attended Edwardsville schools with Walter graduating from University of Illinois and George attending University of Illinois. Walter and his wife Lorraine reside in Anaheim, Calif. Husband Milton died in 1948 and son George died in 1974.
Harold Kriege and Jeannette were married in Edwardsville in November 1949. Harold owned and operated the Kriege Hatchery in Edwardsville.
Harold's daughter Margaret (Margo) Kriege and Walter Schramm were the same age and helped introduce the couple to each other. Margo also graduated from University of Illinois and pursued a career in the US and Europe. Edward Kriege was born to the couple in 1951 and graduated from Edwardsville High School and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Edward and his wife Nancy reside in Highland Park. Husband Harold died in 1992 and daughter Margo died in 2001.
Surviving Jeannette are Walter's daughters Elizabeth, Sara and Jennifer. Margo Russell's children are Jeffrey, Alex and Adrienne. George had no children but leaves a wife Sandy Schramm. Edward has three step children Stephanie, Robert and Jana with his wife Nancy. The immediate family also includes nine great-grandchildren and one niece.
Immanuel United Methodist Church in Edwardsville has been Jeannette's home church for the last 60 years where she was past president of both the United Methodist Women and Church Women United.
Actively serving the community and church for the past 68 years has been a major part of Jeannette's life. As a young mother she served as Cub Scout Den Mother for twelve years. She is a charter member and past-president of the Edwardsville chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood where she was a member for 43 years. She is past-president of the Monday evening unit of University of Illinois Homemakers Extension. When the Senior Service Center was organized Jeannette served on the board and was the first treasurer. She also taught German language classes at the center.
A memorial service is scheduled for Monday November 9, 11 a.m., at the Immanuel United Methodist Church, 800 North Main Street, Edwardsville. The service will be conducted by Pastor Jackie Havis-Shear. All who would like to honor Jeannette are welcome. A lunch will be served following the service. Her internment will be at Montrose Cemetery, Chicago. Further information can be obtained by calling Jeannette's sons at 656-2350.
Jeannette requested that those who wish to further honor her life plant a tree in her memory.
Jeannette lived a life filled with love of family and friends and exemplified faith, service and love to everyone who knew her.