Anna Krebs Obituary
SHERMAN - Anna C. Krebs, 94, of Sherman died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at Villa West Health Care Center.
She was born March 8, 1913, in Springfield, the daughter of James F. and Margaret A. Cody McGrath. She married Paul F. Krebs on Feb. 12, 1933; he preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1972. Also preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, William McGrath.
Mrs. Krebs, a lifelong resident of Springfield, worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. as an operator for 10 years and worked at St. John's Hospital as an operator, retiring after 17 years.
She was a member of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and past member of the Altar and Rosary Society at Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed playing cards.
Surviving are three daughters, Barbara Buoy of Champaign, Peggy (husband, David) Wilson of Springfield and Mary Kay (husband, Charles B.) Henderson of St. Louis; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at Staab Funeral Home. Prayers will be at 4 p.m. and Rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Monsignor John Ossola officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Epilepsy Foundation or American Cancer Society.
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Marianne Ausmus
October 21, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Julie Wilson
October 20, 2007
In Honor of my Grandmother,
Her homemade caramels would ensure the tooth fairy would soon be visiting. She made us hunt for our easter baskets even after we knew the truth about the bunny. She taught me to play canasta and royal rummy (never throw away the hearts).
While she may have rolled her eyes and worried about us, she never critiized. You knew she would always say a prayer for you. She felt blessed after the birth of each great-grandchild.
Since I was 6, she was the only grandparent my siblings and I had. She more than made up for the ones we had lost. We were lucky to have her for so long.
Mary L Pilgrim/Cooper
October 19, 2007
Peggy, I'm so sorry. I remember when I used to come over to your house when we were at SHA and have pizza. Your mother was always so nice to us. Please extend my sympathies to Barbara and Mary Kay.
Christine (Esela) Rogers
October 19, 2007
Family of Anna Krebs
My sincere condolences for the loss of you Mother. I knew Mrs. Krebs through my uncle (her cousin) Joe Fitzgerald and working at St. Johns Hospital. I remember her as a friendly person and always smiling. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Diana Skube
October 19, 2007
Peggy and Family,
I am so sorry to read your beloved Mom has passed away. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I knew it was your Mom even before I saw the name - Peggy, you look just like her!
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Diana & Ed Skube
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