Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Ioan Alms Obituary
She was born to the late Everett and Lucille (nee Newton) Bivens on October 27, 1934 in Fairfield, Illinois.
Ioan married Wilbert "Wib" Alms on August 21, 1982 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester; he preceded her in death on December 2, 2012.
She had worked as a timekeeper in the records office at Menard Correctional Center for 20 years.
Ioan was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. She enjoyed going to yard sales and spending time with her family. Christmas was Ioan's favorite holiday and she was known for her village that sat in the window of Stallman Hardware store every year. She was also known for her Christmas morning breakfast where she made baked eggs and her entire house was decorated in every room.
Survivors:
4 Children:
Don "Mac" (Therese) McKinney Perryville, MO
Timothy (Jules) McKinney Still Water, OK
Mark (Kimberly) McKinney Venice, FL
Tracy (David) Hunter Chester, IL
3 Siblings:
Jack (Kay) Bivens Sparta, IL
Linda (Don) Stallman Chester, IL
Robert (Martha) Bivens Elizabethtown, KY
14 Grandchildren:
Lauren, Leslie, Shaun, Greg, Clinton, Eric, Jaala, Matt, Devin, Matthew, Sara, Nathan, Luke and Caitlin Ioan
Several Great Grandchildren
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband, 3 Brothers – John, Jim and Bill Bivens and 1 Son- in-law – Tom Maue
Funeral Service:
11:00 am, Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois
Officiating:
Rev. Timothy Sims
Interment:
St. John Lutheran Cemetery
Chester, Illinois
Visitation:
Wednesday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois
Memorials:
Randolph County Humane Society
To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Ioan E. Alms, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
839 Lehmen Dr, Chester, IL 62233
People and places connected with Ioan
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Ioan Alms
Tell your own story about Ioan
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Make a Donation
in Ioan Alms's name
How to support Ioan's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ioan Alms's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more