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Alvin Hethke Obituary
ROBERTS - Alvin Wayne Hethke, 84, of Roberts, died at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Country Health Care, Gifford.
Vsitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells St., Paxton, followed by a graveside service at Lyman Twp. Cemetery, Roberts, with Pastor Keith Reuther officiating.
Alvin was born Jan. 18, 1940, on a farm in rural Buckley, the son of Emil and Lilly Kietzman Hethke. He married Ann Johnson on Aug. 8, 1959, in Glidden, Iowa. She preceded him in death June 25, 2021.
He is survived by one daughter, Sharon (Mark) Richardson of Penfield; one granddaughter, Jessica (Jordy) Vela; two great-grandchildren, Emberlyn and Liam; brothers Bob (Barb) Hethke of Arkansas, Larry (Cel) Hethke of Gifford, Floyd (Jean) Hethke of Green Bay, Wis., Roger (Kathy) Hethke of Thawville; and a sister, Janice Schumacher of Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and three brothers, Everett, Arnie and Wes Hethke.
Alvin was a pipefitter for Hicks Company, Roberts, for 58 years and retired in May 2017. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Roberts. Al enjoyed traveling, camping and vacationing with his family. He loved going to work every day.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.
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Carma Kietzmann
September 22, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Alvin Hethke my cousin. My deepest condolences to family and friends. The family is in my prayers for comforting at their time of loss.
Tim and Linda Glazik
September 20, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
H P
September 19, 2024
Love you Uncle Alvin! You will be missed.
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Baier Family Funeral Services - Paxton406 E Pells Street, Paxton, IL 60957
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