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Alice Walter
NEW BERLIN - Alice Walter, 74, of New Berlin, died at 10:37 a.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at Regency Nursing Home.
She was born on April 23, 1938, in Petersburg, the daughter of August and Lena Jurgens Theilen. She married Elliott Walter on December 28, 1957, in Pleasant Plains. He preceded her in death on September 4, 2006.
She was a graduate of Pleasant Plains High School. She held various secretarial positions including at Hermes Chevrolet, Farmer's Grain, U & L Grain, FS of New Berlin, and she retired from the State of Illinois Department of Public Aid. She enjoyed cooking lunches for all of the farm help, playing cards with friends and family, having big family Sunday dinners, and vacationing in the winter.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Kenneth, Wayne, and Paul Theilen.
She is survived by her son, Steve (wife, Linda) Walter of New Berlin; two grandchildren, Jerrod (wife, Lindsey) Walter and Jacob (wife, Natalie) Walter, both of New Berlin; five great-grandchildren, Gentry, Crue, Hayden, Tayla, and Sloan; siblings, Merle Theilen, Lois Selinger, Barbara Theilen, Linda (husband, Kenneth) Allen, Roger Theilen, Joyce (husband, Ken) Boehme, and Larry (Barbie) Theilen; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 18, 2013, at McCullough-Delaney & Butler Funeral Home, 714 E. Gibson St., New Berlin.
Funeral Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at McCullough-Delaney & Butler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Woodwreath Cemetery in New Berlin, with Rev. Dan Eggold officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Woodwreath Cemetery, c/o Warren-Boynton State Bank, 702 W. Illinois St., New Berlin, IL 62670.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice WALTER
John Ruby
February 19, 2013
Steve&family your Mother was a wonderful person and a true friend. I always enjoyed sitting and talking to her. She has went home with your Dad to a much better place. God Bless you all. My prayers are with you.
John
Joyce & Butch McKee
February 18, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 18, 2013
Even during this very sad time, we are reminiscing about Alice, Elliott, Steve and his family, and all of our wonderful memories of the Theilen family. Sincerely, Shirley Pritchett and Glenda Ruppel
Russel & Billie Miner
February 18, 2013
Steve and family,brothers and sisters.May God give you all strength to endure your loss of a very special lady.May your memories of her live in your hearts forever.
Julie Reynolds
February 18, 2013
My thoughts are with your family.
Dick & Joyce Eckley
February 18, 2013
Steve and family Our thoughts and prayers
are with you at this trying time
Joe and Staci Britz
February 17, 2013
Steve and family, thinking if you during this sad time, Alice was such a nice lady. May memories bring you comfort.
February 17, 2013
Steve and family,and Lois, Barb, Joyce, Linda, Merle, Larry, Roger. Sorry we will miss visitation Monday night, but want to express our deepest sympathies to all of you and let you know, you are in our thoughts and prayer.
Jan and Wayne Howard
Mary Jane (Thomson) Jackson
February 17, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
John Schramm
February 17, 2013
Dear Steve & Family, May you cherish the memories and may God be with you all during this difficult time. John Schramm Family
Tucson
J. Brent Hamilton
February 17, 2013
So sorry to hear of your lost Steve.
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