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Hilda Britz Obituary
Hilda Eileen Britz
WENTWORTH, MO-Hilda Eileen Britz of Wentworth, Missouri, peacefully entered into eternity on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 with her family at her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She began her earthly journey on August 14, 1940 in Waverly, Illinois born to the union of the late Walter and Ina (Delay) Rynders. Hilda was seventy-two years of age.
Hilda had an infectious personality that made everyone she came into contact with love her. She was a very hard worker who enjoyed the sparkle of a clean house and crystal clear windows. She loved spending time with her family and friends and always had the coffee pot on and ready. One of her greatest joys was traveling to the area casinos with her family and friends. She also had a deep love for her little dog, Precious.
Hilda spent her life being a wonderful mother but also found time to run Leisure Lakes in Chatham, Illinois for many years. She later opened Nickorbobs Craft Mall in Sarcoxie, Missouri until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Pamala Freer; two sisters, Alice White and Georgia Mann; and three brothers, Robert, Frank and Walt Rynders.
Hilda is survived by two sons, Nicholas Britz of Springfield, Illinois and Robert Britz, Jr., of Divernon, Illinois; two daughters, Theresa Wangen and husband, Russell, of Pawnee, Illinois and Denise Connelly and husband, Timothy, of Rochester, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Terry, Dustin, Robert, Raina, Rebecca, Tyler, Jesse and Amanda; ten great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth Brown of Girard, Illinois and Raymond Brown of Chatham, Illinois; two sisters, Patty Wease-Hohimer of Palmyra, Illinois and Jean Waters of Jacksonville, Illinois; her companion and best friend, Bobby Osborn of Wentworth, Missouri; his children, Cindy Pennington of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, Bobbi Ann White of Granby, Missouri, Connie Williams of Sarcoxie, Missouri and Roger Osborn of Wentworth, Missouri; the father of her five children, Robert W. Britz, Sr. several grandchildren and great-grandchildren on the Osborn side; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be from 5 till 7 p.m. Monday, September 3, 2012 at the Pawnee Christian Church. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church with Rev. Kevin Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in Horse Creek Cemetery, Pawnee.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Bramley Funeral Home, Divernon, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hilda Britz
steve thompson
September 9, 2012
nick, bobby, denise and theresa, i still talk of the year i lived in your mom.s basement, she was a great and fun lady, my thoughts are with you all.
Georgeanne Kestner
September 8, 2012
Nick and Bobby our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Penny Christian
September 7, 2012
Special love, hugs and kisses to my family during our loss. Aunt Hilda was a wonderful person! I have many fond memories of her. Prayers for all.
ELIZABETH Graves
September 5, 2012
love you Aunt Hilda
Kim and John Boettner
September 3, 2012
Denise,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I know you are standing in a hard place right now. I wish we could be there with you for visitation and the funeral.
Dina Nikolaus
September 3, 2012
I love you Aunt Hilda. I will miss you very much. My thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Dina Nikolaus
September 3, 2012
I will miss Aunt Hilda very much. I loved her alot. My thoughts & prayers will be with the family.
Jen Tibbs-berle
September 3, 2012
It was great to have Hilda be part of my families life. We had some special years and a lifetime of memories. Bless her family during this difficult time.
Kim, Terri and Krista Ladage
September 2, 2012
Theresa, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Becky/Jerry Moore (Britz)
September 2, 2012
To all the children and Grandchildren and the family and friends who loves her dearly I and so sorry for your loss..Aunt Hilda is was and always will be a wonderful ladie and will be watching over u all forever more..Love you all always and forever.
September 1, 2012
Thinking of all of you during your time of loss. Loved my cousin and will certainly miss her! My prayers are with you all. Linda DeLay Wallace
Darrell/Joann Adcock
September 1, 2012
"Bobby", we are so sorry for your loss. There are no words to really replace your mom, but know that she is no longer in pain. Remember when some one we love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.
September 1, 2012
We know that Hilda is no longer suffering and is in a much better place. We are here for all of you. Love you guys! Scott, Gina, Colin & Evan
Tom & Cristina Lambert
September 1, 2012
Britz Family, deepest condolences to all. Hilda was the most wonderful cousin to all in the family. We will miss her.
August 31, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about your mom, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rob & Jo Lynn Anderson
Randy Stone
August 31, 2012
Nick, Theresa, Bobby & Denise. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. What a beautiful lady! I'll remember her fondly.
george and carol kruse
August 31, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julie McMillan
August 31, 2012
So sorry for your loss....
sonya king
August 31, 2012
My deepest thoughts are with the family at this time of sorrow , no words can ever express the way you hurt ! May God bless You
Roberta Woodward (Rhodes)
August 31, 2012
To the Britz Family: So sorry for the loss of your Mother! Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Jay & Deb Sergent
August 31, 2012
Denise and family, we are so sorry may the love of Jesus carry you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynne Slightom
August 31, 2012
Dear Nicholas,
On behalf of Benedictine University at Springfield, formerly Springifled College in Illinois, I would like to extend my deepest condolences on your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Toni Barnes
August 31, 2012
Bobby and family ~ so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was always so positive and full of joy. I will remember.
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