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Louise Awe Obituary
MOUNT PULASKI - Louise F. Awe, 96, of Mount Pulaski died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2008, at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mount Pulaski.
She was born June 17, 1911, in Mount Pulaski, the daughter of Henry and Ida Schaffenacker Mayer. She married Albert Awe on Feb. 12, 1949, in Mount Pulaski; he preceded her in death July 17, 1985.
Her parents, a grandchild, a great-grandchild and a nephew also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Awe was a school teacher and a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mount Pulaski.
Surviving are two sons, Paul Awe of Pekin and Donald (Sharon) Awe of Elkhart; three daughters, Doris (Rev. Martin) Mappes of Georgetown, Ind., Ruth (James) Hodgin of Southport, N.C., and Vera (husband, Robert) McClure of Peotone; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bernice Homerin of Carmichael, Calif.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mount Pulaski. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2008, at Zion Lutheran Church in Mount Pulaski, with the Rev. Mark Drews officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pulaski Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or Zion Lutheran School.
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Perry Williams
April 24, 2008
I will always remember your Mother/grandmother as a very kind and frindly person, with a very pleasant smile
Bob & Dorothy Cowan
April 23, 2008
We remember your Mom/Grandma as both a wonderful teacher and a gracious lady. She always had a smile and kind greeting for everyone. As a former school board member, she is remembered as among the best as a teacher and guide for her many students. May God comfort you in the many beautiful memories she left behind.
Terry & Glenn Bottrell
April 22, 2008
Don and Sharon: Remember your Mom as a most kind and caring person along with being a good teacher.
Deborah Caldwell-Chamberlain
April 22, 2008
She was one of my favorite teachers. She always looked for the good in everyone. She was a person who was always willing to help you no matter how busy her day was. She will be greatly missed. God Bless the family and may you turn to God's unchanging hand in the days ahead.
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