Leona A. Bruckert, 101, of Bunker Hill, IL, died at Rosewood Care Center in Alton, IL on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 8:57 a.m. She was born on February 19, 1913, in Prairietown, IL to Henry Eden and Emma (Helmkamp) Eden. She married Earl W. Bruckert on September 23, 1933 in Prairietown, IL. He preceded her in death on April 20, 1996. She was a homemaker who liked to quilt and embroider.
She is survived by her son, Ivan (Dorothy) Bruckert of Bunker Hill, IL; grandchildren, Rick (Dana) Davis of Carlinville, IL, Terry (Becky) Bruckert of Des Peres, MO, Brian Bruckert of Bunker Hill, IL, Denise (Lance) Baker of Pana, IL, Erin (Jody) Bruckert of Wheeling, IL; great-grandchildren, Ricky (Hollie), Jefferson (Jessie), Alicia (Bob), Malissa (Walter), Tiffany, Trevor; great great grandchildren, Ethan, Ellie, Emmie, Ayden, Greyson, Adrianna; step great grandchildren, Aaron (Jennifer), Bailey (Kendall); step great great grandchildren, Nowell and Kenley.
Leona was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, daughter, Doris Davis, sister, Amanda in childhood, sisters, Mary, Hannah, Emma, Florence, Verneda, brother, Ellie and brother, Oscar in childhood.
Visitation services will take place on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church Bunker Hill from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services are Monday, October 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church Bunker Hill with Rev. Terry Grebing officiating. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Garden in Bethalto, IL.
Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church of Bunker Hill, IL. Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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