Marie Inez Kampwerth, 93, of Bunker Hill, IL passed away at 6:24 PM on January 17, 2012 at Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton, IL.
She was the daughter of Charles and Hulda Ladendorff, was born February 17, 1918 in rural Bunker Hill, Illinois.
Marie was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith on May 19, 1938, at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill where she became a member and remained the rest of her life. She married Wilfred Kampwerth on July 30, 1939, at Zion, and they had four children. Marie earned a teaching certificate from Illinois State University in Normal and taught in rural schools until her marriage. The family farmed north of Bunker Hill where Marie was a mother, farm wife, caretaker of aging parents, and did substitute teaching.
Marie and Wilfred enjoyed forty years together until his passing on March 4, 1978. While living in Bunker Hill, Marie often visited her children, served actively with the Ladies of Zion, and volunteered with other groups including the Meissner/Whitaker Park Committee and the Beautification Committee. She was a charter member of Bunker Hill AARP and the Bunker Hill Historical Society. Marie was always interested in government. She served many years as a voting judge and often attended city council meetings. In 2005 Marie was selected as the Grand Marshall of the 4th of July parade.
On January 10, 2007, Marie had a serious heart attack. After two weeks in the hospital and several month’s rehabilitation at Rosewood Care Center, Marie returned home to live next door to her daughter.
Preceding Marie in death were her parents, her husband Wilfred, her brothers Roy and Ferdie Ladendorff, her son William, and close friend, Harold Benjey.
Marie is survived by three children: daughter Judy and husband Ed Brown of Kokomo, Indiana; son Robert Kampwerth and wife Sandy of Flagstaff, Arizona; and daughter Joni Wood and husband Rodger of Bunker Hill. She is also survived by six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a great-great grandchild, nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill, IL and from 10 to 11 am on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church, Bunker Hill, IL.
Funeral services will be at 11 am on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church, Bunker Hill, IL with Rev. Terry Grebing officiating. Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill, IL. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund or the Bunker Hill Historical Society.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com
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