Geneva Alvina Mercer
March 31, 1925 - September 5, 2016
Geneva Alvina Mercer Obituary
Obituary
Name: Geneva Alvina Mercer Age: 91
Address: Spokane, Washington formerly of Litchfield, Illinois, Eureka, California, & Reno, Nevada
Died: Monday, September 5, 2016, 6:48 pm Place: Fairview Assisted Living , Spokane, WA
Born: March 31, 1925 Place: Litchfield, IL Father: the late: Charles C. Hermsmeyer
Mother: the late: Lillie E. Stein
Spouse: the late: John Alfred Mercer who died March 9, 2001
Date of Marriage: April 7, 1945 Place of Marriage: Washington, D.C.
Schooling: attended grade school in Litchfield and graduated from Litchfield High School, Litchfield, Illinois,
Occupation: Assisted her husband John in their Cabinet Shop in Eureka, Califormia
Survivors: 4 Sons, Johnny (Mary) Mercer // David (Bonnie) Mercer // Richard Mercer // and Thomas (Tonna) Mercer // 1 Brother, Robert Hersmeyer of Litchfield, IL; // 12 Grandchildren and 26 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in Death: Husband: John Alfred Mercer // Parents, Charles C. & Lillie E Stein Hermsmeyer // 2 Brothers, Ralph Hermsmeyer // Carl Hermsmeyer // 3 Sisters, Ethel Repp / Martha Schmidt and infant sister Dorthea Hermsmeyer.
Visitation: Saturday, September 24, 2016, 10:00 am until the time of service: Zion Lutheran Church of Litchfield, Litchfield, IL
Funeral Service: Saturday, September 24, 2016, 11:00 am Zion Lutheran Church of Litchfield.
Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Litchfield, IL.
Clergy: Reverend Fred Kraemer
Eulogy: was given by her, Daughter-In-Law: Bonnie Mercer.
Pallbearers: Grndchildren: John Brian Mercer // Charlie Mercer // Geoffrey Mercer // Jason Mercer // Jeremy Graves // Brandon Graves // & Heidi Hendricks .
Honorary Pallbearers: Grandchildren: Andrea Hanson // Trevor Mercer // Cameron Graves // Darren Seifert // & Laura Laechelt.
Music: Organist Keith Marburger played "In The Garden" and accompanied the congregation on "The Old Rugged Cross" // "Hoe Great Thou Art", // "Nearer My God To Thee", // & "When Peace Like A River".
Lunch: for family and friends was provided by the Zion Ladies Aid in the Zion Church Hall.
Memorials: Zion Lutheran Church, Litchfield, Illinois
Condolences: beckerandson.com
Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive , Illinois is in charge of arrangements.
SERVICES
Visitation
Saturday, September 24, 2016
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Zion Lutheran Church
1301 N. State Street
Litchfield, IL 62056
Funeral Service
Saturday, September 24, 2016
11:00 AM
Zion Lutheran Church
1301 N. State Street
Litchfield, IL 62056
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Obituary
Name: Geneva Alvina Mercer Age: 91
Address: Spokane, Washington formerly of Litchfield, Illinois, Eureka, California, & Reno, Nevada
Died: Monday, September 5, 2016, 6:48 pm Place: Fairview Assisted Living , Spokane, WA
Born: March 31, 1925 Place: Litchfield, IL Father: the late: Charles C. Hermsmeyer
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