Natalie Hand
on 09/30/2022 at 6:45 pm
Gary and I send our deepest condolences. Our family certainly understands your grief and are praying for each of you.
ReplyAlice J. Foertsch
Alice Janett Foertsch, nee Rednour, 86, of Marissa, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday September 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 4, 1936, in Winkle, IL to the late Charles and Mildred (Williams) Rednour. She was preceded in death by her late husband of 65 years, Cecil Foertsch, whom she married on July 23, 1955, and who passed away on July 14, 2020. She was also preceded in death by her sisters – Hazel Lathum, Lorene Azur and Ella Wunderlich, nephews – Randy McBride, Bobby Wunderlich and Charles Dorf and nieces – Cheryl and Kaye Black.
Alice is survived by her children – Jerry (Lesley) Foertsch and JoAnn (Eric) Reinhardt, grandchildren – Ashley (Justin) Hergenroeder, Mallory (Charlie) Palen, all of Marissa, IL and Trevor (Julie) Hudson and Julie (Erick) Klein, all of Waterloo, IL, great grandchildren, – Hunter and Tanner Elliott, Lucius, Brooklyn, Wyatt and Kaylee Hergenroeder and Corbin Hudson, her brother – Bill (Hattie) Rednour, sister – Shirley Rednour-Witthoft and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Alice and Cecil started Foertsch Pest Control and Tree Service in 1963 which they successfully ran for 35 years. In 1998 their son Jerry Foertsch inherited the business which he still owns and operates. Alice was one of the first three women to receive her pest control license in the State of Illinois. She was also the bookkeeper for the business and a homemaker. She had also worked at the First National Bank in Marissa for 5 years from 1954 – 1959. She enjoyed gardening and canning, and she loved sharing her bounty with family and friends. She was famous for her pickles, beets, apple butter, jellies and pies. Many would come to the annual Foertsch barn sale to buy her homemade items. She also raised many beautiful varieties of flowers in her garden.
Alice was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a good friend to many. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a kind and generous person who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Alice also loved animals, especially her horse, Judy which she rode for many years. She also enjoyed travelling to horse shows that her daughter JoAnn competed in with her pony and quarter horse.
She was a devoted Christian and active member of the First United Methodist Church in Marissa for 61 years until she was unable to attend. At the church, she serviced as chairman for funeral dinners for 25 years, treasurer for 25 years and financial secretary for 14 years. She was a Sunday school and youth group leader. Alice participated in many church fund raisers over the years which included making apple butter at her home, annual church bazaar and ham and bean dinners.
Memorials in Alice’s honor may be made to Vitas Hospice.
Visitation: Friends and family will be gathering from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday October 2, 2022, at First Methodist Church in Marissa, IL.
Funeral: Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday October 2, 2022, at First Methodist Church in Marissa, IL with Rev. Cody Battefeld officiating. Burial will follow at Marissa TWP Cemetery in Marissa, IL
Heil-Schuessler Funeral; Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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Diane and Dennis Kinzel on 09/30/2022 at 7:12 pm
Alice was one of the nicest people in town, and her canned goods were awesome! I will continue to think of her often.
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Pamela Sinn Hargan on 09/30/2022 at 7:22 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. I didn’t k ow her personally but have always heard only wonderful things about her. I went to school with Jerry for 12 years. I’m certain she will be missed by her family and friends. Many thoughts and prayers to you all.
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Love Stan and Bev on 09/30/2022 at 8:10 pm
We our sending our love to the family. I’ve missed seeing Alice a great friends.
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Kelly Hoernis on 09/30/2022 at 9:47 pm
I am very sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a very nice woman.Hugs
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Teresa Wilson on 10/05/2022 at 10:30 pm
You have our deepest sympathies. She was a great lady.
Marlin & Teresa Wilson
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James & Katie Wilson
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Connie and Don Dickey on 09/30/2022 at 10:21 pm
Thinking of you and all of your family JoAnn. I know how much love, time and respect you have shown to her during these difficult days. Sending prayers of comfort and peace to you.
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Ron & Kim Hampton on 10/01/2022 at 6:21 am
JoAnn, Eric, Mallory & family, thinking of you and sending our most sincere condolences. Alice was a very special gal.
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Kaitlyn Firestone on 10/01/2022 at 9:02 am
Grandma Alice was a “Grandma” to many of us! Will always cherish the times spent playing with Julie, at her house, as kids. She was always a sweet smiling face. Fly high, grandma Alice. ❤️
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Julie Hurst on 10/01/2022 at 2:40 pm
Jerry and Leslie
JoAnn and EricSo very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, please accept our sincere condolences. Hopefully you may find comfort knowing she is no longer suffering. Prayers and hugs to each of you in the days ahead.
Lonnie and Julie Hurst
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Julie Hurst on 10/01/2022 at 2:43 pm
Jerry and Leslie
JoAnn and EricWe are sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, please accept our sincere condolences. Hopefully you may find comfort knowing she is no longer suffering. Prayers and hugs to each of you in the days ahead.
Lonnie and Julie Hurst
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Karen Ratay on 10/01/2022 at 8:43 pm
Please accept my sincere condolences. May Alice rest in eternal peace.
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Jerry & Kathryn Mines on 10/02/2022 at 3:18 pm
Sorry for the loss of your mother. Symphany to the family.
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Denny Lisa & Kyle Pyeatt on 10/06/2022 at 8:42 am
We met Alice back in 1993. Alice was the emergency contact for Kyle in school, since we worked outside of town. Her warm smile is what comes to my mind. I know her and Cecil are now together again. We will forever remember and cherish our times together. So blessed to have known them. Their childrens love and support is an example of how they raised them. We are all praying for you. We love you.
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We met Alice back in 1993. Alice was the emergency contact for Kyle in school, since we worked outside of town. Her warm smile is what comes to my mind. I know her and Cecil are now together again. We will forever remember and cherish our times together. So blessed to have known them. Their childrens love and support is an example of how they raised them. We are all praying for you. We love you.
Sorry for the loss of your mother. Symphany to the family.
Please accept my sincere condolences. May Alice rest in eternal peace.
Jerry and Leslie
JoAnn and Eric
We are sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, please accept our sincere condolences. Hopefully you may find comfort knowing she is no longer suffering. Prayers and hugs to each of you in the days ahead.
Lonnie and Julie Hurst
Jerry and Leslie
JoAnn and Eric
So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, please accept our sincere condolences. Hopefully you may find comfort knowing she is no longer suffering. Prayers and hugs to each of you in the days ahead.
Lonnie and Julie Hurst
Grandma Alice was a “Grandma” to many of us! Will always cherish the times spent playing with Julie, at her house, as kids. She was always a sweet smiling face. Fly high, grandma Alice. ❤️
JoAnn, Eric, Mallory & family, thinking of you and sending our most sincere condolences. Alice was a very special gal.
Thinking of you and all of your family JoAnn. I know how much love, time and respect you have shown to her during these difficult days. Sending prayers of comfort and peace to you.
I am very sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a very nice woman.Hugs
You have our deepest sympathies. She was a great lady.
Marlin & Teresa Wilson
James & Katie Wilson
We our sending our love to the family. I’ve missed seeing Alice a great friends.
I am so sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. I didn’t k ow her personally but have always heard only wonderful things about her. I went to school with Jerry for 12 years. I’m certain she will be missed by her family and friends. Many thoughts and prayers to you all.
Alice was one of the nicest people in town, and her canned goods were awesome! I will continue to think of her often.
Gary and I send our deepest condolences. Our family certainly understands your grief and are praying for each of you.