Elizabeth A. Stroh, nee Knewitz, 77, of New Athens, IL, born June 7, 1937 in Lenzburg TWP, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at the New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens, IL. She was a retired bank teller and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Belleville/Swansea Lodge #1221, St. John United Church of Christ and the church Women’s Guild in New Athens, IL
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert G. “Toddy” Stroh, whom she married on April 7, 1957 in Edwardsville, IL and who died on January 30, 2014, her parents Edgar and Virginia (Nuernberger) Knewitz, Sr.
Elizabeth is survived by 1 sister, Barbara Knewitz of New Athens, IL, 1 brother; Edgar Knewitz, Jr. of St. Louis, MO; 3 nieces; Deanna (Ronald) Gilley of Marissa, IL, Barbara (Doug) Poston of New Athens, IL and Debra (Clyde) Scherle of New Athens and great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to the New Athens Home for the Aged.
Private family visitation and services are being held. Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery in New Athens, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens is in charge of arrangements.
May the peace God gives sustain your family during this difficult time. Lean on one another as the days ahead become too hard to bear alone. Share your memories they will be a source of joy. Seeing the promises in God’s word the bible will help you to gain strength and fortify your hearts, granting you comfort. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17; jw.org)
Posted by: Cameron Dec 27, 2014
ReplyMy sympathy to Barbara and the family, as we were co-worker/friends at the State Bank of New Athens in the late 1960 -early 1970’s. What a great team we had. And special memories of going to Peacock Site on Fri. after work to eat Mary’s good food with her and Toddy. Rest in peace Betty. Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy Hacker – New Athens, Il., IL – friend and co-worker Dec 27, 2014
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My sympathy to Barbara and the family, as we were co-worker/friends at the State Bank of New Athens in the late 1960 -early 1970’s. What a great team we had. And special memories of going to Peacock Site on Fri. after work to eat Mary’s good food with her and Toddy. Rest in peace Betty. Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy Hacker – New Athens, Il., IL – friend and co-worker Dec 27, 2014
May the peace God gives sustain your family during this difficult time. Lean on one another as the days ahead become too hard to bear alone. Share your memories they will be a source of joy. Seeing the promises in God’s word the bible will help you to gain strength and fortify your hearts, granting you comfort. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17; jw.org)
Posted by: Cameron Dec 27, 2014