Linda Gilchrest (NAPA)
on 01/21/2021 at 10:00 pm
Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you at this time.
ReplyLela M. Torrens
Lela Mae, nee Falkenhein, Torrens, 78, of Lenzburg, IL; born on June 23, 1942 in Belleville, IL; passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Mrs. Torrens and her husband were long time farmers. She was also the owner and operator of Peacock Site Bar and Grill in New Athens, IL. Lela was a member of St. John United Church of Christ and served with the St. John Women’s Guild. She was part of the same card club for over 50 years. Most of all Lela loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents – Adolph and Doris, nee Sackwitz, Falkenhein. One step-brother – Wayne Schmidt.
She is survived by her husband – Jim Torrens who she married on October 14, 1961 in Belleville, IL. Her daughter – Tammy (Vincent J.) Kiefer, Jr. of Lenzburg, IL. Her grandchildren – Vincent (Ciara Kabat – Fiance) Kiefer III; James Kiefer; Leah Kiefer. One sister – Mary (Ted) Thomas of New Athens, IL. Her step-mother – Ella Falkenhein of New Athens, IL. Two half sisters – Donna (Kelly) Boyd; Sandra (Richard) Cummings.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to BJC Hospice.
Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.heilschuessler.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Funeral: Services will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Dr. Robert Koch officiating.
Entombment: Entombment will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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Sue Ann Werner on 01/21/2021 at 10:14 pm
Lela was a wonderful person! She will be very much missed, but always remembered. Prayers to Jim, Tammy and family.
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Marcia Owens on 01/21/2021 at 10:39 pm
Dear Tammy:
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. I still see her smile and remember all the good times at Peacock Site. Prayers for strength for you and your family.
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Vicki Wildy & Ralph Wildy on 01/26/2021 at 9:11 pm
Jim & Tammy & Vince & family ! So sorry to hear of Lela’s passing ! She was a very warm & beautiful lady !
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We had many good times at Peacock Site & many folks have fond memories of her & Jim & her friendly smile ! Know she will be missed by many folks in the New Athens area ! Thoughts & prayers go out to all her family ! Peace !
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Chiyoko Louise Gussin née Miller on 01/21/2021 at 11:34 pm
My condolences to the family. Fond memories of the Peacock.
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P. J. Gale on 01/22/2021 at 5:08 am
Prayers for Jim, Tammy and family. Lela was an icon and will be missed and remembered by so many people.
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Helen Mccloskey on 01/22/2021 at 9:33 am
Lela was loved by all who knew her and thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Blessings and comfort to all.
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Ron & Kim Hampton on 01/22/2021 at 6:25 am
Jim, Tammy & family, sending our condolences. May your many memories of Lela get you through this hard time. Thinking of you all.
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Roger Patton on 01/22/2021 at 9:43 am
Jim, Tammy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Lela will surely be missed.
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Becky (Haefner) Hays on 01/22/2021 at 11:13 am
Jim, Tammy and Family, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Lela was so warm and welcoming at her home or her business. A light has gone dim on earth but shines eternal in Heaven. Marshall and I always enjoyed our visits.
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Donna Wolf on 01/22/2021 at 7:45 pm
So very sorry for your loss.
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Pam Weinhoffer on 01/23/2021 at 10:00 am
Jim, Tammy and family,
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Sorry for your loss. Lela was known and loved by so many people and will be missed dearly. She is an icon of graciousness. May your memories sustain you. -
Renee & Charles Turner on 01/23/2021 at 3:30 pm
Dear Jim, Tammy and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss, Lela will greatly be missed. I have many fond memories of her that I will always treasure. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Lisa Phelps on 01/23/2021 at 9:06 pm
Lela was one of my most treasured friends. I loved working at Peacock Site, and I will cherish so many great memories. Jim, Tammy, Vince, Mary, and the Grandkids, I loved Lela, and you all will hold a special place in my heart. May God bring you many blessings.
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Donna & Boozie on 01/23/2021 at 9:07 pm
Jim and family, We will always have fond memories of the fun times at Peacock Site. There was never a dull moment when Lela was around. Will never forget her “headache in the neck” and the time she tried to shoot a coyote from inside the dining room, she missed the coyote but almost shot the propane tank. You have our deepest sympathy.
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RUth RIeso on 01/24/2021 at 12:32 pm
Jim, so sorry to hear Lela passed. I think often of the good times Norm and I spent with you both.
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Dora GARLAND on 01/24/2021 at 5:32 pm
We love this picture of Lela, and will remember her always full of fun and laughter. Jim we always have good memories of you two. Our heartfelt sympathies to you and the family… Love and hugs.
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Dixie Matthews on 01/26/2021 at 3:09 pm
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful classmate. Our Prayers are with the family.
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Cindy Funk on 01/30/2021 at 1:01 pm
Jim and Family: I am so sorry to hear of Lela’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I hope in time you can look back with lesser sadness and remember the joy and happy memories you had together.
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Jim & Carol Cange on 01/31/2021 at 9:59 am
Jim and family, We are so sorry to learn of Lela’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
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Joan Acker on 01/31/2021 at 8:02 pm
Jim and Family, Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time.
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Butch and Rosann Amann on 01/31/2021 at 9:04 pm
Jim, Tammy and Family
Sincere sympathy on your great loss. We will not be able to attend Lela’s funeral, but will be thinking of you
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Jim, Tammy and Family
Sincere sympathy on your great loss. We will not be able to attend Lela’s funeral, but will be thinking of you
Jim and Family, Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Jim and family, We are so sorry to learn of Lela’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Jim and Family: I am so sorry to hear of Lela’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I hope in time you can look back with lesser sadness and remember the joy and happy memories you had together.
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful classmate. Our Prayers are with the family.
We love this picture of Lela, and will remember her always full of fun and laughter. Jim we always have good memories of you two. Our heartfelt sympathies to you and the family… Love and hugs.
Jim, so sorry to hear Lela passed. I think often of the good times Norm and I spent with you both.
Jim and family, We will always have fond memories of the fun times at Peacock Site. There was never a dull moment when Lela was around. Will never forget her “headache in the neck” and the time she tried to shoot a coyote from inside the dining room, she missed the coyote but almost shot the propane tank. You have our deepest sympathy.
Lela was one of my most treasured friends. I loved working at Peacock Site, and I will cherish so many great memories. Jim, Tammy, Vince, Mary, and the Grandkids, I loved Lela, and you all will hold a special place in my heart. May God bring you many blessings.
Dear Jim, Tammy and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss, Lela will greatly be missed. I have many fond memories of her that I will always treasure. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim, Tammy and family,
Sorry for your loss. Lela was known and loved by so many people and will be missed dearly. She is an icon of graciousness. May your memories sustain you.
So very sorry for your loss.
Jim, Tammy and Family, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Lela was so warm and welcoming at her home or her business. A light has gone dim on earth but shines eternal in Heaven. Marshall and I always enjoyed our visits.
Jim, Tammy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Lela will surely be missed.
Jim, Tammy & family, sending our condolences. May your many memories of Lela get you through this hard time. Thinking of you all.
Prayers for Jim, Tammy and family. Lela was an icon and will be missed and remembered by so many people.
Lela was loved by all who knew her and thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Blessings and comfort to all.
My condolences to the family. Fond memories of the Peacock.
Dear Tammy:
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. I still see her smile and remember all the good times at Peacock Site. Prayers for strength for you and your family.
Jim & Tammy & Vince & family ! So sorry to hear of Lela’s passing ! She was a very warm & beautiful lady !
We had many good times at Peacock Site & many folks have fond memories of her & Jim & her friendly smile ! Know she will be missed by many folks in the New Athens area ! Thoughts & prayers go out to all her family ! Peace !
Lela was a wonderful person! She will be very much missed, but always remembered. Prayers to Jim, Tammy and family.
Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you at this time.