Myra J. Winkler, nee Brandenburger, 74, of Chester, IL, formerly of Baldwin, IL, born August 10, 1947, in Belleville, lL, passed away Tuesday February 22, 2022, at Three Springs Lodge in Chester, IL.

Mrs. Winkler was a homemaker. She was loved by everyone who knew her. She had a heart of gold and could see the best in everyone.

She was proceeded in death by her husband – Leonard J Winkler, June 18, 2012, whom she married on December 31, 1966, in New Athens, IL, her parents – Ralph and Sadie, nee Suemnicht, Brandenburger, brother – Ivan Brandenburger and brothers-in-law – James Schwartz and Leroy Hesse.

Surviving are her two daughters – Jaydee (Marc) Appel of Steeleville, IL, and Sherry (Tom) Bockhorn of Sparta, IL, six grandchildren – Caitlyn Appel of Steeleville, IL,  Josh, Matt and James Bockhorn, all of Sparta, IL, Katrina Thiess of Belleville, IL and Darren Bockhorn of Millers Creek, North Carolina, six great-grandchildren – Lana Bockhorn of Sparta, IL, Lauren and Madelynn Bockhorn of Millers Creek, NC, and Henrick, Garhart and Hayden Thiess, all of Belleville, IL; two sisters – Jane Schwarz of Lenzburg, IL and Lucy Hesse of Sparta, IL and sister-in- law – Glenda Brandenburger of New Athens, IL

Memorials may be made to the family.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.heilschuessler.com.

Visitation: An informal gathering of family and friends will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday February 27, 2022, at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL.

Funeral: In keeping with Myra’s wishes, cremation was to take place with no formal services to be held.

Private interment of Mrs. Winkler’s ashes will be held at Oakridge Cemetery in New Athens, IL at a later date.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.

1. Tammy Rieckenberg says:

   03/04/2022 at 12:38 pm

   I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. We lived in Baldwin for several years when your family lived there. She was such a sweet lady and we always enjoyed talking to her when we saw her at the store. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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2. Pam Hammel says:

   03/03/2022 at 3:21 pm

   Myra was one of the most friendly people I knew. She always went out of her way to say hello and talk. So sorry to hear of her passing. Heaven must be so beautiful with this lovely Angel. Rest In Peace Myra.

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3. Rita Hubbs says:

   03/01/2022 at 6:41 am

   My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

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4. Mary Idecker says:

   02/27/2022 at 5:49 pm

   My deepest sympathy. Myra was always a friendly and cheerful person. She was a day older than me so we had that in common plus going through 12 years of school together. I am sure she will be missed by many.

   Mary Reinhardt Idecker

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   • Jaydee Appel says:

     02/27/2022 at 8:21 pm

     Thank you Mary, mom always enjoyed receiving cards from you

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5. Lesa Balsom says:

   02/26/2022 at 8:12 am

   So so sorry the loss of your wonderful Mama

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   • Jaydee Appel says:

     02/27/2022 at 8:22 pm

     Thank you

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6. Sara wagner says:

   02/24/2022 at 3:37 pm

   Sorry for the loss of your mother

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   • Jaydee Appel says:

     02/27/2022 at 8:22 pm

     Thank you

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