Emma Schlett
November 6, 1924 — December 8, 2013
Emma Schlett
Emma Lucille “Lucy” (Gunning) Schlett passed away at home Sunday, December 08, 2013 at the age of 89 years after a determined fight with cancer. She was born to Roy Morton and Sophia Agatha (Berks) Gunning on November 6, 1924 in Hansen, Twin Falls, ID.
On January 6, 1948 in Wendell, ID she married Adam Bernard “Junior” Schlett who preceded her in death on November 4, 2009. He was born in De Soto, MO. They met In Idaho when he visited his Grand-Uncle and Aunt, Charles Raymond and Cornelia Mae (Cook) Carter, who were friends of Lucy’s parents.
Lucy and Adam were the parents of six children: Ann Hill Tabor, Christine (Robert) Harris, John, Robert (Pam), Stephen (Tammy) and Susan Williams, who survive. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Cory Hill, Jolen Hill (Lindsay O’Boyle Girten), Tessa Hill (Joe Schenk), Stephen Schlett, Adrienne Eimers (Mark) Turpin, Laura Schlett (Shawn) Henderson, Bonnie Schlett (Caesar) Crawford, Helen Schlett (Steve) Throm, Dana Schlett (fiancé Adam Pitchford), Bernice Ellison (Cory) Dickard, Virginia Schlett, Mathew (Elisha) Schlett, Joseph Schlett, Stephenie Schlett, Melissa Williams (Nate) Tobin and, Justin Williams (Crystal Crevistan). She is survived by 22 great-grandchildren plus three due in 2014.
In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert, James and Charles; her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Frederick Frith, Walter Mullen, Frederick Schlett, Edward and Marjorie (Wulfert) Schlett, Raymond and Bertha (Schlett) Boyer, Glennon and Martha (Schlett) Becker, Theresa (Schlett) Webb and, Mary Lou (Schlett) Sloan.
She is survived by her sisters, Mary Lois Frith and Margaret Mullen; her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Henry Webb, Norman Sloan, Andrew Schlett, Gertrud (Herrmann) Gunning, Jo Ann (Bill) Gunning, Ann (Burch) Gunning, Dorothy (Landrum) Schlett and Darlene (Wilson) Schlett. In addition, she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
After retiring from Bank of America, Lucy was a homemaker for many years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, crocheting and was an avid Chiefs and Cardinals fan. She loved Sunday dinners attended by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Cathy, Jill, Missy, Rika, Deb, Dr. Claxton and the rest of the staff at HPC for their loving care of our Mother, “Miss Emma.”
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, with prayer services starting at 3:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with Msgr. Thomas Reidy, celebrant. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On-line condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.
On January 6, 1948 in Wendell, ID she married Adam Bernard “Junior” Schlett who preceded her in death on November 4, 2009. He was born in De Soto, MO. They met In Idaho when he visited his Grand-Uncle and Aunt, Charles Raymond and Cornelia Mae (Cook) Carter, who were friends of Lucy’s parents.
Lucy and Adam were the parents of six children: Ann Hill Tabor, Christine (Robert) Harris, John, Robert (Pam), Stephen (Tammy) and Susan Williams, who survive. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Cory Hill, Jolen Hill (Lindsay O’Boyle Girten), Tessa Hill (Joe Schenk), Stephen Schlett, Adrienne Eimers (Mark) Turpin, Laura Schlett (Shawn) Henderson, Bonnie Schlett (Caesar) Crawford, Helen Schlett (Steve) Throm, Dana Schlett (fiancé Adam Pitchford), Bernice Ellison (Cory) Dickard, Virginia Schlett, Mathew (Elisha) Schlett, Joseph Schlett, Stephenie Schlett, Melissa Williams (Nate) Tobin and, Justin Williams (Crystal Crevistan). She is survived by 22 great-grandchildren plus three due in 2014.
In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert, James and Charles; her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Frederick Frith, Walter Mullen, Frederick Schlett, Edward and Marjorie (Wulfert) Schlett, Raymond and Bertha (Schlett) Boyer, Glennon and Martha (Schlett) Becker, Theresa (Schlett) Webb and, Mary Lou (Schlett) Sloan.
She is survived by her sisters, Mary Lois Frith and Margaret Mullen; her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Henry Webb, Norman Sloan, Andrew Schlett, Gertrud (Herrmann) Gunning, Jo Ann (Bill) Gunning, Ann (Burch) Gunning, Dorothy (Landrum) Schlett and Darlene (Wilson) Schlett. In addition, she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
After retiring from Bank of America, Lucy was a homemaker for many years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, crocheting and was an avid Chiefs and Cardinals fan. She loved Sunday dinners attended by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Cathy, Jill, Missy, Rika, Deb, Dr. Claxton and the rest of the staff at HPC for their loving care of our Mother, “Miss Emma.”
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, with prayer services starting at 3:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with Msgr. Thomas Reidy, celebrant. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On-line condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.
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