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Elvina Annie Francis Gantner (nee Sudholt), 93, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.
She was born on January 30, 1928, in Aviston, IL, to Anton “Tony” Sudholt and Dora Alberternst. On August 16, 1955, Elvina married John L. Gantner in Damiansville, IL.
Elvina attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School. At age 17, she went to work at Huber Slipper Company in Aviston, IL, where she stayed for 7 years. After the slipper company, Elvina got a job at McQuay Norris Navy Plant in St. Louis, MO. She then went on to work in the Trenton Shoe Factory and at the Marine Garment Factory. After she married her husband, Elvina and John ran Parkway Drive In for about 6 years, before going to work for Jakel Manufacturing. For the next 23 years, Elvina would work 10 hours a week at the Knights of Columbus Club, before starting at Jim’s Formal Wear and subbing for the Highland School District. Since 1991, Elvina belonged to the Pana Prayer Group in Pana, IL, where they would pray two times a week doing four rosaries each time. Elvina was a hard working woman and a devoted Catholic. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Gantner; parents, Anton “Tony” and Dora Sudholt; siblings, Ernest Sudholt, Odelia Trame, David Sudholt, Tom Sudholt, and Floyd Sudholt.
Elvina is survived by her three children, John A. Gantner, Blanche Small, Norine (Bob) Groves; grandchildren, Aaron J. (Kedra) Schuster, Ty Small, Valerie Small, John C. (Manu) Gantner, Krystal (Brian) McClenahan, Kelsey (Bas) Slats, Adam (Codi) Gantner; great-grandchildren, Noah, Owen, Jaxson, Wyatt, Avery, Elise, Vera; siblings, Don (Antonette) Sudholt and Bob (Marilyn) Sudholt.
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Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
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