By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Friday, March 18, 2022

    4:00 to 7:00 pm and

    Saturday, March 19, 2022

    8:00 to 9:30 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Service

    Saturday, March 19, 2022

    10:00 am

    Immaculate Conception Church, Pierron, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Anna Lou (nee Wilke) Weis, 86, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Cedarhurst of Highland.

    She was born on June 15, 1935, in St. Rose Township, IL, to Ben and Anna (nee Schrage) Wilke. On Wednesday, August 17, 1960, Anna married Wilbert “Willie” Weis in St. Rose, IL.

    Anna was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pierron, IL, the Daughters of Isabella, and the Immaculate Conception Alter society. She grew up in St. Rose and worked for Wick’s Organ Company before getting married. Later she worked at Highland Supply while the children were in school. Anna and Willie operated a dairy farm from 1960 to 1968. She raised hogs from 1973 to the mid 80’s, all while bringing up her children. Until her retirement, Anna cleaned homes for various families in the area.

    Willie and Anna were fond of playing jass, euchre, golf, going bowling, throwing darts, and dancing. Spending time with her family and friends, especially the grandchildren, was her greatest joy. She always had a camera handy to capture those special moments. Anna was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who will be missed dearly.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Anna Wilke; husband, Willie Weis, in 2016; son, Robert “Bob” Weis, in 1983; daughter, Linda Fehrmann, in 2010; sisters, Rose Mary Wilke in infancy, Sr. Delores Wilke, ASC Order, Thecla Clements, Genevieve Thole; brothers, Roman Wilke, Hugo Wilke; father-in-law, John Weis; mother-in-law, Edna (nee Frisse) Weis; sisters-in-law, Mary Ruth Wilke, Rose Mary Wilke, Judy Wilke, Madeline Wilke; brothers-in-law, Herbert Clements, and Otto Thole.

    Anna is survived by her daughters, Patricia Huber, Holiday Shores, IL, Carolyn (Virgil) Rehkemper, Glen Carbon, IL, Mary (Kenny) Weiss, Pierron, IL; grandchildren, Kim (Curtis) Morrow, St. Louis, MO, Kraig (Maria) Rehkemper, St. Louis, MO, Brendan Rehkemper, St. Louis, MO, Brock Huber, Edwardsville, IL, Katie Kampwerth, Highland, IL, Sarah Kampwerth, Pierron, IL, Ava Fehrmann, Glen Carbon, IL, Jack Fehrmann, Glen Carbon, IL; great-grandchildren, Adrianna Morrow, St. Louis, MO, Bennett Rehkemper, St. Louis, MO; brothers, Ben Wilke, Pittsburg, PA, Tom Wilke, Highland, IL; and son-in-law, Paul Fehrmann, Glen Carbon, IL.

    Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pierron, IL.

    Visitation: Friday, March 18, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, March 19, 2022, 10:00 am, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pierron, IL.

    Clergy: Reverend Paul Bonk

    Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Pierron, IL.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

     

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6 Condolences
 
  1. Janet Musenbrock / March 13, 2022 at 10:44 am

    Your mom was a great lady. She always knew how to have a good time. Her laugh was contagious. Will truly miss her. Prayers that God lifts all of you up comfort you and strengthen you to walk you thru this truly difficult time. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  2. Wes Holzinger / March 14, 2022 at 8:11 am

    Pat, Carolyn, and Mary. So sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. I look over at the farm every time I go up to Coffeen hunting, and think about your family, and the tough times you guys went through. Surely God has welcomed Ann with open arms.

  3. Linda and Wayne Korte / March 14, 2022 at 1:49 pm

    Please accept our sincere sympathy. Annie was such a sweet and fun person. We have a lot of memories of your mom and dad, bowling, horseshoes, card games, and years at the PIC park and church dinners. She will be greeted at the gates by her loved ones in heaven.

  4. Shannon McGinn-Corona / March 15, 2022 at 10:45 am

    Our hearts are with Ms. Weis’ family and friends. It was an honor to care for her.- Unity Hospice

  5. Bernie Wilke / March 17, 2022 at 10:55 am

    Aunt Ann will be sorely missed. She was a light in this world and was always such a joy to be near. I’ll remember all our times over meals, playing cards, etc with such fondness. Sending hugs in this difficult time.

  6. Joan Watson / March 18, 2022 at 12:15 am

    Pat, Carolyn & Mary – Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. Aunt Annie was such a wonderful person and fun to be around. Loved her laugh! Be comforted by your memories of your mom and family. Sending love, prayers and hugs to all of you in this difficult time.

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