Emma R. Haller

Emma Rose (Hirsch) Haller, age 99, of Highland, IL., died Thursday, September 21, 2006, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL. She was born August 16, 1907, in Highland, IL., the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Willimann) Hirsch. On April 24, 1929, she married Fred \"Fritz\" Haller, Jr, who passed away September 22, 1983. Emma was born at Highland and grew up on a farm northeast of Highland and then on a farm south of Highland. She had worked at Moulton-Bartley Shoe Factory prior to her marriage. After her marriage she devoted her time to raising her family. She enjoyed quilting, raising flowers in her garden, and she loved her granddaughter. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL. She was also a member of Ladies Auxiliary, V.F.W. Post #5694, Highland; Highland Weinheimer Senior Citizens.. Survivors include Granddaughter-Nancy A. (Steve) Casper of Highland, Ill., G-grandchild-Laura A. (Jason) Reiling of Highland, Ill., G-grandchild-Andrew S. (Fiancee Rebecca Blackwell) Casper of Highland, Ill., G-grandchild-Emly M Casper of Highland, Ill., Gr-Gr-Grandchild-Abbey Casper, Gr-Gr-Grandchild-Allison Reiling, Gr-Gr-Grandchild-Kaleigh Casper, Sister-Norma Schneider of Carbondale, Ill., Former Dau-In-law-Dorothy M. (Clarence) Deibert of Highland, Ill. She was preceded in death by Father-Robert --- Hirsch, Mother-Margaret Hirsch, nee Willimann, Husband-Fred \"Fritz\" Haller, Jr, died 09/22/1983, Son-Dennis P Haller, died 09/02/1956, Son-Donald C Haller, died 04/27/1971, Sister-Alma Heim, Sister-Elizabeth Hirsch(an infant), Brother-Edgar Hirsch, Brother-Erwin \"Sonny\" Hirsch, Brother-Ralph Hirsch Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Ill. Visitation will be held from 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM Monday, September 25, 2006, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 25, 2006, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL., with Rev.Fr. David L. Peters, Pastor St. Paul Catholic Church officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, Ill. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice, Highland Vol. Fire Dept., or Charity of Donor\'s Chioce.

Emma R. Haller

August 16, 1907 - September 21, 2006