Juanita B. Bauchens

Juanita B. Bauchens, age 90 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL. She was born on Sunday, September 09, 1923, in Idaho Falls, ID, the daughter of LaFayette "Lafe" and Lillian I. (nee Anderson) Baker. On Saturday, May 31, 1941, she married Robert S. Bauchens who passed away on Thursday, September 02, 2010. She was a member of VFW Post #1117 Ladies Auxiliary, Caseyville, IL; PTA of Bluffview Park School, Caseyville, IL. Born and reared in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She left Idaho Falls in 1941 at age 17 to married her husband. She worked at a potato plant (making dehydrated potatoes for the U.S. troops) later working for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, St. Louis, MO, during WWII. She lived in E. St. Louis, IL, from 1941 to 1948, then moved to Caseyville, IL, and in 1968 moved to Highland, IL. She and her husband enjoyed travelling and taking cruises together. She was a great seamstress. She made doll clothes for her great granddaughters. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and painting in oils of landscapes and still life. In her later years she enjoyed reading mystery novels. She researched and wrote the entire family's genealogy. Survivors include: Son - Robert N. (Portia) Bauchens, Hampshire, IL Daughter - Jeannette Schodroski, Highland, IL Son - Steven C. (wife-Dongling Zhang) Bauchens, Maryville, IL Son - Michael D. (wife-Charlotte Duso) Bauchens, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Col. Eric (Lynn) Crawly, MD, US Army, Kailua, HI Grandchild - Amy (significant other-Eric) Bauchens, Kailua, HI Grandchild - Adam (Amanda) Bauchens, Kirkland, IL Grandchild - Trevor Bauchens, Martha's Vineyard, MA Grandchild - Regina (Tom) Hladick, Bella Vista, AR Grandchild - Caitlin (Branson) Nichel, Minnesota Grandchild - Allison Bauchens, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Madilyn Bauchens, Edwardsville, IL Great Grandchild - Bennett Hladick Great Grandchild - Amelia Hladick Great Grandchild - Silas Hladick Great Grandchild - Tylor Evans Great Grandchild - Rhyan Smith Great Grandchild - Brady Nichel Great Grandchild - Madison Crawley Great Grandchild - Skyler Crawley Great Grandchild - Kaylee Bauchens Great Grandchild - Hunter Bauchens Brother - Ronald Baker, Idaho Falls, ID Brother - Marlin (Pat) Baker, Blackfoot, ID Sister - Betty Mills, Inkom, ID Sister In-law - Violet Baker, Puyallup, WA Many Nieces and Nephews She was preceded in death by: Father - LaFayette "Lafe" Baker Mother - Lillian I. Baker, nee Anderson Husband - Robert Samuel Bauchens (died 09/02/2010) Son In-law - Bill Schodroski (died 10/06/1978) Grandchild - Shad Bauchens (died 09/02/1994) Brother - Jose Baker Brother In-law - Travis Mills Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, May 23, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL, with Rev. Christopher W. Hill, Senior Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of the Donors Choice or St. Joseph Indian School-S. Dakota.

Juanita B. Bauchens

September 9, 1923 - May 18, 2014