Frances J. Griebel

Frances J. Griebel, age 91 of Highland, IL, died Monday, August 05, 2013, at Relais Bonne Eau in Edwardsville, IL. She was born on Sunday, July 09, 1922, in Metropolis, IL, the daughter of William C. J. and Dora M. (nee Niemeyer) Bremer. On Sunday, June 27, 1943, she married Roy J. Griebel who passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2000. She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL, EvUCC Women's Guild and Quilter's of the EvUCC; former member of Immanuel UCC-Hamel, IL; UCC of Marine - Marine, IL; Church of the Good Shephard UCC - Carbondale; St. John's UCC - Mascoutah, IL.. Frances was born in Massac County near Metropolis, IL. She was a graduate of Metropolis High School in 1938; later earned her Bachelor degree at Carthage College at Carthage, IL. She taught Home Economics at Mascoutah and then Latin and English through 1963. She also was a substitute teacher. Her husband was a teacher, coach and superintendent at Mascoutah School. Her husband graduated from United Church of Christ of seminary in 1963 and started his pastorate with the Church of the Good Shepherd UCC, Carbondale from 1963 - 1969; UCC of Marine from 1969 - 1983; 1983 until his death he served as interim and supply pastor for the Illinois South Conference of UCC, while living in Hamel. Frances was the corresponding secretary for the Illinois South Conference Hunger/Food Action Committee (a sub-committee of the Mission & Ecumenism Team). She hand wrote thank-you notes to all contributors to their mission. She attended Illinois South Conference annual meetings. In 1993, she was awarded Honored Lay Woman from the Illinois South and was acknowledged at the General Synod of United Church of Christ, St. Louis, MO. She was a delegate for the Illinois South Conference to the National United Church of Christ General Synod in 1995 and 1997 in Oakland , CA, and Columbus, OH. In 2001, following her husband's death, she moved to Faith Countryside Homes Village, Highland. She was active in Illinois Association for Home and Community Education, on county and state levels. She enjoyed traveling (Europe five times); visiting family and friends. She attended concerts at The Muny, enjoyed playing games, working crossword puzzles and writing letters. She volunteered on Tuesday mornings at Hitz Home for many years. She loved to cook and entertain for family and friends. Survivors include: Daughter - Juanita A. Hunter, Lansing, MI Son - Dr. Gerald W. (Marilyn) Griebel, Rico, CO Grandchild - Theron R. Chaplin, Roseville, MI Grandchild - Chandra J. (Todd) Simmons, Grayson, GA Grandchild - Chandra M. (Wayne) Harrison, Murfreesboro, TN Grandchild - Peter J. (Fiancee Allison Green) Griebel, Alma, CO Grandchild - Stefan K. (Sheryl) Griebel, Boulder, CO Grandchild - Colin S. Travis (Significant other Evelyn Alvarez), Tuscon, AZ Great Grandchild - Ryan P. Harrison Great Grandchild - Alexandra J. Simmons Great Grandchild - Makenna B. Harrison Great Grandchild - Sebastian R. Griebel Great Grandchild - Eli S. Harrison Great Grandchild - Seneca R. Griebel Great Grandchild - Simone D. Griebel Sister In-law - Ellen Ruth Bremer, Metropolis, IL Sister In-law - Mary Bremer, Metropolis, IL Cousin - Marlys Bitzenberger, Fort Dodge, IA Many Loving Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by: Father - William Carl Julius Bremer Mother - Dora M. Bremer nee Niemeyer Husband - Rev. Roy J. Griebel died 7/11/2000 Sister - Ruth Korte Sister - Pauline Bremer Brother - Virgil Bremer Brother - Edgar Bremer. Memorial contributions may be made to Evangelical United Church of Christ; Hospice of Southern Illinois; Charity of the Donor's Choice.

Frances J. Griebel

July 9, 1922 - August 5, 2013