Ollie M. Pollard

Ollie M. Pollard, nee Sprenger, age 89 of O Fallon, MO, formerly of Highland, IL, died Monday, February 29, 2016, at Gardenview Care Center in O Fallon, MO. She was born April 05, 1926, in Commerce, MO, the daughter of Emil and Amanda (nee Koch) Sprenger. On June 05, 1948, she married Woodroe Wilson "Woody" Pollard who passed away on August 25, 2005. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, IL; Ladies Aide of the church; VFW Auxiliary to Higland Post #5694. Ollie was born at Commerce, MO. After high school, she moved to St. Louis. There she meet her husband and shared 57 wonderful years together. Ollie made quilts for missions and many other things. She was also active with fish frys and many other actives with VFW Post 5694. She moved to O'Fallon, MO in 2008. Survivors include : Daughter - Doris M. (John) Edwards, O Fallon, MO Daughter - Mary L. (James) Springer, Saint Peters, MO Grandchild - Jennifer C. (Louis) Henderson, O Fallon, MO Grandchild - Steven M. (Tereasa) Edwards, Dardenne Prairie, MO Grandchild - Darren W. (Significant Other Amanda Morgan) Dubach, Du Quoin, IL Great Grandchild - Madeline S. Henderson Great Grandchild - Alden S. Henderson Great Grandchild - Morgan N. Edwards Great Grandchild - Hayden R. Dubach, Mount Vernon, IL Great Grandchild - Kaelynn Vanderpool, Hamilton, MT Great Grandchild - Karson M. Dubach Sister - Virginia Wilfong, Advance, MO Sister - Margaret Ruhge, Melbourne, FL Sister - Linda Hensler, Saint Charles, MO Sister - Helen Butterfield, Meridian, ID Brother - Paul (Lucy) Sprenger, O Fallon, MO Sister In-law - Betty Sprenger, Jackson, MO Nieces and Nephews - Many She was preceded in death by : Husband - Woodroe W. "Woody" Pollard died 8/25/2005 Father - Emil Sprenger Mother - Amanda Sprenger nee Koch Grandchild - Eric R. Dubach died 7/8/2011 Sister - Betty Myer Brother - Glenn Sprenger Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Private graveside service was held at Highland City Cemetery with Rev. Leonard C. Laetsch, Pastor, Hope Lutheran Church, HIghland, IL, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church or any Charity of the Donor's Choice.

Ollie M. Pollard

April 5, 1926 - February 29, 2016