Pearl Weinacht

Pearl Weinacht, nee Donnelly, age 90 of Highland, IL, died Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Faith Countryside Homes/Faith Care Center in Highland, IL. She was born on Friday, June 03, 1921, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Thomas William and Irma (nee Bader) Donnelly. On Wednesday, November 20, 1940, she married Philip Charles Weinacht. She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ and the International Ladies Garment Workers. She was born at Deck\'s Prairie, northwest of Highland; she attended Giger School; later worked briefly at St. Louis. After marriage she and her husband lived and farmed south of Highland; in the mid 1970\'s they lived north of Highland. From 1965 to 1980 she worked at the Marine Garment Factory in Highland. In 1981 they moved into Highland.She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing and spending time with her family. Survivors include: Daughter - Patricia R. (William) Donato, O Fallon, IL Son - Paul D. Weinacht, Troy, IL Daughter - Peggy R. (Special Friend-David Lilly) Wellen, Trenton, IL Brother - Glen (Zelda) Donnelly, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - Denise M. Hendricks, Belleville, IL Grandchild - P. Greg Weinacht, Highland, IL Grandchild - Tim R. (Nicole) Weinacht, Glen Carbon, IL Grandchild - Jeff L. Weinacht, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Renee M. (Fiance-John Isenberg) Donato, O Fallon, IL Grandchild - Derek D. (Girl Friend-Bobbie Bird) Donato, O Fallon, IL Grandchild - Chad J. (Teresa) Wellen, Trenton, IL Grandchild - Carrie L. (Doug) Mueller, Trenton, IL Grandchild - Philip D. Weinacht, Troy, IL Grandchild - Patrick D. Weinacht, Troy, IL Great Grandchild - Walter W. \"Buster\" Hendricks, Fairview Heights, IL Great Grandchild - Dennis J. \"D.J.\" (Special Friend-Brianna Gill) Hendricks, Collinsville, IL Great Grandchild - Danielle M. Hendricks, Belleville, IL Great Grandchild - Justin A. Donato, O Fallon, IL Great Grandchild - Marrissa A. Johnson, O Fallon, IL Great Grandchild - Chandler D. Mueller, Trenton, IL Great Grandchild - Haiden R. Mueller, Trenton, IL Great Grandchild - Eli C. Wellen, Trenton, IL Great Grandchild - Caiden C. Weinacht, Glen Carbon, IL Great Great Grandchild - Cameron M. Hendricks, Fairview Heights, IL Great Great Grandchild - Avery C. Hendricks, Collinsville, IL. She was preceded in death by: Father - Thomas William Donnelly (died 02/04/1951) Mother - Irma Donnelly (died 06/02/1963) Husband - Philip Charles Weinacht (died 11/14/1995) Son - Philip C. Weinacht, Jr. (died 05/1948) Sister - Matilda Monken Sister - Anna Hayes Sister - Ruth Abert Sister - Infant Sister Great Grandchild - Joshua Donato-infant (died 03/1996).

Pearl Weinacht

June 3, 1921 - November 19, 2011