Rose V. Litteken

Rose V. Litteken, age 81 of Marine, IL, died Saturday, June 01, 2013, at Alhambra Care Center in Alhambra, IL. She was born on Sunday, August 30, 1931, in Pierron, IL, the daughter of Anton and Louise (nee Ottensmeier) Thole. On Wednesday, May 07, 1952, she married Chester S. Litteken who passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 1995. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Marine, Illinois. Born near Pierron, Illinois; attended school at Immaculate Conception, St. Rose and St. Francis schools, while living at Pierron, St. Rose and Aviston. She helped with her family during her youth; after marriage she and her husband lived in Marine the rest of their lives. In 1966 they opened Chet & Rose's Tavern & Restaurant, in Marine. In 1991 they sold it to their daughter and she operates it as Phyl's Chet & Rose's Tavern. She helped with salads on Friday nights at the tavern. Rose quilted and embroidered as a young lady. She enjoyed playing bingo and watching her grandchildren play sports. Survivors include: Daughter - Carol L. (Steve) Anderson, Highland, IL Son - Gary J. (Deb) Litteken, Saint Jacob, IL Son - Randall A. "Randy" (Jill) Litteken, Saint Jacob, IL Son - Duane S. "Bubba" Litteken, Marine, IL Daughter - Phyllis A. "Phyl" Litteken, Marine, IL Grandchild - Katie R. Litteken, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Monica A. (Dane) Hartlein, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - Travis C. (Susan) Litteken, Troy, IL Grandchild - Nathan A. Litteken, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - Cody G. Litteken, Troy, IL Grandchild - Grant R. (special friend-Tara Artinger) Litteken, Saint Louis, MO Grandchild - Laura K. (Dennis) Moran, Marine, IL Great Grandchild - Camry R. Hartlein Great Grandchild - Deklin R. Moran Great Grandchild - Reagan E. Moran Sister - Helen (Bernard) Wiegmann, Ottawa, IL Sister - Cecelia (Roger) Wellen, Albers, IL Sister - Agnes "Pat" Wise, Breese, IL Sister - Theresa "Trace" Kollmann, Trenton, IL. She was preceded in death by: Father - Anton Thole Mother - Louise Thole Husband - Chester S. Litteken (died 11/14/1995) Brother - Andrew Thole Brother - Alvis Thole Brother - Theodore "Teets" Thole Brother - Walter Thole Brother - Anthony "Butch" Thole Sister - Delores Litteken.

Rose V. Litteken

August 30, 1931 - June 1, 2013