Lila M. Reckmann Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lila M. Reckmann, age 97 of Alhambra, IL, died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at her home in Alhambra, IL. She was born on Tuesday, September 26, 1922, in Mount Olive, IL, the daughter of Carl and Esther (nee Henschen) Mindrup. On Saturday, September 13, 1947, she married Earl W. Reckmann. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Alhambra, IL. She was born in Mount Olive, IL, grew up in Mt. Olive and New Douglas. After marriage she and her husband live in Alhambra, where she has lived ever since. She and her husband raised and sold produce and Sweet potato plants from their home in the Spring. They also had a rug loom and spent time in the winter months making rugs. She worked 17 years at Gehrig's Store, Alhambra, IL, as a clerk. She enjoyed her grandchildren and gardening. Survivors include: Son - Jerry A. (Kimberly) Reckmann, Alhambra, IL Son - Bobbie L Reckmann, Alhambra, IL Grandchild - Derek A. Reckmann Grandchild - Joshua S. Reckmann Brother - Carl R. "Bob" Mindrup, Alhambra, IL Sister - Edna Wiss, Vandalia, IL. She was preceded in death by: Father - Carl Mindrup Mother - Esther Mindrup (nee Henschen) Husband - Earl W. Reckmann - Died 11/25/2003 Son - Michael Reckmann - Died 1957 Infant Sister - Anna Marie Thacker Sister - Doris Mayfield Sister - Madeline Eyman Brother - Harold Mindrup. Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Alhambra, IL. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Alhambra, IL, with Rev. Mark Gause, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Salem Cemetery in Alhambra, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Cemetery, Bond County Hospice or First Baptist Church.

Lila M. Reckmann

September 26, 1922 - July 26, 2020