Marie J. Isert

July 13, 1923 - November 25, 2020

Marie J. Isert, age 97 of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville, IL. She was born on July 13, 1923, in St. Rose, IL, the daughter of Anton and Frances (nee Middeke) Schrage. On August 18, 1948, she married J. Francis Isert at St. Rose, IL. He passed away on September 12, 2010. She was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. She was also a member of VFW #5694 Auxillary; Volunteer at Faith Countryside Auxillary; St. Paul Funeral Choir. Marie was born and grew up on the family farm near St. Rose, IL. She graduated Aviston High School in 1941. She worked at St. Joseph Hospital in housekeeping and dietary. She then enrolled at St. John's School of Nursing in Springfield. After graduation she worked at St. Joseph Hospital as a Registered Nurse. She met her future husband and they married and he farmed south of Highland. Over the years she worked at various hospitals and nursing homes in Geriatric Care. After retirement she was a very dedicated volunteer for her church and community. She was very active with the St. Paul Funeral Choir. Marie enjoyed quilting, embroidery, crocheting and music. She volunteered for many years at American Red Cross Blood Drives. The family would appreciate your blood donations to any area Blood Bank. Marie was a prayerful family ordinated individual. Survivors include : Daughter - Carolyn S. (Robert P.) Firestone, Arlington Heights, IL Daughter - Theresa M. "Terri" (Brian) Wright, Kenosha, WI Daughter - Maxine R. (Karl) Murphy, Troy, IL Daughter - Vivian J. (Daniel) Helm, Brentwood, MO Grandchild - Catherine E. (Jared) Silver Grandchild - Sara D. (Brett) Tillman Grandchild - Carl A. (Natassha) Firestone Grandchild - Michelle M. Wright Grandchild - Heather M. Wright Grandchild - Rachel M. Murphy Grandchild - Kyle P. (Sarah Beth) Helm Grandchild - Randall S. Helm Grandchild - Kristina M. Helm Great Grandchildren - Six . Sister - Dolores Graning, Humbolt, TN Sister & Brother In-Law - Ruth (Clarence) Korte, Edwardsville, IL Sister & Brother In-Law - Florence (David) Luechtefeld, Okawville, IL Sister In-Law - Florence T. Schrage, Highland, IL Sister In-Law - Cecelia Schrage, Chatham, IL Sister In-Law - Peggy Schrage, Creve Coeur, MO Sister In-Law - Joanne Rehkemper, St. Rose, IL She was preceded in death by : Father - Anton F. Schrage Mother - Frances E. Schrage nee Middeke Husband - J. Francis Isert Brother - Vincent Schrage Brother - Andrew Schrage Brother & Sister In-Law - Edmund (Rita) Schrage Brother - Clarence Schrage Brother - Anthony "Tony" Schrage Brother - David Schrage Sister & Brother In-Law - Bertha (Maurice) Kampwerth Sister - Casean Schrage Brother In-Law & Sister In-Law - Richard (Florence) Isert Sister In-Law & Brother In-Law - Bernadine (Andrew) Markus Brother In-Law & Sister In-Law - Thomas (Helen) Isert Sister In-Law & Brother In-Law - Marie (Richard) Thompson Brother In-Law & Sister In-Law - Vincent (Dorothy) Isert Private visitation and Funeral Mass will be conducted by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. In Lieu of flowers please donate to VFW Post 5694 Auxillary; St. Paul Catholic Church; Hospice of Southern Illinois . Send donations to Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home PO Box 187 Highland, IL 62249