Alberta Wilke

Alberta Faye "Bert" Wilke, 89, of Jackson passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at Monticello House.

She was born Dec. 28, 1930, in Gordonville to Henry William and Feodora Philipps Biester.

She and LeRoy Wilke were married March 4, 1951. He preceded her in death Oct. 15, 2014.

Bert loved her flower gardens around the yard, especially her roses.

Loving survivors include her four children, Veronica Wilke of Cape Girardeau, Paulette (Robert) Williams of Jackson, Michael (Janean) Wilke of Cape Girardeau and Allen Wilke of Cape Girardeau; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, LeRoy Wilke; and four siblings, Elvira Best, J.G. Biester, Melvin Biester and Millie Fluegge.

Services will be private.

Burial will be at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

The family would like to thank the staff at Monticello House for its love and care.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.