Leona Scherer

KELSO, Mo. -- Leona C. Scherer, 84, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017, at Southeast Hospital.

She was born May 22, 1933, in Scott County, Missouri, daughter of the late Albert and Bertha Heuring Schwartz. On Sept. 12, 1951, she married Theon L. Scherer, who preceded her in death.

Leona was a dedicated farmer's wife, mother and caregiver at Chateau Girardeau. In addition, she was an active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, the St. Ann's Sodality, St. Mary's Food Pantry and other community activities.

Survivors include her children, Marilyn (Lonnie) Sievers, Paul (Beverly) Scherer, James Scherer, Jane (Pat) Fosse and Carolyn (Gerard) Essner; grandchildren, Brian Scherer, Amy Wilfawn (friend Gary Stone), Eric (Kate) Sievers, Amanda (Chris) Johnson, Curtis (Theresa) Sievers, Elizabeth (Scott) Penny, Christopher Scherer, Ashley (Kerry Wayne) Lasters, Zachary (Jacklyn) Essner, Nicholas (fiancee Lauren) Fosse, Abby Essner and Matthew Fosse; 10 great-grandchildren, one expecting; and one sister, Annie Essner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers and two sisters.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m.

The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Revs. Joe Weidenbenner and Normand Varone con-celebrating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the St. Augustine Church, the Most Precious Blood Sisters of Ruma, Illinois, or of choice.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.