Velda Winkler

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Velda M. Winkler, 74, of Perryville died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at Perry County Memorial Hospital.

She was born Jan. 18, 1930, in Perry County, daughter of Clarence T. and Olivia M. Chavaux Pecaut. She and Linus L. "Buddy" Winkler were married April 19, 1952, in Perryville.

Winkler was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Auxiliary.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mary Milfelt of Perryville; three sons, Lynn Winkler of Cape Girardeau, Timothy and David Winkler of Perryville; a sister, Stella Fassold of Perryville; a brother, Donald Pecaut of Perryville; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

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

Friends may call at Miller Family Funeral Home from 6:30 to 9:50 a.m. today. The rosary will be recited at 9 a.m.

The funeral Mass will be at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 10 a.m. today. The Rev. Kevin Fausz will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.