Lulu Mae Zimmerman, 88, of Eureka, passed away at 5:00 a.m., Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka.
She was born February 3, 1927 in Eureka, IL to Charles and Martha (Schurch) Wettstein. She married Orville Zimmerman on February 8, 1948 in Eureka. They were married for 53 years. He passed away on May 7, 2001 in Eureka.
She was also preceded in death by her infant daughter Mary Kay; 4 brothers Joe, Art, Harold, and Bob; and 2 sisters, Cathryn and Rose.
She is survived by 6 sons, Fred (Maryellen) Zimmerman, Andy (Leann) Zimmerman, both of Carlock, IL, Tom (Janet) Zimmerman, Ben (Kathy) Zimmerman, Chuck (Ginny) Zimmerman all of Eureka, Tim (Barbara) Zimmerman of Madison, KS; 1 daughter, Annette (Steve) Weiss of Bloomington, IL; 2 brothers, Leslie (Susan) Wettstein of Roanoke and Willis (Marilyn) Wettstein of Bloomington, IL; 1 sister Wilma (Les) Pulfer of Pekin, IL; 21 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Lulu was a member of Congerville Apostolic Christian Church and Congerville Home Extension, a former election judge and a volunteer for STAR Literacy. Lulu enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Many family occasions were celebrated with cakes that Lulu decorated. The family would like to thank the staff at the Eureka Apostolic Christian Nursing Home for the compassion and care shown to Lulu.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Congerville Apostolic Christian Church with visitation from 9:00 to 9:45. Church ministers will officiate. Visitation will also be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday March 17, 2015 at Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka. Burial will be in Congerville/Goodfield Apostolic Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.argoruestmanharris.com.
Visitation
MAR
17.
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)
Argo-Ruestman-Harris Eureka
508 South Main Street
Eureka, IL 61530-1316
Visitation
MAR
18.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (CDT)
Congerville Apostolic Christian Church
Goodfield/Congerville, IL
Funeral service
MAR
18.
10:00 AM (CDT)
Congerville Apostolic Christian Church
Goodfield/Congerville, IL
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