Winnie Zimmer

Winifred "Winnie" Zimmer Age 85 of Virgil, passed away Saturday morning, November 21,, 2009 at Meadowbrook Care Center, Naperville, IL where she had recently become a resident and was battling cancer. BORN: She was born April 25, 1924 near Steward, IL the daughter of Marguerite (O’Donnell) and Irvin Herrmann EARLY YEARS : She grew up on the family farm the fourth of eleven children. EDUCATION: Following graduation from Shabbona Community High School, Winnie went on to become a registered nurse, graduating from St. Charles Hospital School of Nursing, Aurora, IL with the class of 1947.MARRIAGE : On June 19, 1948, she was united in marriage to Joseph G. "Jeff" Zimmer in Columbus, OH. They made their home in Virgil where they were blessed with six children. OCCUPATION / WORK HISTORY Winnie was employed at Sycamore Hospital for many years until the late sixties when her nursing "ministry" became more focused on home and community nursing. In many ways, Winnie was the Virgil community "health department". Whenever the misfortune of accident or illness occurred, the first person people called was "Winnie". Her demeanor was always straightforward but her heart was filled with love and never was there a road too long or a hill to high when you called her name. For many years she helped Conley Ambulance in countless ways and was highly respected among area physicians. In spite of her many responsibilities, somehow, dinner was always on the table, even if she was headed out the door to help someone else, before her family could sit down to enjoy the meal. SURVIVORS She is survived by six children their children and families:Larry (Susan) Zimmer of Maple Park, ILAnd their family: Bart ZimmerSarah (Rob) OrthJeremy Zimmer;Patricia Zimmer of Miami, FL;Virginia (Ken) Stewart of Glendale Heights, ILAnd their family:Elizabeth Stewart (one her son, Ethan)Rebecca (Mark Morozink) StewartJanet (Joel) Beck of Sandwich, ILAnd their family:Aaron (Teresa) Calhoon (and his two sons: Logan and Brandon)Lynn CalhoonDiane LaFan of Aurora, ILAnd her family:Kendra FlowersJared Flowers (and his son, Bryce)Dann (Kathy) Zimmer of St. Charles, IL And their family: Robby and MargaretSix siblings:Leon Herrmann of Lincoln, NebraskaJoyce Clinton of SanDiego, CAPaul Herrmann of Shabbona, ILThomas Herrmann of Dekalb, IL William (Linda) Herrmann of Dekalb, ILIrvin (Janie) Herrmann of Dayton, OH,One sister-in-law, Margaret Seisser of Jefferson, WI,As well as many nieces and nephews.PRECEDED In addition to her parents and her husband, Joseph, she is preceded in death by:Two sisters: Madaline Barnes and Helen InskeepTwo brothers: Joseph and Chester HerrmannVISITATION / FUNERAL Visitation will be held at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, Sunday, November 29, 2009 from 12 noon to 3:30pm with funeral services to follow at 4pm. Winnie’s long time friend and pastor, the Rev. George Williamson will officiate. Following cremation interment will conclude at S.S. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Virgil, ILMEMORIAL A memorial in her name has been established to benefit Diabetes research among others. Memorials in her memory may be mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. Tributes and memories may also be forwarded to the family at the same address through www.conleycare.com.

VISITATION / FUNERAL Visitation will be held at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, Sunday, November 29, 2009 from 12 noon to 3:30pm with funeral services to follow at 4pm. Winnie’s long time friend and pastor, the Rev. George Williamson will officiate. Following cremation interment will conclude at S.S. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Virgil, IL

MEMORIAL A memorial in her name has been established to benefit Diabetes research among others. Memorials in her memory may be mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. Tributes and memories may also be forwarded to the family at the same address through www.conleycare.com.