Doris Schimm

Doris Schimm, age 91, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at her residence.

She was born on February 17, 1927 in Yankton, SD.

Doris married Bill Schimm on June 24, 1950 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux City, IA.

She is survived by her husband, Bill; daughter, Sharon (Alvaro) Da Silva of Portugal; son, Bill (Cherie) Schimm, of Athens; daughter, Teresa (Rev. Richard) Becker of Petersburg; daughter, Kathy (Rev. Dr. Matthew) Harrison of St. Louis; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Jean Glazer of Sioux Falls, SD and Mary (John) Wiedmeier of Billings MT; and several nieces and nephews.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Isabel Giggee; sister, Shirley Jerke; and grandson, Rudy Da Silva.

She was a cosmetologist and a Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics.

Doris was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), and the Women’s Club of Petersburg, Illinois.

Visitation will be held on Thursday August 2, 2018 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home, Athens, IL.

Funeral services will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Athens on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 10:30 AM.

Burial will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.

Memorials can be given to LCMS World Relief and Human Care.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.