Vera D. Luessenheide 91 of Hoyleton, passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, September 08, 2015 at Friendship Manor Health Center in Nashville.  She was born on September 28, 1923 in Hoyleton, the daughter of Joseph and Emma Queren Finke.  She married Orlin Luessenheide on April 3, 1948 in Hoyleton and he passed away on July 7, 1987.  She was also preceded in death by her parents.  Left to mourn her passing are 2 sons; Ron (Linda) Luessenheide of Richview and John Luessenheide of Hoyleton.  2 grandsons; Brian (Becky) Luessenheide of Nashville and Brad (Cheryl) Luessenheide of New Baden.  4 great grandchildren; Brooklyne, Brance, Rylee and Emma Luessenheide.

Vera was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ in Hoyleton where she was active in the women’s guild.  She was also a member of the Washington County Home Extension and American Legion Auxillary.  She enjoyed sewing and playing the organ and piano.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015 at the Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville with Rev. William Bunnage officiating.  Burial will follow in the Zion United Church Christ Cemetery in Hoyleton.  Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home in Nashville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion United Church of Christ in Hoyleton. 

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