Mildred Pauline (Kraft) Elpers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mildred Pauline (Kraft) Elpers, 87, of Evansville, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her home. She was born November 30, 1932 in Vanderburgh County to the late August and Dorothy (Gries) Kraft. Mildred was a long-time member of St. James Catholic Church where she served on the Altar Society. She was also a member of St. Anne’s Auxiliary in St. Wendel. She and her husband were former members of the Eagles and the Owls where they enjoyed their nights out dancing. Mildred also enjoyed gardening, quilting, embroidery and cooking for her family. She was a loving wife and devoted mother, but most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mildred is survived by 12 of her children, Jerry (Glenda) Elpers, Tom (Laura) Elpers, Tim (Cathy) Elpers, Connie (John) Carter, Tina (Curt) Bender, Theodore (Julie) Elpers, Chris (Pam) Elpers, Brenda Koester, Norma (George) Falls, Greg (Amy) Elpers, Kevin (LaDonna) Elpers and Brian (Jennifer) Elpers; 35 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; and a sister, Sharon (Bernard) Goebel. In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Elpers; daughter, Cynthia Hoehn; granddaughter, Meghan Elpers; grandson, Heath Bender; and a brother Theodore Kraft. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 First Ave., Evansville, 47710. Visitation will continue Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 12300 S 50 W., Haubstadt, 47639. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Gene Schroeder officiating. Burial will follow at St. James Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 12300 S 50 W., Haubstadt, IN 47639 or Deaconess VNA Hospice, 610 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47713. The family would like to thank the staff of Deaconess VNA Hospice, Mildred’s caregiver, Sandy Coonfield, and Fr. Gene Schroeder, for their kind and compassionate care. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.

Mildred Pauline (Kraft) Elpers

November 30, 1932 - January 19, 2020

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Mildred Pauline (Kraft) Elpers

November 30, 1932 - January 19, 2020

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