Elizabeth I. Simmers, 79, Jasper

Elizabeth I. Simmers, 79 of Jasper, passed away Thursday evening, August 27, 2020, at her home. 

Elizabeth was born in Huntingburg on February 11, 1941, to Alvin and Leola (Malone) Krieg. She married Robert L. Simmers on September 13, 1969. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2006. 

She retired as a patient records administrator from Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper after many years of service. She was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church in Jasper and participated in their Joy club. She was also a member of the Dubois County Purdue Club.  She enjoyed reading, completing puzzles, watching Purdue University sports, and spending time with friends and family. 

She is survived by one son, Alex Simmers (April) of Jasper; one daughter, Amanda Nelson (Andrew) of Fishers; two stepdaughters, Kimberly Layne (Jeff) of Terre haute and Paula Followell (Doug) of Sullivan; one stepson, Kevin Simmers (Heather) of Michigan; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Patricia Graman of Evansville, Priscilla “Susie” Powell (Jerry) of French Lick and Donna Temple (Duane) of Jasper; three brothers, Norman Krieg (Mary Kaye) of Jasper, David Krieg (Maggie) of Huntingburg and Mike Krieg (Polly) of Velpen; two sisters-in-law, Verna Krieg of Jasper and Judy Krieg of Ferdinand.  

Preceding her in death beside her husband were two brothers, Roger Krieg and Gary Krieg. 

Funeral services for Elizabeth I. Simmers will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Jasper with burial to follow in Shiloh Cemetery in Jasper. A visitation will be held from noon until the 2:00 p.m. service time on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Shiloh United Methodist Church. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church or a favorite charity. 

Online condolences may be made to www.becherkluesner.com.