Irma E. Dilger, 99, Ferdinand

Irma E. Dilger, 99, Ferdinand, died Monday, November 21, 2016, at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper.

She was born October 26, 1917, in Ferdinand to Henry & Clara (Bickwermert) Kerstiens. She married Theodore A. Dilger on August 30, 1938, in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church, Ferdinand. He preceded her in death on May 8, 2003.

Irma was a seamstress for several years and a homemaker. She was a lifelong member of St. Ferdinand Parish, St. Anns Sodality, Ferdinand Daughters of Isabella and Ferdinand Extension homemakers. She enjoyed quilting, she was an avid card player, and enjoyed being with family and friends.

She is survived by one son, Albert (Patricia) Dilger of Ferdinand; five daughters, Marguerite (James) Hubers of Ferdinand, Donna (Ed) Meyer of Huntingburg, Lois (Wayne) Hobbs of Golden, Colo., Louise (Tom) Brames of Saint Anthony and Cathy (John) Mehne of Corpus Christie, Texas; 20 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ann Olinger; a son-in-law, Sherman Jones; a great-grandchild, Abram Burger; one sister, Edna Kathery; and one brother, Cletus Kerstiens.

Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2016, in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8:00 p.m. Friday and 7:00 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ferdinand Church Endowment Fund or a favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherfuneralhome.com.