Mary Anna Kaeser

Mary Anna Kaeser MARION-Mary Anna Kaeser, 93, of Marion passed away at 6:55 PM, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the time of the service on Thursday at the church. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting with the arrangements. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Marion next to her husband. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ or Shawnee Christian Nursing Home; envelopes are available from the funeral home or may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, PO Box 411, Marion, IL 62959. Mrs. Kaeser was born on October 31, 1915 in Marion to Ray and Ruth (Kilbreth) Miller. She married Albert G. Kaeser on June 25, 1939 in Marion; he preceded her in death on September 24, 2000. Survivors include her daughters, Julie Everett of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Theresa Kaeser of Marion; grandchildren, Eric Everett, Aneliese and Gerald Parker, and Elaine and Steve Beitelspacher; great granddaughter, Hazel Beitelspacher; sister-in-law, Venita Miller; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, John K. Miller. Mrs. Kaeser was the longest continuous member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. She was a longtime Sunday school teacher, member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship, and was the churches first Lady Elder. She was a member of the original Marion Little theatre Troupe, life member of Beta Sigma Phi, member and past president of Clio Club and a longtime Girl Scout leader. Mrs. Kaeser taught for Marion Unit 2 school system for many years. She was a graduate of Southern Illinois University.