Elsie L. Hirte's Obituary
Elsie Hirte, age 84, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2009 at 2:40 a.m. in Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, IL. Elsie was born on November 17, 1924 in Coulterville, IL, a daughter to Louis and Mayme (Schaeffer) Knope. She married Emery "Bud" Hirte and he preceded her in death. Elsie was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She had worked as an inspector for Decca Records, retiring after 32 years, was a member of the Coulterville V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary, and past President of the Plastic Workers Union Local. Elsie enjoyed shopping and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Elsie is survived by two sons: Terry (Betty) Hirte and Neal (Trula) Hirte all of Coulterville, IL, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one brother: Dean Knope of Coulterville, IL and numerous dear nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers: Kenneth Knope, Emmett Knope, Merle Knope and Don Knope and two sisters: Ruby Knope and Dorothy Knope. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home on Sunday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Coulterville V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.
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