Mildred Ida Epplin's Obituary
Mildred Ida Epplin, age 93, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 10:43 a.m., in Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville, IL.
Mildred was born on November 19, 1928 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to Henry and Edna (Hubler) Brand. On July 14, 1948, she married Joseph Louis Epplin in Pinckneyville, IL and he preceded her in death on October 10, 2006 after over 57 years of marriage. Mildred was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL and enjoyed being a part of the sewing and quilting groups at the church. She also enjoyed walking and walked at least 3 miles everyday until she was 90 years old.
Survivors include four sons, Dr. Jerome (Renee) Epplin of Litchfield, IL, Dr. Eugene (Cindy) Epplin of Terre Haute, IN, Max (Patricia) Epplin of Pinckneyville, IL, and Kenney Epplin of Pinckneyville, IL; a daughter-in-law, Florine (Joe) Porter of St. Louis, MO; twenty-one grandchildren; and many wonderful great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Dr. Thomas "Tom" James Epplin, two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Caroline Rinker; a brother, Herman Brand; and a sister, Marie Stein.
A private family service will be held. Interment will be in St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to the Thomas J. Epplin Scholarship or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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