Euline B. Kimmel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Euline B. Kimmel, age 98, of Marion, IL and formerly of Perryville, MO passed away at 7:43 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2018, in Heartland Regional Medical Center of Marion, IL. Euline and her twin sister, Elaine was born on Friday, August 8, 1919, in Perryville, MO the daughters of Gidd and Henrietta (Baundestal) Giesler. She married Gene Kimmel on Wednesday, December 23, 1942 and they were blessed with 44 years of marriage before he passed away on Saturday, September 8, 1984. The “twins” operated a beauty shop in Perryville for several years and Euline and Gene were the original owners and operators of Kimmel Auto Supply, serving Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky for over forty-five years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kay and John Jones of Goreville, IL; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Linda Kimmel of Marion; five grandchildren, Randall Jones, Chris Jones, Angela Winsor, Jerianne and husband, Ben “B. W.” Bruce, and Kellie and husband, Nathan Reynolds; eleven great grandchildren; twin sister, Elaine Brewer of Perryville, MO, other extended family, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Alma Thomure and brother, Leroy Giesler. Arrangements were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion and will be announced. The visitation was from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 29th at the funeral home. The prelude and postlude musical selections were recorded piano selections. Special recorded vocal musical selections presented during the service were “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” by Krissa Somero, “Because He Lives” by The Gaither Vocal Band and “How Great Thou Art” by Alan Jackson. The funeral mass was at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home with Rev. Monsignor Thomas Flach presiding. Interment followed next her husband in Maplewood Cemetery of Marion. Pallbearers were Mike Clark, Jaden Winsor, Nathan Reynolds, Chris Jones, John Jones and Nathan Wooten. After the committal service the family and friends gathered at Mackie’s Pizza for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to “St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St. Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes were available at the funeral home. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

Euline B. Kimmel

August 8, 1919 - March 26, 2018