Helen Milda Hundsdorfer, age 80 of Highland, IL, died Monday, November 17, 2014, at her residence in Highland, IL. She was born on Monday, April 2, 1934, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Robert O. and Milda M. (nee Reinacher) Bargetzi. On Saturday, August 7, 1954, she married Donald Leo Hundsdorfer who survives. She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ. She was also a member of V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary to Post # 5694-Highland, Illinois (Past President); Evangelical United Curch of Christ (Mrs. Hundsdorfer served on many church boards); Woodmen of the World Camp #6049 (long-time member of this ladies group); Highland Bowling Association (35 year member, served as President several times); Over-40 Softball League; and Senior Olympics in Softball. Mrs. Hunsdorfer was born in Highland, Illinois. She grew up in Highland and graduated from Highland High School in 1952. She worked at Alton Box Company in Highland as a receptionist for 4 years, reared her family and when her youngest started school she started working part-time at Hug’s Men & Boys Wear in Highland. She worked there for 12 years as her children went through school. She then worked at Jakel’s Manufacturing for several years as a bookkeeper and was an Office Manager for Journal Newspapers of Southern Illinois, Belleville, for 10 years. She also worked at Basler Electric in Highland for a year before retiring in 1993. She was very athletic and enjoyed golf. She was well-known for her softball and bowling skills. She enjoyed sewing and quilting. She and her husband enjoyed motorcycle riding for many years, but had not ridden with him since the early 1990’s. From 2005 to 2008, she went on road trips to Wisconsin, Georgia, and Arkansas on the motorcycle. She enjoyed working in her flower garden every year and her constant companion was her dog “Bismarck”. Survivors include: Husband – Donald L. Hundsdorfer, Highland, IL Son – Steven D. (significant other-Tina Bradley) Hundsdorfer, Plainfield, IN Son – Wayne A. (Kathy) Hundsdorfer, Indialantic, FL Daughter – Kay E. (Rex) Whitecotton, Highland, IL Grandchild – Donald E. “D. C.” Clark, Dittmer, MO Grandchild – Ashley C. Hundsdorfer, Charlotte, NC Grandchild – Kaytlin E. (Dr. Benjamin Rogier) Reedy-Rogier, Saint Louis, MO Grandchild – Kelly E. Hundsdorfer, Kansas City, MO Grandchild – Alexa N. Hundsdorfer, San Francisco, CA Grandchild – Kyle M. Hundsdorfer, Lexington, KY Great Grandchild – Donald L. Clark, Dittmer, MO Great Grandchild – Ella R. Clark, Dittmer, MO Sister – Ellen E. Gelly (twin sister), Highland, IL Sister In-law – Gladys L. Bargetzi, Highland, IL She was preceded in death by: Father – Robert O. Bargetzi Mother – Milda M. Bargetzi (nee Reinacher) Brother – Raymond R. Bargetzi (died 7/13/2002) Brother In-law – Leonard C. “Bud” Gelly (died 5/14/1998) Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 20, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, on Friday, November 21, 2014, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 21, 2014, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL, with Rev. Will VerDuin, Associate Pastor officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Evangelical United Church of Christ or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
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