Marian H. Ammann, age 93 of Highland, IL, died Thursday, December 25, 2014, at Faith Care Center in Highland, IL. She was born September 22, 1921, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Albert L. and Regina H. (nee Bircher) Wildhaber. On December 12, 1946, she married Leroy V. Ammann who passed away on May 11, 1974. She was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. She was also a member of Helvetia Sharpshooters Society. Marian was born on a farm Northwest of Highland, where Silver Lake is now. Her family moved East of Marine and then on Steinkoening School Road. Her mother died when she was 11. She had worked at the Heel Factory in Marine and St. Louis, then Moulton Bartley Shoe Factory in Highland. After her marriage she lived 3 miles North of Pierron, working the grain and livestock farm with her husband, until she moved to Highlandin 1974, following her husband’s death. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and her flower garden. Survivors include : Cousin – Marie (Jerry) Hess, Marine, IL Half Brother – Dale L. (Chris) Wildhaber, St. Jacob, IL Half Brother – Olin E. Wildhaber, Washington, MO She was preceded in death by : Father – Albert Leo Wildhaber died 6/12/1986 Mother – Regina H. Wildhaber nee Bircher died 4/10/1932 Husband – Leroy V. Ammann died 5/11/1974 Son – Dennis Lee Ammann died 10/24/2011 Brother – Alvin A. Wildhaber died 3/7/2007 Step Mother – Viola L. Prott Wildhaber died 1/4/1974 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on Monday, December 29, 2014, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 29, 2014, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Father Scott A. Snider officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hopice or Mass
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