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Ida E. Crespi
Herrin- Ida E. Crespi, 87, of Herrin, passed away at 5:25 PM, Friday, August 5, 2005 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Ida was born on October 20, 1917 in Herrin to Louis A. & Elena (Berra) Crespi. She retired from Smoller Bros. Inc. in 1983 where she worked as a button maker.
Miss Crespi was a devout catholic and an active member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. She was a member of the Daughter�s of Mary.
Ida enjoyed her family and friends. She went out with her girlfriends every Saturday night and looked forward to visiting her relatives in Wisconsin each August. She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union and a St. Louis Cardinal fan.
SURVIVORS:
Brother in law- Russell Grundy- Minocqua, WI
Nephew- Russell Grundy & wife Jane- Hartford, WI
Nephew- Kevin Grundy & wife Lori- Wausau, WI
Niece- Kathy Schneck & husband Gary- Wausau, WI
Niece- Lynda Morre & husband Tom- Pleasant Hill, CA
Niece- Mary Margaret Bradley & husband Adam- Minneapolis, MN
Niece- Susan Beasom & husband Paul- Anchorage, AK
Niece- Jennifer Schabow & husband Ryan- Sacramento, CA
Eleven Great Nieces & Nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, nephew; David Grundy, sisters; Elaine Grundy & Josephine Crespi, and two brothers; Nasi & Jackie Crespi.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Monsignor Ken Schaefer will officiate. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 PM, Monday, August 8, 2005 at the funeral home. A prayer service will be recited at 6:00 PM, Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are suggested to the OLMC/ St. Mary�s Education Foundation and will be
available at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register;
please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.
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