Eva Marie Ahlers, 97, of Carbondale, passed away at 8:30 A.M., Sunday, August 7, 2022 at her residence.
Eva had worked for Curtis Wright Company building airplanes during World War II in St. Louis. She had been a homemaker. Eva was of the Baptist faith.
She was born February 15, 1925 in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of Jacob C. and Gertrude (Wolfe) Bird.
She married Joseph H. Ahlers on May 3, 1946 at Corinth, MS and he preceded her in death on September 26, 1984.
She is survived by one son-in-law - James Baker of Du Quoin, one grandson - Christopher Baker and wife Heather of Carbondale, one granddaughter - Robin Bateman and husband James of Florida, six great grandchildren - Amber Saylor of Du Quoin, Dustin Scronce of Du Quoin, Christin Young of Tennessee, Colton Baker of Carbondale, Holly Williams of Carterville and Randi Stilley of Mt. Vernon, one sister - Marcella Balheimer of Missouri, special niece - Jackie Ryan, eleven great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter - Linda Baker, two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Chaplain David Mishler officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.