of Subiaco, AR
September 5, 1928 - April 7, 2014
Gertrude ''Gertie'' Ann Etzkorn, 85 of Subiaco, Arkansas passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on September 5, 1928 in Subiaco to her parents Joe and Theresia (Koenigseder) Schluterman. She was a retired seamstress from Paris Manufacturing and Lady Fair Mills and after retirement worked at the Coury House in Subiaco. She was member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and Mothers Society and the Coury House Retreat League.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Theresia Schluterman; five sisters, Martha Schluterman, Marie Eckart, Ceal Sprick, Olivia Seiter and Beth Waddell; one brother, Ed Schluterman and two great-grandchildren Kaitlyn and Hope Wyatt.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years Richard Etzkorn of Subiaco; four daughters, Debby Etzkorn of Fort Smith, Nita Wyatt and husband Phillip of Clarksville, Diane Gray and husband Dennis of Altus and Vivian Fox and husband Larry of Paris; five sons, Pat Etzkorn and wife Lisa of Subiaco, John Etzkorn and wife Candy of Subiaco, Henry Etzkorn and wife Anna of Subiaco, Rick Etzkorn and wife Susan of Fort Smith and Matt Etzkorn of Subiaco; three sisters, Kathryn Reith of Fort Smith, Jo Ann Vonderheide of Fort Smith and Ginny Klein of Fort Smith; one brother, J.T. Schluterman of Fort Smith; twenty grandchildren and twenty four great-grandchildren.
Rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at St, Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at St. Benedict Catholic Church officiated by Fr. Aaron Pirerra O.S.B.. Burial will follow in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters.
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14 Condolence(s)
Yvonne (Hickman) Moffet
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Candy i am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother in law i am sure she was loved dearly by all her children and grandchildren friends and other family. I pray that God will comfort all of your hearts. Love
Ann Bingham
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
So sorry to about your Mon. She was a sweet person. I known how it feels to lose some one special. Thinking about you all.
Jerry and Elizabeth Wallen
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
So sorry for your loss.Prayers for all the family.
Clifford bridges
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
To the family of Gertie, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed by many. May god wraps you all in his arms and help you find comfort during this difficult time. God bless you all!
Clifford, Hermina, and Courtney Bridges
Clifford bridges
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
To the family of Gertie, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed by many. May god wraps you all in his arms and help you find comfort during this difficult time. God bless you all!
Clifford, Hermina, and Courtney Bridges
David and Linda Lovan
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
So sorry for the loss of your mother. May God comfort you now and the days to come.
David and Linda Lovan
Kim Bolin
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Rick and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and all your family.
Blessings,
Kim, Brandon, and Derek
Alicia Minden
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
My prayers and sympathy to the entire Etzkorn family.
JR Joyce Barnett
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all so sorry for your loss
Carol Heffley
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Andrea & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! We are so sorry for your loss.
Ryan, Carol, & Amelia
mark freise
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
my thought an prayers are with the family
judymccartney
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
nita and family, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know your heart is broken. Bobby and I will be praying for you and your family. You will be in our thoughts. love you.
Turner families
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Paula Turner-Wiley
Larry and Phyllis Turner
Jean Turner
Herbert and Tina Forst
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Etzkorn family. Gertie was a great lady. She will be missed.