Siglinde Lichtenthaler, 87, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on October 24, 2026. Siglinde was born on July 12, 1939, in Betzdorf, Germany to the late Otto and Marie Becker. She came to the United States when she was in her 20s. She worked as a dental ceramist for many years before she returned to Germany to be her ailing mother’s caretaker. She returned to the States about 10 years ago to be here with her children. In her free time, she enjoyed being out in nature and seeing the animals and plants. She was also an avid gardener. She was very artistically talented and enjoyed painting and drawing. She will be remembered for her heart for others. She was always more concerned about others than herself. Along with her parents, Siglinde, was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Lichtenthaler; son, Joerg Richmond; and her grandson, Corey Richmond. She is survived by her daughter, Enrika Sellers (Scott); son, Erik Richmond; daughter-in-law, Diane Richmond; grandchildren: Trey Tomlinson, Brittany Martin, Mike Richmond, and Molly Richmond; and great-grandchildren: Warrick Tomlinson, Trevor Tomlinson Slayden Smith, and Christopher Smith. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation at Brantley Funeral Home on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 1-2 pm with a funeral service to begin at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Blocker Cemetery.
