Frieda Helen Schepke

She was born on Sep. 23, 1919 in Peoria to Henry and Hanna (Orth) Werner. She married Joseph Schepke on July 21, 1940 in Louisville, KY and he preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 2005 in Peoria. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Dennis “Mick” Schepke, one sister, Caroline Doelbar, and one daughter-in-law, Barbara Schepke.

Survivors include one son, Douglas (Sandy Moore) Schepke of Peoria, two daughters: Jo Ellen (Curtis) Knowles of Washington and Marian (Thomas) Heppner of Metamora, nine grandchildren, Holly Brown, Steve Schepke, Christy Sotter, Jon Schepke, Scott Whitledge, James Knowles, Ryan Knowles, Amy Woodworth, and Hannah Heppner, eleven great-grandchildren, Bennett, Abbie, Samantha, Vivian, Jack, Ruby, Kate, Cassidy, Joe, Ayden, and Tate.

Frieda was an accomplished business woman, starting at a young age in her family’s business, Werner’s Market. She graduated beauty school in Chicago and went on to own Frieda’s Beauty Shop in Peoria for several years. Later, she and her husband owned and operated Schepke’s Tree and Flower Market in Peoria for over 60 years. Frieda was truly the matriarch of her family and was very proud of their accomplishments. She talked often of how blessed and thankful she was for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She possessed a sharp wit and keen business sense, which she lovingly passed on to her family. She loved card games, especially poker, and shared this with her family and friends until the end of her life.

Frieda was a woman of great faith. She was a lifelong member of St. Ann’s (previously St. Boniface) Catholic Church in Peoria and a founding member of the St. Boniface’s Mothers Club. Frieda remained active with this group for many years. Frieda also found fellowship and support through Al-Anon throughout her life.

A Funeral Mass will be Monday June 13, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be two hours prior to the services at the church. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in West Peoria.

Please view Frieda’s obituary online at www.Davison-Fulton.com