Lela V. Stenger Obituary (1921

Lela V. Stenger age 98 of Bloomington IL formerly of Rutland passed away at 8:00 AM on Friday, July 12, 2019 at her residence. Her funeral service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Rev. Tiffany S. Black will be officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Cemetery, Rutland, IL. Visitation will be 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Tuesday at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Morningstar United Methodist Church, Normal, IL or to a charity of the donor's choice. Lela was born June 16, 1921 in Peoria County, IL the daughter of Clarence W. and Dorice E. Bristol Harlan. She married Ralph J. Stenger on October 27, 1952 in Clinton, IL. He passed away June 5, 2004. Surviving are her 2 sons, Mark Stenger, South Carolina, James R. (Deanna) Stenger, Downs, IL, 2 grandchildren Brian Stenger, Normal, IL and Stephanie (Jake) Ehrmantraut, Normal, IL. Lela is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters Lela had worked at the US Post Office, Rutland, IL as Postmaster for 20 years retiring in 1989. She was member of the National Association of Postmasters and Past President of Rutland American Legion Auxiliary. She was co-owner of Stenger Store, Rutland, IL for 24 years. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com