A funeral will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024 for 94-year-old Mildred C. Zahner of Perryville, Missouri who peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at her residence.
She was born June 30, 1929 in Perry County, Mo. to Edward and Thresa (Ernst) Berkbuegler who both preceded her in death.
Mildred and Oliver S. Zahner were married October 14, 1950 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Perryville, Mo. He preceded her in death on November 16, 2011.
Survivors include three sons and one daughter: Leslie P. (Tammy) Zahner of Perryville, Mo, Russell (Yanfang) Zahner of Jackson, Mo., Verna (Dale) Bohnert of Perryville, Mo., and Troy (Bea) Zahner of Perryville, Mo.; a sister: Gladys Renaud of Perryville, Mo.; a sister-in-law: Eleanor Hagan of Perryville, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a son: Merlin Zahner; two brothers: George Berkbuegler and Melvin Berkbuegler; and a sister: Alma Mattingly.
She worked as a stretcher for the International Shoe Company in Perryville.
Mildred was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville and a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Sodality and a former member of the VFW Post No. 4282 Auxiliary.
Visitation will be 7-9:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Highland.
A funeral mass for 94-year-old Mildred C. Zahner of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Highland with the Rev. Joe Geders C.M. officiating.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland.
Memorial contributions may be given to Crown Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.