Tessie Scharfenberg

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Tessie B. Scharfenberg
Date Of Birth:March 28, 1923
Date Of Death:January 8, 2012
Service Date:Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, January 13, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington with Pastor Allen Steinbeck officiating. Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington from 5-7 pm and one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday

 

Tessie B. Scharfenberg

 

Bloomington-

Tessie B. Scharfenberg, 88, of Bloomington passed away peacefully at 3:51 pm on Sunday, January, 8, 2012 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center with her family by her side.Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, January 13, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington with Pastor Allen Steinbeck officiating. Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington from 5-7 pm and one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Tessie's name. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Scharfenberg was born on March 28, 1923 in Spencer County, IN a daughter of William and Grace (Shirrel) Babb. She married Leo C. Scharfenberg on September 27, 1941 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on December 30, 1997.

Tessie is survived by one son, Ronald Scharfenberg and one daughter, Shirley J. Fann both of Bloomington; six grandchildren: Leah Bryan, Tina (Chris) Hamm, Dana(Angela) Chaudoin, Seann (Angela) Scharfenberg, Curtis Scharfenberg, and Timothy (Kat) Johnson; twelve great-grandchildren: Jamie, Michael T., Rider, Russell, Michael B., Matthew, Maximus, Jacob, Jonah, Hannah, Connor, and Ella; one great-great grandchild Ethan; four step great-grandchildren: Lindsey, Kaley, Michael, and Jaedyn. Also surviving is one sister Elizabeth Bicknell of Bloomington.

In addition to her husband Leo, Tessie was preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers Etchel Babb, Issac Babb, Ancell Babb, and Jack Babb.

Tessie worked as an Executive Secretary at State Farm Insurance retiring after 42 years of service. After retirement she worked for the Internal Revenue Service. Tessie was an avid reader.

God bless our wonderful mother and grandma who never judged us but always showed love and would point out the lessons learned from our mistakes. I know she is with her best friend and husband looking down upon us, smiling.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
  • From: Brenda Miller
    Location:Bloomington, IL

    Tina, my thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Even though I only met your grandmother once, she was very welcoming towards me, kind, and witty. Her love and dedication to her family will live on through your memories of her.

  • From: ellen appleman
    Location:bloomington

    I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Tessie from working with her at the IRS. She was one of my favorite co-workers--always pleasant, never complained and always had a nice word for someone. She was the sweetest lady. Please know that my thoughts are with you, her family. Ellen Appleman

  • From: Linda Myers
    Location:Downs,IL

    I am so sorry for your loss. Tessie will leave a large void in your family and among everyone she knew. Such a sweet, always happy and pleasant person. I was a coworker of hers at the IRS and always looked forward to seeing her every day. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Linda Myers

  • From: Kathleen Gillies ( Babb )
    Location:Santa Clarita, Ca

    I Am William babb's daughter, and Etchell's granddaughter...I am sorry for your loss...she will be missed...I have have fond memories of her..

  • From: Karla (Taminger) Jenkins
    Location:LeRoy

    I just found out about grandma! I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss and what fond memories I have of her. Roosevelt street and our walking through the neighbors yards to get to your houses were always fun. Spending the night at either house was always a treat for us! She treated us Taminger girls like her own and I will always remember that. Take care and won't it be great to join her and Leo someday!! hugs Karla

  • From: Donna Brooks
    Location:Heyworth

    Shirley, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. Such a joy your mother was, and i will never forget her laughter, or maybe it was her mischievous giggle! I will miss seeing her at bingo, i would always look for her and worry if she wasn't there. As you know i worked with her at IRS also and everyone enjoyed working with her. Again, my heart goes out to you and your family, and hope that your mother didn't suffer. Donna

  • From: Mercedez McCloud
    Location:Bloomington, IL

    I just heard about Mrs. Scharfenberg. I'm very sorry about your loss. She was always very nice & kind to me. Your family are always in my prayers.