nee Bowen, resident of Matteson, IL. Devoted wife of 68 years to the late Donald Schmelzer; loving mother of Debby (Eric) Gleason, Donnie (Joey) Schmelzer and the late Dorene I. Strilko (Companion of Gene DeLuca); cherished Grandmother of Bobby, Billy and Danny (Camille) Hutchison and Chris (Jennifer) Schmelzer; dear Great-Grandmother of Angeline and Tim Schmelzer and Mya Hutchison; dearest sister of the late Charles Bowen; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family will meet for a private graveside service Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Matteson IL. Arrangements entrusted to Hirsch West End Funeral Home 50 Westwood Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466 For information or to express your condolences visit www.hirschfuneralhome.com 708-747-3700 Services Graveside Service Wednesday December 30, 2020 10:00 AM Zion Lutheran Cemetery Matteson, IL