Lillian Flesch Obituary (1922 - 2011)

Lillian Flesch, 88, of Oconee, died Monday, February 28, 2011 in Meadow Manor, Taylorville. She was born December 9, 1922 in Oconee, the daughter of Henry Frances Wentura Arnold. Lillian lived in Oconee her entire life and was a homemaker. She was also a Rosey the Riveter, welding ships in California during World War II. Lillian was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oconee; Ladies of Sacred Heart; and Oconee American Legion Auxiliary. Lillian Arnold and Joseph Bernard Flesch were united in marriage on October 4, 1947 in Oconee. She is survived by her daughter: Shirley DeFraties husband Gene "Jinx", Taylorville, IL; grandson: Brian Weber wife Joanie, Chicago, IL; brothers: Roy Arnold, Pana, IL John Arnold, Carson City, NV; and several nieces nephews and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on May 6, 2004; 2 brothers; and 4 sisters. Funeral Information Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2011 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oconee at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Rodney A. Schwartz officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Oconee. Friends may call on Thursday from 9-11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oconee.