Edith V. Mies Obituary (1919 - 2019)

Edith Viola Mies, 99, of Saunemin, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 10:50 a.m. at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. Her service will be Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Saunemin United Methodist Church in Saunemin with Pastor Jane Bradford officiating. Burial will follow at Sunny Slope Cemetery in Saunemin. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 6, 2019, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church in Saunemin. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Edith was born August 5, 1919 in Eylar, IL to Bert and Alma (Kolhmeier) Lee. She married Charles Mies on December 3, 1939, in Eylar, IL. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Charles L. (Susan) Mies of Geneva, IL and James R. (Mary) Mies of Petersburg, IL; sister, Bessie (Lee) Rich of Saunemin, IL; cousins, Eldon Kolhmeier and Mavis Barski; grandchildren, Kirk (Renee) Mies, Jennifer (Joe) Corso, James (Jennifer) Mies, and Sarah Mies; eight great-grandchildren; and 10 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; and one infant son. Edith attended Saunemin schools and the Alma Lee School of Beauty in Urbana, IL. She was a loving mother, wife, and homemaker. Edith was a member of Saunemin United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and the Slooper Society. She was a Sunday School Teacher and Cub Scout Leader. Memorials may be made to the Saunemin United Methodist Church Building Fund or to a charity of the donors choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.