Audrey Ann Arth

July 17, 1940 - August 15, 2019

Audrey Ann Arth, age 79, of Edwardsville, Illinois went to be with her Lord at 2:10 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. Audrey was a retired baker for Edwardsville School District #7. She was born July 17, 1940, in Alton, Illinois the daughter of the late Elmer & Alta Mae (Heeren) Schaake. Audrey married William “Bill” M. Arth on July 15, 1961, in Edwardsville. Besides her husband Bill, Audrey is survived by 1 son, Donald Arth & wife Phyllis of Virginia Beach, Virginia; 1 daughter, Tona Rowett & husband Dave of Springfield, Missouri; 1 grandson, Briton Arth & wife Victoria; 2 step-grandchildren, Karli & Jack Rowett; a great granddaughter Ava Jane on the way; 1 brother, Myron Schaake and his wife Linda of Moro; 1 sister-in-law, June Iberg and her husband Dick of Collinsville; and many nieces and nephews. Audrey was a member of Eden Church, Eden Circle #5, Eden Women’s Guild, and Edwardsville Home Extension Club B Unit, Eden Church Young Couples Club, and past member of the Edwardsville Jaycettes. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Eden Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2019, at Eden Church with Rev. John Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery in Edwardsville. Memorials may be given to Eden Church.