Vickie L. Niederhofer

Vickie Lynn (Schnake) Niederhofer, 58 of Hoyleton passed away at her home Tuesday, September 4, 2012.She was born July 6, 1954, in Hoyleton, daughter of Richard and Imogene (Bierman) Schnake. She married Joe Niederhofer in 1975 and they later divorced.Ms. Niederhofer is survived by two sons, Travis Niederhofer and friend Stephanie House of Hoyleton and Adam Niederhofer and friend Ayla Thorp of Collinsville; a brother Randy Schnake and wife Angela of Irvington; two nephews: Lucas Schnake of St. Louis and Derrick Schnake of Charleston; a niece, Abby Schnake of St. Charles. She also had many aunts, uncles and cousins she remained close to.Ms. Niederhofer graduated from Centralia High School in 1972 and attained a Registered Nursing Degree from Kaskaskia College in 1974, along with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from McKendree College in 1994. She later went back to school for further Medical Degrees until her health prevented her from going any further.Ms. Niederhofer began her career as a Cottage Nurse at Murray’s Children Center from 1974 – 1985. She later became a Unit Director, which eventually led her to the job of Murray Center Director, a job she had for 5 years. She was Murray Center Administrator from 1985-1993. In 1993-2000 she was the Residential Services Director and from 2000-2004 she was the Facility Director.She attended Zion United Church of Christ in Hoyleton, where she was deeply involved in various activities. Her religious convictions ran deep and she was always there to help anyone in need. She also was the Secretary of the Washington County Food Pantry. She loved spending time with her family and friends.Funeral Services for Vickie Niederhofer will be held Friday, September 7, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hoyleton with Pastor Pamela Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, Zion United Church of Christ and to the Murray Center Parents Association and will be received at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, which is in charge of arrangements. Online Condolences may be made at www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

Vickie L. Niederhofer

July 6, 1954 - September 4, 2012