Judy Kasten

Judy Kasten, 73 of Centralia, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Kasten was born July 3, 1941 in Hoffman, daughter of Raymond Schnitzmeyer and Olley (Schrieber) Schnitzmeyer. She married Herschel Kasten on June 11, 1960 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman and he survives in Centralia. In addition to her husband of 54 years, she is also survived by two sons: Chris Kasten and wife Amy of Hoyleton and Doug Kasten and wife Karen of Louisville, CO; a daughter, Trish Linder and husband Shane of Hoffman; nine grandchildren: Johanna Kasten, Olivia Kasten, Isaac Kasten, Julia Kasten and Zoe Kasten all of Louisville, CO, Dane Kasten and wife Carlie of Nashville, Kellen Kasten of Hoyleton, Courtney Roethlisberger and husband Lucas of St. Louis and Nicholas Linder and fiancé Tori of Beckmeyer; six great-grandchildren: Lance Roethlisberger, Jacob Roethlisberger, Aubrey Roethlisberger, Leyla Linder, Reyann Linder, and Evelyn Kasten; a sister, Marlene Leinberger of Michigan; two nephews: Tim Leinberger of Florida and Tom Leinberger of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her parents. Judy attended Hoffman Trinity Lutheran Grade School, Carlyle High School, Concordia River Forest University and she graduated from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale with her Bachelors in Education. She taught at Carlyle Grade School, Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Nashville, Hoffman and Hoyleton for many years. Also, she worked for 20 years as a Bookkeeper for Hardwood Survey Stakes. She was the organist at numerous Lutheran Churches throughout many years. Judy was the Chairman of Centralia Community Concerts for many years. She was a member of the Hoyleton Choir and Accompanist and also the Accompanist at the Centralia Cultural Society. She was the tutor to many of the neighborhood kids. She enjoyed music and traveling. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. Funeral Services for Judy Kasten will be held Friday, November 14, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia with Pastor Mark Girardin and Pastor Perry Schefelker officiating. Entombment to follow at the Hillcrest Lakeside Mausoleum in Centralia. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia and on Friday morning from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the church. Memorial Donations may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Day School and will be accepted at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

Judy Kasten

July 3, 1941 - November 9, 2014