Thelma A (Sticht) Haertling

Thelma A. Haertling, 87, of Jackson passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Monticello House. She was born September 10, 1937, in Farrar, Missouri, daughter of August and Paula Stelling Sticht. She and Willis G. Haertling were married on October 20, 1956, at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar. They were married for 64 years when he passed on December 3, 2020. Thelma was a Graduate of Perryville High School. She was baptized at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar on September 26, 1937, and later confirmed on April 6, 1952. After she and Willis married, she became a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells where she was a part of the Ladies Aid, quilting club and choir. Thelma enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening and canning. Loving survivors include her daughter, Diane (Mark) Strege of St. Charles; a son, Michael (Dee) Haertling of Jackson; four grandchildren, Seth (Vanessa) Strege, Ashley (Ross) Brannock, Luke Strege, and Kasey Pitts; eight great grandchildren, Bastian Strege, Beckham Strege, Rhyatt Pitts, Rogue Price, Bellamy Strege, Eloise Brannock, Declan Jausel and Liam Brannock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Haertling; parents; two brothers, August Jr. and Alvin Sticht; an infant sister, Ruth Paula Sticht and a sister, Mildred Kleinheider. There will be no visitation. The Rev. Steven Theiss will conduct the funeral service at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests that contributions be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Thelma's obituary at mccombsfuneralhome.com.

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