Myrtle M. Tonnies

Myrtle M. Tonnies, aged 93, of Albers, departed this life on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Clinton Manor Nursing Home in New Baden. Born on July 17, 1931, in Albers, she was the beloved daughter of Frank and Mary (Dingwerth) Heckenkemper. On May 28, 1952, Myrtle married Daniel M. Tonnies, who preceded her in death on May 3, 2013.

Myrtle is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sandra Santel, and husband Michael; her grandson, Jeffrey Santel, and his wife Katelyn; her great-grandson, Leo Santel; as well as her cherished sisters-in-law, including Vera Mullen, Elizabeth Dwyer, Regene Heckenkemper, Delores Tonnies, Julie Stockmann, and Helen Tonnies.

Alongside her husband, Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Virgil Heckenkemper. She also leaves behind a legacy that includes her in-laws: Paul Tonnies, Fred Tonnies, Ralph Tonnies, Virgil Tonnies, Florence Arentsen, Jerry Stockmann, Lorraine Tonnies, Vincent Arentsen, Gloria Tonnies, John Mullen, Gary Dwyer, and Florence Tonnies.

She was a devoted member of St. Bernard Parish and Altar Sodality. She was also a member of Albers American Legion Auxiliary. Myrtle contributed significantly to her community alongside her husband. She had a passion for life that was evident through her love of dancing, quilting, sewing, cooking, and baking. Myrtle treasured moments spent vacationing with friends.

A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Albers, with burial following at St. Bernard Cemetery. 

Visitation will take place from 8:00 until 9:45 AM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Memorial contributions in honor of Myrtle are warmly welcomed by her family, with checks made payable to Sandra Santel.