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Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery
Beverly Ann Hembrecht, age 83, of Flora, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana, in the care of her loving family.
She was born May 24, 1934, in Milford, Indiana, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Hamman) Ryman. She married William A. Hembrecht on October 14, 1973, at the First Brethren Church of South Bend, Indiana, and they have shared 44 years of marriage.
A resolutely independent spirit who signed up for air flight lessons during her youth, and a woman drawing inspiration from her steadfast faith, Beverly was the author of several books, including her most recent, “The Gift of Gabby.” Her works appeared in Poet’s Pen Quarterly and the Lutheran Digest, and she was nearing completion of a new book of poetry inspired by each book of the Bible. She enjoyed gardening and quilting, and was a wonderful cook. She had been a member of the Lutheran Church. She took on several working roles throughout life, and went on to retire from the Department of Agriculture through the La Porte County Clerk’s Office in Indiana.
Beverly is survived by her husband: William Hembrecht of Flora; a son: Bradley J. (Debbie) Riggs of La Porte, Indiana; a daughter: Robin D. (Carroll) Doll of Mishawaka, Indiana; 2 grandchildren: Roxanne Marie (Anthony) Webb and Kyle Anthony Riggs; 3 great-grandchildren: Illyanna Arnicar, Gideon Arnicar, and Theresa Ann Riggs; a sister: Faith Connor of Ashland, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. Beverly was joyful in the anticipation of becoming a great-great-grandmother in May. She was preceded in death by her parents; and 7 siblings: Darlene Townes, Melba Warstler, Doris Jean Jones, Jack Ryman, Russell Ryman, Bill Ryman, and Everett Vallance.
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to a cancer research organization or support group of the donor’s choice in memory of Beverly. To share a condolence or memory with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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My heart is breaking for you Bill and all of Bev's many family and friends. It was an honor to be one of Bev's friends. Everyone will miss her terribly. But we know she is looking down on us with loving eyes. I rejoice in knowing we will all be together again one day. R.I.P. my dear friend!
sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Brad and Robin from an old neighbor freind
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Bill, and all of your family. We always enjoyed visiting with Bev and you and we enjoyed reading Bev's book "The Gift of Gabby" last year. She was a sweet lady and we will miss her.
So very sorry for your loss. Beverly was my Aunt. I am Melba Warstler's daughter. We haven't seen Aunt Bev for years. She was alway's very nice. I am sure she will really be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Skip and Sharon Herrmann Niles, Mi
Bill, so very sorry to read in South Bend Trib of Bev's passing. While it's been several years since our times together, you & Bev have often been in my thoughts. Sweet memories. It was always a blessing to be in the company of you two. She was always a sweet lady with an infectious laugh. My deepest sympathy.
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