Hospitality House

List of Hospitality House Board of DIRECTORS

Joanna (Carrier) Adamic June 1985 to December 1987

Gene Funk June 1985 to December 1989

Mary Neurohr-Funk January 1987 to December 1989

Lois Shields January 1990 to January 1992

Sue (Kaiser) Engel January 1985 to July 1996

Helen (Earl) Childs September 1991 to November 2001

Frank Childs September 1991 to November 2001

Glenda Garcia November 2001 to July 2004

Smiley Garcia November 2001 to July 2004

Rev. Steve Keim March 2007 to January 2011

Paul John Brahler April, 2011 to May, 2011

Donald Winston April, 2011 to DATE

Fr. Leo Hayes January 1985 to DATE

Mary Ann (Funk) Horstmann January 1985 to DATE

Mark Horstmann December 1997 to DATE

Doris Thomson May 2005 to November 2016

Earl Kranawetter January, 2016 to DATE

Auxiliary Board members

Linda Kranawetter January, 2016 to DATE

Chris Winston January, 2016 to DATE

List of Hospitality House

House Directors/Managers

Helen (Earl) Childs....................................October 1986 to August 1988
Sr. Janet Wilhelm ASC...............................January 1989 to March 1989
Gina (Caufield)Winston.....................................April 1989 to July 1989
Bev Kubick................................................July 1989 to December 1989
Connie Rios.............................................January 1990 to February 1990
Laurie Dennison...............................................March 1990 to June 1990
Doug & Elizabeth Merriott.............................June 1990 to August 1990
Glenda Garcia..........................................March 1991 to December 1992
Vicki Green............................................January 1993 to December 1994
Doretta Miller.......................................November 1994 to October 1997
Stephanie Requena................................October 1997 to December 1997
Brenda Rimer................................................February 1998 to July 1998
Doretta Miller..................................September 1998 to September 2000
Mary Kay (Steele) Keim..................September 2000 to November 2010

Gayle Ayala…………………………….March 2011 to September 2013

Sheryl Woolley…………………….September 2013 to November 2015

Aminah Coleman November 2015……..……………to November 2024

Glenda Sue Garcia Obituary

July 28, 1938 - July 27, 2016

GLENDA SUE (BIGGS) GARCIA, 77, of Chester, Illinois, joyously entered the Kingdom of Heaven at 12:07 am, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at her home in Chester, Illinois. She was born on July 28, 1938 in Thompsonville, IL to Jeffie and Noma (nee: Marvel) Biggs. Glenda found great joy in knowing she would be reunited with the loved ones who went before: her parents, the father of her children - George Carol Downey, 1 Daughter - Connie Rae Wright, 1 Grandson - Andrew William Heywood, 1 Beloved Niece - Judy Summers and 1 Brother-in-law - Lindy Fleming.

Glenda lived her life serving God first, always with a kind and compassionate heart. She was the type of person who would, and did, give someone the coat off her back. Her love for others knew no boundaries and she lived according to the Golden Rule. During her lifetime Glenda worked hard to provide for her family. She was a hairdresser for many years, was the Director of The Hospitality House in Chester from March 1991 to December 1992, caregiver at Three Springs Nursing Home in Chester and Jackson County Nursing Home in Murphysboro and was an ordained minister.

https://www.wpfh.net/obituary/helen-childs

Helen's Obituary

HELEN REGINA CHILDS, 70, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:17 pm, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at her residence.
She was born to the late Lee Eugene and Lorraine (nee Phillips) Baggett on June 7, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama.Helen married Frank S. Childs III on July 17, 1990, in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on January 6, 2012.

She was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, a friend to many and so much more. If she saw someone in need, she always helped. Her love for others was unwavering. Helen was an amazing homemaker who loved cook and bake. She was a caterer out of her home and also made wedding and birthday cakes for family and friends.

Helen was a kind, sweet and loving servant of God. She served in prison ministry and lead many to Christ. One thing that set Helen apart from most was that she was a servant of Christ. She was a prayer warrior and was rarely spotted without her Bible. She loved to sit outside and enjoy God’s beautiful creation with a cup of coffee while reading her Bible. Helen was a friend to all and just like Jesus, everyone was welcome at her table.

Survivors: 4 Children:

Steve Childs Chester, IL Craig Earl Waterloo, IL Lisa (Harold) Brake Chester, IL Jeremy Earl Prairie du Rocher, IL

1 Sister: Terry Knaap Chester, IL

8 Grandchildren: Issac Earl, Olivia Earl, Eli Earl, Johnathan (Jaya) Brake, Andrew (Kenzie) Brake, Derek Brake, Brianna Brake and Avery Earl

1 Great Grandson: Hunter Samuel Brake

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband, 1 Son – Frank Childs IV, 1 Brother – David Lemaster, and 1 Sister – Diana Nickerson
Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Christine Lippert Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Chester, Illinois

Memorials: Chester Food Pantry and Maple Creek Hospice

Doris Krull Thompson Obituary

1933 - 16 March 2018

2018 brought sadness to the Hospitality House when our longtime Board member, Doris Krull-Thompson died on March 16, 2018. Doris served on the Hospitality House Board of Directors for eleven and a half years: from May 2005 to November 2016. As a board member, she brought valuable insight, experience, and wisdom to the many decisions and daily operations of the Hospitality House ministry (and homemade brownies to every meeting). This photo is how I remember Doris, always smiling, so full of ideas, always willing to help others.

Doris was born in Sparta, Illinois, in 1933 to Edward and Frances Krull and followed her dream to become a physician. In 1970, she graduated at the top of her medical school class. She cared for patients in seven states and the countries of Haiti, México, and Uganda, before she returned to Sparta and worked at Chester Mental Health Center.

Doris is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Warner and Katherine Umali; her son Edward Thompson; and her grandchildren Isabel and Caroline Umali; and Jonathon, Joshua and Shirley Barbel. A heartfelt service was held for Doris at McDaniel & Lee Family Funeral Home in Sparta on March 24, 2018.

SHERYL MAE WOOLLEY—FORMER HOUSE DIRECTOR DIES Hospitality House Board received the sad news that a former Hospitality House director, Sheryl Mae Woolley of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on September 30, 2022, at the age of 65. Sheryl was born on September 6, 1957, to George H. and Marietta M. (Moses) Haverkamp. She was survived by her husband, Martin Woolley; her son, George Hil- lenburg; three siblings: Jim Haverkamp, Patrick Haverkamp, and Ann Hensley, and her grandsons, Christopher Hillenburg and Brandon Hillenburg. Sheryl Woolley served as house director from Septem- ber 2013 to November 2015. Sheryl’s ministry to Hospitality House guests was greatly appreciated.