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TONIETTE EVALENE WINKLER GERKE, 88, of Huntsville, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008 at Loma Linda Health Care Center. Toinette was born April 12, 1920 in Higbee, MO the daughter of Robert Lee and Cora (Griffiths) Edwards. She married James Westly Winkler on May 28, 1938 in Huntsville, MO, and he preceded her in death. Toniette married Henry Joseph Gerke on November 29, 1976 in Boonville, MO, he preceded her in death.

Toniette was a member of the Huntsville Christian Church, also member of The Order of Eastern Star. She worked at different public jobs and enjoyed traveling, cooking, gardening, animals and the country life.

Survivors include one daughter Martha Cordelia Penton of Moberly, MO, one son David Eugene Winkler and wife Mary of Auxvasse, MO, seven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, and eleven great great grandchildren. Toinette has one infant brother and one sister Sylvia M. Butts that preceded her in death.

Visitation is 10-11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 2 with services following at 11:00 a.m. at the Patton Funeral Home with burial in Huntsville City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Huntsville Christian Church.

Officiating: Pastor David Nicholson

 


Rick & Kalene Summerville, Owners

Summerville Funeral Home
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Local: 660-388-5800
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601 E. 24 Hwy
Salisbury, MO  65281

Patton Funeral Home
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 121 N Main
Huntsville, MO  65259

 
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