Erika F. Renn, 101, of Union, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Born in Wurtzburg, Germany, Erika came to the United States when she was 18, and settled in Irvington. In 1938, she moved to Union where she has lived since. Erika worked as a governess until raising a family of her own.
Predeceased by her husband William, sister Maraliese Steiner and brother Theophil Bingel; Erika is survived by her son Carl H. Renn and his wife Linda, grandchildren Jennifer, Ellen and William and great grandchildren Erika Holowka, Charles Sona, Brandon Sona and Jamison Renn.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11:30am at the Bradley, Smith & Smith Funeral Home 415 Morris Ave., Springfield. Interment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union . There will be a visitation on Saturday from 9:30am until the service begins. For more info, or to send condolences to the family, visit www.www.bradleyfuneralhomes.com