Rena J. Gathard Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rena J. Gathard of Highland, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rena left this world on March 6, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rena J. Gathard to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey D. Zobrist and Florence E. Zobrist; her daughter Debra L. Brown; and her siblings, Harlan "Arkie" Zobrist and Joan Paoletti.
She is survived by: her children, Vickie L. Voegele (Mark, Sr.) of Highland, IL and Scott A Gathard (Kathleen) of Highland, IL; her grandchildren, Michelle L. Hamilton (Kevin) of Coral Springs, FL, Jana K. Zurliene (Chad) of Highland, IL, Kimberly M. Gathard of Clarksville, TN and Austin S. Gathard of Jamestown, IL; her stepgrandchildren, Mark L. Voegele, Jr. (Danielle) of Saint Jacob, IL, Catherine R. Jackson (Kyle) of Edwardsville, IL, Nathan T. Voegele (Lindsey) of Mountain Home, AR and Kristin M. Kneedler (Ryan) of Collinsville, IL; her great grandchildren, Abigail L. Hamilton of Edwardsville, IL, Memphis S. Zurliene, Whitley K. Zurliene and Presley J. Zurliene; and her stepgreat-grandchildren, Katelyn D. Voegele, Olivia G. Jackson, Ava E. Jackson, Bailey A. Roberts, Parker T. Roberts, Kalen B. Roberts, Josie I. Voegele and Eli L. Kneedler.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 14th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, March 15th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home - Highland (1501 9th St, Highland, IL 62249). A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital or Highland Masonic Lodge #583.
