Lela Mae Sterchi Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lela Mae Sterchi (Olney, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 92, on January 20, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lela Mae Sterchi or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Watkins and Ina Watkins (Shaw); her husband Lester Sterchi; her siblings, George Watkins and Betty McCleary; her siblings-in-law, Jane Watkins, Judy Watkins and Donald McCleary; her nieces, Sharon Kozer and Karen Rennels; and her nephew Michael McCleary.
She is survived by: her sons, Wayne Houchin (Mitzi Moyes) of Olney and Gary Houchin (Kim) of Olney; her stepchildren, Sandy Ernst (Jim) of Charleston, IL, Jackie Houchin of Olney and Steve Sterchi (Jan) of Olney; and her siblings, John Watkins, Lee Watkins (Dona) and Leota Travers (Kenneth). She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren.
