Wilma "Cricket" File's obituary , Passed away on April 2, 2025 in Palmyra, Illinois

Wilma "Cricket" File

May 6, 1929 - April 2, 2025 (95 years old)

Palmyra, Illinois

Wilma "Cricket" File's obituary , Passed away on April 2, 2025 in Palmyra, Illinois

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Airsman-Hires Funeral Home

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Wilma "Cricket" File

May 6, 1929 - April 2, 2025 (95 years old)

Palmyra, Illinois

Wilma File Obituary

The passing of Wilma File of Palmyra, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 2, 2025 at the age of 95. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Wilma had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Wilma may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leland "Ink" Eyer and Verda DeWitt Eyer. She is survived by: her husband Fred File, Jr. of Cricket's Northside Tavern; her children, Susie Fenton (Brian) of Palmyra, IL., Kathy Wolff (Bill) of St. Louis and Steve File of Palmyra; and her siblings, Marilyn Armstrong (Bill) of Hettick and Gary Eyer (Patty) of Hettick. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 7th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Stults - Neece Funeral Home (201 N Main St, Palmyra, IL 62674). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to the Palmyra American Legion and sent to Stults-Neece Chapel, 349 E. Tanner, Waverly, Il. 62692.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Airsman-Hires Funeral Home



Mon

Apr 07

Visitation

Stults - Neece Funeral Home
201 N Main St, Palmyra, IL 62674

Tue

Apr 08

Funeral service

Stults - Neece Funeral Home
201 N Main St, Palmyra, IL 62674

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