LENA - Erma M. Toelke, age 85, passed away at home on Friday December 3, 2010. She was born on June 19, 1925 to Joseph and Anna (Rooseli) Stadelman in Monroe, WI. She married Sheldon Toelke on January 26, 1947 at the parsonage of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Freeport. Erma and her husband farmed in the Lena area all their lives. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena. She was a superb baker and enjoyed sharing her treats with some of the older residents of Lena. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and especially her great granddaughters.

She is survived by 3 Daughters; Vicki (Bob Harter) Toelke of Bloomington, IN, Pam (Brad) Rackow of Lena, IL and Julie (Murry) Lobdell of Lena, IL. 7 Grandchildren; Zachary (Dallas) Rackow , Andrew (Amy) Lobdell, Heidi Rackow, Joe Lobdell, Tom (Heidi) Lobdell, Gretchen (Scott) Scheider and Lana Lobdell.2 Step-Grandchildren; Matthew and Denise Harter. 2 Great Grandchildren; Hanna and Sydney Rackow. 1 Brother; Ervin (Jean) Stadelman of Brodhead, WI.

She was preceded in death by her husband on March 15, 2006 and 1 Sister, Mary Ellen Stadelman.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday December 11, 2010 at 10:30AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena.

Visitation will be on Friday December 10, 2010 from 4:00 till 6:00 PM at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena.

Officiating will be Father Max Striedl.

Interment will be at Lena Burial Park.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.