ZITA MARGARET HOLTERMAN
October 16, 1930 ~ February 14, 2012
Zita Margaret Holterman, 81, of Westphalia, Mo., fought a courageous battle with cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at Capital Region Medical Center.
She was born on October 16, 1930, in Rich Fountain, Mo., the daughter of the late Joseph and Christine M. Bauer Eisterhold.
A graduate of Freeburg High School, she was married on May 19, 1954, in Rich Fountain, Mo., to Joseph Ferdinand Holterman with whom she shared fifty-seven wonderful years. Mr. Holterman survives at the home.
A devoted homemaker and mother of ten children, she was employed in earlier years as the Pay Clerk for the former International Shoe Factory.
Mrs. Holterman was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Mo.; St. Anns Ladies Sodality; St. Joseph Quilting Club; Friendship Club; and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Her greatest love was her family. She also enjoyed crocheting, canning, Farmers Market, flowers, traveling, quilting, and was especially fond of dancing to German music.
Other survivors include nine children, Pat Reinkemeyer, Jefferson City; Gary (Debbie) Holterman, Kansas City, Mo.; Gerilynn (Fred) Gaines, Taos, Mo.; Paul (Karen) Holterman, Taos, Mo.; Kathy (John) Branson, Westphalia, Mo.; Doris (Steve) Voss, Linn, Mo.; Mark (Stacy) Holterman, Jefferson City; Karen (Terry) Mebruer, Rich Fountain, Mo.; and Kristie (Andy) Haller, Rich Fountain, Mo.; twenty-six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Florentine (Norbert) Dill, Rich Fountain, Mo.
She was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Holterman; one sister, Corona Wieberg; one brother, Merwin Eisterhold; and a son-in-law, Alan Reinkemeyer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Mark A. Smith officiating.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Westphalia.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, February 17th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, POB 116, Westphalia, MO 65085.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Westphalia, is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born on October 16, 1930, in Rich Fountain, Mo., the daughter of the late Joseph and Christine M. Bauer Eisterhold.
A graduate of Freeburg High School, she was married on May 19, 1954, in Rich Fountain, Mo., to Joseph Ferdinand Holterman with whom she shared fifty-seven wonderful years. Mr. Holterman survives at the home.
A devoted homemaker and mother of ten children, she was employed in earlier years as the Pay Clerk for the former International Shoe Factory.
Mrs. Holterman was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Mo.; St. Anns Ladies Sodality; St. Joseph Quilting Club; Friendship Club; and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Her greatest love was her family. She also enjoyed crocheting, canning, Farmers Market, flowers, traveling, quilting, and was especially fond of dancing to German music.
Other survivors include nine children, Pat Reinkemeyer, Jefferson City; Gary (Debbie) Holterman, Kansas City, Mo.; Gerilynn (Fred) Gaines, Taos, Mo.; Paul (Karen) Holterman, Taos, Mo.; Kathy (John) Branson, Westphalia, Mo.; Doris (Steve) Voss, Linn, Mo.; Mark (Stacy) Holterman, Jefferson City; Karen (Terry) Mebruer, Rich Fountain, Mo.; and Kristie (Andy) Haller, Rich Fountain, Mo.; twenty-six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Florentine (Norbert) Dill, Rich Fountain, Mo.
She was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Holterman; one sister, Corona Wieberg; one brother, Merwin Eisterhold; and a son-in-law, Alan Reinkemeyer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Mark A. Smith officiating.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Westphalia.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, February 17th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, POB 116, Westphalia, MO 65085.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Westphalia, is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Doris and Steve,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the days and months to follow. Mike and Pam Thomas
I was very sorry to hear of Zita’s passing. Your family will be in our prayers.
Kristy, Karen, Doris and Mark, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Bill and I will be out of town, but we hope to have time to stop by visitation to see you. Hope you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Agnes Boehm
Our prayers are with you and your families at your time of loss.
Paul& Karen,You will be in my Prayers.
Karen & Paul,I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my prayers at this difficult time. It is so hard to lose those we love… Cherish your memories – you will have those always.
My thoughts and prayers are to all the family! I will never forget her contagious laugh! When we were at Grandma Eisterhold’s, her and mom would sit on the porch and watch all the kids play in the yard. Thank you for so many wonderful memories Aunt Zita. Now you, mom, Uncle Merwin and Grandma and Grandpa can sit around together!! God bless you Uncle Joe and the rest of the family.
Paul and Karen, Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. May the Lords peace be with you always.
Geri & Fred you have Richard’s and my sympathy. We lost Richards Mom on the 4th. Take care Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Karen & Terry (& Holterman family),Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear. I am praying for peace, comfort, and strength in this difficult time for you and your family.Peace, prayers and blessings.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family at the passing of your mother. With deepest sympathy.Louis & Debbie Branson
Mark & Family – We were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers! We love you and are thinking of you.
Pat & Family, We’re so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.David & Gala
Zita was my chemo buddy. We met at the chemo room and she was just a delight. I have one of the breast cancer scarves that she crocheted. My condolences on the loss of this dear sweet lady.
Zita was one of a kind! She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and gone much too soon. She and her family are in our prayers.
THE DAVID VIETH FAMILY WISHES TO EXTEND OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE HOLTERMAN FAMILY. YOUR MOTHER WAS A SPECIAL WOMAN AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. HOLD ON TO THE SPECIAL MEMORIES THAT YOU HAVE WITH HER. THIS MIGHT MAKE THIS DIFFICULT TIME A LITTLE EASIER. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.