Estella Mae Schieber

Estella Mae Schieber, 88, of Metamora, IL passed away at 6:50 pm on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Washington Christian Village in Washington, IL. She was born on February 21, 1928 in Rock Valley, Iowa to William and Grace (Edwards) Vierhout. She married Frank E. Schieber on November 26, 1944 in Washington, IL. He passed away on April 12, 1983. Surviving are her daughter Carol (Vernon) Wood of LowPoint, IL; son Roger (Deborah) Schieber of Metamora; grandchildren Frank (Donna) Wood of Oxford, England, Drew Wood of Lawrenceville, NJ, Brian (Niki) Schieber of Metamora, Andrea (Nate) Ennis of Washington, and Lisa (Clint) Hall of Edwardsville, IL; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters Grace Reich of Union, KY, and Jean Slack of Morton, IL. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter in 1950, three brothers, and three sisters. Estella had numerous part-time jobs over the years. She was a volunteer at Proctor Hospital. She was a member of the Metamora Home Extension and a 4-H Fair Judge, member of the Metamora Legion Auxillary, and the Sassy Ladies Sewing Club. She was a member of Christian Union Church in Metamora where she had cleaned the church for many years, and also a member the Christian Union Women's Guild and Philthea. Estella and her husband lived on the family farm for 25 years. She loved cooking and baking, sewing, playing cards, crocheting, bowling, and spending time with her family. She never knew a stranger. Estella was a very loving and giving woman who will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Christian Union Church in Metamora with Reverend Gary Salm officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel and on Thursday from 9:30 am until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Metamora. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Metamora Christian Union Church or Emergency 116. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.