Earnestine M. Ahlers of Du Quoin

Earnestine M. Ahlers, 101 of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:23 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky, in Bowling Green.

Earnestine was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin.

She was born Jan. 28, 1917 at Vergennes, IL the daughter of Perry and Lena (Schimpf) Pugh.

Earnestine married Elmo H. Ahlers on Jan. 4, 1936 at Nashville, IL and he preceded her in death on June 17, 2003.

She is survived by a son, James (Sandra) Ahlers of Bowling Green; a daughter, Billie (Michael) Davis of St. Charles, Missouri; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and one sister.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2018 at the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin, with the Rev. Joe Wagner officiating. Those attending the services are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Friends may make memorials to the First Baptist Church. They will be accepted at Searby Funeral Home of Du Quoin, which is in charge of arrangements.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.