Emma Helen Enke

January 29, 1925 - August 2, 2019

Emma Helen Enke, 94, of Perryville, died Friday, August 2, 2019 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was born January 29, 1925 in Jacob, Illinois to Herman and Rosa (Stueve) Kranawetter. She and Wilbert W. Enke were married January 19, 1947. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2006. Emma was a custodian at Altenburg Hardwood and she cleaned houses in Cape Girardeau. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg. She loved quilting, being a home maker and gardening. Survivors include one daughter, Doris Fritsche of Manassas Park, Virginia, two sons, James (Rhonda) Enke and Gerald (Louise) Enke all of Perryville, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters: Alma, Elsie and Hulda three brothers: Rudy, George and John Kranawetter, one son-in-law: Harold Fritsche. Visitation will be 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg. Service will be at 11:00 AM Monday, August 5, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg with the Rev. Steven Dressler officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Altenburg. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Chruch. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.