CHRISTOPHER – Norma Jean Coffel, 70, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
She was born in Prairie du Rocher to Monroe and Irene (Heller) Sickmeier. She was married to Robert “Bob” Coffel for 37 years.
Mrs. Coffel was a retired elementary schoolteacher in Christopher for 37 years and was a member of First Christian Church in Christopher.
She is survived by her children, Christina Busch and Sandra Bullock, both of Georgia and grandchildren, Aaron Busch and Allison Busch, both of Georgia. Also surviving are siblings, Gloria Sickmeier of Johnston City, Jerry Sickmeier and Steve Sickmeier, both of Columbia, Roger Sickmeier of Waterloo, Gale Ray of Chester and Lynn Yearouf of Georgia and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with the Rev. Daniel Ison officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church in Christopher and will be accepted at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com. –
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