Ann Marie Hethke, 79 of Rantoul and formerly of Roberts, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2021, at Country Health Nursing Home, Gifford.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Roberts with Rev. Pete Hinrich officiating. Burial will follow in Lyman Cemetery, Roberts.

Visitation will be one hour before the service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is handling arrangements.

Ann was born July 27, 1941 in Glidden, Iowa the daughter of Fred and Jesse Marie Warning Johnson. She married Alvin W. Hethke August 8, 1959 in Glidden, Iowa. He survives.

Along with her husband, Alvin, she is survived by a daughter Sharon (Mark) Richardson of Penfield, one granddaughter Jessica (Jordy) Vela and two great grandchildren, Emberlyn and Liam.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.

Ann was a bookkeeper for Hicks Gas, Roberts until her retirement. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Roberts.

Ann enjoyed camping, traveling, reading and vacationing with her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com .