Edna VerclerWASHINGTON - Edna M. Vercler, 99, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Apostolic Christian Restmor of Morton. She was a former resident of Washington.Mrs. Vercler was born on April 13, 1917, in Kickapoo to John and Katherine (Strickfaden) Eisele. She married Wayne Vercler in Peoria on May 4, 1944. He preceded her in death in 2006.She was also preceded in death by three infant daughters, Susan Kay, Ruth Ann and Dorothy Mae; and three sisters.She is survived by one son, Richard (Brenda) Vercler of Washington; one sister, Ruth Ennis, and one sister-in-law, Alice Vercler, both of Metamora; three grandchildren, Clint Vercler, Ándrea (Andy) Knepp and Ashlee Vercler; one step-granddaughter, Janna (Tom) Novak; four great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.Edna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was one of the most fiercely protective and loyal people you would ever meet. She had a sense of humor and quick wit that was particularly familiar to those with whom she felt closest. Although she had an opinion on many issues, she could often be heard saying, "Suit yourself!" Edna also had a true affection for animals and went to great lengths to pamper the cats and dogs on the farm.Edna spent some time working at the Boss Glove Factory in Peoria and AO Smith in Eureka, but the career she was most passionate about was, without a doubt, the role of homemaker. Edna excelled in the kitchen (especially at baking apple pies and applesauce). She could identify all the flowers, bushes and trees in her yard and worked diligently to can and preserve the vegetables from her vegetable gardens. Much to the delight of her family, she organized nearly everything with colorful tape that seemed to only be meaningful to her. She was a member of Calvary Evangelical Mennonite Church in Washington, where she was actively involved for many years. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at her church, with the Rev. Clayton Tinervin officiating. Burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 6 pm. at the Mason-White Funeral Home, and 30 minutes prior to services at the church on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Calvary Evangelical Mennonite Church. Mason-White Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements and notes of condolences may be sent using www.masonfuneralhomes.com.