Trudy Ann Davidson, age 67 of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Saint John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
She was born on Thursday, July 18, 1957, in Highland, IL, the daughter of John and Betty (nee Hediger) Dresch.
She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ. She was also a member of the VFW Post #5694 Auxiliary.
Trudy was born in Highland, IL. She grew up in Grantfork until 1968, when her father passed on and the family moved to Highland, IL. She graduated from Highland High School in 1975. She was married in 1985 and lived in Glen Carbon, before moving to Highland several years later. She worked as a waitress at Fischer’s in Belleville, IL for many years, managed English’s Restaurant in Belleville, IL, Calecos in St. Louis, MO and finally at Circle K, Highland, IL. She retired a few years ago. She really enjoyed her customers. Her hobbies were watching the Cardinals games, playing Bingo, listening to country music, watching game shows on TV, playing golf and attending golf tournaments.
Survivors include: Daughter – Melissa M. (Howard) Oberlender, Highland, IL; Grandchild – Kira N. Oberlender, Highland, IL; Sister – Judy A. (Donald) Bacon, Pocahontas, IL; Niece – Nancy (Scott Michaelis) Goestenkors, Port Charlotte, FL; Niece – Sherri (David) Diesen, Germantown, IL; Great Nephews and Nieces; Great Great Nephew.
She was preceded in death by: Father – John W. Dresch – Died Dec. 21, 1968; Mother – Betty M. H. Dresch, nee Hediger – Died March 26, 2021.
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. William E. Kapp, pastor, Evangelical United Church of Christ, officiating.
Interment will be at Grantfork United Church of Christ Cemetery, Grantfork, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to to the family (please make payable to Melissa Oberlender).
