Imogene “Jean” C. Holtgrave, age 94 of Highland, IL, died Monday, April 28, 2025, at Breese Nursing Home in Breese, IL.
She was born on Sunday, April 26, 1931, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Edward and Elva (nee Carrillon) Petry.
On Tuesday, October 4, 1949, she married Arthur Gerhard Holtgrave at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL, who passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 1996.
She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She was also a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary # 5694 (life member) and St. Anne Altar Society.
Mrs. Imogene Holtgrave was born in Highland, IL and grew up and attended school at St. Jacob. She was a homemaker and an assembler at Basler Electric, retiring from Basler Electric after 42 years of service. She enjoyed baking, dancing, playing cards, and bingo. Spending time with family and friends, helping others and her faith were her highest priorities.
Survivors include:
- Daughter – Diane (Mike) Flynn, RN, Sequim, WA
- Daughter – Gail A. (Mark) Frey, Highland, IL
- Grandchild – Brent A. (Amy) Frey, Highland, IL
- Grandchild – Brandon M. (Ashley) Frey, Highland, IL
- Sister-In-Law – Pat Petry, Proctor, TX
- Great Grandchild – Rylie Frey, Highland, IL
- Great Grandchild – Tyler Frey, Highland, IL
- Great Grandchild – Porter Frey, Highland, IL
- Great Grandchild – Hudson Frey, Highland, IL
- Step Grandchild – Tracy (Larry) Rapp, Imperial, MO
- Step Grandchild – Noel Flynn, Houston, TX
- Step Grandchild – Brendhan (Kelly) Flynn, St. Louis, MO
- Step Great Grandchild – Casey (Grace Parece) Rapp, Lexington, SC
- Step Great Grandchild – Justin (Brynne) Rapp, Imperial, MO
- Step Great Grandchild – Reid Flynn, St. Louis, MO
- Step Great Grandchild – Fiona Flynn, St. Louis, MO
- Step Great Grandchild – Hazel Flynn, St. Louis, MO
- Step Great-Great Grandchild – Lynnley Rapp, Lexington, SC
- Nieces and Nephews
She was preceded in death by:
- Husband – Arthur Gerhard Holtgrave (died 9/17/1996)
- Mother – Elva C. Petry, nee Carrillon (died 2/23/1956)
- Father – Edward Francis Petry (died 2/1/1965)
- Sister – Bernetta M. Frey (died 4/19/2009)
- Sister – Rosemary “Rosie” E. Hatton (died 10/11/2017)
- Brother – Edward “Pete” H. Petry (died 9/22/2023)
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 2, 2025, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Fr. Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, St. Paul Catholic Church, officiating.
Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Education Fund, St. Paul Outreach Program or masses.
