Ione Walter

(From Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home)

Iona "Ione" A Walter, age 94 of Ballwin, MO, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Ballwin, MO.

She was born on Friday, September 12, 1930, in Pocahontas, IL, the daughter of Erwin and Ella (nee Linenefelser) Wagner.

On Thursday, November 23, 1950, she married Warren N. Walter nee at St. Paul Catholic Church, who passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017.

She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a member of St. Anne Altar Society.

Mrs. Walter was born in Pocahontas, Illinois on the family farm west of town; she grew up on the farm and attended Harnet Country School. She graduated from St. Paul High School class of 1948 in Highland, Illinois. During high school Iona worked at Wicks Organ Company in the plant, she continued to work there as a secretary after graduation over 8 years. Following her marriage she devoted her time to raising her family and supporting her husband. After her children were grown in 1986, she worked part-time at Schatte's True Value in Highland, Illinois. She enjoyed camping, sewing, gardening and always had flowers in her yard. She was very devoted to her family.

Survivors include:

Son - Ronald W. (Significant Other: Sandy Crutchley) Walter, Old Monroe, MO

Son - James W. (Patricia) Walter, Fairbanks, AK

Daughter - Kathleen M. (Robert) McCain, Seneca, MO

Daughter - Cynthia A. (Gary) Cashel, Arnold, MO

Daughter - Diane K. (Fred) Vilbig, Ellisville, MO

Informant - Diane K. Vilbig, Ballwin, MO

Grandchild - Kristin (Matthew) Erickson

Grandchild - Ryan Vilbig

Grandchild - Reid Vilbig

Grandchild - Justin Vilbig

Grandchild - John Vilbig

Grandchild - Karyn (Jimmy) Pinto

Grandchild - Cathryn Vilbig

Grandchild - Scott Vilbig

Grandchild - Kelly Vilbig

Grandchild - Annemarie Vilbig

Grandchild - Claire Vilbig

Grandchild - Kevin McCane

Grandchild - Jeff (Heather) McCane

Grandchild - Lisa (Billy) McDonald

Grandchild - Sarah (David) Koenig

Grandchild - Paul McCane

Grandchild - Derek (Erica) Cashel

Grandchild - Brianna (Alex) Winters

Grandchild - Eric (Kristen) Walter

Grandchild - Emily Walter

Grandchild - Ben Walter

Grandchild - Andrew (Katie) Walter

Grandchild - Matthew (Bridget) Walter

Grandchild - Luke Walter

Great Grandchild - 7

She was preceded in death by:

Father - Erwin Wagner Died 3/30/1973

Mother - Ella Marie Wagner Died 1/12/1982

Husband - Warren N. Walter died 2/2/2017

Sister - Dorothy Grapperhaus died 4/3/2014

Brother - Orville J. Wagner died 4/4/1986

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 Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Funeral Service/Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at St . Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Father 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 Memorials may be made to St. Paul School Educational Foundation or Masses to St. Paul Catholic Church.