Elsie Baskerville

Elsie H. Baskerville

(nee Kestel)

Age 98 of Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet, and formerly of Manhattan, passed away peacefully June 5, 2014.

Born February 26, 1916 in New Lenox, Elsie was a daughter of the late Peter and Louise Ruettiger-Kestel. She was raised and educated in the New Lenox area, and graduated from Saint Francis Academy with the Class of 1934. On April 13, 1940 Elsie married Walter Baskerville at St. John's Catholic Church in Joliet, and together they made their home in rural Manhattan. Elsie was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Manhattan, where she was actively involved with the CCW. She volunteered for many years with Shepherds Table, enjoyed being a member of the Wednesday Euchre Club and belonged to the Will County Farm Bureau. Elsie enjoyed baking and sewing, and will be remembered as an expert seamstress.

Survivors include three children: Ruthann Baskerville of Joliet, James (Mary) Baskerville of Manhattan, and Joyce Baskerville of Joliet, as well as four grandchildren: Ann Baskerville, John (Melissa) Baskerville and Luke Baskerville all of Manhattan, and Megan Baskerville of Decatur; Elsie is also survived by several nieces and nephews including her devoted niece Margaret Kennedy-Benoit, Paul Kestel, Joan Reiter, Don Kestel, Douglas Kestel, Kay Shanahan, Judy Lennon, Jerry Baskerville and Helen Wilhelmi.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Louise in 1950; husband Walter in 1995; sister Kathryn (Art) Kennedy, and three brothers: Ray (Mary) Kestel, Larry (Marge) Kestel and Edward Kestel.

Elsie's family extends their most sincere appreciation to the extraordinary care given to their mother from Avis at Our Lady of Angels, as well as the entire staff. Your kind care will always be remembered.

The family will receive friends at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 235 W. North Street in Manhattan on Saturday June 7th from 9:00am until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Reverend John Lindsey officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Manhattan.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Elsie's memory to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manhattan.

Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Matthew R. Baskerville, CFSP. (815/476-2181)