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Monday, April 18, 2016

Mrs. Ilse Marie Archer


Mrs. Ilse Marie Archer, 93, of Galesburg, Illinois died 6:15 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016 at her home. 

She was born January 6, 1923 in Dusseldorf, Germany to Wilhelm and Marie Hische. 

Surviving is a son Fritz (and Michele) Archer of Galesburg, three grandchildren, Hudson (and Lindsay) Archer of Galesburg, Garrett (and Nikala Timmons) Archer of Knoxville, Illinois, and Graham Archer of Peoria, Illinois, five grandchildren and a niece, Doris (Holger) Herrman of Germany.  She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Heinz Hische and Fritz Hische. 

Ilse was of the protestant faith and went to a protestant school in Germany.  She worked for Outboard Marine Corporation, Gale Products Division, Galesburg. She worked for Arlens Department Store in Galesburg for ten years.  She then worked for Galesburg Mental Research Hospital and later Zeller’s Research Hospital in Peoria for 15 years.  She retired in 1989.  Ilse enjoyed playing cards, knitting and traveling.  She loved spending time with her family, especially her great grandchildren. 

Cremation will be accorded.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Private family memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to Beacon of Hope Hospice.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.


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