DeVeta (Saathoff) Kistler
October 6, 1930 ~ November 10, 2023
Born in:
Litchfield, Illinois
Resided in:
Litchfield, Illinois
DeVeta (Saathoff) Kistler, 93, of Litchfield, formerly of Sorento, passed on into heaven on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Edwardsville Care Center.
DeVeta was born Oct 6, 1930, in Litchfield, the daughter of Rufus and Lucille (Molloy) Saathoff. She received a teaching certificate from Greenville College and spent 30 years with Sorento Elementary as a teacher’s assistant and librarian. She married Robert Kistler on August 22, 1949. They had three daughters: Kathy Van Dusseldorp, Kris Kramer, and Karla Durbin. Robert preceded her in death on January 21, 2001.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dean Saathoff; and sons-in-law, Richard Kramer and Gene Van Dusseldorp.
DeVeta is survived by her three daughters; son-in-Law, Stan Durbin; sister-in-law, Sue Saathoff; grandchildren, Emily Scott, Nicholas (Krysta) Scott, Kelli Longo, Mandy (Donovan) Thompson, Ryan Kramer, Kassidy (Joe Martin) Kramer; and great-grandchildren, Tina Scott, Ryder Longo, Gracelyn Longo, Skyler Scott, and Alice Martin.
Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: The family will receive friends from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home, 201 S. Main Street, Sorento, IL 62086. The funeral ceremony will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. John Vidakovich officiating.
Interment will follow the funeral ceremony at Sunnyside Cemetery in Sorento.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 219 E. Union Avenue, Litchfield, IL 62056.
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Services
Visitation: November 16, 2023 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home of Sorento
201 S. Main St.
Sorento, IL 62086
Funeral Ceremony: November 16, 2023 11:30 am
Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home of Sorento
201 S. Main St.
Sorento, IL 62086
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in DeVeta (Saathoff) Kistler 's name.
St. Timothy United Methodist Church
219 E. Union Ave.
Litchfield,
IL
62056
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Mrs. Kistler helped educate so many children in Sorento, and I will always be grateful for all she taught me. My condolences to her family and friends.
Mrs. Kistler was so kind and generous. As a student at Sorento School I always felt safe and protected with her there. A good good family in the community. My condolences to her family.
So sorry to hear this. Thinking of y’all during this difficult time
I will always remember them. God Bless.
MRS DEVETA KISTLER, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. DEVETA AND ROBERT HAVE LEFT US WITH SOME FINE MEMORIES.CHRIS I HOPE THINGS ARE GOOD WITH YOU. BEST WISHES TO ALL.
Kris and family,
Sorry to hear about your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed and Pat Wernsing