Alvera Hockemeyer

Alvera Hockemeyer , 95, of Monroeville, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 6:00 a.m., at her daughter’s residence. Alvera was united in marriage to Raymond Hockemeyer on October 21, 1945 in Allen County, Indiana and he preceded her in death on January 22, 2009.

She was born on Saturday, June 2, 1923 in Dearborn County, IN the daughter of the late Martin Kuhlman and the late Hulda (Ewell) Kuhlman.

Alvera was a homemaker all her life and prior to her marriage to Raymond she worked at Bieberich Wire & Dye in Fort Wayne. Following her marriage to Raymond, she assisted him in managing the family farm.

She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock, Monroeville, Indiana and was an active member of the Ladies Aid where she quilted after many years of serving in other capacities.

Survivors include two daughters; Sharon (Kevin) Powell of Valrico, FL; Karen (William) Hart of Monroeville, IN; son, Roy (Karen) Hockemeyer of Monroeville, IN; sister, Viola Dresselhouse of Lanesville, IN; three grandsons; Jonathan Hart, Benjamin (Andrea Martin) Hart and Mitchell Powell; two granddaughters; Sydney Powell and Kylee Hockemeyer, one great-granddaughter McKenna K. Hart.

She was preceded in death by son; Dale Hockemeyer; granddaughter: Chelsea Hart; three sisters: Irma Kuhlman, Melba Schulenburg, and Pauline Linkmeyer; three brothers; Harold Kuhlman, Edgar Kuhlman & Norman Kuhlman.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at St. John Lutheran Chruch, Flatrock, 12912 Franke Rd. Monroeville, IN with Rev. Douglas Christian officiating. Interment will follow in the St John Lutheran Church Cemetery Flatrock.

Friends will be received from 2-5 and 6-8, Tuesday, November 20 at St. John Luthern Church Flatrock, Monroeville with viewing also one hour prior to the service on Wednesday also at the church .

Preferred Memorials: St. John Lutheran Church; Worship Anew; or The Lutheran Hour