Maribelle Beckman Alender

January 30, 1925 - January 5, 2020

Maribelle Beckman Alender, 94, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Sunday, January 05, 2020 at Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 09, 2020 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Vandalia with Pastor Michael Mohr officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Vera. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 08, 2020 at Hohlt and File Funeral Home, Vandalia and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church Radio Ministry or to Lighthouse Pregnancy and Health Services. Maribelle was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Vandalia. She had an avid love for bowling and participated on many leagues throughout the years. She lived a joyful life and loved her Savior. Maribelle was born on January 30, 1925 in Seminary Township, IL, the daughter of Fritz George and Mary Jane (Heather) Leidner. She married Elmer John Beckman on August 09, 1946; he preceded in death on February 12, 1992. Together, they had three sons, Gene, Steve, and Jeff. She later married Raymond L. Alender on September 30, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Alender; sons, Gene Beckman and wife, Nona and Jeff Beckman and wife, Mona all of Vandalia; stepsons, Mike Alender of Lovington and Jeff Alender of Atlanta, GA; and many descendants. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer; son, Steve; 5 siblings; and grandchildren, Jerrod, Nicholas, and Stacie.