Hilda Berchtold, 93, of Tuscola, IL, formerly of Redmond, OR, died at 4:05 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2013 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

In honor of her wishes, she was cremated and will lovingly be laid to rest at Madras Cemetery in Madras, OR. A simple graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2013. Contact Raymond Dicks for more details: 541-672-4965

Hilda was born on June 16, 1920 in Johnstown, CO, the daughter of George and Anna Elizabeth Kauffman. She was preceded in death by her parents, ten siblings; and husbands: Raymond Eugene Dicks, Lyle E. Shotwell and Hank Berchtold.

She is survived by her son, Raymond (Pat) Dicks of Roseburg, OR; and daughter, Elizabeth Cottle of Tuscola, IL, four grandchildren, Todd (Lisa) Cottle of Longmont, CO; Greg (Melanie) Cottle of Las Vegas, NV; Doug Cottle (Missy Hillard) of Tuscola, IL; and Amy (Adam) Hackley of Tempe, AZ. Also surviving are two great-grandchildren: Erin Cottle of Carbondale, IL and Ian Cottle of Springfield, VA.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

The world is now a different place without her. She will be sorely missed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home in Tuscola, IL