Agnes Sisco

Agnes S. (Steinkamp) Sisco, of Evansville, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at her residence. She was born July 2, 1919 to John H. and Barbara (Kern) Steinkamp. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. Sisco in 1965 and by her seven siblings, Mildred Winiger, Lucy Morris, Bertha Foote, Helen Hartig, John E., Joseph and Julius Steinkamp. She is survived by her four children, JoAnn Sisco-Carey, Linda Sisco-Reising, Donald (Celinda) Sisco and Larry Sisco. Also surviving are five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two step grandchildren, four step great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Agnes grew up on a farm and remained on the farm to care for both of her parents until their deaths. She then moved to the Westside with her four children and worked at RuVan Plastics and Proform. Her cooking and baking were her passion. She was always making something in the kitchen for family, friends or co-workers. Agnes was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church for 45 years and St. Boniface Catholic Church for 45 years. She was a devout Catholic and took great pride in the fact she was able to provide a Catholic education for her children. She was an example of tireless charity work. She volunteered at St. Anthony’s Soup kitchen and the Westside Food Pantry at Simpson United Methodist Church. She just could not understand why people had to go to bed hungry. She was a true role model for love, self sacrifice and generosity. She continued her volunteer work until she was 88 years old. Her family would like to thank the many people who helped make her last years as comfortable as possible, especially Dr. Michael Allen and Jan Ware N.P. and all of his staff, the staff of Southern Care Hospice and her nurses, Brandi RN, Staci RN, Sherry RN and Tamara LPN. You have all been true angels on this earth. The family would also like to thank Jan Herron, RN, who came to visit our mother and bring her communion. Visitation and funeral services will be private. Pierre Funeral Home is handling all arrangements. Friends and family may leave online condolences at www.pierrefuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Westside Food Pantry, c/o Simpson United Methodist Church, 2201 W. Illinois Street, Evansville, IN or St. Anthony’s Soup Kitchen, 704 N. First Avenue, Evansville.

Agnes Sisco

July 2, 1919 - July 19, 2009