Cecilia T. Winiger

Cecilia Teresa Spalding Winiger, age 97, of Evansville, passed away on September 1st, 2014 at University Health & Rehab on Lincoln Ave. She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent Winiger, her sons Gerald, William, and Robert Winiger, her daughter Donna Alsop, and her grandsons Anthony and Christopher Winiger. She is survived by her son, Malcolm Winiger, daughter Linda Thomasson, sister Monica Hulsey, daughters-in law Harriet, Mary, and Janice Winiger, sons-in-law, Larry Alsop and Marvin Thomasson, grandchildren Dawn Holzappel, Lavonda Gibson, Scott Winiger, Theresa Elliott, Stephen Winiger, Beth Winiger, Laura Douglas, Patty Montgomery, Ellen Fleig, Keith Winiger, Anna Fagg, Toby Winiger, Todd Winiger, Kim McFarland, Sondra Wolf, Gregory Jude Wolf, Stacia Wolf, Wendy Woodard, 36 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great granchildren. Cecilia was born in Logootee, IN to Leo and Mary O'Bryant Spalding on Aug 19, 1917, one of thirteen children. She later moved to Evansville with her family and attended Reitz Memorial High School. In 1938, she married Vincent Winiger and together they raised six children, spending most of those years in St Philips, IN. She worked in the cafeteria at Mater Dei High School; and then became cafeteria manager at St. Philips School until she retired. Her husband Vincent died in 1973 at the age of 56. After his death, she returned to Evansville. In retirement, she never stopped working. She volunteered many hours at the Lloyd senior citizens center, Christ the King parish, and at the Little Sisters home for the aged. She belonged to several senior citizen groups and traveled on many bus tours throughout the US and the Holy Land. She was an avid walker, quilter, and excellent cook. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her strong faith in God sustained her throughout her life. In her final 20+ years, she resided at St John's Home for the Aged, remaining very active with quilting and enjoying the many activities offered by the Little Sisters. When the facility changed to University Health and Rehab, she had been able to continue enjoying the friendship of the residents and staff. When her speech became difficult and minimal, due to a brain tumor, the final words she was able to articulate were “Amen” and “thank you”. It spoke of her gentle ways and loving spirit. She was known for her Catholic faith, her determination to take care of herself, and her gratitude for help provided. In that spirit, the family would like to express appreciation for the care provided by the Little Sisters, the staff of St. John's Home for the Aged, University Health and Rehab, and Southern Care Hospice. Cecilia was able to live her final days in comfort and peace, with care provided in a dignified and loving manner. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children's Hospital, Little Sisters of the Poor, Salvation Army, or St. Philip Church.

Cecilia T. Winiger

August 19, 2014 - September 1, 2014