Arthur Warnecke Obituary
The memory of Arthur Warnecke of Highland, Illinois, who passed away on April 20, 2026 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arthur Warnecke to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frances Marie Warnecke and Arthur Warnecke; his wife Delores Alswager; his brother Frederick "Fritz" Warnecke; his sister-in-law Carol Warnecke; his sister Ellen Sager; his brother-in-law Karl Sager; his sister Jane Schiedermayer; his brother-in-law Bill Schiedermayer; and his great grandchildren, Nora and Weldon Horstmann.
He is survived by: his children, James Warnecke (Vicki) of Highland, IL, Deborah Keeven (Wayne) of Highland, IL, Cheri Horstmann (Wayne) of Goreville, IL, Donna Goestenkors (Mark) of Glen Carbon, IL, Art Warnecke, Jr. of Highland, IL, Bill Warnecke of Collinsville, IL and Mary Nelson of Highland, IL; his brother Gerald Warnecke (Josephine) of Humboldt, TN; his grandchildren, Melody Ellis (Steve), Jimmy Warnecke (Emily), Tim Warnecke (Jessica), Kelly Keeven-Swedien (Jon), Nick Keeven, Dusty Keeven, Patti Keeven (Chris Ryan), Kevin Keeven (Jordan), Mark Keeven (Jennifer), Shannon Horstmann, Jackie Manning (Kent), Jacob Horstmann (Jackie), Patrick Horstmann (Kristin), Joe Horstmann (Jessica), Michael Warnecke (Liz Ireland), Daniel Warnecke, Shandi Rakers (Adam), Christopher Warnecke, Kennedy Nelson and Camden Nelson; his great grandchildren, Madalyn Trauernicht, Lexie, Landon Ellis, Collin, Caleb, Ben Warnecke, Trevor, Jemma Warnecke, Karlee, Jonas, Janie Swedien, Cora, Sophie Keeven, Nova, Drew Keeven, Kylee Wellen (Lane), Tucker, Libby Horstmann, Alix Million (Sam), Vince Horstmann, Sidney, Jace Manning, Adi, Gentry, Ollie Horstmann, Chloe, Dylan, Chance Warnecke, Lillie, Reed, Finley Rakers, Axel and Gray Warnecke; and his great great grandchildren, Silas and Sibal Million.
Memorial donations may be made to Highland High School Football or Focus Marine Foundation – supports Veterans after their military service.
