Zella Rae Kuhnert Obituary
We bid farewell to Zella Rae Kuhnert of Swanwick, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 25, 2025 at the age of 83. Zella touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Zella Rae Kuhnert to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifford Diek and Zella Mae Hubler (Wilson); her grandparents, Alvie and Mary Hubler; her stepmother Madeline Hubler; her sisters, Sandy Swalls, Juanita "Dugie" Burris (Jock) and Vickie McBride; her brother-in-law Mike Herron; and her cousin Warren "Bunk" Holtz.
She is survived by: her husband Jim; her daughters, Suzie Gerber (Ron) and Shellie Barr (Mark); her grandchildren, Troy Gerber, Katie Howell (Mark) and Treavor Gerber (Brittany); her great grandchildren, Makenna Gerber, Milo Howell, Zella Howell, Vance Gerber and April; her siblings, Donnie Hubler (Sheri), Tommy Joe Smith (Sue) and Virginia Herron (Pepper); her cousins, Evelyn Heiman and Ginger Holtz; her close friend JoAnn Hepp; her brothers-in-law, Roger Kuhnert (Sue) and Ray McBride; James Charlie Gerber.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Winkle Baptist Church (2737 IL-13, Coulterville, IL 62237). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made to Winkle Baptist Church.
