Jennie Nimtz, 34, of Benton, IL, died at 12:58 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at the St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. Miss Nimtz was born June 6, 1973 in Valparaiso, IN, the daughter of Robert Nimtz and Lynn (Eilenfeldt) Nimtz. Jennie was a graduate of Benton Consolidated High School and Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL with a major in Health Studies. She loved to travel and went on several cruises, trips to Europe, Prince Edward Island, and many other destinations. Jennie was a volunteer at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL and an artist specializing in abstract design. She was a big fan of the television program “ER” and appeared on the show acting as a social worker in a 2000 episode. She loved her dogs Zach and Teddy. Surviving relatives include her parents, Robert and Lynn Nimtz, Benton, IL, three uncles, Michael Eilenfeldt, New York, NY, Bruce Eilenfeldt, Woodale, IL, Ray Eilenfeldt, Butler, PA, and ten nieces and nephews. Miss Nimtz was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Paul and Margaret Nimtz, maternal grandparents, Ray and Ethel Eilenfeldt, an uncle, Glen Eilenfeldt, and an aunt, Phyllis Eilenfeldt. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2007 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Ridgewood Memorial Park, Des Plaines, IL where interment will follow. To all of Jennie’s friends and family, My friend, my teacher, my inspiration… If it is true, that God is the Master Recruiter, then he got the best in Jennie Nimtz – He chooses us because of what he sees in our hearts and souls. We are constantly challenged to make choices that greatly influence the lives of those we love and lead. Jennie will be with us wherever we go. If you met Jennie, you would understand – if you didn’t meet Jennie, you missed out on one of life’s greatest treasures. If we don’t test ourselves, we will never know how strong we are. Jennie tested herself everyday – she’s one of the strongest women I knew to take an honest look at life. Why is asking for help so hard for some of us? The rough times can be draining on all of us, leaving us feeling empty or without resources to continue, Jennie was God’s light. Life pulls and tugs at us, causes us to become distracted, confused, afraid, or overconfident. Jennie had faith. She could process “what is not seen” for tomorrow. She could energize you with her words of comfort and wisdom. She could recharge all of us along the way. Jennie realized she had a greater influence and believed in serving which goes deeper. Serving one another deals with the heart issues, involves self sacrifice and meets real needs. I know I’m a better person having Jennie Nimtz as my good friend. She taught me “not to cry about what you lost but smile about what you had.” Thank you Jennie. Coach Fred Heinz For more information or to sign the memorial guest register visit www.hobbsjohnsonfuneralhome.com.