Ingeborg Church

A memorial service for Ingeborg Church will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, 506 N. 38th St., in Killeen.BRBRWith the deepest of sorrow comes the recent passing of Ingeborg on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 2008.BRBRInge, as she was known to her many friends and family, epitomized compassion, selfless generosity, elegance and, above all, graciousness. Many were touched by her knack for bringing people together and making them feel at home.BRBRAn avid stylist, Inge possessed that rare ability to create instantly a warm and comfortable sense of place. Her energy was apparent in all corners of any room she entered, and her warmth, panache and sincerity were enjoyed, even marveled, by friends and strangers alike.BRBRIf you met Inge, you immediately liked her. If you knew her, you quickly came to admire her and to love her. She was a rare gift to her community, to her circle of loving friends, and to those whose lives she touched.BRBRInge Church leaves behind two children, Patricia Church-Elizondo, of Austin; and Steve Church, of Seattle; a loving partner, Russell King of Killeen; and grandchildren Justin Elizondo and Jack Church.BRBRShe was a devoted mom and Oma to others as well; Kary King and Russell King of Chicago and Mountain Home, ID.,respectively, and Matt Elizondo of Austin. She also leaves behind a brother, Peter Wagner, in Germany.BRBRIn lieu of flowers, Inge Church requested that donations be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure information at www.komen.org or by calling 877.GO.KOMEN.BR