Sauk Valley

Alice A. Metzler

DIXON – Alice Annette Metzler, 81, of Dixon, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at her home.

She was born July 30, 1932, in Sterling, the daughter of Harold and Celeste (Petri) True. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church. She married Edward H. Metzler on April 7, 1956, in Sterling. He preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 2013.

She is survived by a daughter, Susan Fernandez of Loves Park; and two granddaughters, Angela Fernandez of Chicago and Andrea (Steve) Harnden of Lombard.

She also was preceded in death by her brother, John True.

Special thanks to all of the caregivers from Visiting Angels, especially to Cindy and Katie.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Monday and the Mass of Christian Burial at noon Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Antoni Kretowicz officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. There will be a luncheon in the Father Callahan Room at St. Anne Catholic Church after the burial. Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

Visit www.thejonesfh.com to send condolences.