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Jan. 12, 1938 – May 16, 2020

NATCHEZ — Memorial services for Julienne M. Poppelieiter-Kendall, 82, of Natchez, formerly of

Silvis, IL, who died May 16, 2020, at Merit Health-Natchez will be held at a later date.

Private graveside services will be held at Rock Island National Cemetery in Silvis, IL.

Julie was born Jan. 12, 1938 in Rock Island, IL the daughter of Alphonse and Maxine Maher Haegeman. She married Gerald Poppelreiter, Oct. 22, 1983, in Joliet, IL. He passed away March 22, 1987. She later married John Kendall in March of 1992. He passed away Oct. 26, 2009. Julie was a board member of the Natchez Festival of Music, where she was affectionately known as the Flower Lady. She was a lover of people, music, flowers, her church, Natchez Pilgrimage, and all things beautiful. She was a steadfast supporter and contributor to Natchez and the American Cancer Society.  Most of all she was a proud mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her son Michael (Cathy) Stiles of Silvis, IL; daughter Tracey Stiles of Chicago, IL and a granddaughter Alexis Stiles.

Julie was preceded in death by her parents and both husbands.

In lieu of flowers,  donations can be made to the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society, 475 Liberty Road, Natchez, 39120.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lairdfh.com.