Erna Boland, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the age of 93. She was the loving wife of the late Jack M. Boland; beloved daughter of the late Frederick H. and Ida M. Semke; dear sister of Frederick G. (Marlene) Semke and Ella Mueller; and loving aunt of 14 Nieces and Nephews. She is preceded in death by three sisters, Ida Bockhorst, Frieda Vahle, and Alma Semke. Erna was employed as a Machine Operator at St. Regis Paper Company for 41 years; was a member of Teamsters Local 505; and also a lifelong member of St. John United Church of Christ in St. Charles. Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ, 405 South Fifth Street, St. Charles, MO 63301.