Mildred Echele, of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the age of 85. She was the loving wife of the late Hubert P. Echele; beloved daughter of the late Edward and Anna Benskin; devoted mother of Gail Brakensiek and Denis (Vicki) Echele; dear sister of Rita (Walter) Nolke; cherished grandmother of Katie (Paul) Clever, Matt (Lacey) Brakensiek, Andrew Echele, and Adam Echele; and treasured great-grandmother of Luke, Jackson, and William. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Marie, Loretta, Joe, Tony and Cyrine. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, St. Cletus Church, or the Academy of the Sacred Heart.