Gretl Earnest passed away on January 12, 2016 at the age of 87 surrounded by her family. She was born August 20, 1928 to Johann Schwendner and Maria Hefele in Germany. Gretl is the mother of Sonja Carnival, Mike Earnest, and the late Rick Earnest; she is a grandmother, great grandmother, and sister Private family services to be held at a later date. Click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to share memories of Gretl and messages of condolence with her family.