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Eleanor M. Quinlin Double
Eleanor M. Quinlin Double, 72, of Charleston, Ill., formerly of Chicora, entered her heavenly home Saturday at the Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
Eleanor was born on April 27, 1940, in Kingston, N.Y., and was the daughter of the late Donald and Maisie (Henry) Quinlin.
She married Dale D. Double on Jan. 30, 1960, in Chicora, and they were married for 44 years prior to his death on May 14, 2004.
Eleanor was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church in Chicora and a member of the former Trinity Lutheran Church in Mattoon, Ill. When living in Pennsylvania, she held membership in the Order of the Eastern Star. While in Charleston, she held a membership in the Women of the Moose Charleston Chapter 1175 and was a long-time member of the Charleston Country Club. Eleanor was a member of the Merry Widows, a group of ladies who enjoyed gathering socially and who also offered their comfort and support to other women who were more recently widowed.
Eleanor enjoyed crocheting and playing golf, but first and foremost she was a homemaker who devoted her life to caring for her family. They were not only her priority but her pride and joy. As the matriarch of her family, she was often quiet but her presence spoke volumes. Dependable and steadfast, Eleanor could be relied on to be a chauffeur, to care for her grandchildren, to help Bill and Cathy at the Westfield Café, to support her family or to cheer them on at one of their sporting events or for an evening of fun playing cards and games. She anticipated her family's needs and was there without even having to be asked.
Eleanor was a blessing to her family who will always remember her with the same unconditional love and devotion as was shown to them, a legacy she leaves them to remember and to share with one another.
She will be dearly missed by her three loving children, Kim Sherwood and her husband, Lee, of Charleston, Ill., Bill Double and his wife, Cathy, of Greenup, Ill., and Debbie Craig and her husband, Glen, of Chicora; six grandchildren, all of whom she had uniquely and lovingly nicknamed, Pam "Sugar Plum" Burns and her husband, Dan, Kent "Sweetie Pie" Craig and his wife, Beth, Stephanie "Pudding" Craig, Laura "Buttercup" Kiser and her husband, Rich, Morgan "Cupcake" Sherwood and Emma "Angel" Sherwood; two step-grandchildren, Tabby Biggs and Shannon Henne; four great-grandchildren, Kendale Burns, Nevin Burns, Jebediah Burns and Wyatt Craig; seven step-great-grandchildren, Billy, Dakota, Donavan, Cooper, Xylia, Gabby and Cash; and a sister, Jackie Wettlin and her husband, Russ, of Highland, Calif.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Eleanor was preceded in death by a stepgrandchild, Misty Williamson; three brothers, Jimmy Quinlin, Lee Quinlin and Donald "Bud" Quinlin; and three sisters, Mary Morganthaler, Dorothy Briley and Virginia Glass.
DOUBLE - Visitation and funeral services for Eleanor M. Quinlin Double, who passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, will be at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2217 Chicora Road, Chicora, on Saturday, Sept. 8. Family and friends will be received from 3 to 5 p.m. with funeral services immediately following visitation. The Rev. Joseph Boomhower will officiate. The burial will be private.
In honor of Eleanor, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Charleston Booster Club, c/o Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
Arrangements are being handled by Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation services, Petrolia.
To express online condolences to Eleanor's family, please visit www.bauerhillisfuneral.com.

Published by Butler Eagle on Sep. 7, 2012.
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Kim,Lee and family
Your mom's service was one of the most moving and emotional services I have been to. She made such a big impact on so many people. It was wonderful to hear how she positivly affected those around her. We can all aspire to do the same. Please acccept my sympathy for your loss.

Cathy Hiser

September 10, 2012

Debby so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. it's very hard when you lose someone close, again I am so sorry.

Jim Martin

September 10, 2012

Debbie and family,
I was sorry to hear about your mother. I want to express my deepest sympathy to all of you. May the many happy times and treasured memories help to ease your pain at this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Brenda

Brenda Mckruit

September 7, 2012

The Double Family.
We are sorry for the loss of you Mother
Chuck and Dale worked at Amer Hardware(Sevi Star).

Chuck,Leona Hostetler

September 7, 2012

Aunt Eleanor was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed. Love and prayers to all the family she leaves behind.

Jack and Nancy Saylor

September 7, 2012

Dear Debbie and Family:
So sorry to read about your Mom. Pleae know that you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless,

Jacquie Isacco

September 7, 2012

We wish you the deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Zunigas

September 4, 2012

Please except our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. You will be in our prayers.

Brad and Kim Miller

September 4, 2012

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