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DeKALB – Isabel S. Cash, 94, of DeKalb, Ill., passed away in the early morning hours of Feb. 19, 2013 at her home at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center, DeKalb, after a brief illness. She was born May 20, 1918, in Joliet, to Richard and Mary Stoops.
Isabel had a beloved older sister, Mary Margaret, and brother, Marshall. The family later moved to Jacksonville, where she graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1936 and MacMurray College in 1940. She then obtained a master's degree in educational counseling at Columbia in New York City. She began her career as a freshman English teacher in 1941, at Glenbard High School in Glen Ellyn. In 1943, she joined Northern Illinois Teachers College (Northern Illinois University). She advanced into the role of assistant dean of women, which she held until 1953. She remembered her years at NIU fondly.
In 1952, Isabel married Francis Cash, who was a World War II veteran and local attorney. They resided in DeKalb and had two children: Mary Cash (Lewis) and John Cash.
Isabel was a member of the First Congregational Church for 63 years. She was devoted to her grandchildren, Mark Haigh, David Haigh (Tania), Michael Haigh, Kimberly Cash, Daniel Cash, and Jeffrey Cash. She recently became a proud great-grandmother to Vivian Maria Haigh.
An avid reader, she loved traveling and visiting family. Known for her kindness and positive attitude, she will be sorely missed by her loving family.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at First Congregational United Church of Christ with the Revs. Joseph Gastiger and Judy Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery, DeKalb. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb.
A memorial fund will be established for the Congregational Church and The Salvation Army.
Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home. To send an online condolence, visit www.RonanMooreFinch.com; 815-758-3841.
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Mary~ So sorry to hear of Isabel's passing. Many fond memories of her with Girl Scouts, at your home on Thornbrook and at church. Its hard to say goodbye to our parents..what a wonderful photo of her. I have passed on the sad news to Mom who is in FL currently.
Blessings, Jennifer Cook Amos
February 23, 2013
Isabel was one of our favorite people. We (Nelson, Marilyn, Francis and Isabel) all enjoyed a wonderful trip to Europe and a cruise together. On that cruise we celebrated Francis' 90th birthday. Isabel and Nelson not only were both members of First Congregational, they passed away on the same day nearly at the same time.
Marilyn James
February 23, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing Mary and John... We just heard today... Isabel will be so missed, she was a wonderful spirited lady and so full of life. She and Frances will always be remembered as very special people to us. We will keep you in our prayers.... Sincerely,
Rob and Teri Wessels
February 23, 2013
Mrs. Cash, as I called her since I was 5 years old, was very kind, humorous and had a great sense of style. I had not realized all her past accomplishments until reading this. I hate the word "classy" but you get the idea. RIP.
Linda Boardman Kerr
February 22, 2013
Dear Mary and John,
I am so sad to hear about Isabel's death. She was an amazing woman and one of the kindest souls I've ever known. She was always my "second mom" and I so fondly remember the little travel adventures she took us on when we were teenagers. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Jayne Little-Koh
Jayne Little-Koh
February 21, 2013
I sat behind Isabel at church on Sunday, I was so used to her being there, I don't remember if she was there last Sunday.
day. She was truly a lady a and was always impeccably dressed. I will surely miss her.
No One Can Take Away Your Memories.
God Bless.
February 21, 2013
John (and Cash family):
May God bless and console you in your time of grief.
Stephan Japuntich
February 21, 2013
sorry john and mary about yourmother passing away linda andjoel
linda meyer
February 21, 2013
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