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Lilybel Althaus Obituary
LAROSE - Lilybel Althaus, 93, of LaRose passed away at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at ASTA Care Center, Toluca.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 22, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church, LaRose, with the Rev. Mark Gruden officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, LaRose. Visitation will be for one hour prior to services Sunday at the church.
Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home in Toluca is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Fund.
She was born March 16, 1921, in Elmore, Ill., the daughter of William and Gladys (Piper) Stodgel. She married George H. Althaus on June 16, 1946, at Trinity Lutheran Church in LaRose. They were married for 65 years. He preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2011.
Surviving are two sons, David G. (Mary) Althaus of St. Louis and Jon (Lara) Althaus of Mattoon; two daughters, Nancy (Paul) Haugens of Naperville and Diane (Steve) Myers of Granbury, Texas; seven grandchildren, Stephanie (T.J.) Rodebaugh, Dan Althaus, Jonathan Haugens, Joran Haugens, Nathan Myers, Johnie Myers and Emily Althaus; and four great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Madeline Heschong.
Lilybel was a graduate of LaRose High School, class of 1939. She attended Illinois State University, receiving a teaching certificate. She taught at LaRose Grade School until 1948. After leaving teaching, she was involved with her husband in grain and livestock farming. Together, they both were dedicated to 4-H. They also enjoyed the Marshall-Putnam County Fair, the Illinois State Fair, and all the activities associated with the Chester White Swine Association.
She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church of LaRose and its Ladies Aid Society.
Lilybel enjoyed spending time with her family and friends from the LaRose area.
She enjoyed sewing and quilting, six handed euchre, living on the farm, basketball, U of I athletics and animals, especially their Shepherd mix, Molly.
She was a loving and devoted wife and mother.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.calvertmemorial.com.
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Dave Finley
February 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss, She was such lovely person. Her and my Grandmother were friends for years. LaRose will not be the same.
Joe and Tracy Steffen
February 22, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to the Althaus family.
Barbara Wendler
February 22, 2015
David, Diane, Nancy and Jon. Your parents were the kindest people that i have known. I saw them Recently and they remembered. me what a blessing.... so sorry for you loss. a very wonderful lady and friend...........
Jackie Hux
February 21, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. Lilybel & George were gracious hosts to my sister, Mother, & me when we visited George & Helen Sperry's gravesite. My Mom, Agnes, was Helen's cousin & helped to care for her & George.
February 21, 2015
Our sincerest sympathies and prayers to David, Diane, Nancy, and all the rest of the family members. May our Lord comfort you at this time, and be with all of you in the days ahead. We love you. Kathy, Kris, and Karen (Althaus), and their families.
February 21, 2015
Sorry for your loss, we always enjoyed visiting with her when we would meet.She was a pillar of the LaRose community. Steve & Peg West
linda porch
February 21, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Your parents were wonderful friendly people. They were friends of my parents and grandparents. Linda Zilm Porch
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