Alice Crowell

ALICE M. CROWELL, 96 MOUNT MORRIS - Alice M. Crowell, 96, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. Born Aug. 29, 1914, in Clare, the daughter of George and Nellie (Rich) Lambert. Graduated from DeKalb High School, Class of 1932, and earned a bachelor of science degree in education from Northern Illinois University. She also earned a masters degree in education from NIU in 1962. Alice married Frank Crowell on Jan. 1, 1941, in DeKalb; he died in 1971. Alice was a public school teacher in a one-room school near Sycamore for three years, then she taught in the Mount Morris elementary schools for a period of 32 years. Member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Alice was a member of the Dorcas Circle of Lutheran Church, several quilting groups, Ogle County Retired Teachers, Mount Morris Senior Center, serving on the board for 10 years, and the current events club. Alice was also a world traveler. Alice and her friend, Ruth Balluff, were interested in barns, and after their retirement, they worked up a program, "Barns a disappearing Treasure," which was presented to many organizations. Survived by daughter, Carol Deemer of DeKalb; grandsons, Rob (Lori) Deemer of Dunkirk, N.Y., and Chris (Debbie) Deemer of Salt Lake City; great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Karissa and Caleb; and brothers, Milton Lambert and Walter (Janice) Lambert, both of DeKalb. Predeceased also by parents; and sisters, Mary Brooks and Eleanor Taylor. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday, May 23, in Trinity Lutheran Church, with visitation from 10 a.m. to time of service; the Rev. Steven Erickson will officiate. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials to LOMC or Mount Morris Public Library. Arrangements by Finch Funeral Home.