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Dorothy Echerd Obituary
Dorothy
Maxine Echerd
AUBURN - Dorothy Maxine Echerd, 88, of Auburn, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 in Morris, IL.
She was born on June 19, 1923, in rural Auburn, the daughter of Homer and Ruth Lowe. She married Robert C. Echerd in 1943 at Auburn. They were married for 53 years prior to Robert's death in 1997.
Maxine retired in 1988 after a career with the Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative of Auburn. Prior to joining Rural Electric, she worked several years at the State Bank of Auburn. She was her husband's partner throughout his farming career in the Auburn area. Maxine was an active member of the Auburn United Methodist Church, serving on various church committees. She greatly enjoyed playing cards, quilting, and spending time with her many friends in Auburn.
Surviving are two daughters, Sue (Bob) Cummings of Morris, IL and Linda (James) Olson of Wilson, WY; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 10 am till time of services at 11:30 am, Monday, August 29, 2011 at Bramley Funeral Home, Auburn with Rev. Brian Caughlan. Burial will be in Auburn Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Auburn United Methodist Church.
Bramley Funeral Home, Auburn is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Echerd
Judy Armstrong
August 31, 2011
Sue and Linda, sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with you. One of my fondest memories of attending church in Auburn was your mom and dad sitting in my Sunday school class with their warm smiles and their inviting wit. They were both truly special people.
August 29, 2011
Linda:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vernon & Charmaine Owens
August 29, 2011
Linda & family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My prayers to you and your loved ones.
Sharon (Smallwood) Marquez--Mt. Vernon, IL
Carol Jean Turner Robinson
August 28, 2011
Sue, Linda & families:
So sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a sweet person. I went to church with your folks for many years & your dad was my bus driver when I lived out west of town. He was always such fun.
God give you comfort & strength in your sorrow.
Denise Thornton-Sperry
August 27, 2011
Sue, Linda, and Families
I remember with fondness the Saturday night pinochle club. Bob and Maxine were my favorite friends of mom and dads, they were always smiling and laughing and always seemed so truly happy.
I've been saddened by the passing of these people that were such an intricate part of my youth.
God Bless Her now that she's with Bob again I know they're smiling those big happy smiles.
She was a lovely lady, and I know she's resting peacefully in God's Kingdom.
Jo Ann Taylor
August 27, 2011
Sorry for the loss of such a sweet woman. You have my sympathy and prayers. Both your parents were wonderful people. Jo Ann Minks Taylor
Mary Ann Timko Sestak
August 27, 2011
Dear Sue and Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Your Mom was a lovely lady.
God bless!
Steve Dengler
August 27, 2011
Maxine was a very sweet lady. We loved having her for our neighbor. She and Bob were so nice to us when we moved to Pueblo Lane.
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