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Eleanor Mohn Obituary

Eleanor Mae Mohn

ROCHESTER - Eleanor Mae Mohn, 82, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at St. John's Hospice.

Eleanor was born on October 8, 1928 in Springfield the daughter of James Arthur and Margaret Mae McKenzie Mohn. She married Patrick B. Green; he preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Marion and Robert Mohn; two sisters, Jennett Mohn and Darlene Brammer; and one great grandchild, Ty.

She was the loving mother of two daughters, Karen L. (Thomas) Hewitt of Edinburg and Patsy L. (John) Jarvis of Springfield; one son, James P. Green of Springfield; one brother, Arthur Mohn of Springfield; one sister, Marjorie Phillips of Springfield; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

She is of a Christian faith and enjoyed her family and being a homemaker.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Rochester. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Rochester, IL with Reverend Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will follow at Rochester Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Water for LIFE c/o LIFE, P.O. Box 982000, Fort Worth, TX 76182-8000

Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Rochester, IL is in charge of arrangements.

Visit our online obituary at www.wilsonparkfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State Journal-Register on Jan. 10, 2011.

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Maureen and Katy Carter

January 14, 2011

Pat, Karen and Brittany ...
We are so sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers!!

Lisa Brammer Suggs

January 11, 2011

Karen, Patsy and Jimmy I'm so sorry to hear of Aunt Eleanor's passing, she was a sweetheart and I'll always remember when I was young and lived next door to her she would let me fix her hair and we'd watch t.v. together, I will miss her and I know she is being embraced by her loved ones in heaven, you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 10, 2011

Karen and family,

Just to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

The Hirsteins
Jerry, Karen, John, Lois

Karen Goatley-Brockman

January 10, 2011

Karen, Jimmy and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a lot of fun and always had a smile on her face.

Sharon VanDyke

January 10, 2011

Karen, Jimmy & Family, I am so shocked to see the passing of Ellie,What a great gal she was! I had so much fun with her in the good days at Buckhart Tavern,I will sure miss her, although I haven`t seen her for quite awhile. I can picture her right now, dancing with Spence & that cute smile! REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND!! God Bless you all!!

Jerry and Sue Schuh

January 10, 2011

She always had a great smile and expressed her love. We will miss her. We're very grateful to have had her in our life.

Doug Holle

January 10, 2011

I knew Elly for several years in the 80's and 90's. She was a class lady with great spirit. Very sorry to hear of her passing.

Harry & Pam Stark

January 10, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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