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Evelyn Haley Obituary
CHAMPAIGN – Evelyn Haley, 85, of Champaign passed away on Thursday (June 26, 2008).
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy. There will be a private burial on Tuesday.
Mrs. Haley was born Oct. 31, 1922, in Herrin, a daughter of Thomas and Nola Boles O'Neal. She married Richard Lake in 1940. He died in World War II.
He was the father of Richard and Thomas Haley. She married Jack Haley on Jan. 14, 1947, in Champaign. He died on March 17, 1995.
Survivors include three sons, Richard Haley (Beryl) of Kitty Hawk, N.C., Thomas Haley (Diana) of Madison, Wis.; Michael Haley (Judy) of White Heath; and two daughters, Pat Bruns (Chuck) and Sue VanMatre (Michael), both of Champaign. Survivors also include 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Imogene Brooks of Bloomington.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, two brothers and two sisters.
She was formerly employed at Robeson's and B. Dalton Books.
Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 8948 W. Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226.
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PAT CARICO
July 2, 2008
TALKED WITH MY DEAREST OLD FRIEND,LAST AUG,AS . YOU KNOW WE HAD A GREAT FRIENDSHIP.IN MY HEART SHE WILL ALWAYS BE ALIVE . OUR FAMILY WAS BLESSED, WITH SUCH GOOD FRIENDS
Peggy Schneider
June 30, 2008
Pat, Chuck and Family--so sorry to hear about your mother. It is a hard loss no matter how long we have them around. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Due
June 29, 2008
One of the nicest and warmest families I have met in my life. To
Sue and Mike and the rest of the Haley family, you have my deepest love. I will pray for her endlessly this week.
Karen Harris
June 29, 2008
Just wanted you to know how saddened I was to learn of your Moms' death. I have not seen any of you for so long but wanted you to know you are all very much in my thoughts and prayers! With love, Karen
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Brett Byrd
June 29, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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