Alice Lucille Stott
Born: March 3, 1930; in St. Augustine, FL
Died: May 28, 2020; in Mayfield Township, IL
Alice Lucille "Alilu" Stott, 90, died May 28, 2020, at her Mayfield Township home in rural DeKalb, surrounded by family.
Alilu was born March 3, 1930, in St. Augustine, Florida, to parents Hugh H. and Inez M. (Clarke) Smith. Along with her sisters Martha and Dorothy and their parents, she lived winters in Florida and summers in Illinois until permanently moving north after finishing high school. Alilu graduated high school from St. Joseph Academy in St. Augustine in 1948 and as a Registered Nurse from Rockford's St. Anthony School of Nursing in 1951.On September 8, 1951, Alilu married Marx V. Stott in Genoa. The couple raised three children, Mark (Allen), David, and Carol, as well as countless other animals on their farm and property outside of DeKalb. Loved ones remember Alilu's doting care to her horses, llamas, goats, dogs, cats, donkeys. She especially enjoyed watching and identifying the huge variety of birds that came to feed outside her kitchen window.
Alilu was a devoted nurse, spending 40 years doing private duty nursing, working at St. Mary's Hospital in DeKalb, and at DeKalb Clinic. She brought warmth and care to everyone in her work and personal life. Although Alilu and Marx made their home in Illinois, they had friends in many other states and countries. They were passionate travelers, visiting every continent except Antarctica, and making new acquaintances everywhere they went. An adventurous explorer, Alilu safaried in Africa, rode elephants in Thailand, toured Jamaica by motorcycle, and met orangutans in Indonesia. She was a gifted storyteller and her loved ones will miss hearing her tales of adventure.
Alilu is survived by her sons, Mark A. Stott and David Stott; her daughter, Carol (Dan) Sibley; daughter-in-law, Jessica Stott; grandchildren, Paul (Samantha) Sibley, Mary Kate (Cody) Lemons, Lauren Stott, Gus Stott; great-grandson, Theo Marx Lemons; sister, Dorothy Wirth; and dozens of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marx; and sister, Martha Mary Smith.
Alilu's family extends its heartfelt thanks to the staff at Serenity Hospice & Home, as well as Dr. Dhaval Thakkar at Northwestern Medicine.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Donations in honor of Alilu's life may be made to the charity of the giver's choice.
For information, to share a memory or leave a condolence with Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Quiram Sycamore Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St., 60178, www.olsonfh.com or 815-895-6589.
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Just became aware of Alilu's death. You have our condolences. She was a wonderful, caring, generous and compassionate colleague
Dr. Andrew and Sue Biscan
Friend
August 12, 2020
To the family of "Alilu",
During the many years of our association with the DeKalb Clinic, we observed Allilu's professionalism, devotion to her patients, integrity, and collegiality.
These traits set an example for those who had the good fortune to know her as a colleague and friend.
We offer our condolences to her family.
Ivan & Judith Shils
June 15, 2020
To Alilu's family: may your fond memories of your sweet Alilu bring you joy and peace. It was an honor to know her as a person and as a colleague.
Cheryl Bush
Coworker
June 10, 2020
I met Alilu when I was first hired at DeKalb Clinic. Every single memory of her can be filed under two categories {Laughter} or {Respect}. She showed care and attention to the hardest patients as well as the easy ones. She treated everyone with a calm and reassuring manner. And then she could make a face that you had to laugh at while standing behind someone of authority. I can't imagine what working without her would have been like. She made time for so many people in her life. Surely she was a person everyone should try to emulate. Kaytie Lu Suddeth
Kaytie Lu Suddeth
Coworker
June 4, 2020
To the family of Alilu, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was a very special nurse and friend to me. We were co-workers at DeKalb Clinic for a long time. I have so many wonderful memories of her. May God Bless and heal you all!!
Jo Ann Ward
Coworker
June 3, 2020
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