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Mary Katherine Lewis Toben
Oct. 14, 1932 - Nov. 15, 2021
Mary Katherine Lewis Toben passed away November 15, 2021 in Tucson AZ.
She was born October 14, 1932, to Howard D. and Georgia M (Chambliss) Lewis in Evansville, IN. She had one sister Virginia (Lewis) Chambliss.
She married Harold D. Toben, February 7, 1953.
She earned her BA in Elementary Education from Millikin University, and her
Masters in Education from Eastern Illinois University. Mary taught First Grade for 20-years at EJ Muffley Elementary School in Decatur IL.
Surviving are her husband Harold; their children: Joan Toben (Pam Mahoney, deceased) DeSoto, KS; Carol Toben (Greg Smith), Tucson, AZ; Diane Sanner (John), Decatur, IL; Douglas Toben (Laurie), Carrollton, TX; grandchildren: Harrison Smith, Dr. Phoebe Smith (Dr. Samuel Eklund),
James Sanner (Ashley Higgins), Thomas Sanner (Brayley Roberts), Hope (Toben) Ost (Michael), and Sarah Toben.
Mary was a loving, and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend. Mary enjoyed her 20-year teaching career. She truly cared about each and every one of her students. She adored her family especially her grandchildren. Mary delighted in each of their unique talents and successes. She is missed by her loving husband, family and many friends.
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Nancy Disney
June 11, 2022
Mrs. Tobin was the sweetest lady. She was a good friend to my mother and helped out when it was needed! Always will remember her love and kindness!
Sheila Jones
June 11, 2022
Mrs. Tobin was my first grade teacher teacher. Good memories. I still have some of the art projects I did in her class.
Tammy (Napier) Luther
June 11, 2022
Mrs. Toben was my 1st grade teacher at Muffley. She was so sweet and wonderful with all of her students. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Robert Pittenger
June 11, 2022
I am sadden to read Mrs. Tobin's obit this morning. My son had Mrs. Tobin for the first grade at Muffley in 1983/84. Over the years, my son has mentioned her as being one of, if not the most influential educator he was blessed to have. He himself is now is a high school principal in Northern Illinois. I remember her fondly through many school functions. Mrs. Tobin was a very caring person when it came to her students. No doubt this lady will dwell with the Blessed Lord, may she rest in peace until the Resurrection.
Kelly robison
June 11, 2022
Rest In Peace.
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